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S3·E21 Blackout

Episode
Season 3, Episode 21
Air Date
May 13, 2002
Runtime
44 minutes
Score
9/10 (1 TMDB votes)
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired May 13, 2002 44 min ★ 9.0/10 · 1 TMDB votes
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Synopsis

When a blackout strikes the city during a heat wave, Sully prophetically warns the more optimistic Ty that trouble in the streets will swiftly ensue. After Carlos leaves the ambulance running to keep the bus cool while he and Doc are on calls, the engine catches fire and the ambulance is destroyed. A wealthy old man confined to his bed by illness offers them a large amount of money to stay with him until his daughter arrives. Doc insists that they leave to treat others more in need over the protests of Carlos. Bosco arrests a young man, Latrell Griffith, and faces a difficult decision when an immigrant shop owner shoots and wounds a teenage shoplifter. After Latrell uses his training as a medic to save the boy, a riot breaks out and Bosco, Latrell and the shoplifter barely escape. Nightfall brings more unrest as the nervous cops try to keep the peace. Faith and Fred are stuck in a elevator when the power goes out. Faith tries to calm Fred's mounting anxiety about being trapped, and is

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 3 Episode 21 of Third Watch air?

Season 3, Episode 21 ('Blackout') originally aired on May 13, 2002.

How long is Season 3 Episode 21 ('Blackout')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 44 minutes.

What happens in Third Watch Season 3 Episode 21?

When a blackout strikes the city during a heat wave, Sully prophetically warns the more optimistic Ty that trouble in the streets will swiftly ensue. After Carlos leaves the ambulance running to keep the bus cool while he and Doc are on calls, the engine catches fire and the ambulance is destroyed. ...

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