S.W.A.T. season 6 episode 4 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

Hondo reconnects with his ex, Nia Wells, revealing his current relationship and soon-to-be fatherhood. Alexei Roman, a sadistic convict, escapes custody with Russian soldiers' help, triggering a citywide manhunt. The SWAT team learns Roman's targeting his secret daughter, Amber Morgan, for stolen diamonds he believes she possesses. Tensions rise between SWAT officer Jim Street and new transfer Miguel Alfaro due to their troubled past. The climax sees Roman capturing Amber and Odette, Lee Cobb's widow, leading to a dramatic confrontation and Roman's recapture. In the aftermath, Nichelle accepts a part-time LAPD role, and Hondo gains confidence in his impending fatherhood.

Full Episode S06E04 Recap

### At the SWAT Headquarters - Daniel "Hondo" Harrelson and Nia Wells, a Deputy D.A., reminisce about their past and discuss their current lives. Nia reveals she's no longer involved in a case related to Alexei Roman, a sadistic convict. - Hondo informs Nia he's in a committed relationship and expecting a child, leaving Nia embarrassed about her past intentions. ### The COPE Program Discussion - The LAPD's new inspector general plans to fold the COPE program under LAPD's control, which worries its founder, Nichelle, due to the potential loss of civilian volunteers and the program's essence. ### Roman's Escape and the Hunt - Alexei Roman, during an escorted field trip, escapes with the help of armed Russians, leading to a citywide manhunt. - Roman's past is revealed: he owned a nightclub and was convicted of murder without a body, his victim being his driver and informant, Lee Cobb. - SWAT team investigates Roman's connections and his potential targets, including his former employees and associates. ### Discovering Roman's Daughter - Amber Morgan, a former club manager and Roman's secret daughter, is found with a humidor supposedly containing Roman's stolen diamonds. However, the diamonds are missing. - Amber admits buying the humidor from a pawnshop, hoping to find the diamonds but discovers they're gone. Roman believes Amber has them and is now targeting her. ### Confrontations and Revelations - SWAT officer Jim Street has a tense encounter with newly transferred officer Miguel Alfaro, revealing a troubled past between them. - Street and Alfaro eventually confront their past, with Street learning that Alfaro accused him of corruption years ago. ### The Climax - Roman's pursuit leads him to Amber and Odette, Lee Cobb's widow. A dramatic confrontation occurs, resulting in Roman's recapture and the discovery of the diamonds hidden in Lee's jacket. - The SWAT team successfully thwarts Roman's plan, saving Amber and Odette while recapturing Roman. ### Epilogue - Nichelle decides to accept a part-time job with the LAPD while maintaining her role at COPE. - Hondo, reassured by his colleague Deacon, feels more confident about his impending fatherhood despite past insecurities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Nia Wells?

Nia Wells is a Deputy District Attorney.

What is the COPE program?

COPE is a program where 911 dispatch forwards nonviolent calls to a civilian hotline, aimed at handling mental health episodes without uniformed officers.

Who is Alexei Roman?

Alexei Roman is a sadistic convict, previously involved in a nightclub and a burglary ring, and convicted of murdering his driver, Lee Cobb.

How does Roman escape custody?

Roman escapes with the help of armed Russians during an escorted field trip.

What is the relationship between Hondo and Nia Wells?

Hondo and Nia Wells have a past romantic history, but

S.W.A.T. season 6 episode 4

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