Ep 5. Couldn't Organize One

New Tricks Season 5 Episode 5, "Couldn't Organize One," follows the team of retired detectives as they investigate the death of a woman named Emily Harrogate. Emily's body is found in a building that is being demolished, and the initial report labels her death as accidental. But as always, the team starts digging deeper and uncovers some inconsistencies.

The investigation leads the team to Emily's workplace, where they discover that she was a PA for a company that helps organize events such as weddings and parties. Emily's colleagues and boss claim to have not known much about her personal life, which raises more suspicion. The team starts looking into Emily's history and finds out that she used to be a successful events manager, and her fall from grace coincides with an incident where a wedding she planned was ruined due to a competitor's scheme. This leads them to the rival events company run by a man named Julian, who turns out to be one of Emily's former colleagues and a likely suspect.

As the team continues to delve into Emily's past, they uncover secrets that prove no one around her was exactly what they appeared to be. As they try to put the pieces together, there's also an interesting subplot involving Gerry, one of the detectives, and his own personal life. Gerry meets a woman, Christy, and there's some friction between them over his job and the nature of their relationship. This subplot adds depth and nuance to the episode, making it more than just a standard procedural.

Overall, "Couldn't Organize One" is a strong episode of New Tricks that showcases the team's investigative prowess and their ability to uncover hidden truths in seemingly straightforward cases. The well-developed characters, both main and supporting, are a pleasure to watch as they work together to solve the mystery. And with a great storyline and compelling subplots, it's definitely an episode not to be missed.