Ep 10. By Any Means: Part 1

The episode titled "By Any Means: Part 1" is the tenth episode of Major Crimes season 6, which premiered on November 28, 2017. The episode follows the Major Crimes Division as they investigate a high-profile case, involving two of their own. The episode begins with the shooting of LAPD officer Wes Nolan (Daniel DiTomasso) in broad daylight while on security detail outside a courthouse. The shooter, a former inmate named Gabriel Hicks (Johnny Ray Gill), manages to escape, leading the Major Crimes Division on a city-wide manhunt to track him down.

As the team delves deeper into the investigation, they discover that Hicks has a vendetta against the LAPD and is targeting officers who he believes are corrupt. This leads the team to suspect that Nolan may have been involved in some shady dealings and may have been the true target of the shooting. However, as they dig deeper, they uncover a web of corruption that goes far beyond just one officer.

Throughout the episode, tensions run high as the team works tirelessly to find Hicks before he can hurt anyone else. However, the investigation is complicated by Nolan's stubbornness, as he refuses to cooperate with the team and provide any information that may implicate him or his colleagues. Meanwhile, Assistant Chief Mason (Leonard Roberts) is frustrated by the lack of progress in the case and decides to take matters into his own hands, much to the chagrin of Captain Raydor (Mary McDonnell).

As the episode draws to a close, the team discovers that Hicks has fled to Mexico, leaving them with little hope of capturing him. However, they do manage to uncover some crucial evidence that may ultimately lead them to the truth behind the shooting and the corruption within the LAPD.

Overall, "By Any Means: Part 1" is a tense and fast-paced episode that keeps the viewer on the edge of their seat. With high stakes and a compelling storyline, it's no surprise that Major Crimes continued to be a hit with audiences in its sixth season.