Ep 2. Dancing in September

The episode "Dancing in September" of Lethal Weapon's second season begins with the introduction of a new character, Detective Zach Bowman. The episode starts with a hostage situation in a bank, where the team's actions are being recorded and aired on live television.

As the team works to diffuse the situation, they soon learn that the hostage takers have a connection to Detective Bowman, who also happens to have a personal connection to Murtaugh. As the team tries to uncover the reason behind the hostage situation, Bowman tries to keep his personal conflict away from his duty as a detective.

Throughout the episode, the team members are faced with various dilemmas. Riggs struggles to maintain his sobriety while continuously being tempted by his past. Meanwhile, Murtaugh tries to balance his work life with his family, as his daughter Riana is having a hard time adjusting to her new school.

"Dancing in September" also features a subplot where Murtaugh and Bowman attend a high school reunion, and Murtaugh reconnects with an old flame. However, he soon learns that his previous attraction to her was one-sided and that he had been misreading signs from her.

The characters' personal lives are interwoven into the main plot, showcasing the various challenges and conflicts they face both on and off the job. As the team works tirelessly to bring the hostage situation to a peaceful resolution, their connections and friendships are put to the test.

Overall, "Dancing in September" showcases the complex relationships and personal struggles of the Lethal Weapon team while keeping the audience on the edge of their seats with an intense, action-packed storyline.