Lethal Weapon season 1 episode 15 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Leo Getz, representing a client with cartel information, negotiates with the DEA for immunity and a relocation bonus. Meanwhile, Trish Murtaugh faces a career turning point. Detectives Riggs and Murtaugh investigate a triple homicide, including a DEA agent, focusing on Flaco Ruiz. They use Leo as bait to draw out the cartel, leading to an ambush and subsequent kidnapping of DEA Agent Palmer. Riggs and Murtaugh rescue Palmer in a dramatic confrontation. The episode ends with personal reflections and evolving relationships, particularly between Riggs and Palmer, and Roger supporting Trish’s new career path.
Full Episode S01E15 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Flaco Ruiz's new legal counsel?
Leo Getz.
What does Leo Getz demand for his client's testimony?
Immunity, witness relocation, a one million dollar bonus, and coverage of legal fees.
What offer does the DEA make in response to Leo's demands?
Coverage of legal fees and protection from the cartel.
Who is expecting a promotion at the beginning of the episode?
Trish Murtaugh.
What crime are Detectives Riggs and Murtaugh investigating?
A triple homicide, including the murder of DEA agent Daniel Zigman.
What information was Flaco Ruiz supposed to provide to the DEA?
Information about the cartel.
Why do Riggs and Murtaugh decide to use Leo Getz as bait?
To lure the cartel out.
What leads to an ambush at the taco stand?
Using Leo Getz as bait and his attempt to clear his name with the cartel.
What major decision does Trish Murtaugh reveal to Roger?
She quit her job after being passed over for a promotion.
How do the detectives and Agent Palmer progress in their investigation?
By identifying "The Architect" behind the cartel's operations.
What crucial lead helps in identifying "The Architect"?
A phone call linked to a key player in the cartel, discovered through Leo Getz.
What happens to Agent Palmer?
She is kidnapped by the cartel.
How is Palmer rescued?
Riggs and Murtaugh rescue her during a confrontation involving a helicopter.
What is the nature of the relationship between Riggs and Palmer?
They share a complex relationship with unspoken deeper feelings.
What decision does Roger Murtaugh make regarding Trish's career?
He fully supports her decision to quit her job and start a new venture.