The Best Episodes Written By Willie Reale

Falsone and Lewis investigate the murder of a man in his own backyard. The victim's nose was removed from his body. Ballard and Gharty investigate the murder of a bartender at a strip club. Canvassing the neighbors, Falsone feels that one of the neighbors isn't what she appears to be. Later when they interview her husband, he gets the same feeling. The MEs complete a record setting day of completing autopsies, but find themselves with one unidentified extra body. Munch and Bayliss get the call, but insist that until they can get a crime scene to go to, the problem isn't theirs. Griscom finds the crime scene in the morgue freezer. Ballard mentions to Gharty that he might want to consider stopping his drinking. Falsone's theory about the victim's neighbors proves true when MGee checks into the Witness Protection program. MGee's phone call puts the wheels in motion to get the family moved. Falsone and Lewis arrive just in time to take their suspect into custody and away from the Feds. The

Director: Joe Berlinger

Writer: Willie Reale

Axe deals with a major family disturbance involving Lara and the kids. Chuck considers the potential pitfalls of his personal life while being vetted for political advancement. Wendy tries to right a wrong she committed against Axe. At an impromptu dinner Chuck and Wendy open up to each other.

Director: Ed Bianchi

Writer: Willie Reale

Jamie's conduct is questioned when a suspect he was pursuing is fatally injured. Baez goes undercover to investigate a drug dealer — the fiancé of Danny's ex-girlfriend.

Director: Eric Laneuville

Writer: Willie Reale

A college professor involved with a questionable scholarship program is murdered. Danny is investigated for ethical and procedural violations.

Director: Tawnia McKiernan

Writer: Willie Reale

Axe considers buying an NFL franchise and develops a new ally. Chuck begins a last-ditch case against a banking titan by developing a low-level informant. Axe Cappers attend the annual Alpha Cup Charity Poker Tournament. Wendy makes a controversial appearance at the tournament by accompanying Axe's competitor as his performance coach. Lara launches her new business.

Director: Alex Gibney

Writer: Willie Reale

A popular drag queen and reality-TV star is found dead in a park. The mother of an accused man abducts Erin.

Director: Donnie Wahlberg

Writer: Willie Reale

Axe makes a bold play to secure capital from a controversial source. Taylor chafes against Axe’s recent moves. Chuck recruits the allies he needs to move forward with a new plan. Connerty seeks out a career opportunity.

Director: Stacie Passon

Writer: Willie Reale

Axe and Wendy do some soul searching. Chuck suffers a devastating setback.

Director: Karyn Kusama

Writer: Willie Reale

Axe makes an activist play, and the move reverberates back to Chuck.

Director: Scott Hornbacher

Writer: Willie Reale

Chuck trades favors with a co-conspirator. Axe and Chuck fight for the loyalty of the same witness. Connerty gets closer to the truth. Axe sends Taylor to Silicon Valley to explore new business opportunities. Dollar Bill plans a big short position on a pharmaceutical company stock, but not everyone at Axe Cap approves.

Director: Matt Shakman

Writer: Willie Reale

Ellen gets some bad news from her parents. Arthur Frobisher and his team do everything they can to keep things going their way while a witness remains missing.

Director: Guy Ferland

Writer: Willie Reale

Danny and Baez are temporarily assigned new partners when an officer is outed and his current partner won't ride with him. Jamie and Eddie work on a revenge mission to steal a collar from a pompous detective. Frank compromises his relationship with the Archdiocese when he speaks out about equality in the police force.

Director: John Behring

Writer: Willie Reale

After a major turn in the case, Ambrose's tactics are scrutinized.

Director: Rachel Goldberg

Writer: Willie Reale