[s2e5] Awful People Apr 2026

Maddie continues to settle into her job as a 911 dispatcher. She handles a call from a woman being terrorized by an intruder, which triggers her own trauma regarding her abusive ex-husband, Doug.

A man pretending to be a veteran is confronted by a group of actual veterans in a public and heated showdown that requires intervention from the first responders. Character Storylines [S2E5] Awful People

The episode explores the idea that first responders must treat everyone with the same level of care and professionalism, even those who are ungrateful, dishonest, or genuinely "awful." Maddie continues to settle into her job as a 911 dispatcher

A fitness influencer, more concerned with her social media brand than her health, suffers a gruesome injury while working out. Character Storylines The episode explores the idea that

A thief stealing packages from doorsteps gets caught in a dangerous situation involving a neighbor and a high-speed chase.

Eddie struggles to find a balance between his demanding job and being a single father to Christopher, leading him to reach out to Carla (Abby’s former caregiver) for help. Thematic Elements