Cory Hardrict (The Oath) puts in a guest-starring appearance as Street’s foster brother in CBS’s S.W.A.T. season three episode five. Directed by Lin Oeding from a script by Aaron Rahsaan Thomas, episode five will air on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at 10pm ET/PT.
“The LBC” guest cast also includes Jared Ward, Lovensky Jean-Baptiste, Dalia Phillips, Jason Huber, Veena Bidasha, Eileen Grubba, James C. Burns, and Leif Gantvoort.
The cast of season three features Shemar Moore as Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson, Stephanie Sigman as Jessica Cortez, Alex Russell as Jim Street, and Jay Harrington as David “Deacon” Kay. Lina Esco stars as Christina “Chris” Alonso, Kenny Johnson is Dominique Luca, David Lim is Victor Tan, Amy Farrington is Lieutenant Piper Lynch, and Patrick St. Esprit plays Commander Robert Hicks.
“The LBC” Plot – Street reconnects with his estranged foster brother, Nate (Hardict), to help a joint investigation between SWAT and the Long Beach Police Department when criminals steal a mass arsenal of LAPD assault rifles. Also, Hondo finds himself at odds with his father over the elder man’s declining health, and Luca is overwhelmed when the entire team reconsiders becoming investors in his food truck.
S.W.A.T. Description, Courtesy of CBS:
Inspired by the television series and the feature film, S.W.A.T. stars Shemar Moore as a former Marine and locally born and raised S.W.A.T. sergeant, tasked to run a specialized tactical unit that is the last stop in law enforcement in Los Angeles. Torn between loyalty to where he was raised and allegiance to his brothers in blue, Daniel ”Hondo” Harrelson strives to bridge the divide between his two worlds and acclimate to his new duties as the legal guardian of a teenager.
Hondo’s elite unit includes David “Deacon” Kay, an experienced S.W.A.T. officer and dedicated family man who always puts the team first; Christina “Chris” Alonso, a skilled officer and the team’s canine trainer; Dominique Luca, an expert driver who gets them in and out of high risk situations; Victor Tan, who started in the LAPD Hollywood Division and uses his confidential informants in the community to help the team; and Jim Street, the team’s cocky newest member who is re-instated to S.W.A.T. after being fired for compromising the unit.
Responsible for the management of all Metro Division S.W.A.T. units is Commander Robert Hicks, a senior LAPD official with the Special Operations Bureau. Overseeing Hondo’s team is Hicks’ direct report, Jessica Cortez, the ambitious captain of L.A. Metro weighing an offer to leave S.W.A.T and work for the FBI. With Hondo leading the charge, these dedicated men and women bravely put themselves at risk to protect their community and save lives.
The Halloween holiday adds special challenges to the first responders in Fox’s 9-1-1 season three episode six. The appropriately titled “Monsters” episode will air on Monday, October 28, 2019 at 8pm ET/PT.
The cast of season three includes Angela Bassett as Athena Grant, Peter Krause as Bobby Nash, Jennifer Love Hewitt as Maddie Kendall, and Oliver Stark as Evan “Buck” Buckley. Aisha Hinds plays Henrietta “Hen” Wilson, Kenneth Choi is Howie “Chimney” Han, Rockmond Dunbar is Michael Grant, and Ryan Guzman is Eddie Diaz.
The “Monsters” Plot – Athena and the 118 respond to bizarre emergency calls on Halloween, including a flock of crows terrorizing a field trip, an office employee having a close encounter with an eight-limbed creature and a ghost-like girl wandering a neighborhood. Meanwhile, Maddie remains convinced that she is doing the right thing in taking a 9-1-1 call into her own hands.
9-1-1 Series Description, Courtesy of Fox:
Creators Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk and Tim Minear reimagine the procedural drama with 9-1-1, exploring the high-pressure experiences of police officers, firefighters and dispatchers who are thrust into the most frightening, shocking and heart-stopping situations. These emergency responders must try to balance saving those who are at their most vulnerable with solving the problems in their own lives.
Steve Little and Sam Richardson in ‘Room 104’ (Photo by Tyler Golden/HBO)
HBO’s just released details on episodes seven through 12 of Room 104 season three. The anthology series from Mark and Jay Duplass is currently airing on Fridays at 11pm ET/PT and will wrap up the season on November 29, 2019.
The third season includes episodes featuring Luke Wilson, Christine Woods, Eric Edelstein, Robert Longstreet, Dale Dickey, Tom Woodruff Jr., Arturo Castro, Gina Gallego, and François Chau. Episodes of the twisted anthology series also feature Catalina Sandino Moreno, Mary Mouser, David Paymer, Paul F. Tompkins, June Squibb, and Aasif Mandvi.
Room 104 October and November 2019 Episodes:
Season 3, episode 7: “Jimmy & Gianni”
Debut date: FRIDAY, OCT. 25 (11:00-11:30 p.m. ET/PT)
In this documentary episode, father and son artists Jimmy Ray Flynn and Gianni Arone are invited to create a work of art in Room 104, where they open up about their relationship, their creative process and Gianni’s history with addiction and mental illness.
Written by Mark Duplass; directed by Doug Emmett.
