Season 1 of Chicago P.D. originally aired on NBC from January 8 to May 21, 2014. This season consisted of fifteen episodes.
Summary
Chicago P.D. follows the Chicago Police Department uniformed cops who patrol the beat and go head-to-head with the city's street crimes and the detectives of the Intelligence Unit that combats the city's major offenses, including organized crime, drug trafficking, and high-profile murders.
Cast
Main
- Jason Beghe as Sergeant Hank Voight
- Jon Seda as Detective Antonio Dawson
- Sophia Bush as Detective Erin Lindsay
- Jesse Lee Soffer as Detective Jay Halstead
- Patrick John Flueger as Officer Adam Ruzek
- Elias Koteas as Detective Alvin Olinsky
- Marina Squerciati as Officer Kim Burgess
- LaRoyce Hawkins as Officer Kevin Atwater
- Archie Kao as Sheldon Jin
Recurring
- Amy Morton as Desk Sergeant Trudy Platt
- Robert Wisdom as Commander Ron Perry
- Kurt Naebig as Lt. Bruce Belden
- America Olivo as Laura Dawson
- Josh Segarra as Justin Voight
- Robin Weigert as Erica Gradishar
- Emily Peterson as Wendy
- Stella Maeve as Nadia Decotis
- Alina Jenine Taber as Lexi Olinsky
- David Aron Damane as Maurice Owens
- Ian Bohen as IA Sergeant Edwin Stillwell
- Sydney Tamiia Poitier as Detective Mia Sumners
- Arturo Del Puerto as Adres "Pulpo" Diaz
- Matthew Sherbach as Lonnie Rodiger
- Don Forston as Phil Rodiger
- Billy Wirth as Charlie Pugliese
Crossover Cast
Episodes
| No. | Episode | Summary | Air date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1x01 1 |
Stepping Stone |
After a slew of brutal slayings, District 21 led by Sergeant Hank Voight go after a Colombian drug cartel cleaning house in Chicago. They discover D'Anthony, who proves to be an asset in the investigation. Complicated histories and unit rivalries surface which could end up costing them one of their own. Meanwhile, Rookie Adam Ruzek is pulled from the police academy by Olinsky to join the team. | January 8, 2014 |
| 1x02 2 |
Wrong Side of the Bars |
Antonio's son is kidnapped and he has a feeling the Colombian drug gang is to blame. Pulpo, the Colombian 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. | January 15, 2014 |
| 1x03 3 |
Chin Check |
Voight and team head to a house that's been associated with a number of top gangs. Events at the search result in Ruzek being encouraged to seek some counseling which may have lasting repercussions professionally and personally. Halstead's temper rises when he comes in contact with some unwelcome people from his past. | January 22, 2014 |
| 1x04 4 |
Now Is Always Temporary |
More is learned about Halstead's dislike of the Rodiger family and it's family relationships all around as Olinsky shows a paternal side with his daughter Lexi in an attempt to protect her and as Voight's trying to help his son who has recently been released from jail. Meanwhile the Intelligence Unit investigates a counterfeiting operation after discovering some high end cloth-like paper. Sergeant Platt sends Atwater and Burgess to arrest a hoarder where they discover more than just clutter. | January 29, 2014 |
| 1x05 5 |
Thirty Balloons |
Atwater and Burgess are given a new patrol car, but are challenged with keeping it brand new. A run-in with a psychotic woman leads the Intelligence Unit to discover a drug smuggling operation which has put several girl's lives in peril. Voight's overprotective act with Lindsay leads her right where he doesn't want her as she also helps to keep Justin out of trouble. Meanwhile on stakeout, things get tense between Olinsky and Ruzek as Olinski tries to teach him the finer points of surveillance. | February 5, 2014 |
| 1x06 6 |
Conventions |
Voight and Antonio enlist the help of agents at the Special Victims Unit in New York, Fin and Rollins, to help track down the culprit of a series of rape/murders. Burgess has an opportunity to prove herself to Intelligence. Lindsay enlists the help of Halstead to act as her date for her high school reunion to get back at an old rival. | February 26, 2014 |
| 1x07 7 |
The Price We Pay |
The Fitori murder case is brought to the Intelligence Unit and Voight's son, Justin, may be involved. Gradishar fills Antonio in on the arrangement between Internal Affairs and Voight which increases friction between Voight and Antonio. Back at the precinct Ruzek helps Burgess get back at desk sergeant Platt. | March 5, 2014 |
| 1x08 8 |
Different Mistakes |
Voight's new Internal Affairs handler proves to be suspicious of his actions. Voight must work with his former partner from the Gang Unit. | March 12, 2014 |
| 1x09 9 |
A Material Witness |
In responding to a call, Atwater and Burgess discover a gunshot victim and the only witness is Lexi Olinsky. The shooting is tied to a Latin gang. To protect Olinsky's daughter, Voight takes the case from the Gang Unit. Ruzek pulls up Burgess to help with an undercover mission that he hopes will help solve the case. | March 19, 2014 |
| 1x10 10 |
At Least It's Justice |
Voight pulls Halstead's badge when Lonnie Rodiger is found dead. After a car accident, Kelly Severide and Peter Mills discover the torso of Dr. Elliot, who has been instrumental in putting away high profile criminals. With Intelligence down one, Sumners is given an opportunity to prove herself. Meanwhile, Lindsay and Severide share a moment. | April 2, 2014 |
