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The Best Episodes Written By Joe Halpin

Every TV Episode Written by Joe Halpin Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

  1. 9.0/10(2 votes)

    #1 - Stay in Your Lane

    S6:E3

    When a local club owner is found dead, the team works quickly to find the motive behind the murder of a seemingly innocent man. Meanwhile, OA is smitten with a new love interest but is concerned that she's mixed up with the wrong crowd.

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    Director:Alex Chapple
    Writer:Joe Halpin
  2. 9.0/10(2 votes)

    #2 - Unforeseen

    S6:E6

    After multiple people are targeted and killed with a poisonous gas in broad daylight, the team races to find the killer, who they believe is tied to an eco-terrorist plot. Meanwhile, Maggie continues to explore motherhood.

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    Director:Milena Govich
    Writer:Joe Halpin
  3. 9.0/10(2 votes)

    #3 - Best Laid Plans

    S6:E9

    When a retired FBI agent is tortured and killed while working a security job, Scola and Nina go undercover as a married couple deep in the diamond game as the team tries to find out who is responsible. During the course of his and Nina's dangerous assignment, Scola is plagued by the possibility that their son Doug could end up parentless.

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    Director:Alex Chapple
    Writer:Joe Halpin
  4. 9.0/10(2 votes)

    #4 - Ring of Fire

    S6:E13

    The Somalian terrorist group behind the death of Agent Hobbs resurfaces, sending the team on a chase to take them down for good.

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    Director:Alex Chapple
    Writer:Joe Halpin
  5. 8.8/10(5 votes)

    #5 - Fathers and Sons

    S3:E12

    The team rushes to track down two doctors abducted by a desperate father willing to do anything to save his son. Also, Jubal's uncertainty in his family life affects his judgement during the hostage situation.

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    Writer:Joe Halpin
  6. 8.7/10(3 votes)

    #6 - Appearances

    S1:E21

    After a decorated FBI agent is murdered, the team investigates and uncovers the man led a double life. Also, Maggie struggles with what information she should reveal to the agent’s widow, who is also her personal friend.

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  7. 8.6/10(5 votes)

    #7 - Fear Nothing

    S4:E18

    OA is forced to confront one of his biggest fears when the team discovers that deadly sarin gas may have been sold to terrorists.

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    Director:Jon Cassar
    Writer:Joe Halpin
  8. 8.6/10(5 votes)

    #8 - Ghost from the Past

    S4:E20

    The murder of a TSA agent leads the team to hunt down a killer who is using drug mules to exploit airport security checkpoints. Also, OA struggles to cope with the aftermath of the sarin gas exposure and the 10th anniversary of his army friend's death in Afghanistan.

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  9. 8.6/10(5 votes)

    #9 - Hero's Journey

    S5:E1

    The team pivots when their sting operation to secure a massive bomb from an illegal broker leads them to discover that the device is already in the wrong hands. Also, Jubal’s promise to be present at his son’s birthday party is put to the test as the case continues to heat up.

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    Director:Alex Chapple
    Writer:Joe Halpin
  10. 8.5/10(4 votes)

    #10 - Undisclosed

    S2:E7

    When a board member of a soon-to-be-public medical tech company is murdered, the team tries to find out who had the most to gain from his death. OA is conflicted when pressure to help a family member is at odds with his commitment to tell the truth.

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  11. 8.5/10(4 votes)

    #11 - Hard Decisions

    S2:E12

    A bank holdup leads the team to a safe deposit box, the contents of which have the potential to destroy national security; Kristen is eager to get back into field work while other team members still have their concerns.

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  12. 8.5/10(4 votes)

    #12 - Safe Room

    S2:E16

    After the police ignore a desperate father's plea for help, he abducts a billionaire's daughter and holds her hostage in a near-impenetrable safe room until his own missing child is returned to him. Also, Jubal puts his hostage negotiation skills to the test.

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    Writer:Joe Halpin
  13. 8.5/10(4 votes)

    #13 - Short Squeeze

    S3:E13

    When the CEO of a major brokerage firm is shot and killed while surrounded by protesters, the team looks into who had the most to lose from his company's perceived manipulations. Also, Scola's previous Wall Street career and the reasons he left come to light as the financial details of the case begin to unfold.