Season 3, episode 8: “No Hospital”
Debut date: FRIDAY, NOV. 1 (11:00-11:30 p.m. ET/PT)
An ailing man summons his estranged children to make a change to his will and ensure the line of succession for their extraordinary family business.
Written by Miguel Arteta; directed by Miguel Arteta.
Season 3, episode 9: “Prank Call”
Debut date: FRIDAY, NOV. 8 (11:00-11:30 p.m. ET/PT)
Left alone by her bickering parents, a bored teen girl makes a series of prank calls, until one tests her brazen alter-ego.
Written by Mark Duplass; directed by So Yong Kim.
Season 3, episode 10: “Night Shift”
Debut date: FRIDAY, NOV. 15 (11:00-11:30 p.m. ET/PT)
Two stars of a 1970’s horror show talk to a podcaster about the origins of their cult TV program and the on-set jealousies that led to the demise of their friendship.
Written by Mark Duplass & Ben Kasulke; directed by Ben Kasulke.
Season 3, episode 11: “Crossroads”
Debut date: FRIDAY, NOV. 22 (11:00-11:30 p.m. ET/PT)
A young woman sells her soul to live a life of earthly pleasures and is forced to reckon with her decision decades later.
Written by Sam Bain; directed by Patrick Brice.
Season 3, episode 12: “The Specimen Collector” (Season finale)
Debut date: FRIDAY, NOV. 29 (11:00-11:30 p.m. ET/PT)
While on a layover from collecting a rare botanical specimen, a scientist wakes to find herself inside a lush, rapidly growing jungle.
Written by Mel Eslyn; directed by Mel Eslyn.
The Plot, Courtesy of HBO:
Room 104 tells unique and unexpected tales of the characters who pass through a single room of a typical American chain motel. While the room stays the same, every episode of the series features a different story, with the tone, plot, characters, and even the time period, changing with each installment.
Tapping into a variety of genres, from dark comedy to poignant drama to musical romance, the stories and characters featured in season 3 include: a man searching for a cure to his chronic skin condition; the caretaker of an exotic animal looking to make a sale; estranged siblings reuniting to make an investment; and more. Filled with plenty of twists and surprises, this season offers a new discovery from one episode to the next, telling tales of everyday people striving for connection and meaning inside a single room.
The rookies have to figure out the best way to develop confidential informants in ABC’s The Rookie season two episode five. Directed by Rachel Feldman from a script by Vincent Angell, “Tough Love” is set to air on October 27, 2019.
Season two episodes air on Sundays at 10pm ET/PT.
Episode five guest stars include Zayne Emory as Henry Nolan, Harold Perrineau as Detective Nick Armstrong, and Ali Larter and Dr. Grace Sawyer.
Nathan Fillion leads the cast as John Nolan. Alyssa Diaz is Angela Lopez, Richard T. Jones is Sergeant Wade Grey, Mekia Cox as Nyla Harper, Titus Makin is Jackson West, Melissa O’Neil is Lucy Chen, and Eric Winter plays Tim Bradford.
“Tough Love” Plot – As part of their second phase of training, the rookies are asked to develop their first confidential informants. Officer Nolan soon discovers that no two informants are the same and struggles with his newest task. Meanwhile, Officer Chen’s mother complicates her home life when she comes to stay with her.
The Series Description, Courtesy of ABC:
“Six months into his career as a cop, John Nolan, the oldest rookie in the LAPD, has used his life experience, determination and sense of humor to keep up with rookies 20 years his junior. But as he embarks on the second half of his rookie year, Nolan will be put to the test by a host of new challenges, romantic relationships and deadly criminals, as he looks to figure out what kind of cop he ultimately wants to be.”
Titus Makin Jr, Melissa O’Neil, and Nathan Fillion in ‘The Rookie’ season 2 episode 5 (ABC/Byron Cohen)Titus Makin Jr , Alyssa Diaz, Melissa O’Neil, and Nathan Fillion in season 2 episode 5 (ABC/Byron Cohen)Zayne Emory and Madeleine Coghlan in season 2 episode 5 (ABC/Byron Cohen)Zayne Emory, Madeleine Coghlan and Nathan Fillion in season 2 episode 5 (ABC/Byron Cohen)Nathan Fillion and Ali Larter in season 2 episode 5 (ABC/Byron Cohen)
NBC’s popular medical drama New Amsterdam season two continues with episode six, “Righteous Right Hand.” Episode six will air on October 29, 2019 at 10pm ET/PT.
The cast is led by Ryan Eggold as Dr. Max Goodwin. Freema Agyeman plays Dr. Helen Sharpe, Janet Montgomery is Dr. Lauren Bloom, Jocko Sims is Dr. Floyd Reynolds, Anupam Kher plays Dr. Vijay Kapoor, and Tyler Labine is Dr. Iggy Frome.
“Righteous Right Hand” Plot – When a group of women on a retreat end up in the ED, Max gets some troubling information that could put a patient in jeopardy. Meanwhile, Sharpe and Kapoor work together to mend fences between two feuding sisters.
The Series Plot, Courtesy of NBC:
“Inspired by the oldest public hospital in America, this unique medical drama follows the brilliant and charming Dr. Max Goodwin, the institution’s newest medical director who sets out to tear up the bureaucracy and provide exceptional care. How can he help? Well, the doctors and staff have heard this before.
