S4·E14 Long Shot

Episode recap

In the fourteenth episode of season four, titled “Long Shot,” the series continues to follow the professional growth of LAPD officer John Nolan, the department’s oldest rookie, as he works alongside his colleagues on two separate investigations. The episode’s narrative is divided between two parallel storylines that highlight both the procedural and personal dimensions of police work.

In the first thread, Officer Nolan partners with Detective Isabel Harper to assist a skip tracer named Randy. This marks Randy’s inaugural foray into bounty hunting, and the episode follows the pair as they guide him through the practical and legal complexities of locating a fugitive who has evaded capture. Nolan’s experience as a rookie and Harper’s investigative expertise combine to provide Randy with the mentorship he needs to navigate his first case.