Chicago P.D. is a thrilling police drama that has captured the hearts of viewers since its debut on NBC in 2014. With eleven seasons and counting, this show follows the brave men and women of the Chicago Police Department's District 21 as they put their lives on the line to protect their community. The show is divided into two groups - the uniformed cops who deal with street crimes and the Intelligence Unit that handles major offenses like organized crime, drug trafficking, and high-profile murders.
One of the most exciting aspects of any TV show is the quality of its episodes. Chicago P.D. has had its fair share of great episodes over the years, and fans have ranked them accordingly. From intense action sequences to heart-wrenching character moments, the best episodes of Chicago P.D. have left a lasting impression on viewers. In this article, we'll be taking a closer look at some of the top-rated episodes of this gripping police drama.
Written by Sophie and last updated on may 02, 2024.
PS: The following content contains spoilers!
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While out for a jog, Upton witnesses a horrible car crash and risks her own life to save the passengers. After learning more about the victims, the team must track down the man responsible for the brutal crash.
The episode was rated 7.76 from 494 votes.
As the team works to bring down a drug ring, Voight builds trust with a new informant. However, it soon becomes clear she has a plan of her own.
The episode was rated 7.76 from 533 votes.
The team searches for a missing child in what turns out to be a very complicated case. Burgess and Ruzek are in for a shock when someone from Makayla’s past comes forward.
The episode was rated 7.77 from 542 votes.
As the team closes in on drug kingpin Javier Escano, Voight is forced to lie to his undercover informant Anna to keep her on track. Their deteriorating trust threatens an increasingly tenuous operation.
The episode was rated 7.78 from 477 votes.
As the team works to solve a deadly shooting in Burnside, Atwater realizes he has a very personal connection to the case.
The episode was rated 7.78 from 531 votes.
The team searches for a brutal killer with a signature modus operandi. Burgess and Ruzek double down in their fight to retain custody of Makayla.
The episode was rated 7.78 from 492 votes.
The unit scrambles to search for one of their own who is in grave danger.
The episode was rated 7.78 from 491 votes.
Officer Kim Burgess fights for her life as the team scrambles to find her kidnapper. Dep. Supt. Sam Miller is desperate to find her son's killer. Voight and Upton deal with the aftermath of their deadly decision. Ruzek struggles with the pressure of the situation.
The episode was rated 7.79 from 517 votes.
Halstead takes a new recruit under his wing during an investigation. The dynamics are challenging, however, and questions arise over the recruit's complicated past.
The episode was rated 7.79 from 496 votes.
The team works together to identify the head of the brutal Los Temidos gang. Voight dives deeper into his informant Anna Avalos' past when her undercover role is threatened.
The episode was rated 7.79 from 497 votes.
When a P.D. informant is murdered, the team digs in to track down the perpetrator only to learn a shocking truth. Voight and Ruzek strategize to help Burgess.
The episode was rated 7.83 from 551 votes.
When Upton and Ruzek answer an emergency call to an abandoned house, their investigation leads them down a dark path.
The episode was rated 7.84 from 518 votes.
With the FBI closing in on the Roy Walton investigation, Voight and Halstead strategize on a way out. After a city bus driver is shot by a passenger, the team investigates a possible abduction.
The episode was rated 7.86 from 511 votes.
As the team investigates the stabbing of a father with two young daughters, they begin to suspect there is more to the story than meets the eye. The FBI investigation into Roy Walton’s death intensifies while Voight, Upton and Halstead feel the heat.
The episode was rated 7.89 from 534 votes.
After an explosion rocks the case, the team scrambles to finally take down Escano as everyone nears their breaking point.
The episode was rated 7.94 from 497 votes.