Not taking ‘no’ for an answer, Dr. Goodwin must disrupt the status quo and prove he will stop at nothing to breathe new life into this understaffed, underfunded and underappreciated hospital — the only one in the world capable of treating Ebola patients, prisoners from Rikers and the President of the United States under one roof — and return it to the glory that put it on the map.”
Freema Agyeman as Dr. Helen Sharpe and Anupam Kher as Dr. Vijay Kapoor in ‘New Amsterdam’ season 2 episode 6 (Photo by: Virginia Sherwood/NBC)Tyler Labine as Dr. Iggy Frome in season 2 episode 6 (Photo by: Virginia Sherwood/NBC)Freema Agyeman as Dr. Helen Sharpe in season 2 episode 6 (Photo by: Virginia Sherwood/NBC)Gigi Cunningham as Chante Morse and Janet Montgomery as Dr. Lauren Bloom in season 2 episode 6 (Photo by: Virginia Sherwood/NBC)Anupam Kher as Dr. Vijay Kapoor and Jocko Sims as Dr. Floyd Reynolds in season 2 episode 6 (Photo by: Virginia Sherwood/NBC)
“Will you help us, Dr. Rosso?” asks Barry (Grant Gustin). “Please, call me Ramsey,” replies Dr. Rosoo (Sendhil Ramamurthy) as he offers to help them find a new meta killing people in season six episode three of The CW’s The Flash.
As the episode begins, Romero’s criminal crew is trying to steal guns that shoot dark matter when they are attacked and killed by Romero (Shawn Stewart), who’s been turned into a zombie-like monster by Dr. Rosso.
The next day at S.T.A.R. Labs, Barry and Iris (Candice Patton) tell Team Flash about what The Monitor said about the crisis and that it’s going to happen on December 10th, 2019. Killer Frost (Danielle Panabaker) suggests The Monitor was lying, but Barry explains Jay sent his mind forward in time and he saw it for himself.
Cisco (Carlos Valdes) and Ralph (Hartley Sawyer) both want to start getting ready right away, but Iris suggests they take the day to absorb what they’ve learned and start fresh in a day or two. They agree, and Ralph heads out to help Joe (Jesse L. Martin) with a case. Frost forms an icicle and throws it into the wall and storms off, taking the news about the crisis the hardest. (Barry and Iris left out the part about Barry having to die to save everyone, believing it was too much for the team to hear.)
Deciding to try to help mentor Frost, Barry takes her along to the crime scene where the arms dealers were murdered by Romero. At first, Frost isn’t into it, making off-the-cuff remarks and wanting to leave. But when Barry realizes they were trying to steal guns that shoot dark matter, Frost realizes it had to be Romero. She explains she knows a few people in low places. When Barry tells her all the dark matter was stolen, she quickly realizes Dr. Rosso’s involved.
Over at the CCPD, Ralph’s dealing with a family issue. It seems his mother (Amy Pietz) is the main suspect in a crime and Cecile (Danielle Nicolet) and Ralph are going to work together to clear her.
Frost shows up at Ramsey’s lab holding a sharp icicle to his throat to get him to confess about stealing the dark matter. Barry enters upset with how she’s going about the interrogation. Ramsey lies to Barry and Frost saying he got the dark matter from a friend and even offers to help them in their investigation. Barry appreciates the offer but Frost doesn’t trust Ramsey after what he pulled with Caitlin.
Over at Iris’ newspaper, her new employee, Allegra (Kayla Compton), hands her a new photo of Harrison Wells saying he must be alive. Iris realizes it’s a new Wells from another Earth and tells her she’ll follow up. Allegra’s given some busy work to do as Iris teams up with Cisco to try to track the new Wells.
Back at Dr. Rosso’s lab, Ramsey asks Killer Frost if he can talk to Caitlin. Frost advises him Caitlin can hear him if she wants to. He starts apologizing about going behind her back to get dark matter and feels slighted she didn’t tell him about being a meta. “Guess you two aren’t as good as friends as you thought,” replies Frost with a smirk.
Barry receives an alert about a break-in at Mercury Labs. Barry and Frost speed over to find zombie Romero stealing dark matter. Barry attempts to get Romero into power-reducing cuffs but Romero slams him to the floor. Frost hits Romero with her ice blasts and sends him out a window. Barry’s upset, fearing she killed him. But Frost says Romero got up and walked off.
Barry instructs Frost that she can’t let her anger get the better of her and that he only has seven weeks to mentor her so she needs to start listening to him. She yells back to stop being a crummy teacher and walks off.
Iris and Cisco track the new Wells (Tom Cavanagh) to an alley where he grabs Cisco and pins him up against a wall. He asks why they’re following him and shows Cisco a red gem asking if he wants it. Cisco says no as best he can while Wells has him by the throat. A wrist device Wells is wearing goes off and he walks towards Iris, saying it’s her and asking her name. She quickly tasers Wells and says, “Iris West-Allen.”
Meanwhile, Ralph and Cecile discover proof Ralph’s mom is innocent of the crime she’s accused of. However, in the process, they discover she’s been lying to Ralph since he was a kid about all her boyfriends dying. (Turns out they are all alive and well.) Upset and feeling betrayed, Ralph tells her to leave.
