S.W.A.T. season 3 episode 3 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
The SWAT team navigates personal challenges and professional demands when Lieutenant Detective Piper Lynch from Hollywood Division joins them. Lynch, appointed by the mayor, aims to enhance SWAT's efficiency by focusing on proactive measures. Tensions arise from a member's strained family relations and another's halted romantic involvement with a teammate. The team embarks on an undercover mission involving Corbett Hargrave, a counterfeiter working for the Los Altos gang. Despite high risks, the operation concludes successfully with the gang's arrest and the recovery of counterfeit money. The episode also touches on themes of family reconciliation and personal reflection.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Lieutenant Detective Piper Lynch?
Lieutenant Detective Piper Lynch is from Hollywood Division and is appointed by the mayor to ensure coordination between departments and prevent overlap with federal agencies.
What is Lynch's objective in the SWAT team?
Lynch's objective is to reorient SWAT's approach to be more proactive, utilizing their skills and resources more effectively in the field.
What personal issues are highlighted among SWAT team members?
Personal issues include a member's temporary stay with his father, strained family relationships due to past abandonment, and halted romantic involvement between two teammates.
Who is Corbett Hargrave?
Corbett Hargrave is a counterfeiter involved with the Los Altos gang, printing fake money for them.
What is the SWAT team's plan regarding Hargrave?
The plan is to intercept ink for counterfeit money, replace the delivery driver, and set up an undercover operation to catch Hargrave and dismantle the Los Altos gang's operations.
How do Street and Chris contribute to the undercover operation?
Street and Chris go undercover to gain Hargrave's trust and set up a transaction to capture him and the gang members.
What risks does the undercover operation entail?
The operation involves high-risk encounters with gang members and the possibility of being discovered as undercover cops.
How is the counterfeit money issue resolved?
The SWAT team successfully conducts the operation, leading to the arrest of gang members and the seizure of counterfeit money.
Is there a family reconciliation in the episode?
Yes, there is a hint of family reconciliation at a car show where a mother attends, suggesting a potential thawing in her relationship with her ex-husband.
What is the mother's warning to her son about his father?
The mother warns her son not to be deceived by his father's apparent softness, indicating deep-seated mistrust and unresolved issues.
Does Lynch acknowledge the risks of her approach?
Yes, Lynch acknowledges the increased risks her approach brought to the operation but also appreciates the team's effectiveness in handling the situation.
What is the outcome of the final confrontation?
The final confrontation leads