The essential episodes of Chicago P.D.
Watch these 15 in order and you've got Chicago P.D. — each pick states its reason.
- 01
After a slew of brutal slayings, District 21, led by Sergeant Hank Voight go after a Columbian drug cartel cleaning house in Chicago. They discover D'Anthony who proves to be an asset in the investigation. At District, complicated histories and unit rivalries surface which could end up costing them one of their own. Meanwhile, Rookie Kyle Ruzek is pulled from the police academy by Olinski to join the team.
- 02
Commander Perry notifies the Intelligence unit that Pulpo has been released to help track down a dangerous cartel leader. This doesn't sit well with our team as he kidnapped one of their own and no love is lost between sides. Meanwhile, Ruzek gets some difficult news as a blast from Lindsay's past comes back, giving us a glimpse at where she came from. Voight reminds her that she's come too far to screw it up. At the same time we learn something about Jin that is bound to be a problem.
- 03
With her recent decision to stay on the beat, Burgess begins to feel a little regret. While at a convenience store she sees some suspicious activity and pursues it without calling in for backup. Roman warns against it, but it's too late, they chase the suspect (Chang) into a warehouse and confiscates their guns and radios. They are trapped with no means to communicate out for support. Meanwhile, it's a slow day in intelligence and they are spending the day receiving taser certification.
- 04
When the team finds the body of a widowed, single-mother in the trunk of her car, they are shocked to discover that the victim was in constant contact with Voight's now-reformed son, Justin. After Lindsay and Voight find Justin has been attacked in the same manor and is critically injured, Antonio and the team know that Voight will be out for revenge. Meanwhile, Roman makes a difficult decision and Commander Crowley has plans to make changes within the unit.
- 05
The body of a 15-year-old girl is found crushed in an abandoned building after she runs away from a treatment center for troubled girls. Voight sends Halstead undercover as a guard to work from the inside at the center, where he believes the girls are trading sexual favors for something in return. Meanwhile, Platt feels guilty because the victim was brought into the District last year, and Platt doesn't remember her.
- 06
Tensions run high as Intelligence seeks justice for Olinsky after he's stabbed in prison. Antonio's loyalty is put to the test and Woods looks to take down Voight once and for all.
- 07
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.
- 08
After zeroing in on the suspect responsible for the bioterrorism that's gripping Chicago, the PD prepares to undertake their biggest manhunt yet. Upton is torn between helping track down the perp and providing emotional support to the scared young girl that needs her. Voight fears his team is being sent on a wild goose chase.
- 09
Voight and the team muster all their expertise to bring down a deadly crime ring. Burgess finds herself in a dangerous situation.
- 10
After an explosion rocks the case, the team scrambles to finally take down Escano as everyone nears their breaking point.
- 11
Upton is unwittingly drawn into a deadly betrayal and finds herself in a fight for her life. With minimal leads, Voight and the team scramble to find her before it's too late.
- 12
Intelligence chases down a lead in the ongoing serial killer investigation as news of the case reaches the public.
- 13
As the months-long investigation into the serial killer reaches its close, Voight must outsmart the offender in a race against the clock. Upton must make a vital decision.
- 14
After tragedy strikes Intelligence, the unit must persevere during an adrenalized manhunt across the city.
- 15
Ruzek's investigation of a VHS tape found among his father's belongings has unexpected consequences.
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