Back at S.T.A.R. Labs, Barry catches Ramsey trying to steal some dark matter. Ramsey tells Barry he’ll do anything to save lives and find a cure to the cancer that killed his mother – and that he himself has. Barry explains he knows what it’s like to lose a mother but look what the dark matter did to Romero. Ramsey tells Barry he’s counting down the days until he dies and he refuses to do nothing.
“It takes courage to fight death,” says Ramsey. “Maybe it takes more to accept it,” replies Barry.
Ramsey realizes Barry’s close to death too by the look on his face and asks why he doesn’t fight for himself. “I’m marking my calendar with the days I have left to live and I’m going to spend them saving as many people as I can,” answers Barry. He says Romero’s still out there and that Ramsey said he wants to save lives so now he can prove it and help Barry catch him. Ramsey hands the dark matter back to Barry and replies, “Let’s get to work.”
Wells wakes up at Iris’ office and Cisco tries to talk to him and make a connection. However, Harrison Nash Wells has no time for Cisco; he’s on a quest to find a missing artifact. Nash Wells throws a smoke bomb and leaves.
Unfortunately, Allegra saw part of what happened and Iris does her best to explain. Allegra says she won’t work for a liar, but Iris assures her she’ll tell her the truth about Wells and what’s going on when the time is right.
Barry runs off some steam, literally, and then has a talk with Frost while she’s training. Barry tells her he knows she thinks she fights better when she’s angry, so she should try to hit a real target. She moves in and he speeds around her stopping here and there, dodging her every move.
“C’mon! Stop trying to hit me and hit me or tell me what is really hurting you,” says Barry. “I don’t want to die when I just started living,” yells Frost. “Did you know Baskin-Robbins has 31 different flavors? I might die before I figure out which one is my favorite. Or what my favorite song is or have my first birthday party, “ says Frost to an understanding and empathetic Barry.
He tells her there will always be some danger threatening to take away your life. “That’s why you can’t let the threat of losing tomorrow keep you from making the most of today,” says Barry. Frost admits what she wants to do is stop Romero from killing anyone else.
Speaking of Romero, he’s snuck into S.T.A.R. Labs (seriously, Cisco really needs to improve the security!) and attacks Ramsey. Ramsey’s able to get zombie Romero to stop choking him and in an interesting scene notices that Romero begins to mimic and copy Ramsey’s movements, as though they are connected.
Barry walks in and lures Romero away with dark matter, trapping him in a cell in the pipeline. Frost shows up and is disappointed she missed the fun. Romero breaks out of the pipeline with his great strength in a truly shocking scene. Frost freezes Romero to the ground but sees him inject the dark matter into his shoulder wound. “Dark matter fuels his rage,” realizes Frost and she tells Barry to go get all the dark matter, saying if they inject him with it he’ll overdose. He speeds it back and injects all of it into Romero who overdoses and explodes.
Upset with this turn of events, Ramsey’s leaving as Barry offers an olive branch. Ramsey doesn’t accept, saying he’ll see him in the next life.
Ralph’s mom attempts to apologize to Ralph and tell him she did what she did and lied to protect him from getting hurt the way he did when his father left them. Ralph gives his mom a self-help book on how to find true love and forgives her.
Back at Ramsey’s lab, the doctor’s convinced the black gooey substance that came out of Romero when he exploded will cure cancer cells. He experiments on himself with it.
At S.T.A.R. Labs, Barry throws Frost her first birthday party. Iris, Cisco, and Ralph walk in and join in on the fun, dancing and drinking. Sometime later, Barry’s outside thinking when Frost comes looking for him. “You’re missing out on all the fun. Thanks for the party. I’m thinking next year we go white water rafting,” says Frost. “You should definitely do that,” replies Barry. “You’re not going to be at my birthday party next year, are you? Whenever you talk about life after crisis you never talk about yourself. You’re going to do more than just vanish in crisis aren’t you?” asks Frost.
Frost looks devastated as Barry nods yes. He doesn’t know how to tell everyone else, and that’s when Iris suggests he does it with her at his side.
Barry tells Ralph, Cisco, and Frost all the different futures in crisis and the only one where everyone lives and survives is the one where Barry dies. “I have to die in crisis and none of you can try to save me,” says Barry to a shocked Cisco and Ralph and a depressed-looking Frost.
The Flash Season 6 Episode 3 Review:
With some strong performances and the perfect mix of humor, heartfelt moments, and action, season six episode 3 titled “Dead Man Running” brings Team Flash in on the awful truth about Barry’s dark future. The episode also sees Killer Frost coming into her own as a true human being and not just a weapon for Team Flash to use during fights.
Danielle Panabaker steals the episode as Killer Frost showing off her smart-aleck wit and tough fighting style but also her more human and sensitive side. The scene where she opens up to Barry about not wanting to die before getting a chance to even really live is touching and humorous. It’s kept from getting too dark by the wonderful lines written for the episode. The Baskin Robbins 31 flavors speech is pitch-perfect for the scene and Panabaker delivers the mini-monologue perfectly. Also, a plus is the teaming of Frost and Barry working a case together. Since the first season, it’s been obvious what fantastic chemistry Gustin and Panabaker share in their scenes together.
