The Chicago Code: Season 1

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FOX | Season Premiere Date: February 7, 2011

Starring: Todd Williams, Jason Clarke, Jennifer Beals

Summary: The Shawn Ryan-produced police drama set in Chicago was originally titled Ride-Along. Jennifer Beals leads the cast as police superintendent Teresa Colvin.

Creator: Shawn Ryan

Genre(s): Drama, Action & Adventure

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E13. Mike Royko's Revenge
Air Date: May 23, 2011
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S1:E12. Greylord & Gambat
Air Date: May 16, 2011
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S1:E11. Black Sox
Air Date: May 9, 2011

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Tom Gliatto

Feb 1, 2011

As police superintendent Teresa Colvin, Jennifer Beals gives a revelatory, no-nonsense performance that should make Tom Selleck's mustache bristle with envy....This should be lots of fun. [7 Feb 2011, p.39]

Mary McNamara

Feb 7, 2011

Throw in Wysocki's rookie niece, some intra-force rivalry, those great Chicago locations and a Polish sausage or two, and you have a show that breaks the network code, and that alone is worth watching. Read full review

Hank Stuever

Feb 8, 2011

The show is point-blank, but somewhat brilliantly so. Read full review

Verne Gay

Feb 7, 2011

Monday's pilot can't quite close the sale, but there's promise here. The Chicago Code deserves another look. Read full review

Robert Bianco

Feb 7, 2011

It's a complex story, which may be why Ryan relies in part on an intrusive monologue-narration device to guide us. Still, the intrusions only momentarily interrupt the fast-moving plot, which twists agreeably without losing sight of its moral ambiguities. Read full review

Ginia Bellafante

Feb 7, 2011

Bribes, kickbacks, suspiciously well-compensated construction companies, organized-crime alliances--this is the stockpot in which the series stirs its wooden spoon. For the most part the flavors blend well. Read full review

David Wiegand

Feb 4, 2011

The Chicago Code may stick to police-procedural formula, but it does have most of the elements needed to make the show at least a moderate success. With better writing and a bit more imagination, it could do even better. Read full review

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thmscottish

Oct 19, 2011

To all of you ppl. I watched this series and being honest its the 2nd best series after House MD.The polt is brilliant gets you to the action making to watch the next episode.Shame theres not 2 season but all whats good ends quick. Sham. All the best to all Scottish, English, Irish lads in USA!!

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lfleischmann

Feb 14, 2011

Great show! The characters are very realistic. The first episode too much information for one hour, but after watching the second it's coming together. I hope this Chicago Code makes it. It's nice to see the neighbor hood. It took me awhile to figure out who Jennifer Beals was but nowGreat show! The characters are very realistic. The first episode too much information for one hour, but after watching the second it's coming together. I hope this Chicago Code makes it. It's nice to see the neighbor hood. It took me awhile to figure out who Jennifer Beals was but now I figured it out (Flashdance). The second episode kick butt from the first!… Expand

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flint198

Feb 9, 2011

i find it very interesting that 4 of the bad reviews on here have one thing in common they all gave the cape a ten do i sense some hating going on cause the cape only has a 54 in ratings and the chicago code has 75 which means the cape has more of a chance at getting cancelled mmmm i wonderi find it very interesting that 4 of the bad reviews on here have one thing in common they all gave the cape a ten do i sense some hating going on cause the cape only has a 54 in ratings and the chicago code has 75 which means the cape has more of a chance at getting cancelled mmmm i wonder lol whoever reads these reviews do not make up your mind based on these reviews watch the show yourself and decide because there is some big time hating going on here lol… Expand

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Tss5078

Dec 12, 2013

The creators of The Shield introduced an even better show to Fox in the Spring of 2011, The Chicago Code. You probably never heard of it though, because in their infinite wisdom, Fox only gave the show three months. The rating weren't spectacular, but they weren't bad either. In June, TheThe creators of The Shield introduced an even better show to Fox in the Spring of 2011, The Chicago Code. You probably never heard of it though, because in their infinite wisdom, Fox only gave the show three months. The rating weren't spectacular, but they weren't bad either. In June, The Chicago Code became part of Fox's mass cancellation, which saw Dollhouse, Lie To Me, Human Target, and Alcatraz gone in the blink of eye. It begs the question, did the Fox executives ever bother to watch these shows? The Chicago Code was well written, fast-paced, and featured a tremendous cast of new and established talent. If it had been on cable, I have no doubt that this show would still be on the air and at the top of the ratings.

