The Best Episodes Written By Matt Olmstead

Every TV Episode Written by Matt Olmstead Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 21 - Go
    9.3/10(42 votes)

    #1 - Go

    S1:E21

    Everyone's ready to make their escapes across the high wire. Veronica and Nick realize they may be in over their heads. And Agent Kellerman helps Vice President Reynolds calm down before her debate.

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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 14 - The Rat
    8.8/10(41 votes)

    #2 - The Rat

    S1:E14

    Veronica and Nick request a judge to postpone Lincoln's execution. A C.O. becomes suspicious about a broken door.

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  3. undefined Season 4 Episode 22 - Killing Your Number
    8.7/10(31 votes)

    #3 - Killing Your Number

    S4:E22

    Michael tries to bring down the Company once and for all.

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  4. undefined Season 3 Episode 19 - I Am the Apocalypse
    8.7/10(12 votes)

    #4 - I Am the Apocalypse

    S3:E19

    The Chicago fire team works seamlessly with Chicago Med personnel to help aid victims of a deadly gas leak, but things quickly take a turn for the worse when the hospital is suddenly forced into quarantine.

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  5. undefined Season 1 Episode 19 - The Key
    8.7/10(42 votes)

    #5 - The Key

    S1:E19

    Michael must get the key to the infirmary and enlist the help of an old face, while Lincoln learns the identity of his kidnapper and another inmate learns of the escape.

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  6. undefined Season 2 Episode 14 - John Doe
    8.6/10(40 votes)

    #6 - John Doe

    S2:E14

    Bellick gets a taste of the medicine he gave out when he was the Captain and Agent Mahone's ex-wife makes another appearance.

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  7. undefined Season 2 Episode 20 - A Dark Day (I)
    8.6/10(13 votes)

    #7 - A Dark Day (I)

    S2:E20

    Lt. Casey and Dawson volunteer to help at a charity run at Chicago Medical when a massive explosion sends Chicago into chaos. With one of their own missing in the blast, the firehouse is tested like never before. The crossover continues on Chicago P.D. S01E12 8:30 PM (II)

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  8. undefined Season 2 Episode 16 - Chicago
    8.6/10(39 votes)

    #8 - Chicago

    S2:E16

    C-Note gets into a tricky situation when a robber holds up the diner he is in and demands everyone go into the storage room until the police arrive. Michael, Lincoln and Kellerman get closer to revealing the conspiracy with the help of Sara. Mahone finds a new ally in Bellick.

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  9. undefined Season 2 Episode 20 - The Number of Rats (II)
    8.5/10(11 votes)

    #9 - The Number of Rats (II)

    S2:E20

    SVU's Benson, Fin and Amaro help with the investigation of a rape-murder that's similar to a decade-old case in New York; and, after he's questioned, a suspect warns Lindsay that the investigation could have unintended consequences. The crossover starts on Chicago Fire S03E21 We Called Her Jellybean (I). It continues on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit S16E20 Daydream Believer (III).

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  10. undefined Season 4 Episode 8 - A Shot Heard Round the World
    8.5/10(10 votes)

    #10 - A Shot Heard Round the World

    S4:E8

    When a young officer is shot dead in the lobby of an apartment building, Intelligence looks to the latest known offenders who have threatened the police. But when a second officer is killed, the team finds that they are dealing with someone who is highly trained and knowledgeable.

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  11. undefined Season 1 Episode 22 - Leaders Lead
    8.5/10(11 votes)

    #11 - Leaders Lead

    S1:E22

    A frustrated Severide, turns to an unlikely ally to resolve his current dilemma. Casey begins to find satisfaction in his personal life, while Mills and Dawson face personal challenges. Meanwhile, the squad is called to the scene of a harrowing apartment building collapse.

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  12. undefined Season 2 Episode 2 - Otis
    8.5/10(37 votes)

    #12 - Otis

    S2:E2

    Mahone tries to lure the escapees by targeting an imprisoned LJ. Michael and Lincoln come up with a plan to free LJ from jail. Sucre, Abruzzi and C-Note have a plan of their own, but only to break free of their pursuers.Meanwhile, Bellick and Warden Pope feel the heat following their unsuccessful attempts to capture the escapees.Tweener infiltrates a bunch of college students on their way to spring break.

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  13. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - Cute Poison
    8.4/10(48 votes)

    #13 - Cute Poison

    S1:E4

    Veronica keeps uncovering new information regarding Lincoln's case and decides she wants to work on the case full-time. When no one wants to help her on the case, Nick Savrinn (an attorney) offers his assistance and the two of them visit Lincoln.

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  14. undefined Season 2 Episode 21 - Fin Del Camino
    8.4/10(33 votes)

    #14 - Fin Del Camino

    S2:E21

    The day has finally come for Sara's trial while critical information that will exonerate her is being debunked. Meanwhile, Michael is determined to get his hands on the 5 million and to stop T-Bag's reign of terror. Bellick is also money hungry and will do whatever it takes to hunt down T-Bag. Kellerman decides his fate while Lincoln and Mahone square off.