With Team Flash now in the loop it will be interesting to see how each one deals with the horrible truth that they might lose Barry forever in “Crisis.”
Dr. Murphy’s residency is in jeopardy in season three episode six of The Good Doctor. Directed by Steve Robin from a script by Sal Calleros, episode six will air on Monday, November 4, 2019 at 10pm ET/PT.
Episode six guest stars include Elfina Luk as Nurse Villanueva and Sheila Kelley as Debbie Wexler.
Season three of the popular medical drama features Freddie Highmore as Dr. Shaun Murphy, Antonia Thomas as Dr. Claire Browne, Nicholas Gonzalez as Dr. Neil Melendez, and Hill Harper as Dr. Marcus Andrews. Richard Schiff is Dr. Aaron Glassman, Christina Chang is Dr. Audrey Lim, Fiona Gubelmann is Dr. Morgan Reznick, Will Yun Lee is Dr. Alex Park, Paige Spara is Lea Dilallo, and Jasika Nicole plays Dr. Carly Lever.
“45-Degree Angle” Plot – While performing his first solo surgery, Dr. Shaun Murphy alienates a nurse which puts his residency in jeopardy. Also in this episode, Dr. Neil Melendez disagrees with Dr. Audrey Lim on a risky surgery, and Dr. Claire Brown spirals into self-destructive behaviors, causing negative ramifications in the workplace.
The Good Doctor Description, Courtesy of ABC:
Dr. Shaun Murphy (Highmore), a young surgeon with autism and savant syndrome, continues to use his extraordinary medical gifts at St. Bonaventure Hospital’s surgical unit. As his friendships deepen, Shaun tackles the world of dating for the first time and continues to work harder than he ever has before, navigating his environment to prove to his colleagues that his talents as a surgeon will save lives.
Hannah Drew and Freddie Highmore in ‘The Good Doctor’ season 3 episode 6 (ABC/Jeff Weddell)Freddie Highmore and Antonia Thomas in season 3 episode 6 (ABC/Jeff Weddell)Hill Harper season 3 episode 6 (ABC/Jeff Weddell)Christina Chang, Hill Harper, and Freddie Highmore in season 3 episode 6 (ABC/Jeff Weddell)Will Yun Lee, Nicholas Gonzalez, and Fiona Gubelmann in season 3 episode 6 (ABC/Jeff Weddell)
Kara spent much of The CW’s Supergirl season five episode three trying to make up with Lena while Brainy devoted his time to writing poems dedicated to his girlfriend, Nia Nal. Up next, season five episode four titled “In Plan Sight.” Episode four was directed by David McWhirter from a script by Jay Faerber and Jess Kardos and will air October 27, 2019.
New season five episodes air on Sundays at 9pm ET/PT.
The cast is led by Melissa Benoist as Kara Danvers/Supergirl. Chyler Leigh is Alex Danvers, Mehcad Brooks is James Olsen/Guardian, David Harewood is Hank Henshaw/J’onn J’onzz, Katie McGrath is Lena Luthor, Jesse Rath is Brainiac-5, Nicole Maines is Nia Nal/Dreamer, Azie Tesfai is Kelly Olsen, and Andrea Brooks is Eve Teschmacher.
“In Plain Sight” Plot – SAYING GOODBYE IS HARD TO DO – Kara’s (Benoist) investigation into William Dey’s (Staz Nair) “criminal” activities results in the shocking revelation he is not who she thinks. Meanwhile, the conflict between Malefic and J’onn J’onzz (Harewood) reaches a boiling point.
Supergirl Series Details, The CW:
“Supergirl is an action-adventure drama based on the DC character Kara Zor-El, (Benoist). Twelve-year-old Kara escaped the doomed planet Krypton and was sent to Earth where she was raised by a foster family. Kara grew up in the shadow of her foster sister, Alex (Leigh), and learned to conceal the phenomenal powers she shares with her famous cousin, Superman, in order to keep her identity a secret.
Years later, Kara was living in National City and still concealing her powers, when a plane crash threatened Alex’s life and Kara took to the sky to save her. Now, Kara balances her work as a reporter for CatCo Worldwide Media with her work for the Department of Extra-Normal Operations (DEO), a super-secret government organization whose mission is to keep National City – and the Earth – safe from sinister threats. As Kara struggles to navigate her relationships and her burgeoning life as a reporter, her heart soars as she takes to the skies as Supergirl.”
JD Pardo as EZ Reyes and Clayton Cardenas as Angel Reyes in ‘Mayans M.C.’ season 2 episode 8 (Photo by Prashant Gupta/FX)
Angel (Clayton Cardenas) and EZ (JD Pardo) are out on a leisurely cruise to their dad’s place as FX’s Mayans M.C. season two episode eight kicks off. Meanwhile Emily (Sarah Bolger) is helping the Reyes brothers get to the truth behind their mother’s murder by looking through ledgers in the Galindo family’s storage locker. She finds a box marked household bills and pulls out an older ledger. She locates the transactions that match the ones Happy pointed out to EZ and Angel.