The Chicago Code features Jennifer Beals as Superintendent, Teresa Colvin, hired by the Chicago Mayor to help clean up the police force. Colvin has greater ambitions though, as she plans on cleaning up local government and taking on the Irish mob as well. To do this, Colvin covertly puts together a team, that has the power to choose it's own cases and make a case against their prime target, Alderman Ronin Gibbons (Delroy Lindo). Gibbons has been on the city counsel for half a century and thanks to his mob connections, he is considered to be the most powerful politician in Chicago. Everyone knows he's dirty, but the hard part is proving that in a court of law.

Colvin's team is led by Detective Jarek Wysocki (Jason Clarke), who has a scarred past, that has led him to his own unique and chaotic way of doing things. Wysocki is paired with a young, ambitious, clean cut college boy, Caleb Evers (Matt Lauria), who tries to keep Wysocki in check, while putting everyone else to shame with his incredible good looks. The third member of the team is an undercover officer, who has infiltrated the mob and is trying to work his way up to the politicians.

Every episode contains different stories that follow the shady dealings, some case the pair is working on, the fallout for the Superintendent, and of course the undercover who has an in with the wrong crowd. The stories are edgy, intelligent, and really entertaining. A lot of shows get cancelled every year, but for the life of me, I can't figure out why this show wasn't given more of a chance. The chemistry the cast has, along with the terrific writing, and edge of your seat police drama made The Chicago Code one of the best shows to come out that year.

Two years after it's cancellation, the show is still on my mind and in fact, I just recently watched it again, as it's streaming on Netflix. The story of The Chicago Code teaches us one very important thing about network television, it's all about the money! You can have an original idea, a great cast, and the most entertaining show to come along in years, but if it doesn't make more money than it costs, it's as good as gone.… Expand

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knisone

Apr 8, 2011

After watching a few episodes I must say I really like this show. The characters are engaging, even Delroy Lindo who tends to over-act his Lex Luthor-esque character as the Alderman. Jennifer Beals is the real draw here. She is wonderful to say the least. The other main character in thisAfter watching a few episodes I must say I really like this show. The characters are engaging, even Delroy Lindo who tends to over-act his Lex Luthor-esque character as the Alderman. Jennifer Beals is the real draw here. She is wonderful to say the least. The other main character in this show is Chicago. I have yet to see a movie or TV show that photographs Chicago this way. The shots of the city are amazing. We have seen too many times New York, or LA even Philly and Miami but never Chicago like this. The show is worth watching simply because of this city made character - Chicago. BTW I am not a Bear, Sox, Cub, Bulls, or Blackhawk fan.… Expand

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southsidepete

Feb 11, 2011

I loved the opening scene in my favorite hardware store in Forest Park. It was downhill after that. Trite and predictably over the top. C'mon the superintendent's uniform looked stupid on Beals, especially the oversized general's hat. She's 47 . . . let her look that old so the part isI loved the opening scene in my favorite hardware store in Forest Park. It was downhill after that. Trite and predictably over the top. C'mon the superintendent's uniform looked stupid on Beals, especially the oversized general's hat. She's 47 . . . let her look that old so the part is credible. I'll probably watch a couple of more episodes to catch some Chicago scenery, but once that thrill is gone, little to keep me hanging on.… Expand

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davidwave4

Feb 9, 2011

This show is bologna. Worst show on FOX, and that's a lot to say with the advent of glee. I cannot stress enough that this show is a waste of time. Anyone who would dare watch this show after its first episode is nuts. I hope this show is canceled.

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: February 7, 2011
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  S1:E13. Mike Royko's Revenge
  Air Date: May 23, 2011
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  S1:E12. Greylord & Gambat
  Air Date: May 16, 2011
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  S1:E11. Black Sox
  Air Date: May 9, 2011
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  S1:E10. Bathhouse & Hinky Dink
  Air Date: May 2, 2011
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  S1:E9. St. Valentine's Day Massacre
  Air Date: April 18, 2011
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  S1:E8. Wild Onions
  Air Date: April 11, 2011
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  S1:E7. Black Hand and the Shotgun Man
  Air Date: March 21, 2011
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  S1:E6. The Gold Coin Kid
  Air Date: March 14, 2011
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  S1:E5. O'Leary's Cow
  Air Date: March 7, 2011
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  S1:E4. Cabrini-Green
  Air Date: February 28, 2011
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  S1:E3. Gillis, Chase & Babyface
  Air Date: February 21, 2011
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  S1:E2. Hog Butcher
  Air Date: February 14, 2011
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  S1:E1. Pilot
  Air Date: February 7, 2011