Chicago P.D. (season 5)

Chicago P.D. (season 5)
Chicago P.D. Season 5 poster
Country of origin United States
No. of episodes 22
Release
Original network NBC
Original release September 27, 2017 (2017-09-27) – May 9, 2018 (2018-05-09)
Season chronology

The fifth season of Chicago P.D., an American police drama television series with executive producer Dick Wolf, and producers Derek Haas, Michael Brandt, and Rick Eid, premiered on September 27, 2017 and concluded on May 9, 2018. The season contained 22 episodes [1] This season featured its 100th episode.

Cast

Regular

Recurring

Crossover

Episodes

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateU.S. viewers
(millions)
851"Reform"Eriq La SalleRick EidSeptember 27, 2017 (2017-09-27)6.11[2]
Halstead, who has been partnered with new team member Hailey Upton, has to deal with Erin Lindsay's departure and the news that she will not return. Burgess returns from her leave and the Intelligence unit investigates an escalating gang war that involves the accidental death of a young child. Voight seeks help from Antonio Dawson and later asks him to return to Intelligence full time.
862"The Thing About Heroes"Rohn SchmidtJohn DoveOctober 4, 2017 (2017-10-04)6.19[3]
The Intelligence unit teams up with the FBI after a deadly bomb explodes during an annual street festival. The case turns personal for Burgess when an officer she helped train goes missing after the explosion and evidence linking him to the bomb and a terrorist group mounts. Desperate to prove her friend's innocence, Burgess goes against Voight and the investigation to dig deeper on her own and discovers her friend was running his own undercover operation on the terrorist group.
873"Promise"John WhitesellTimothy J. SextonOctober 11, 2017 (2017-10-11)6.07[4]
With Dawson back in Intelligence, he takes on a case that involves the brutal murder of a young Latina woman who is suspected to be a drug mule. Dawson later begins to hit roadblocks when he has trouble finding strong witnesses.
884"Snitch"Terry MillerTeleplay by: Rick Eid
Story by: Rick Eid & Gavin Harris		October 18, 2017 (2017-10-18)5.79[5]
The Intelligence unit investigates a series of murders that has a personal connection with Atwater as his younger brother might be involved. Meanwhile, Upton questions Ruzek's actions following an altercation with a suspect. Also, Voight suspects that Dawson might be tipping off to the wrong people as his eye witnesses to the murders turn up dead.
895"Home"Eriq La SalleSharon Lee WatsonOctober 25, 2017 (2017-10-25)6.16[6]
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.
906"Fallen"Nick GomezGavin HarrisNovember 8, 2017 (2017-11-08)5.16[7]
Upton is forced to work with a Detective whom she has a checkered past with in order to solve a multiple homicide. The Detective later turns up dead and the case takes a dramatic turn.
917"Care Under Fire"Lily MariyeGwen SiganNovember 15, 2017 (2017-11-15)6.39[8]
Halstead goes under cover to stop an ex-military kidnapping crew from killing an innocent child.
928"Politics"Mark TinkerKinan CopenNovember 29, 2017 (2017-11-29)6.95[9]
The Intelligence unit investigates the murder of a young woman and a powerful Congressman found unconscious with him in his hotel room. Voight begins to think he might have been set up. Meanwhile, Burgess begins to see a new guy, a prosecutor, however, things become rocky quickly as he becomes involved in the case.
939"Monster"Valerie WeissTimothy J. SextonDecember 6, 2017 (2017-12-06)6.52[10]
The Intelligence unit investigates a string of opioid overdoses, one of the victims is the daughter of a well respected Chicago judge. The deaths lead to an epidemic when it spreads into family neighborhoods. Meanwhile, Ruzek continues to get blackmailed by Lieutenant Woods into finding dirt on Voight to take him down.
9410"Rabbit Hole"Carl SeatonRick Eid & Gwen SiganJanuary 3, 2018 (2018-01-03)6.78[11]
The relationship between Halstead and his new girlfriend Camila takes a dramatic turn when he unintentionally gets himself in the middle of a drug operation and a murder of an undercover DEA agent. He later finds out that Camila is a person of interest and with Camila thinking that Halstead is another person, he fears to reveal his true identity. Meanwhile, Voight discovers that Ruzek is a mole but to Ruzek's surprise, works with him to take down Woods.
9511"Confidential"Mark TinkerRick Eid & Sharon Lee WatsonJanuary 10, 2018 (2018-01-10)6.86[12]
Voight restricts Halstead to desk duty, and orders him to go see a psychologist. Burgess' confidential informant reveals a possible murder which Burgess discounts but Upton pursues, revealing a corpse which ultimately leads to a prostitution ring. Upton and Burgess butt heads on how to handle confidential informants. Wrapping the stressful case sees Burgess turn to her former lover Ruzek.
9612"Captive"Eriq La SalleGavin HarrisJanuary 17, 2018 (2018-01-17)6.66[13]
Atwater is kidnapped while visiting an ex-felon and is forced to make an impossible decision when he is accused of stealing drugs. Meanwhile, the Intelligence begins to track down Atwater's whereabouts.
9713"Chasing Monsters"Terry MillerJohn DoveJanuary 31, 2018 (2018-01-31)6.72[14]
The squad work with a visiting detective to put an end to a gangs vicious tactics. However, Burgess and Antonio discover the visiting detective is hiding a secret. Meanwhile, a body is found and Lieutenant Woods is convinced that Voight is the one who buried it.
9814"Anthem"John HyamsTimothy J. SextonFebruary 7, 2018 (2018-02-07)7.25[15]
Voight and Woods put their differences aside when an African-American teenager is murdered at a anti-police rally after kneeling in protest. Things get complicated when Woods' own daughter, Brianna, is involved along with her boyfriend.
9915"Sisterhood"Rohn SchmidtRick Eid & Katherine ViscontiFebruary 28, 2018 (2018-02-28)6.09[16]
After the body of a rape victim turns up, the Intelligence unit discovers the perpetrators of the crime dead and castrated. The investigation forces the team to work with street gangs in order to solve the murders.
10016"Profiles"Eriq La SalleGwen SiganMarch 7, 2018 (2018-03-07)6.62[17]