Angel and his dad relax and enjoy breakfast in front of the butcher shop, with Felipe (Edward James Olmos) teasing his youngest son that constantly being on his cellphone will make him stupid. They discuss the upcoming vote which will determine if EZ’s earned his patch, and Felipe assures him he’ll be there supporting him – no matter what.
Angel emerges from the butcher shop, book in hand. There’s a lighthearted exchange between bros before Angel kisses his dad, says he loves him, and heads off to the club for a meeting.
After breakfast, EZ and Emily meet in secret (she’s being closely watched by Nestor, on Miguel’s orders). Emily’s upset about what EZ’s getting her involved in, and she admits she found the photo Dita kept of Felipe and Jose Galindo. EZ confirms he knew his dad worked for the Galindos decades ago, but Emily remains confused as to what she’s doing. She begs to know the truth and EZ spills his guts.
Emily tears up as it registers the Galindos were behind EZ’s mom’s death. She’s shocked and says, “No, that can’t be right! I loved your mom.”
Emily continues to deny the Galindos had anything to do with the murder, calling the very thought of a connection “insane.”
EZ reminds her he wouldn’t be exploring this avenue – and involving her – if he wasn’t 100% convinced he was right. He believes his dad (when he was still going by his real name, Ignacio Cortina) did something to get on the wrong side of Jose Galindo. His parents fled to the U.S. and were safe until Miguel moved to Santo Padre.
Emily’s stuck in denial mode. She refuses to consider the idea of Miguel ordering the murders of EZ’s parents. Miguel didn’t even become involved in the cartel business until his father died. “I know Miguel. He is not the person who destroyed your family,” says Emily, voice shaking.
EZ’s not budging. He thinks Miguel not only ordered the murder but also through that act destroyed his and Emily’s relationship. Miguel took their future away from them, yet Emily continues to support Miguel.
EZ asks if she found records of the transactions but Emily sidesteps the question with one of her own. She asks why he’s doing this and EZ doesn’t answer. She walks away, claiming he’s wrong and she’ll prove it.
Over at the clubhouse, the Mayans discuss the gun trade. (And, yes, Chibs is mentioned!) The Mayans need to take control of the guns now, according to SAMCRO, and a meet has been set up. Even though the Santo Padre charter won’t be in charge (this has always been a NoCal operation), SAMCRO wanted Bishop and the Mayans at the table.
“This is one of Jax Teller’s last requests. We’ve got to represent,” says Coco. (The memories this statement dredges up are still painful to Sons of Anarchy fans.)
EZ’s made it to the clubhouse when the meeting breaks up. He tells Angel about his talk with Emily and that she now knows everything. Angel thinks EZ took a huge risk. EZ then breaks the news Emily refused to tell him what she found. She needs time to sort out what she’s just learned.
Speaking of Emily, she’s interrogated when she returns home. Both Dita (Ada Maris) and Miguel (Danny Pino) question where she’s been, but Emily plays it off. There’s obvious tension between Emily and Miguel which Emily tries to break by offering to make them dinner.
While EZ and Angel were talking, they simultaneously received an unwelcome text from Potter. They ride over for a secret meetup out in the middle of nowhere. Potter (Ray McKinnon) seems to believe they need each other, a claim EZ and Angel wholeheartedly deny.
After Potter’s attempt at small talk gets him nowhere with the brothers, Potter cuts to the chase. If they don’t help him with his rebellion problem, he’ll deport Ignacio Cortina. The knowledge Potter knows his father’s real name and is ready to deport him is more than Angel can stand. EZ’s forced to restrain Angel whose initial response to Potter’s revelation is to kill the messenger.
EZ demands to know what Potter wants, warning him he’s willing to cut his heart out even though Potter’s backup will take him down for the deed.
“Whether you’re inside his circle or not, you had proximity to the cartel and to Senor Galindo. So, my question is to you gentlemen, how far does the ruse go?!” asks Potter, voice escalating into a scream by the end of the question.
If they don’t tell him everything he needs to know (complete with evidence to back it up), then ICE will pick up Felipe and lock him up in a detention center. Potter will allow them a couple of days to figure out what they want to do.
Angel’s furious Potter’s screwed them again, but EZ’s not so sure. He tells his big brother Potter won’t break up their family. He’s not going to let Potter win this time.
EZ’s finally able to calm his brother down. They’ll think about their options on the ride back to the club.
A scene from ‘Mayans M.C.’ season 2 episode 8 (Photo by Prashant Gupta/FX)
Crows circle overhead as the Mayans head to the meeting at the Flying Serpeant Lodge. Members of the Tempe chapter aren’t happy to see EZ, calling him a snitch.
Miguel drops Dita off at the doctor’s office and she has another secret rendezvous on the roof with Felipe. He’s sure Miguel will find out about their meetings, and Dita surprises him by saying they’re almost done. She tells him she loved him and that he was her savior and protector. But, he left her. Felipe apologizes and she recalls how he fell in love with a village girl he ultimately married.
Dita asks him to never tell Miguel the truth (that he’s his real father). He promises, and Dita gives him a hug and asks for forgiveness.
EZ’s been calling Emily but she’s ghosting him. Angel asks what they’re going to do and when EZ replies, “We’ll know when we know,” Angel jokes that he needs to stop praying at the church of Coco.