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    Director:Joanna Kerns
    Writer:Joe Halpin
  14. 8.5/10(6 votes)

    #14 - Unfinished Business

    S4:E9

    After Rina is critically wounded while heading to work with Jubal, the team makes the chilling discovery that a vengeful Vargas orchestrated the shooting from behind bars and continues to target the rest of their team and their loved ones.

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    Director:Alex Chapple
    Writer:Joe Halpin
  15. 8.5/10(4 votes)

    #15 - Victim

    S5:E4

    The team investigates a series of brutal assaults; OA hides information about his own mugging.

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    Writer:Joe Halpin
  16. 8.5/10(4 votes)

    #16 - Fortunate Son

    S5:E9

    A teen shows up at FBI headquarters with a large bag of fentanyl, seeking the team's protection from the men who shot his father; Nina goes to Scola with a proposal he is hesitant to accept.

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    Director:Alex Chapple
    Writer:Joe Halpin
  17. 8.5/10(4 votes)

    #17 - Heroes

    S5:E11

    The team jumps into action when analyst Kelly Moran is taken hostage.

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    Director:Milena Govich
    Writer:Joe Halpin
  18. 8.4/10(5 votes)

    #18 - One Night Stand

    S4:E17

    When a young couple is found murdered in a New York City park after returning from vacation, the team searches for a suspect linked to the drug trade. Also, Scola turns over a new leaf when it comes to his relationships.

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    Director:Alex Chapple
    Writer:Joe Halpin
  19. 8.3/10(3 votes)

    #19 - God Complex

    S5:E23

    When a prominent doctor is found dead in a ritualistic slaying, the team must race against time to hunt down a religiously motivated serial killer. Also, Scola faces a life-or-death decision.

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    Director:Alex Chapple
    Writer:Joe Halpin
  20. 8.2/10(4 votes)

    #20 - Invisible

    S1:E16

    When the daughter of a wealthy family is kidnapped in an attempt to gain notorious internet fame, Maggie and OA discover the kidnapper’s plans go far beyond abduction in order to never be forgotten.

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  21. 8.2/10(6 votes)

    #21 - Pride and Prejudice

    S4:E13

    When a Muslim college student and his younger brother are murdered, the team connects with the outraged imam of OA's former mosque, who insists the victims were wrongly targeted as terrorists.

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    Director:Alex Chapple
    Writer:Joe Halpin
  22. 8.0/10(6 votes)

    #22 - Liar's Poker

    S3:E3

    When the leader of a drug cartel and one of the world's most wanted men, Antonio Vargas, is apprehended by the team, the entire FBI headquarters is put at risk when his henchmen unveil a terroristic threat to free him. During the turmoil, Isobel must make the difficult decision whether to sacrifice her conscience or her career.

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    Director:Alex Chapple
    Writer:Joe Halpin
  23. 8.0/10(5 votes)

    #23 - All the Rage

    S6:E1

    When a bus explosion kills several innocent people, the team jumps into action to take down the responsible terrorist organization. Meanwhile, Scola tries to balance fatherhood with the job.

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    Director:Alex Chapple
    Writer:Joe Halpin
  24. 7.8/10(5 votes)

    #24 - Emotional Rescue

    S2:E19

    The FBI team investigates a drug deal gone bad after the body of a college student is found. Also, Detective Hailey Upton temporarily joins the team and finds her usual investigative methods clash with the Bureau's more buttoned-up environment.

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    Writer:Joe Halpin
  25. 7.8/10(4 votes)

    #25 - In the Trenches (III)

    S12:E11

    With the suspects still at large and conditions worsening underground, first responders race to reach the trapped victims, while the investigation into the assailants comes into focus. The crossover starts on Chicago Fire S13E11 In the Trenches (I) and Chicago Med S10E11 In the Trenches (II).

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    Director:Chad Saxton
    Writer:Joe Halpin

Joe Halpin Ratings Summary

"Stay in Your Lane" is the best rated episode written by Joe Halpin. It scored 9/10 based on 2 votes. It was directed by Alex Chapple. It aired on 2/27/2024 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "Unforeseen".