Ep 14. Wild Card

In season 2 episode 14 of Crossing Jordan, titled Wild Card, forensic pathologist Dr. Jordan Cavanaugh and her team find themselves investigating the murder of a professional poker player whose body is found at a high-stakes tournament.

The episode begins with Jordan (Jill Hennessy) and her colleague, medical examiner Dr. Mahesh “Bug” (Ravi Kapoor) working on another case involving a dead body that’s been found in a dumpster. However, their work is interrupted when they receive a call from Boston PD about a body found at a poker tournament.

Jordan and Bug head over to the tournament, which is being held at a hotel. They meet with Detective Woody Hoyt (Jerry O'Connell) who fills them in on the details of the case. The victim is identified as a professional poker player named Tony Allen, who had a reputation for being a sore loser. Additionally, evidence suggests that the killer may have been one of the other players at the tournament.

As they investigate the crime scene, Jordan and her team discover that Tony had a lot of enemies, including a rival poker player named Jack Cooper (Michael Trucco) who had a heated argument with him just before the murder. They also speak with a dealer at the tournament named Alyssa (Kali Rocha), who tells them that Tony had a history of cheating and stealing chips from other players.

Jordan and Woody track down Jack at a local diner, but he denies having anything to do with Tony’s murder. However, they later catch him stealing chips from the tournament and find evidence linking him to the crime. When they question him again, he admits to killing Tony in a fit of rage after losing a big hand.

Meanwhile, Jordan has her hands full dealing with personal issues. She is still struggling to cope with her mother’s death and has been avoiding her father, who wants to talk to her about it. Additionally, she finds herself drawn to Jack despite his involvement in the murder, causing tension between her and Woody, who has feelings for her.

As the investigation continues, Jordan discovers that there is more to the case than meets the eye. She finds evidence that suggests Tony may have been involved in a larger illegal gambling operation and that his murder could be linked to it. However, before she can piece everything together, she is kidnapped by one of the suspects, who threatens to kill her if she doesn’t drop the investigation.

In the thrilling conclusion, Jordan manages to escape her captors and teams up with Woody to bring the killer to justice. Together, they track down the person behind the illegal gambling operation and confront him, leading to a dramatic showdown. In the end, justice is served, and Jordan is left to contemplate the toll that her job has taken on her personal life.

Overall, Crossing Jordan season 2 episode 14 is a thrilling and intense installment of the popular crime drama. With its complex characters and intricate plot, it keeps viewers on the edge of their seats from start to finish. Whether you’re a fan of the show or just love a good murder mystery, this episode is not to be missed.