Chicago P.D. season 1 explained

Season Number:1
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Showrunner:Matt Olmstead
Num Episodes:15
Network:NBC
Episode List:List of Chicago P.D. episodes

The first season of Chicago P.D. aired on NBC from January 8, 2014, at 10:00 p.m. EST, to May 21, 2014. The season consisted of 15 episodes.

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.[1] [2]

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.[3] On October 18, the series was given a premiere date of January 8, 2014.[4]

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.[5]

Casting

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.[6] Scott Eastwood was set to portray Officer Jim Barnes. Eastwood also co-starred with Tania Raymonde in Texas Chainsaw 3D.[7] Melissa Sagemiller would portray Detective Willhite, a member of the Chicago P.D. Intelligence Unit.[8] LaRoyce Hawkins, in the role of Officer Kevin Atwater, was the only Chicago-area actor originally cast in May.[9] These characters were introduced in the penultimate episodes of Chicago Fires first season.[3]

Sagemiller's character was dropped after her initial guest spot on Chicago Fire[10] and in the first episode of Chicago P.D.. Jesse Lee Soffer, who already had a recurring role on Chicago Fire as undercover cop Detective Jay Halstead, was added to the main cast in her place.[11] Jason Beghe was cast as Sergeant of the Intelligence Unit Hank Voight and Jon Seda would play the role of Intelligence Unit Detective Antonio Dawson.[12] Patrick 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.[13] Elias Koteas became a member of the main cast and would play Intelligence Unit Detective Alvin Olinsky.[14] Archie Kao was later announced to be playing Sheldon Jin, a tech-expert working with the Intelligence Unit.[15] Stella Maeve was cast in the recurring role of playing Nadia, a pretty 18-year-old escort who is addicted to heroin and goes through a very difficult withdrawal.[16] Both Eastwood and Raymonde, like Sagemiller, departed the series and would no longer be a part of the show's main cast.[17] Sydney Tamiia Poitier was to guest star in five episodes as a Detective, who would eventually crossover on to the parent series, Chicago Fire.[18]

Regular

Recurring

Crossover characters

Episodes

See main article: List of Chicago P.D. episodes.

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.[19] The season concluded on May 21 with 6.27 million, averaging the first season with 8.03 million viewers per episode.[20]

Live + 7 Day (DVR) ratings

No. in
series		No. in
season		EpisodeAir dateTime slot (EST)Rating/share
(18–49)		Viewers
(millions) increase 		Total viewers
(millions)		Ref
11"Stepping Stone"Wednesdays
10:00pm		2.0/62.4111.00
22"Wrong Side of the Bars"1.5/48.5014.00
33"Chin Check" 1.6/54.9011.40[21]
44"Now Is Always Temporary" 1.7/54.0010.89[22]
55"Thirty Balloons"1.7/55.4011.40[23]
66"Conventions" 2.2/55.6013.60[24]
77"The Price We Pay"1.5/53.709.75[25]
88"Different Mistakes"1.6/55.848.45[26]
99"A Material Witness"1.4/45.748.56[27]
1010"At Least It's Justice"1.6/55.748.63[28]
1111"Turn Off the Light"1.6/56.489.18[29]
1212"8:30 PM"1.9/67.2810.90[30]
1313"My Way"1.4/45.398.22[31]
1414"My Docks"1.5/52.898.84[32]
1515"A Beautiful Friendship"1.6/5--

DVD release

The DVD release of season one was released after the season had completed its original television broadcast. 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.

The Complete First Season
Set detailsSpecial features
  • 15 episodes
  • 630 minutes (Region 1)
  • 4-disc set
  • 1.78:1 aspect ratio
  • Languages:
    • English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround)
  • Subtitles:
    • English (Region 1)
  • Chicago Fire Episode "A Dark Day" - The beginning of a two-part crossover event
  • "Professional Courtesy" - Bonus Episode from Chicago Fire: Season One
Release dates
September 2, 2014[33] April 27, 2015April 2, 2015