Engines roar and here comes the episode’s big SoA crossover! Four Sons of Anarchy Motorcycle Club Redwood Original members ride up to the lodge. The Mayans rise to greet these old friends as Chibs (Tommy Flanagan), Happy (David Labrava), Quinn (Rusty Coones), and Montez (Jacob Vargas) enter. In typical Chibs style, he greets the Mayans with “Who do I have to f*ck to get a drink around here?”
The meeting begins (after a lot of hugs) and Chibs admits they never expected to still be in the gun business. However, now they’re ready to focus on their other income and need to drop out of moving guns. However, the Mendocino port’s closing down which means the Irish need a new drop-off point. A new arrangement needs to be made immediately which is why SAMCRO invited the Mayans to the table.
The Santo Padre charter points out the San Diego port isn’t an option because the military keeps it hopping. It turns out Chibs is actually thinking the Irish should use the Tijuana port and want to use the club the Mayans just engaged in a shootout with days prior, the Vatos Malditos.
Montez claims their leader is a friend of his and when they talked, the guy never mentioned being on the outs with the Mayans. They’ll be coming to the meeting soon, and Montez assures the Mayans that if VT never mentioned a beef, they’re willing to sit down with the Mayans.
Montez gives his word nothing will go off the rails with SAMCRO there. Chibs thinks they can sort this all out because there’s lots of money riding on this deal.
“You bring them to the table. They’re willing to talk…we’re willing to listen,” says Bishop.
Meanwhile, Miguel meets with Paloma in the tunnels. She’s brought a folder with information on Sophia Fiero, a young woman with a deformed hand who fit the criteria Miguel asked about. She’s in Coatzacoalcos and the locals describe this blind woman who sells items in the market as having been with a tall white man with a mustache – Potter. It turns out Sophia had a child and based on when Potter was there, the child is most likely his.
Paloma wants Miguel to give his word no one will hurt this woman and her child. Miguel gives it, explaining he’ll use her as leverage to get Adelita back.
Outside the lodge, EZ’s busy filling the tanks of the Santo Padre charter when he’s hassled by a couple of members of the Tempe group. Riz (Antonio Jaramillo) and Coco (Richard Cabral) step in and the Tempe dudes obviously have no clue who they’re messing with when one shoves Coco away.
Coco turns to EZ and says, “I’m feeling a little burnt out from the ride. Do me a favor – f*ck this b*tch up.”
EZ doesn’t pause and immediately headbutts the biggest guy. After that guy falls, EZ moves to the next one, landing multiple blows the guy’s barely able to respond to.
Angel emerges from the meeting to find his brother in the middle of the fistfight. He can’t believe EZ’s hitting a patch but backs down when Coco says he ordered him to do so.
Fight over for now, the wagons circle around EZ as the Santo Padre guys head back inside the lodge.
And now we’ve come to the episode’s second huge revelation. Emily returns to the storage shed, determined to get to the truth. She locates binders with copies of the checks issued that match the figures EZ asked about. Both of the checks in question were signed by…wait for it…Dita Galindo! (I saw that coming. Did you?)
A short while later Emily (with Nestor paying close attention from the front passenger seat) picks up Dita at the doctor’s office. Dita asks if Emily found the quote from her father she was looking for in the storage locker. Emily explains she didn’t, but she did find records of old household payments from 10 years ago. She drops off Dita and then has Nestor take her downtown. She wants to visit Felipe’s butcher shop.
The shop’s closed but Felipe opens it for Emily. While Nestor waits outside, Emily slyly pushes an envelope across the counter. Felipe looks at its contents as he prepares the steaks. Emily explains EZ discovered a hitman killed his mom and was hired to kill Felipe as well. The payments came from Mexico and the copies of the checks in the envelope match the amounts paid.
Did Dita order the hit? She signed the checks but was she acting on her own or following her husband’s instructions?
Emily doesn’t know where to turn with this information and asks for his help. They both need to protect their families, and Felipe asks for a couple of days to get things together and make sure they’re safe.
Miguel arrives and Emily exits the store to greet him. He demands to know why she’s there, and Felipe walks out with the steaks in a bag. “It seems as if all the women in my life can’t stay away from you, Senor Reyes,” says Miguel.
Felipe responds he’s the only butcher in town.
Emily realizes Nestor’s been reporting in to Miguel.
The Vatos Malditos arrive at the lodge and after Chibs and Montez lay out what’s at stake, the VM decide to participate in the meeting. Chibs explains the payouts for the guns, with the Vatos Malditos’ cut set at 30%.
The Mayans agree to the terms and when the VM ask what SAMCRO’s cut will be, Chibs begins to explain they were supposed to get a share for the first two years of this new deal. Bishop interrupts as Chibs seems to be on the verge of saying they’ll take less because it’s taken three years to make it to this point. “We’re okay with that – you getting the 10%,” says Bishop, with the Mayans acknowledging that’s what Jax Teller wanted. (What I’d give to see Charlie Hunnam in a flashback in this episode!)
Montez has a quick whispered conversation with Chibs and then announces SAMCRO’s giving half of their 10% to the Vatos as restitution for the Mayans taking out nine of their club members.
