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The Best Episodes of Chicago P.D. Season 5

Every episode of Chicago P.D. Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Chicago P.D. Season 5!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Chicago P.D. Season 5 Episode 22 - Homecoming
    9.2/10(974 votes)

    S5:E22

    Tensions run high as Intelligence seeks justice for Olinsky after he's stabbed in prison; Antonio's loyalty is put to the test; Woods looks to take down Voight once and for all. Season Finale.

    Director:Eriq La Salle
    Writers:Rick Eid, Timothy J. Sexton

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  2. Chicago P.D. Season 5 Episode 21 - Allegiance
    8.8/10(620 votes)

    S5:E21

    Halstead and Atwater go under cover to prevent military-grade weapons from hitting the street; Voight calls in a favor to clear Olinsky's name for Bingham's murder.

    Director:Carl Seaton
    Writers:Rick Eid, Timothy J. Sexton

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  3. Chicago P.D. Season 5 Episode 10 - Rabbit Hole
    8.7/10(649 votes)

    S5:E10

    Halstead's partying with Camila unintentionally puts him in the middle of a drug-related homicide. He's forced to choose between loyalty to his unit and his girl. Meanwhile, Voight finally discovers the mole in his unit.

    Director:Carl Seaton
    Writers:Rick Eid, Gwen Sigan

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  4. Chicago P.D. Season 5 Episode 12 - Captive
    8.6/10(625 votes)

    S5:E12

    When Atwater disappears at the house of a convicted felon, the evidence doesn't look promising - with his belongings and his blood left behind. Intelligence rallies to rescue him before it's too late. And Atwater struggles for survival faced with not only his captor but also a difficult connection to his past.

    Director:Eriq La Salle
    Writer:Gavin Harris

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  5. Chicago P.D. Season 5 Episode 5 - Home
    8.5/10(599 votes)

    S5:E5

    When Intelligence busts a meth lab run by gang leader Marshall Carter, they uncover a re-homing scam in which children adopted from foreign countries are abandoned, then sold online. Meanwhile, Atwater struggles with the difficult decision about whether to move his siblings Jordan and Vinessa to a safer environment outside of Chicago.

    Director:Eriq La Salle
    Writer:Sharon Lee Watson

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  6. Chicago P.D. Season 5 Episode 9 - Monster
    8.5/10(609 votes)

    S5:E9

    The death of Judge Tommy Wells' daughter puts Intelligence on the track of a pill mill spreading into the suburbs of Chicago and the doctor enabling it. Meanwhile, Voight discovers who's been leaking information from the 21st.

    Director:Valerie Weiss
    Writer:Timothy J. Sexton

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  7. Chicago P.D. Season 5 Episode 16 - Profiles (I)
    8.5/10(610 votes)

    S5:E16

    Intelligence investigates a string of bombings targeting members of the media. Racing against a ticking clock, the team enlists Firehouse 51 to help examine the devices and prevent the next attack. The crossover continues on Chicago Fire S06E013 Hiding Not Seeking (II).

    Director:Eriq La Salle
    Writer:Gwen Sigan

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  8. Chicago P.D. Season 5 Episode 7 - Care Under Fire
    8.4/10(618 votes)

    S5:E7

    In the wake of several gang-related child abductions, Intelligence must race against time to find a kidnapped boy. Owing to their swiftness and military precision, the team scours the VA records and tracks the suspects to a former Army Ranger. With his previous experience as a Ranger, Halstead convinces Voight to send him undercover to try and get information from inside.

    Director:Lily Mariye
    Writer:Gwen Sigan

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  9. Chicago P.D. Season 5 Episode 15 - Sisterhood
    8.4/10(576 votes)

    S5:E15

    Intelligence tracks down a vigilante killing rapists. The investigation hits home for Burgess, who begins to question if the men who attacked her sister truly paid for their actions.

    Director:Rohn Schmidt
    Writers:Rick Eid, Katherine Visconti

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  10. Chicago P.D. Season 5 Episode 20 - Saved
    8.4/10(555 votes)

    S5:E20

    After Voight witnesses the kidnapping of a young woman with a mysterious connection to his past, Intelligence works to find a connection between her kidnapping and several bank robberies. Ruzek gets a tip that a grand jury has been summoned, putting Olinsky one step closer to standing trial for Bingham’s murder.

    Director:Paul McCrane
    Writer:Gwen Sigan

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  11. Chicago P.D. Season 5 Episode 4 - Snitch
    8.3/10(601 votes)

    S5:E4

    While investigating a drug-related homicide, Intelligence is stonewalled by the 'no-snitch' culture of the neighborhood. And Atwater discovers a personal connection to the case. Meanwhile, the police's own code of silence is put to the test when Upton is asked about Ruzek's rough altercation with a suspect.

