Ep 2. Payback

Nash Bridges is a popular American TV series that revolves around the personal and professional life of Nash Bridges, a detective in the San Francisco Police Department. The show's third season, episode 2, named "Payback", follows the story of Nash Bridges as he investigates a string of armed robberies that have caused a wave of terror in the city.

As the episode begins, Bridges' first case of the day is a routine traffic stop that quickly spirals out of control as a drug dealer pulls out a gun and attempts to evade police. Bridges gets partially injured during the chase leading him to investigate the source of illegal firearms in San Francisco. Following a lead, Bridges and his partner, Joe, discover a warehouse full of illegal firearms and decide to launch a sting operation to catch the person behind it.

Meanwhile, Bridges' ex-wife, Lisa, receives a package containing a gruesome video of a murdered man who looks exactly like Nash. The video clearly suggests revenge, and Lisa is determined to find out who is after Nash. She contacts Bridges and warns him about the possible threats he may face. Bridges isn't initially convinced of the danger, but when another character is hurt, he starts to re-evaluate his life choices and considers whether his connection to the police is putting people he cares about in danger.

Back on the robbery case, the leads begin to dry up as Bridges and Joe struggle to catch the perpetrator. However, the situation changes when Bridges has an unexpected encounter with his old partner, Nick. Nick is now retired from the force and claims to know the person behind the robberies. Over drinks, they reminisce about old times, and Nick reveals a few details about a current case he's involved in. Bridges is determined to help his friend and, with Joe's assistance, begins to piece together the evidence in Nick's case.

As the day goes on, the tension builds, and the danger becomes clear as violence escalates in the city. Bridges and his team race against time to catch the culprits and put an end to the robbery spree. Meanwhile, Nash's personal life takes an unexpected turn when he gets a surprise visit from a family member who he hasn't seen in years.

In the end, Bridges and his team successfully catch the perpetrators, and the city can breathe easy again. However, the episode closes with Nash reflecting on the risks he takes every day in his line of work and starts to consider whether it's all worth it after all.

Overall, "Payback" is an exciting episode filled with action and drama. Bridges is put to the test as both a detective and a human being. It's a great installment in the Nash Bridges series, providing a lot of twists and turns that will keep fans of the show on the edge of their seats.