The Vatos leader refuses to accept that offer. He wants restitution directly from the Mayans. Bishop barely contains himself as he reminds VT they came over the border and into the Santo Padre charter’s area without even a phone call. They got what they deserved.
Chibs tries to play peacemaker. He says both sides are in the wrong, but also suggests the Mayans put something on the table as restitution for nine dead. Bishop confers with his people and then offers that during the first year they’ll match SAMCRO’s 5%.
The VT demand 20% and both sides take to their feet, with the sound of guns being cocked as a backdrop. Chibs remains seated but yells, “Jesus Christ, f*cking Mexicans! You make us Scots look sensible!”
Chibs suggest the Mayans up their offer to 5% for two years. Seats are retaken and the deal is struck while tension remains so high you can cut it with a knife. The meeting eventually breaks up and SAMCRO heads back home after saying goodbye to the Mayans. Chibs’ parting words to Bishop are that Jax would be proud.
Hours later, EZ’s outside taking care of the bikes. He finishes lining them up for the trip when he sees a van at the end of the road. He doesn’t think anything about it but as he’s entering the lodge, the van carrying the VT backs down the street and launches a Molotov cocktail at the bikes. That draws the club out and they immediately come under gunfire.
Bishop and some of the club head back inside, with Bishop instructing his men to follow him. Their plan is to hit the VT from the side while they’re engaged in the parking area with the Mayans who remained outside.
Unfortunately, the VT enter the lodge before Bishop and his men can leave through the side exit. Riz yells at Taza (Raoul Max Trujillo) to get down and is hit as he spreads his arms to block bodies. He takes two bullets to the chest and goes down. The VT finally retreat but not before tossing another Molotov cocktail which catches Coco on fire.
As the episode ends, Riz barely has a pulse. Coco is alive but in severe pain. He cries out that he can’t see.
CBS wants more of Evil, giving the drama an early season two renewal order. Season one of the psychological horror series consists of 13 one-hour episodes, with new episodes airing on Thursdays at 10pm ET/PT. The first season’s expected to finish up on January 30, 2020.
According to CBS, Evil has been averaging over 7.1 million viewers each week. Created by Michelle and Robert King, the new drama stars Katja Herbers, Mike Colter, Aasif Mandvi, Michael Emerson, Christine Lahti, Kurt Fuller, Brooklyn Shuck, and Skylar Gray.
In addition to renewing Evil, CBS has given new comedies Carol’s Second Act, The Unicorn, and Bob ♥ Abishola full season orders. The #1 new broadcast series of the season, All Rise, has also picked up a full season order after averaging 8+ million viewers each week.
“These terrific new series have attracted a passionate base of viewers and consistent ratings while delivering entertaining, inclusive and relevant storytelling every week,” stated Kelly Kahl, President, CBS Entertainment. “They’re off to strong starts and are still being discovered on the many catch-up and playback options available to our viewers today. We’re proud of this freshman class and excited about their potential to tell more great stories and further expand their audiences.”
Details on CBS’s New Fall Shows:
Evil is a psychological mystery that examines the origins of evil along the dividing line between science and religion. The series focuses on a skeptical female psychologist who joins a priest-in-training and a contractor as they investigate the Church’s backlog of unexplained mysteries, including supposed miracles, demonic possessions and hauntings. Their job is to assess if there is a logical explanation or if something truly supernatural is at work.
All Rise stars Simone Missick in a courthouse drama that follows the chaotic, hopeful and sometimes absurd lives of its judges, prosecutors and public defenders, as they work with bailiffs, clerks and cops to get justice for the people of Los Angeles amidst a flawed legal process. Among them is newly appointed Judge Lola Carmichael (Missick), a highly regarded and impressive deputy district attorney who doesn’t intend to sit back on the bench in her new role, but instead leans in, immediately pushing the boundaries and challenging the expectations of what a judge can be.
Bob ♥ Abishola is a love story about a middle-aged compression-sock businessman from Detroit who unexpectedly falls for his cardiac nurse, a Nigerian immigrant, while recovering from a heart attack and sets his sights on winning her over. Undaunted by Abishola’s lack of initial interest or the vast differences in their backgrounds, Bob is determined to win Abishola’s heart, in this comedic examination of immigrant life in America.
Carol’s Second Act stars Emmy Award winner Patricia Heaton as a woman who embarks on a unique second act after raising her children, getting divorced and retiring from teaching: pursuing her dream of becoming a doctor. At age 50, Carol is a medical intern and must sink or swim with peers who are half her age. It’s her enthusiasm, perspective and, yes, even her age that may be exactly what will make her second act a great success.
The Unicorn is about a tight-knit group of best friends and family who help Wade (Walton Goggins) embrace his “new normal” in the wake of the loss of his wife one year ago. As a sometimes ill-equipped but always devoted single parent to his two adolescent daughters, he is taking the major step of dating again. To Wade’s amazement, he’s a hot commodity with women, and his friends explain that he’s the perfect single guy – a “unicorn”: employed, attractive, and with a proven track record of commitment. With his daughters and best friends rooting him on and hoping he’ll find happiness again, Wade and his healing heart are ready to try life… and love… a second time.
