The team tries to track down a media-savvy crew of bank robbers who consider themselves a band of modern-day Robin Hoods, funnelling stolen cash back into their struggling neighborhood, before the mission turns deadly. Also, Hondo and Deacon clash over how to deal with a group of cops’ racist views.
As the team works to stop a violent attack on the city, they’re forced to confront the group responsible for the death of team member, Erika Rogers. Also, Hondo and Leroy disagree on how to handle a challenge to Darryl’s fledgling business, and Luca tries to recruit new TEMS officer Nora Fowler for an annual inter-squad competition.
The team works together to hunt down a deadly band of mercenaries hired by a wealthy CEO trying to leave the country before he’s arrested for running a massive Ponzi scheme. Also, Hondo is forced to confront his changing relationship with Darryl as the teen grows closer to his father, and a grief-stricken Chris hits rock bottom.
A high-stakes domestic disturbance involving a father and his two young daughters leads the team to race against the clock to save a group of international activists. Also, when Daniel Sr. skips out on several family commitments, Hondo becomes concerned his father is planning to repeat history, leading to a surprising admission.
Mumford returns to work a 15-year-old cold case that holds a personal connection and leads to the discovery of a dangerous drug ring. Also, Hondo is leery of Leroy’s motives when he discovers the recent parolee is seeking funding for a new business venture with his son, Darryl.
A tragic mission leads each member of the SWAT team to contend with their emotional distress in varied ways.
Chris brings the SWAT team into her personal mission to save a teenage girl from a charismatic, predatory religious leader using his church for illicit gain. Also, Hondo receives troubling news about Darryl related to Leroy, Darryl’s father, being released from prison, and Tan’s wedding planning hits a snag.
Hondo is conflicted when the mayor asks him to be the public face of a new outreach campaign meant to improve the LAPD’s stature within the Black community. Also, the team’s search for a lone bomber reminds Tan of a difficult chapter in his childhood, and Chris pushes herself even further to surpass Street and Tan in a SWAT leadership competition.