S.W.A.T. season 4 episode 5 Recap

Episode Summary

In "S.W.A.T." Season 4, Episode 5, "Fracture," the team grapples with personal and professional challenges. Hondo confronts the complex issue of Black police recruitment, reflecting on past inadequacies in bridging the gap between the Black community and law enforcement. Meanwhile, Chris and Tan gear up for the master gunner competition, aiming to prove themselves in the face of intense pressure. The episode takes a darker turn when a bombing at Gates Realty Group, suspected to be a hate crime, unfolds. The investigation leads to a shocking revelation: the bomber, Charles Pierce, is driven by schizophrenia-induced delusions. Amidst these events, personal stories of dealing with mental illness emerge, adding depth to the characters' struggles. The episode culminates in Street winning the master gunner competition, while Hondo proposes a more honest and realistic approach to police recruitment.

Full Episode S04E05 Recap

### "S.W.A.T." Season 04 Episode 05: "Fracture" #### Scene 1: Opening and Competition Preparation - **Hondo** hears about his team's ambitions in the TLI competition. - **Chris** and **Tan** discuss their participation in the master gunner contest. - They reflect on past events, including the Watts riots and the 1992 Los Angeles unrest, contemplating generational change. #### Scene 2: Master Gunner Training - **Chris** and **Tan** train for the master gunner competition, pushing for personal bests. - **Tan** is determined to win the liaison position by excelling in the competition. - **Street** and **Deacon** discuss the challenging course set up for the contest. #### Scene 3: Hondo's Meeting with the Lieutenant - **Hondo** is approached by his lieutenant to become the face of an outreach campaign for recruiting more Black officers. - He expresses his reluctance, citing previous ineffective attempts and a lack of real change in police-community relations. #### Scene 4: Bombing at Gates Realty Group - A package bomb explodes at **Gates Realty Group**, leading to casualties. - **SWAT** investigates, with **Hondo**, **Deacon**, and **Davis** from the bomb squad assessing the situation. - They link the bombing to Jeff Gates' support for reparations, suspecting a hate crime. #### Scene 5: The Investigation Progresses - **SWAT** identifies a suspect, **Harry**, who unknowingly delivered the bomb. - Harry reveals he was hired via an app, Choreable, to deliver packages without knowledge of their contents. - Another bomb is discovered and neutralized at a defense attorney's office. #### Scene 6: Uncovering the Bomber's Identity - The team learns the bomber, **Charles Pierce**, suffers from schizophrenia. - They find connections between Pierce, the bombing victims, and delusional beliefs. #### Scene 7: Master Gunner Competition - **Chris** and **Street** participate in the master gunner competition. - **Street** struggles with personal memories related to mental illness, affecting his performance. #### Scene 8: Tracking Down Pierce - SWAT tracks down Pierce, who is attempting to deliver another bomb. - A standoff occurs, with Pierce threatening to detonate the bomb. - The situation is resolved non-lethally, and Pierce is apprehended. #### Scene 9: Hondo's Proposal and Master Gunner Results - **Hondo** proposes a more genuine recruitment approach to the lieutenant, focusing on honesty about the challenges of being a Black officer. - **Street** wins the master gunner competition, with close results. - **Chris** and **Erika** discuss their feelings of being left behind in life and decide to become roommates. #### Scene 10: Closing Reflections - **Deacon** and **Street** reflect on dealing with mental illness in their families. - **Hondo** and **Erika** commit to working on the new recruitment approach, acknowledging the need for change and continuity.

S.W.A.T. season 4 episode 5

Fracture

S.W.A.T. season 4 episode 5 Recap

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