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S5·E16 Family Ties (1)

Episode
Season 5, Episode 16
Air Date
February 27, 2004
Runtime
44 minutes
Director
Brooke Kennedy
Writer
Siobhan Byrne O'Connor
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired February 27, 2004 44 min
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Synopsis

The news that Faith is repartnering with Bosco outrages Fred; Bosco overcomes his initial wariness about his brother's claims of sobriety after the tip Mikey gives him about Ecstasy dealers leads to a solid bust; in the wake of the hostage situation, the department shrink sent to debrief the house elicits a range of emotional reactions from Kim, Carlos and Holly as she reveals that Doc is in the Bellevue psych ward on a suicide watch, and that the toll of 9/11 and its aftermath may be at the root of his collapse; when she investigates the murder of an Ecstasy dealer outside a rave, Maritza discovers that the motive may be a turf war between rival dealers; Bosco is distraught when Maritza informs him that the evidence points to Mikey's being a major Ecstasy dealer who used him to eliminate the competition by providing the tip that lead to the raid; Bosco and Maritza set out separately to find Mikey; tragedy occurs when Maritza and Dade pull over Mikey's car outside a rave.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 5 Episode 16 of Third Watch air?

Season 5, Episode 16 ('Family Ties (1)') originally aired on February 27, 2004.

How long is Season 5 Episode 16 ('Family Ties (1)')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 44 minutes.

What happens in Third Watch Season 5 Episode 16?

The news that Faith is repartnering with Bosco outrages Fred; Bosco overcomes his initial wariness about his brother's claims of sobriety after the tip Mikey gives him about Ecstasy dealers leads to a solid bust; in the wake of the hostage situation, the department shrink sent to debrief the house e...

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