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  15. undefined Season 4 Episode 1 - The Silos
    8.4/10(10 votes)

    #15 - The Silos

    S4:E1

    The team investigates a murder in which the victim appears to have been wearing a CPD-issued wire. Burgess works a case with a new partner. Crowley questions Lindsay about the night that Intelligence pursued Justin's killer.

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  16. undefined Season 4 Episode 16 - Emotional Proximity (II)
    8.4/10(10 votes)

    #16 - Emotional Proximity (II)

    S4:E16

    Olinsky's daughter remains in critical condition following a massive fire - leaving Intelligence on edge, but more determined than ever to track down the suspect. Voight opens up the case, knowing that he has Stone and his team's full support in the investigation, and all of Firehouse 51 behind him to examine potential origins of the fire. The crossover starts on Chicago Fire S05E15 Deathtrap (I). It continues on Chicago Justice S01E01 Fake (III).

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  17. undefined Season 2 Episode 7 - They'll Have to Go Through Me (III)
    8.4/10(14 votes)

    #17 - They'll Have to Go Through Me (III)

    S2:E7

    The intelligence unit is joined by detectives from New York’s SVU to help solve the pedophile ring case. Ruzek, Amaro, Halstead and Antonio continue to hunt for the link to foster care and child trafficking. Burgess and Roman try to find the shooter from the hospital after using surveillance footage to identify him. Platt shows her deep respect for police and the dangerous work they do by honoring their fallen brother. The crossover starts on Chicago Fire S03E07 Nobody Touches Anything (I) and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit S16E07 Chicago Crossover (II).

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  18. undefined Season 1 Episode 23 - Let Her Go
    8.4/10(11 votes)

    #18 - Let Her Go

    S1:E23

    Events force Lieutenant Casey to team up with the Intelligence Unit, now run by Voight, who doesn’t appear to have changed his crooked ways after his stint in prison. Shay's excitement at the prospect of becoming a parent grows, while Mills and Dawson face some personal challenges. Meanwhile, the house comes together to support the opening of Molly's.

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  19. undefined Season 3 Episode 13 - The Art of the Deal
    8.4/10(36 votes)

    #19 - The Art of the Deal

    S3:E13

    Michael and Lincoln are left with no choice but to hand Whistler over in exchange to save LJ and Sofia. A familiar face enters Sona while another inmate leaves.

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  20. undefined Season 3 Episode 10 - Dirt Nap
    8.3/10(33 votes)

    #20 - Dirt Nap

    S3:E10

    Lechero's demotion devastates Michael's breakout plan as Sammy takes reigns at Sona. T-Bag forces Bellick to fight in a fight where the odds are stacked heavily against him. Lincoln and Sucre have some surprise fireworks set for Susan.

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  21. undefined Season 1 Episode 12 - 8:30 PM (II)
    8.3/10(11 votes)

    #21 - 8:30 PM (II)

    S1:E12

    The Intelligence Unit works to find the bombers. Even with government agencies in the mix, Voight and his team work the case from their own angles and connections. Lindsay and Antonio question doctors who handled the transplant surgery for an Ambassador from Syria, but no clues emerge. Olinsky gets some solid intel and the team work from there. It’s a race against time as they realize there may be additional bombs targeted to detonate. Meanwhile Burgess sits vigil for her niece whose life hangs in the balance. The crossover starts on Chicago Fire S02E20 A Dark Day (I).

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  22. undefined Season 2 Episode 21 - Darkness and Light
    8.3/10(6 votes)

    #22 - Darkness and Light

    S2:E21

    A missing woman leads the Lightman group to discover criminal activity in the adult film industry.

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  23. undefined Season 3 Episode 14 - Call It Paradise
    8.2/10(11 votes)

    #23 - Call It Paradise

    S3:E14

    An ice storm hits, forcing a citywide lockdown. Mills and Brett are left stranded in the elements while searching for a teen, and the firehouse members babysit a newborn. Elsewhere, Severide receives a job offer, and Chief Boden clashes with his father over his treatment.

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  24. undefined Season 3 Episode 2 - Fire/Water
    8.1/10(34 votes)

    #24 - Fire/Water

    S3:E2

    Michael and Mahone try to lure Whistler out of his hiding place. T-Bag gains some upward momentum in the prison hierarchy as the water supply is running low. Lincoln meets familiar and not so familiar faces on his quest to free Michael.

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  25. undefined Season 4 Episode 1 - Scylla
    8.1/10(34 votes)

    #25 - Scylla

    S4:E1

    Michael has trailed Gretchen/Susan, Whistler and Mahone to L.A. Chaos reigns in SONA while T-Bag, Bellick and Sucre go missing. Lincoln and L.J. continue to stay with Sofia.

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Matt Olmstead Ratings Summary

"Go" is the best rated episode written by Matt Olmstead. It scored 9.3/10 based on 42 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 5/8/2006 and is rated 0.5 points higher than their second-best episode, "The Rat".