A bombing in a TV studio where Sergeant Platt is being interviewed is broadcast live. Both anchors were killed. The Intelligence unit investigates and discovers that this bomber is targeting members of the media. Voight goes to Firehouse 51 for help with the investigation. Meanwhile, Dawson discovers that his daughter has two social media accounts and lied about it.

This episode begins a crossover that concludes on Chicago Fire season 6 episode 13.
10117"Breaking Point"Terry MillerSharon Lee WatsonMarch 14, 2018 (2018-03-14)6.54[18]
The Intelligence unit investigates the murder of an Alderman and his son and suspects that his neighborhood might have been corrupted. Meanwhile, Olinsky receives an ultimatum from Woods after he is accused of a crime when his DNA was found on a body.
10218"Ghosts"Nick GomezGavin HarrisMarch 21, 2018 (2018-03-21)6.92[19]
The Intelligence unit investigates of a meth dealer that Upton knows, she is forced to revisit her undercover identity in order to take down a meth ring. Meanwhile, Voight calls in a favor in order to help Olinsky.
10319"Payback"Nicole RubioTeleplay by: John Dove & Timothy J. Sexton
Story by: John Dove		April 11, 2018 (2018-04-11)5.89[20]
The Unit investigates a string of house robberies that leads to one of their own. Meanwhile, Voight looks for evidence and a witness in order to exonerate Olinsky.
10420"Saved"Paul McCraneGwen SiganApril 18, 2018 (2018-04-18)6.62[21]
Voight witnesses a young woman who has connections for him being kidnapped in broad daylight that might help find the people responsible for several bank robberies. Meanwhile, Ruzek gets wind that they are selecting a grand jury for Olinsky’s trial.
10521"Allegiance"Carl SeatonRick Eid & Timothy J. SextonMay 2, 2018 (2018-05-02)6.06[22]
Voight attempts a last minute scramble in order to exonerate Olinsky after he gets arrested and charged for the murder. Meanwhile, Halstead and Atwater go undercover in order to stop the production of high grade military weapons from hitting the streets.
10622"Homecoming"Eriq La SalleRick Eid & Timothy J. SextonMay 9, 2018 (2018-05-09)6.34[23]
Tensions run high as Intelligence seeks justice for Olinsky after he is stabbed in prison. Antonio’s loyalty is put to the test and Woods looks to take down Voight once and for all. Later, the team mourns the loss of Olinsky after he died in the hospital. This is the Season Five finale.

