West Coast Offense — [s5e5]

The incident begins as a reported "swatting" hoax intended to lure the police to Nichols' home, where he would likely defend himself, potentially leading to a fatal encounter with officers. However, the SWAT team quickly realizes they are being used as part of a more sinister plan to kill the athlete. Main Plot Points

: Following his decision to speak out against the department, Hondo is still not leading the team during this episode, though he remains a central figure as they navigate the arrival of a new leader, Rodrigo Sanchez. Key Characters [S5E5] West Coast Offense

: Balancing the high-profile SWAT case with his personal mission to solve a decades-old cold case. The incident begins as a reported "swatting" hoax

: The former pro quarterback who is the target of the murderous plot. Key Characters : Balancing the high-profile SWAT case

: The team discovers that the home invasion was a setup designed to make Nichols look like a threat so that arriving police would shoot him.

: Commander Hicks receives a breakthrough in a Jane Doe case he worked on 20 years ago, finally obtaining a long-awaited lead.