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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 21 - Go
    9.3/10(50 votes)

    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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    Writer:Matt Olmstead

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  2. undefined Season 16 Episode 20 - Daydream Believer (III)
    9.3/10(12 votes)

    S16:E20

    A Chicago crime resembles a decade-old New York City case, so police from Chicago arrive and team up with the squad to track down a suspect they had to release earlier. The crossover starts on Chicago Fire S03E21 We Called Her Jellybean (I) and Chicago P.D. S02E20 The Number of Rats (II).

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    Writer:Matt Olmstead

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  3. undefined Season 1 Episode 14 - The Rat
    8.8/10(47 votes)

    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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    Writer:Matt Olmstead

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  4. undefined Season 2 Episode 20 - A Dark Day (I)
    8.6/10(14 votes)

    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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    Writer:Matt Olmstead

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  5. undefined Season 3 Episode 19 - I Am the Apocalypse
    8.6/10(14 votes)

    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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    Writer:Matt Olmstead

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  6. undefined Season 1 Episode 19 - The Key
    8.6/10(48 votes)

    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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    Writer:Matt Olmstead

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  7. undefined Season 4 Episode 22 - Killing Your Number
    8.6/10(39 votes)

    S4:E22

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

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    Writer:Matt Olmstead

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  8. undefined Season 2 Episode 14 - John Doe
    8.6/10(47 votes)

    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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    Writer:Matt Olmstead

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  9. undefined Season 1 Episode 22 - Leaders Lead
    8.5/10(12 votes)

    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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    Writer:Matt Olmstead

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  10. undefined Season 2 Episode 16 - Chicago
    8.4/10(45 votes)

    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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    Writer:Matt Olmstead

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  11. undefined Season 2 Episode 2 - Otis
    8.4/10(43 votes)

    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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    Writer:Matt Olmstead

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  12. undefined Season 2 Episode 21 - Fin Del Camino
    8.4/10(39 votes)

    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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    Writer:Matt Olmstead

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  13. undefined Season 3 Episode 13 - The Art of the Deal
    8.4/10(44 votes)

    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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    Writer:Matt Olmstead

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  14. undefined Season 4 Episode 8 - A Shot Heard Round the World
    8.3/10(12 votes)

    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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    Writer:Matt Olmstead

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  15. undefined Season 2 Episode 21 - Darkness and Light
    8.3/10(7 votes)

    S2:E21

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

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    Writer:Matt Olmstead

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  16. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - Cute Poison
    8.3/10(55 votes)

    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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    Writer:Matt Olmstead

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  17. undefined Season 2 Episode 20 - The Number of Rats (II)
    8.2/10(14 votes)

    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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    Writer:Matt Olmstead

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  18. undefined Season 4 Episode 20 - The Last One for Mom
    8.2/10(13 votes)

    S4:E20

    Firehouse 51 unites to help a young boy in tragic circumstances. A high-powered political consultant helps Casey navigate a potential scandal. Cruz makes a mistake that nearly costs him his life.

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    Writer:Matt Olmstead

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  19. undefined Season 1 Episode 23 - Let Her Go
    8.2/10(13 votes)

    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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    Writer:Matt Olmstead

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  20. undefined Season 3 Episode 10 - Dirt Nap
    8.2/10(40 votes)

    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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    Writer:Matt Olmstead

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  21. undefined Season 2 Episode 7 - They'll Have to Go Through Me (III)
    8.1/10(17 votes)

    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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    Writer:Matt Olmstead

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  22. undefined Season 3 Episode 14 - Call It Paradise
    8.1/10(13 votes)

    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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    Writer:Matt Olmstead

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  23. undefined Season 3 Episode 7 - Nobody Touches Anything (I)
    8.1/10(16 votes)

    S3:E7

    In part one of the crossover with Law & Order: During a house fire, Firehouse 51 rescues the owner from the cellar clutching a suspicious box, leading Lt. Severide to bring in Sergeant Voight and Detective Lindsey for further investigation. The crossover continues on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit S16E07 Chicago Crossover (II) and Chicago P.D. S02E07 They'll Have to Go Through Me (III).

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    Writer:Matt Olmstead

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  24. undefined Season 3 Episode 2 - Fire/Water
    8.0/10(40 votes)

    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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    Writer:Matt Olmstead

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  25. undefined Season 4 Episode 1 - Scylla
    8.0/10(45 votes)

    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 9.31/10 based on 50 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 5/8/2006 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "Daydream Believer (III)".