    Director:Terry Miller
    Writers:Rick Eid, Gavin Harris

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  12. Chicago P.D. Season 5 Episode 13 - Chasing Monsters
    8.3/10(562 votes)

    S5:E13

    When a gang from El Salvador infiltrates Chicago, Intelligence works with a visiting detective to put an end to the crew's brutal tactics. Meanwhile, Antonio finds himself getting close to Salvadoran Detective Marcella Gomez and Voight learns that the body of his son's killer has been found.

    Director:Terry Miller
    Writer:John Dove

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  13. Chicago P.D. Season 5 Episode 1 - Reform
    8.2/10(691 votes)

    S5:E1

    The district is in a state of change - Lindsay has moved to New York- and the CPD is under scrutiny about the corrupt nature of its institution. Under the watchful eye of the city, the team attempts to bust a gun deal that quickly turns dicey when innocent civilians and children get involved. Tension erupts when Chief brings in Denny Woods to review the shootout, and Halstead becomes a key player in the outcome of the case.

    Director:Eriq La Salle
    Writer:Rick Eid

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  14. Chicago P.D. Season 5 Episode 2 - The Thing About Heroes
    8.2/10(640 votes)

    S5:E2

    After a van explodes during a Chicago street festival, a Muslim patrol officer Frank Toma goes missing and evidence quickly piles up pointing to his involvement. Burgess - who helped train Toma - is desperate to prove his innocence, even if that means going against her superiors.

    Director:Rohn Schmidt
    Writer:John Dove

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  15. Chicago P.D. Season 5 Episode 18 - Ghosts
    8.2/10(601 votes)

    S5:E18

    Upton brings back an old undercover identity to help take down a meth ring spearheaded by a former criminal contact. And with pressure from Woods mounting, Voight calls in a favor for Olinksy.

    Director:Nick Gomez
    Writer:Gavin Harris

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  16. Chicago P.D. Season 5 Episode 19 - Payback
    8.2/10(530 votes)

    S5:E19

    A string of stash house robberies lead back to an unlikely individual. Voight confronts a key witness in the Bingham investigation.

    Director:Nicole Cummins-Rubio
    Writer:John Dove

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  17. Chicago P.D. Season 5 Episode 8 - Politics
    8.1/10(580 votes)

    S5:E8

    One of Voight's friends, Congressman Scott Graynor is found passed out in his hotel room with a dead Ukranian girl. When Intelligence discovers the murder is connected to a sting and Burgess' boyfriend is working with the Feds, Burgess must choose between compromising her case or her boyfriend's case.

    Director:Mark Tinker
    Writer:Kinan Copen

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  18. Chicago P.D. Season 5 Episode 11 - Confidential
    8.1/10(585 votes)

    S5:E11

    While trying to find the pimp, Intelligence stumbles on the women's shelter where he's scouting out girls. And Burgess moves the case forward with a series of confidential tips, but risks putting her informant in harm's way.

    Director:Mark Tinker
    Writers:Rick Eid, Sharon Lee Watson

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  19. Chicago P.D. Season 5 Episode 3 - Promise
    8.0/10(605 votes)

    S5:E3

    When a young Latina woman is brutally murdered, Intelligence suspects she may have been working as a drug mule. With Antonio leading the case, the team's investigation takes them into the grim world of meat processing, and the discovery that there may be a different motive behind her death.

    Director:John Whitesell
    Writer:Timothy J. Sexton

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  20. Chicago P.D. Season 5 Episode 14 - Anthem
    8.0/10(589 votes)

    S5:E14

    When a basketball star is found murdered after an anti-police rally, Intelligence navigates a politically charged environment to track down the killer. To complicate matters further, Woods' daughter Brianna is tangled up in the case.

    Director:John Hyams
    Writer:Timothy J. Sexton

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  21. Chicago P.D. Season 5 Episode 17 - Breaking Point
    8.0/10(545 votes)

    S5:E17

    When a prominent Alderman known for his urban revitalization efforts is killed, Intelligence looks into the corruption haunting his neighborhood. Meanwhile Olinsky feels pressure after receiving an ultimatum from Woods.

    Director:Terry Miller
    Writer:Sharon Lee Watson

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  22. Chicago P.D. Season 5 Episode 6 - Fallen
    7.9/10(597 votes)

    S5:E6

    A picture perfect family is shot dead in their home and the team goes in search of a drug dealer with a likely connection. Voight asks for the help of Vice Sergeant Sean McGrady who has an old beef with Upton. When McGrady turns up dead during the investigation, the case takes an unlikely turn.

    Director:Nick Gomez
    Writer:Gavin Harris

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Homecoming" is the best rated episode of "Chicago P.D." season 5. It scored 9.2/10 based on 974 votes. Directed by Eriq La Salle and written by Rick Eid, Timothy J. Sexton, it aired on 5/9/2018. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Allegiance".