The BEST episodes of Chicago P.D.
Every episode of Chicago P.D. ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Chicago P.D.!
Detective Sergeant Hank Voight and his elite Intelligence Unit at the Chicago Police Department combat atrocious offences and bring criminals to justice.
#1 - Start Digging
Season 3 - Episode 23 - Aired 5/25/2016
In the Season 3 finale, the team investigates the murder of a single mom who was in contact with Voight's now-reformed son, who was himself brutally assaulted. Meanwhile, Roman makes a major decision and Crowley plans to make changes within the unit.
#2 - Blood Bleeds Blue
Season 12 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/2/2024
After tragedy strikes Intelligence, the unit must persevere during an adrenalized manhunt across the city.
#3 - Reckoning
Season 6 - Episode 22 - Aired 5/22/2019
With Kelton’s election all but assured, Voight and his team must go off-book in a last-ditch effort to save Intelligence from getting axed.
#4 - Homecoming (2)
Season 5 - Episode 22 - Aired 5/9/2018
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.
#5 - The Other Side (2)
Season 8 - Episode 16 - Aired 5/26/2021
Voight and the team muster all their expertise to bring down a deadly crime ring. Burgess finds herself in a dangerous situation.
#6 - Now I'm God (3)
Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/6/2016
A doctor connected to Voight is investigated after four patients with chemo overdoses are sent to Chicago Med; Platt and Burgess work to clear Roman's name. (The Beating Heart (1) Chicago Fire S04E10) (Malignant (2) Chicago Med S01E05)
#7 - Actual Physical Violence
Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/14/2015
The team is terrorized by a gun-wielding father who is desperate to find his missing daughter. Bunny stirs up accusations of misconduct from Voight's past.
#8 - In the Trenches (3)
Season 12 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/29/2025
This is the third part of a major crossover with "Chicago Fire," "Chicago Med," and "Chicago P.D.": Chicago Fire – S13E11 – In the Trenches (1) Chicago Med – S10E11 – In the Trenches (2) Chicago P.D. – S12E11 – In the Trenches (3) ************************************* With the suspects still at large and conditions worsening underground, first responders race against the clock to reach the trapped victims, while the investigation into the assailants comes into focus.
#9 - The Number of Rats (2)
Season 2 - Episode 20 - Aired 4/29/2015
After arriving in Chicago to assist Voight and the team with a rape/murder case that has distinct similarities to a decade-old case from New York, Sgt. Benson asks Fin and Amaro to help; the prime suspect asks for a meeting with Lindsay. (We Called Her Jellybean (1) Chicago Fire S03E21) (Daydream Believer (3) Law & Order: SVU S16E20)
#10 - A Shot Heard Round the World
Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/16/2016
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. Voight works to keep the case contained as they deal with Chicago's ever-present war against the police. Meanwhile, Lindsay confronts Antonio about his new job with the State's Attorney.
#11 - The Forgotten
Season 6 - Episode 16 - Aired 2/27/2019
Voight and the Intelligence Unit focus all their effort and resources into investigating the disappearance of an exotic dancer who served as a long-time criminal informant for their team and uncovers the details surrounding a prolific serial killer.
#12 - They'll Have to Go Through Me (3)
Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/12/2014
The intelligence unit joins forces with detectives Rollins, Amaro and Benson to bring down a child pornography ring once and for all. (Nobody Touches Anything (1) Chicago Fire S03E07) (Chicago Crossover (2) Law & Order: SVU S16E07)
#13 - Emotional Proximity (2)
Season 4 - Episode 16 - Aired 3/1/2017
Olinsky's daughter is in critical condition following a massive warehouse fire; Voight investigates the fire's potential origins; intelligence examines connections between the building owner, those who were inside, and potential arson suspects. (Deathtrap (1) Chicago Fire S05E15) (Fake (3) Chicago Justice S01E01)
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#14 - Silence of the Night
Season 7 - Episode 20 - Aired 4/15/2020
Atwater goes under cover to take down a gun trafficking ring, but discovers an officer from his past is under cover in the same organization.
#15 - Open Casket (1)
Season 12 - Episode 21 - Aired 5/14/2025
The showdown with Deputy Chief Reid intensifies when Intelligence narrows in on Otero.
#16 - You Never Know Who's Who
Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/28/2015
The team investigates a band of rogue operatives.
#17 - Inventory
Season 11 - Episode 12 - Aired 5/15/2024
Intelligence chases down a lead in the ongoing serial killer investigation as news of the case reaches the public.
#18 - The Cases That Need to Be Solved
Season 3 - Episode 16 - Aired 2/24/2016
When a young boy is executed, Intelligence turn to the boy's parents for information and upon further investigation, discover the father has a criminal background and was a part of a local gang.
#19 - An Honest Woman
Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/22/2014
While trying to help out, Olive Voight is attacked and taken. Ruzek and Atwater prove they belong on the team when they demonstrate smarts and savvy tracking down a lead that will hopefully bring them to Voight. Burgess and Roman try to track down a girl who runs off with a police badge.
#20 - Wrong Side of the Bars
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/15/2014
Antonio’s son was kidnapped and he has a feeling the Columbian drug gang is to blame. Pulpo, the Columbian gang leader, is being held in jail and suggests his release may trigger the release of Diego. During the investigation, Halstead learns some new information about Lindsay. Voight offers Antonio a new approach to get information on Diego’s whereabouts.
#21 - Infection (3)
Season 7 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/16/2019
After zeroing in on a suspect responsible for bioterrorism, the P.D. prepares to undertake its biggest manhunt yet; Upton is torn between helping track down the perp and providing emotional support to a scared young girl who needs her. (Infection (1) Chicago Fire S08E04) (Infection (2) Chicago Med S05E04)
#22 - Called In Dead (1)
Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/10/2014
A friend of Nadia’s leads the intelligence unit to a huge heroin bust. Unfortunately this bust results in Olinsky arriving home to find the suspects are holding his wife. Voight and the team think they’ve found a common thread with the suspects but it’s not who they think. Meanwhile Burgess and Roman are given an assignment where they get paired with a K-9 officer, Jenn Cassidy who is Roman’s former partner and girlfriend.
#23 - Zoe
Season 12 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/22/2025
An unexpected visitor causes disruption for Ruzek and Burgess amidst an emotional investigation involving an unidentified young girl.
#24 - The Weigh Station
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/8/2014
The bounty on Halstead’s head becomes a serious reality as an innocent bartender takes a bullet meant for him. Olinsky tries to reason with Bembenek to call off the hit. Voight and the team keep this investigation in-house to find the hired assassin. After a tense interaction at district, Platt and Nadia come to an understanding.
#25 - Knocked the Family Right Out
Season 3 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/13/2016
Intelligence hunts down a crew responsible for a rape and robbery rampage. Lindsay is abducted on an undercover operation.