Ep 5. Dead Head

Christopher Chance is a man of many identities, all created in the service of his particular brand of protection-for-hire. Guided by his mentor and friend Winston, whose company he works for, and aided by a team of fearless associates, Chance is capable of assuming any persona -- dead or alive -- that will help him solve his client's problems. In "Dead Head," the fifth episode of the show's second season, Chance and his team are tasked with protecting an extremely valuable diamond from being stolen by a notorious thief.

The episode begins with a man named Owen Drew, who is the owner of the valuable diamond in question, arriving at an airport in an exotic country. Aware of the fact that a thief known as "The Old Man" is likely to be after his diamond, Owen hires Chance and his team to protect both himself and his valuable treasure. The team starts to work on a plan to protect the diamond, but they soon discover that their client has been followed by Rick Kendall, a former colleague of Chance's who is no longer in the espionage business and has now become a thief himself.

As they begin to work together, Chance realizes that Kendall has become involved in a much larger scheme, one that could ultimately lead to the downfall of the team and their client. The group struggles to protect both the diamond and their own identities as they navigate a web of deceit and danger, resulting in an action-packed, high-stakes game of cat and mouse.

As the episode progresses, Chance and Kendall must work together to evade a group of deadly mercenaries, find a way to keep the diamond out of the hands of the Old Man, and figure out who is really behind the plot to steal the diamond. The stakes are high, and the team must rely on all of their skills and expertise to keep themselves and their client safe.

Despite the tension, the episode also offers a glimpse into the relationships between the various members of the team, including their dynamics with each other and with Chance. There are moments of humor and camaraderie interspersed with the action and suspense, and viewers will get to see a deeper side of the characters as they work together to solve the case.

Ultimately, "Dead Head" is a thrilling and entertaining episode of Human Target, showcasing the many strengths of the series, including its intricate plotlines, well-drawn characters, and thrilling action sequences. Fans of the show will not be disappointed, and newcomers to the series will find this episode to be an excellent introduction to the world of Christopher Chance and his team of protection specialists.