Season 5 of Chicago P.D. originally aired on NBC from September 27, 2017 to May 9, 2018. This season consisted of 22 episodes.
Cast
Main
- Jason Beghe as Sergeant Hank Voight
- Jon Seda as Detective Antonio Dawson
- Jesse Lee Soffer as Detective Jay Halstead
- Tracy Spiridakos as Detective Hailey Upton
- Patrick John Flueger as Officer Adam Ruzek
- Marina Squerciati as Officer Kim Burgess
- LaRoyce Hawkins as Officer Kevin Atwater
- Elias Koteas as Detective Alvin Olinsky
- Amy Morton as Desk Sergeant Trudy Platt
Recurring
Crossover Cast
Episodes
No. | Episode | Summary | Air date |
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5x01 85 |
Reform |
Halstead is shocked when he finds out that Erin Lindsay had left Chicago without notice and on top of that receiving new partner Hailey Upton. Meanwhile, the Intelligence unit investigates an escalating gang war that involves an accidental death of a young child. Voight seeks the help from Antonio Dawson which later asks him to return to Intelligence full time. Also, Burgess returns from her leave. | September 27, 2017 |
5x02 86 |
The Thing About Heroes |
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 trained 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. | October 4, 2017 |
5x03 87 |
Promise |
With Dawson back in Intelligence, he takes on a case that involves the brutal murder of a young, beautiful Latina woman who is suspected to be a drug mule. Dawson later begins to hit roadblocks when he has trouble finding strong witnesses. | October 11, 2017 |
5x04 88 |
Snitch |
The Intelligence unit investigates a series of murders that have a personal connection with Atwater as his younger brother might be involved. Meanwhile, Upton questions Ruzek's actions following a altercation with a suspect. Voight suspects that Dawson might be tipping off to the wrong people as his eye witnesses to the murders turn up dead. | October 18, 2017 |
5x05 89 |
Home |
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. | October 25, 2017 |
5x06 90 |
Fallen |
A picture perfect family is shot dead in their home and the team goes in search of a drug dealer with a likely connection. Voight asks for the help of Vice Sergeant Sean McGrady who has an old beef with Upton. When McGrady turns up dead during the investigation, the case takes an unlikely turn. | November 8, 2017 |
5x07 91 |
Care Under Fire |
In the wake of several gang-related child abductions, Intelligence must race against time to find a kidnapped boy. Owing to their swiftness and military precision, the team scours the VA records and narrows it down to a former Army Ranger. Because of his previous experience as a Ranger, Halstead convinces Voight to send him undercover to try and get information from inside. | November 15, 2017 |
5x08 92 |
Politics |
One of Voight's friends, Congressman Scott Graynor, is found passed out in his hotel room with a dead Ukranian girl. When Intelligence discovers the murder is connected to a sting and Burgess' boyfriend is working with the Feds, Burgess must choose between compromising her case or her boyfriend's case. | November 22, 2017 |
5x09 93 |
Monster |
The death of Judge Tommy Wells' daughter puts Intelligence on the track of a pill mill spreading into the suburbs of Chicago and the doctor enabling it. Meanwhile, Voight discovers who's been leaking information from the 21st District. | December 6, 2017 |
5x10 94 |
Rabbit Hole |
Halstead’s partying with Camila unintentionally puts him in the middle of a drug-related homicide and he is forced to choose between loyalty to his unit and his girl. Meanwhile, Voight finally discovers the mole in his unit. | January 3, 2018 |
5x11 95 |
Confidential |
Intelligence stumbles on the women's shelter where a pimp they are looking for is scouting out girls. Burgess moves the case forward with a series of confidential tips, but risks putting her informant in harm's way. | January 10, 2018 |
5x12 96 |
Captive |
Intelligence rallies to rescue Atwater, after his belongings and his blood are found at the house of a convicted felon. Atwater struggles for survival, while coming face-to-face with his captor and realising a difficult connection to his past. | January 17, 2018 |
5x13 97 |
Chasing Monsters |
Intelligence works with a visiting detective, Marcella Gomez, when a gang from El Salvador infiltrates Chicago. Dawson finds himself getting close to Gomez, only to learn she has a hidden motive for being in Chicago. Meanwhile, the body of Justin Voight's killer is found. | January 31, 2018 |
5x14 98 |
Anthem |
When a basketball star is found murdered after an anti-police rally, Intelligence navigates a politically charged environment to track down the killer. To complicate matters further, Woods' daughter Brianna is tangled up in the case. | February 7, 2018 |
5x15 99 |
Sisterhood |
Intelligence tracks down a vigilante who is killing rapists. The investigation hits home for Burgess, who begins to question if the men who attacked her sister truly paid for their actions. | February 28, 2018 |
5x16 100 |
Profiles |
Intelligence investigates a string of bombings targeting members of the media. Racing against a ticking clock, the team enlists Firehouse 51 to help examine the devices and prevent the next attack. | March 7, 2018 |
5x17 101 |
Breaking Point |
When a prominent Alderman known for his urban revitalization efforts is killed, Intelligence looks into the corruption haunting his neighborhood. Meanwhile, Olinsky feels pressure after receiving an ultimatum from Woods. | March 14, 2018 |
5x18 102 |
Ghosts |
Upton brings back an old undercover identity to help take down a meth ring spearheaded by a former criminal contact. With pressure from Woods mounting, Voight calls in a favor for Olinksy. | March 21, 2018 |
5x19 103 |
Payback |
A string of stash house robberies lead back to an unlikely individual. Voight confronts a key witness in the Bingham investigation. | April 11, 2018 |
5x20 104 |
Saved |
After Voight witnesses the kidnapping of a young woman with a mysterious connection to his past, Intelligence works to find a connection between her kidnapping and several bank robberies. Ruzek gets a tip that a grand jury has been summoned, bringing Olinsky one step closer to standing trial for Bingham's murder. | April 18, 2018 |
5x21 105 |
Allegiance |
Halstead and Atwater go undercover to prevent military-grade weapons from hitting the street. Meanwhile, Voight calls in a favor as a last-ditch effort to clear Olinsky's name for Bingham's murder. | May 2, 2018 |
5x22 106 |
Homecoming |
Tensions run high as Intelligence seeks justice for Olinsky after he is fatally stabbed in prison. Meanwhile, Antonio's loyalty is put to the test and Woods looks to take down Voight once and for all. | May 9, 2018 |
Crossover Episodes
A crossover between the two Chicago shows Chicago P.D. then Chicago Fire, aired on March 7 and 8, 2018 to celebrate Chicago P.D.'s 100th episode.
- Chicago P.D. - Season 5 Episode 16 - Profiles
- Chicago Fire - Season 6 Episode 13 - Hiding Not Seeking
Production
On May 25, 2017, it was announced that Sophia Bush has departed the series, while Jon Seda is set to return after the cancellation of Chicago Justice. After recurring last season, as Detective Hailey Upton, Tracy Spiridakos has been promoted to a series regular for this season.
Mykelti Williamson will reprise his role of Lieutenant Denny Woods in a recurring role, and Wendell Pierce will join the cast as Alderman Ray Price, in a recurring role. [1]