What are the best episodes of The Chief?

The best rated episodes of The Chief are: New Justice Minister - S2E3 rated 6.0, Episode 1 - S1E1 rated 5.9

What are the worst episodes of The Chief?

The lowest rated episodes of The Chief are: Autobiography - S2E1 rated 4.0, Episode 4 - S1E4 rated 4.5

The Chief Episode Rating Graph

Feb 2025 - present

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The Chief Episode Rating Chart

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Best Episodes of The Chief

New Justice Minister
S2 Ep3
6.0
21st Jan 2026
Following a cabinet reshuffle, Zander McGurk breezes into a new job with big plans for Scotland's police operation. The straight-talking go-getter promises the Chief a bigger budget so long as he trims the fat from his force. Miekelson vows to step up and act as the Ozempic of spending. However, he soon discovers that getting with McGurk's programme means ditching the department of DEI. If the Chief signs that Faustian pact, can he live with his conscience and the judgy comments of his daughter's book group?
Episode 1
S1 Ep1
5.9
20th Feb 2025
The Chief embraces a new government scheme that offers ex-offenders a job in the police force. As the initiative gains momentum, Miekelson quickly finds himself extending second chances all round.

Worst Episodes of The Chief

Autobiography
S2 Ep1
4.0
21st Jan 2026
Who better to record the audiobook of the autobiography of Scotland's greatest policeman than tartan Hollywood legend Dougray Scott? The work is entitled No Apologies, and the Chief is a stickler for detail. He is soon coaching Scott's performance on everything from historical case accuracy to sexiness. Will a tight deadline and the crime-fighting needs of a nation prevent the Chief achieving lyrical literary perfection? This is the story of the recording of the story of the making of the main man - Chief Commissioner Cameron Miekelson.
Episode 4
S1 Ep4
4.5
13th Mar 2025
The Chief dusts off the old Miekelson charm and gets set to explore the singles scene once again.

The Chief Episode Guide

Episode 1
S1 Ep1
5.9
20th Feb 2025
The Chief embraces a new government scheme that offers ex-offenders a job in the police force. As the initiative gains momentum, Miekelson quickly finds himself extending second chances all round.
Episode 2
S1 Ep2
5.0
27th Feb 2025
The Chief signs up for a personal revamp after his colleagues point out a long list of his privileges.
Episode 3
S1 Ep3
5.0
6th Mar 2025
The Chief is made aware of a potential newspaper scoop featuring a leaked recording that could sink his whole career.
Episode 4
S1 Ep4
4.5
13th Mar 2025
The Chief dusts off the old Miekelson charm and gets set to explore the singles scene once again.