| 1x11 11 |
Turn the Light Off |
Voight and the team discover a massacre, eight million in cash stolen and two wounded men in a clearing house. During questioning, one guy provides some intel that is key to the case and leads Antonio to realize that two gangs were involved. Burgess steps up to help the unit out and proves herself to Voight. Meanwhile, a softer light is cast on Platt when she enlists the help of Ruzek. | April 9, 2014 |
| 1x12 12 |
8:30 PM |
The Intelligence Unit races against the clock to hunt down the culprit behind the hospital bombing while Burgess awaits news about how her niece is doing. | April 30, 2014 |
| 1x13 13 |
My Way |
Commander Perry notifies the Intelligence unit that Pulpo has been released to help track down a dangerous cartel leader, which doesn't sit well the team. Meanwhile, Ruzek gets some difficult news as a blast from Lindsay's past comes back. Voight reminds Lindsay that she has come too far to screw up now. Details are revealed about Jin that are bound to be a problem. | May 7, 2014 |
| 1x14 14 |
The Docks |
As Antonio's life is in question, Voight and Platt open up about their pasts. Jin is caught while tinkering with Voight's computer and uses the only scapegoat possible to keep him in the clear. With Charlie back in town, Lindsay realizes she's going to have to come clean about a few things. Halstead finally gets the answers he's been wanting about Voight's and Olinsky's past. | May 14, 2014 |
| 1x15 15 |
A Beautiful Friendship |
Atwater is settling into his new gig in Intelligence as Antonio is relegated to desk duty while recovering. Lindsay finally realizes she has no way out and confides in Voight for help. Jin is confronted about his secret meetings with Stillwell. | May 21, 2014 |
Crossover Episodes
A crossover between the two Chicago shows, Chicago Fire then Chicago P.D., aired on April 29 and 30, 2014 depicting an explosion that brings the fire and police departments together.
- Chicago Fire - Season 2 Episode 20 - A Dark Day
- Chicago P.D. - Season 1 Episode 12 - 8:30 PM
Production
On March 27, 2013, it was reported that NBC was considering plans for a spin-off of Chicago Fire. Deadline revealed that the proposed spin-off would involve the Chicago Police Department, and would be created and executive produced by Dick Wolf, Derek Haas, Michael Brandt, and Matt Olmstead.
On May 10, 2013, NBC picked up the proposed spin-off, now titled Chicago P.D., for the 2013–14 United States network television schedule.
On January 31, 2014, NBC ordered two additional episodes of Chicago P.D., bringing the total number of episodes for the first season to fifteen.
Casting
These characters were introduced in the penultimate episodes of Chicago Fire's first season.
- Tania Raymonde was cast in the planned series as an Officer named Nicole.
- Kelly Blatz, the lead-actor of Disney XD's Aaron Stone, was also cast as a young but seasoned Officer Elam.
- Scott Eastwood was set to portray Officer Jim Barnes.
- Melissa Sagemiller would portray Detective Julie Willhite, a member of the Chicago P.D. Intelligence Unit.
- Sagemiller's character was dropped after her initial guest spot on Chicago Fire and after the first episode of Chicago P.D..
- LaRoyce Hawkins, in the role of Officer Kevin Atwater, was the only Chicago area actor originally cast in May.
Both Eastwood and Raymonde, like Sagemiller, departed the series, after their Chicago Fire debut, and would no longer be a part of the show's main cast.
For Chicago P.D Season 1, the following actors were cast. Jesse Lee Soffer, who already had a recurring role on Chicago Fire as undercover cop Detective Jay Halstead, was added to the main cast. Jason Beghe was cast as Sergeant of the Intelligence Unit Hank Voight. Jon Seda would play the role of Intelligence Unit Detective Antonio Dawson.Patrick John Flueger and One Tree Hill star Sophia Bush joined the cast as Officer Adam Ruzek and Detective Erin Lindsay respectively. Marina Squerciati joined the cast in the role of Officer Kim Burgess.Elias Koteas became a member of the main cast and would play Intelligence Unit Detective Alvin Olinsky. Archie Kao was later announced to be playing Sheldon Jin, a tech-expert working with the Intelligence Unit. Stella Maeve was cast in the recurring role of playing Nadia Decotis, a pretty 18-year-old escort who is addicted to heroin and goes through a very difficult withdrawal. Sydney Tamiia Poitier was to guest star in five episodes as a Detective, who will eventually crossover on to the spinoff series,Chicago Fire and Chicago Med.
Ratings
The series premiere was watched by 8.59 million viewers and achieved a 2.0/6 Adults 18–49 rating with the DVR ratings reaching 11 million. The season concluded on May 21 with 6.27 million, averaging the first season with 8.03 million viewers per episode.
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DVD Release
The DVD release of season one was released after the season had completed its original television broadcast. It has been released in Region 1 only, as of September 2, 2014. As well as every episode from the season, the DVD release features bonus material such as audio commentaries on some episodes from the creator and cast, deleted scenes, gag reels and behind-the-scenes featurettes.