Production

Cast changes

On May 25, 2017, it was announced that Sophia Bush would be departing the series,[24] while Jon Seda is set to return after the cancellation of Chicago Justice.[25] After recurring last season as Detective Hailey Upton, Tracy Spiridakos has been promoted to a series regular for this season.[26]

Mykelti Williamson reprises his role of Lieutenant Denny Woods in a recurring role,[27] and Wendell Pierce will join the cast as Alderman Ray Price, in a recurring role.[28]

Wil Traval guest stars as Sergeant McGrady, who shares a history with Upton.[29] Anabelle Acosta joins the cast in the recurring role of Camila, and began appearing from episode 7,[30] while Zach Appelman will make his debut as Burgess' boyfriend and federal prosecutor, Matt Miller from episode 8.[31]

Ratings

No. Title Air dateRating/share
(18–49)		Viewers
(millions)		DVR
(18–49)		DVR viewers
(millions)		Total
(18–49)		Total viewers
(millions)
1 "Reform" September 27, 20171.3/56.11[2]1.04.052.310.16[32]
2 "The Thing About Heroes" October 4, 20171.2/56.19[3]1.13.952.310.14[33]
3 "Promise" October 11, 20171.2/56.07[4]1.04.142.210.21[34]
4 "Snitch" October 18, 20171.1/45.79[5]1.14.302.210.08[35]
5 "Home" October 25, 20171.1/46.16[6]1.14.062.110.22[36]
6 "Fallen" November 8, 20170.9/35.16[7]1.14.122.09.29[37]
7 "Care Under Fire" November 15, 20171.2/56.39[8]1.03.952.210.34[38]
8 "Politics" November 29, 20171.3/56.95[9]1.04.192.311.14[39]
9 "Monster" December 6, 20171.2/56.52[10]1.04.122.210.63[40]
10 "Rabbit Hole" January 3, 20181.4/56.78[11]N/AN/AN/AN/A
11 "Confidential" January 10, 20181.3/56.86[12]1.14.182.411.04[41]
12 "Captive" January 17, 20181.4/56.66[13]1.03.862.410.53[42]
13 "Chasing Monsters" January 31, 20181.2/56.72[14]1.14.132.310.85[43]
14 "Anthem" February 7, 20181.2/57.25[15]1.14.122.311.37[44]
15 "Sisterhood" February 28, 20181.2/56.09[16]1.14.412.310.50[45]
16 "Profiles" March 7, 20181.2/56.62[17]1.34.792.511.44[46]
17 "Breaking Point" March 14, 20181.2/56.54[18]1.14.262.310.80[47]
18 "Ghosts" March 21, 20181.3/56.92[19]1.04.032.310.96[48]
19 "Payback" April 11, 20181.1/45.89[20]1.04.072.19.96[49]
20 "Saved" April 18, 20181.2/56.62[21]0.94.002.110.62[50]
21 "Allegiance" May 2, 20181.2/56.06[22]1.03.902.19.78[51]
22 "Homecoming" May 9, 20181.2/56.34[23]0.93.792.110.13[52]

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