Watch the intense showdown where Hondo and the team confront Saint at the impound lot:
Jim Street attempts to mentor Powell , a newer team member, sharing his own past struggles to help her open up and better integrate with the squad.
Throughout the high-stakes mission, Hondo is also navigating his upcoming fatherhood with Nichelle.
In , titled " Checkmate ," Hondo and the team race to save an abducted detective while finally bringing down a long-time nemesis. The Abduction of Detective Rios
The team tracks Saint to an impound lot where a major shootout occurs. SWAT successfully rescues both Rios and Marcus, and Hondo personally subdues and arrests Saint. Side Stories and Character Development
Luca becomes increasingly worried about Commander Hicks after noticing changes in his behavior, such as using a stationary bike and taking mysterious doctor calls. It is eventually revealed that Hicks wasn't sick but was actually working with a matchmaker for his first date in 30 years.
The central plot follows , a friend of Hondo's who was working to shut down a major drug operation run by the powerful and seemingly untouchable Saint .
Rios is kidnapped by Saint's men after obtaining a flash drive containing evidence of Saint's illegal dealings.