Notes and References

  1. Web site: NBC Eyes 'Chicago Fire' Spinoff Series. Andreeva. Nellie. Deadline Hollywood. March 27, 2013. March 27, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130329085850/https://www.deadline.com/2013/03/chicago-fire-spinoff-series-in-works-nbc/. March 29, 2013. live.
  2. Web site: Chicago Fire Spreading? NBC Considering Police-Centric Spinoff Series . Slezak . Michael. TVLine. March 27, 2013 . March 27, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130330083712/http://tvline.com/2013/03/27/chicago-fire-spinoff-pilot-nbc/. March 30, 2013. live.
  3. Web site: NBC picks up 'Chicago Fire' spinoff 'Chicago PD'. Metz. Nina. Chicago Tribune. May 10, 2013. May 11, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130511140931/https://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/tv/chi-chicago-pd-nbc-20130510,0,5511925.column. May 11, 2013. live.
  4. News: October 18, 2013. 'Ironside' & 'Welcome to the Family' Canceled by NBC; 'Community to Premiere January 2, 'Chicago P.D.' January 8. https://web.archive.org/web/20131021032645/https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/10/18/nbc-yanks-ironside-community-to-premiere-january-2-chicago-p-d-january-8/210019/. October 21, 2013. Sara. Bibel. TV By the Numbers. October 18, 2013.
  5. Web site: Ausiello. Michael. TVLine Items: Michael Pitt Devours Key Hannibal Role, Chicago P.D.'s Shift Extended and More. January 31, 2014. TVLine. January 31, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140201084423/https://tvline.com/2014/01/31/hannibal-michael-pitt-season-2-mason-verger/. February 1, 2014. live.
  6. Web site: Kelly Blatz Cast In 'Chicago Fire' Spinoff. Andreeva. Nellie. Deadline Hollywood. April 10, 2013. April 16, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130413102013/https://www.deadline.com/2013/04/kelly-blatz-cast-in-chicago-fire-spinoff/. April 13, 2013. live.
  7. Web site: Chicago Fire Exclusive: Scott Eastwood (aka Clint's Son) Joins Police-Focused Spin-Off. Ausiello. Michael. TVLine. April 9, 2013. April 9, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130410222103/https://tvline.com/2013/04/09/chicago-fire-spinoff-cast-scott-eastwood-nbc/. April 10, 2013. live.
  8. Web site: Melissa Sagemiller To Star In NBC's 'Chicago Fire' Spinoff. Andreeva. Nellie. Deadline Hollywood. April 10, 2013. April 21, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130413074505/https://www.deadline.com/2013/04/melissa-sagemiller-to-star-in-nbcs-chicago-fire-spinoff/. April 13, 2013. live.
  9. Web site: The personal lives of police at the heart of 'Chicago Fire' spinoff. October 17, 2013. May 14, 2013. Chicago Sun-Times. Rackl. Lori. https://web.archive.org/web/20131115061154/https://www.suntimes.com/entertainment/television/20111560-421/the-personal-lives-of-police-at-the-heart-of-chicago-fire-spinoff.html. November 15, 2013. live.
  10. Web site: Sophia Bush & Patrick Flueger Join NBC's 'Chicago PD' As Series Regulars. November 19, 2013. August 23, 2013. Deadline Hollywood. Andreeva. Nellie. https://web.archive.org/web/20131025080015/https://www.deadline.com/2013/08/sophia-bush-patrick-flueger-join-nbcs-chicago-pd-as-series-regulars/. October 25, 2013. live.
  11. Web site: Exclusive: NBC's Chicago Fire Spin-Off Drops Melissa Sagemiller, Adds Jesse Lee Soffer. Ausiello. Michael. TVLine. June 13, 2013. June 11, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140727170029/https://tvline.com/2013/06/13/chicago-pd-season-1-jesse-lee-soffer-cast-melissa-sagemiller-out/. July 27, 2014. live.
  12. Web site: NBC Series Orders: 'Chicago Fire' Spinoff, 'Ironside' Remake, 'Undateable'. Goldberg. Lesley. Rose. Lacey. The Hollywood Reporter. May 10, 2013. May 11, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130607090316/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/nbc-series-orders-chicago-fire-520712. June 7, 2013. live.
  13. Web site: NBC's 'Chicago PD' Adds Another Regular. October 17, 2013. August 28, 2013. Deadline Hollywood. Andreeva. Nellie. https://web.archive.org/web/20131006173442/https://www.deadline.com/2013/08/nbcs-chicago-pd-adds-another-regualar/. October 6, 2013. live.
  14. Web site: 'The Killing's' Elias Koteas Boards 'Chicago PD' (Exclusive). October 17, 2013. August 30, 2013. The Hollywood Reporter. Goldberg. Lesley. https://web.archive.org/web/20131110225832/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/killings-elias-koteas-boards-chicago-618515. November 10, 2013. live.
  15. Web site: Archie Kao Joins 'Chicago PD' As Regular; Genevieve Angelson In 'House Of Lies'. October 17, 2013. September 27, 2013. Deadline Hollywood. Andreeva. Nellie. https://web.archive.org/web/20131004215601/https://www.deadline.com/2013/09/archie-kao-joins-chicago-pd-as-regular-genevieve-angelson-in-house-of-lies/. October 4, 2013. live.
  16. Web site: Andreeva. Nellie. Stella Maeve Joins 'Chicago PD'; Nick Tarabay Cast In 'Believe'; 'Gang Related' & 'Twisted' Also Add Recurring. Deadline Hollywood. October 21, 2013. November 3, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131104153832/https://www.deadline.com/2013/10/stella-maeve-joins-chicago-pd-nick-tarabay-cast-in-believe-gang-related-twisted-also-add-recurring/. November 4, 2013. live.
  17. Web site: Exclusive: Chicago Fire Spin-Off Cuts Two Actors. TVLine. Ausiello. Michael. December 20, 2013. December 21, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131221005531/https://tvline.com/2013/12/20/chicago-pd-scott-eastwood-tania-raymonde-leaving-cast/. December 21, 2013. live.
  18. Web site: Sydney T. Poitier Gets 'Chicago PD'/ 'Chicago Fire' Role, Tim Daly Joins 'Hot In Cleveland'. Deadline Hollywood. Andreeva. Nellie. December 2, 2013. December 4, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131203180607/https://www.deadline.com/2013/12/sydney-t-poitier-chicago-pd-chicago-fire-tim-daly-hot-in-cleveland/. December 3, 2013. live.
  19. Web site: January 17, 2014. A few days after episode 1 of #ChicagoPD, we had reached 11 million of you. And then up to 14 million with people catching up on DVR!? It's bananas. We're humbled. And excited. And we love our jobs. Keep tuning in with us. We won't let you down. And if you can, watch live on Wednesdays and join our LIVE TWEET sessions. We love hearing your thoughts as the episodes are airing! #ChicagoPD #dontf__kwithmycity . Bush. Sophia. Sophia Bush. Instagram. June 11, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141108150018/https://instagram.com/p/jSD3JgjiJZ/. November 8, 2014. live.
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