Ep 3. Our Boy Is Back

Our Boy Is Back is the third episode in season one of the crime drama series Cold Case. The episode starts with a young woman named Jill, who is celebrating her engagement with her fiancé Mike. However, her world turns upside down when she receives a call from the police informing her that a man named Joe, who had kidnapped and killed her teenage brother, Ryan, years ago, has been released from prison.

Jill is distraught over the news and contacts detective Lilly Rush and her team to investigate what led to Joe's early release. The team begins to dig deep into Ryan's case, which took place 20 years ago when he was found dead on the side of the road in a hit-and-run accident.

As the team starts piecing together clues from old witnesses and evidence, they find out that Ryan's death was not an accident, as he was driving a stolen car that belonged to a notorious drug dealer, Luis. The team discovers that Ryan was working for Luis, who had promised him a way out of their low-income neighborhood through drug dealing. However, Ryan wanted out of the business and had stolen the car to make sure he had enough money to escape.

The team follows up with people who were involved in the case, including Ryan's girlfriend, his best friend, and the drug dealer's henchmen. They find out that Ryan had a conflict with Luis and one of his men, and it could have led to Ryan's murder.

With all the new information, the team narrows down the suspects and pays a visit to Luis, where they confront him with the evidence they've collected. Through their investigation, they learn that Joe, who had been imprisoned for Ryan's murder, might not be guilty after all. They discover that Joe had taken the blame for Ryan's death out of guilt and remorse for not standing up to Luis. Joe had been threatened to be killed by Luis if he spoke up and had confessed to the crime to ensure that Luis wouldn't find out he was responsible.

The team prepares to arrest Luis and his men, but the drug dealer gets the upper hand and tries to escape by car. Lilly and Scotty give chase in a thrilling car chase sequence that ends with some unexpected twists.

Overall, Our Boy Is Back is a well-crafted episode that takes viewers on a journey through the complexities of a crime that happened 20 years ago. The show's ability to weave together multiple storylines and characters who must face their pasts to solve the crime is well-executed, making for a compelling watch. The episode's exploration of themes such as guilt, remorse, and justice is something that viewers will appreciate and resonate with. The show's strong acting performances and excellent production values are also noteworthy.