Chicago PD season 5, episode 17 synopsis and promo: Breaking Point

Will Chicago PD find itself pushed to a breaking point on Wednesday? Here’s the official Chicago PD season 5, episode 17 synopsis and teaser.

How is Chicago PD going to follow up its 100th episode? With an episode that pushes the team even further, according to NBC‘s official description of what you’re going to see this week.

Wednesday’s episode is called “Breaking Point,” which sounds like an ominous title considering all that’s been happening to the Intelligence Unit this season. It picks up the season-long story arc of Denny Woods (Mykelti Williamson) trying to take down the squad. This week, he sets his sights on Alvin Olinsky (Elias Koteas).

Olinsky is the third member of Intelligence that Woods has tried to turn this season, so is he just going to go through everyone until he finds someone who might bend? And oh yeah, there’s still a case this week, one that once again mixes politics and crime since it’s an Alderman who winds up dead.

Maybe they can call ex-Alderman Matthew Casey (Jesse Spencer) to see if it’s anyone who he’s familiar with? After all, he used to work in city politics. But even if they don’t, this will be a tough week, because it’s a high-profile case the week after Intelligence had to wrangle a serial bomber. So much for any kind of break!

Here’s how NBC officially describes the episode:

"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."

And here’s the “Breaking Point” promo that’s been released ahead of the episode:

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