Ep 5. Mad Dog

Tony Tessio is a former boxer turned madman who is terrorizing the city with his violent and unpredictable behavior. As the police try to track him down, Tessio takes a young girl hostage in a church and threatens to kill her if anyone tries to approach him. The Police Rescue team is called in to diffuse the situation and rescue the girl before it's too late.

The team must navigate through Tessio's volatile behavior, which includes booby-trapped explosives, and his distrust of the police. They continue to strategize and plan while maintaining communication with Tessio, who is not an easy man to negotiate with. The team's leader, Sergeant Steve Ravic, must remain calm and focused as he develops a plan to approach Tessio without endangering the young girl.

As the team develops their plan, they also must deal with internal conflicts and romantic tensions among team members. Sergeant Ravic's ex-girlfriend, Elaine, is now dating another member of the team, and the tension between Ravic and his rival for Elaine's affections, Constable George Kostas, threatens to disrupt the delicate balance of the team during the high-pressure situation.

Despite the internal conflicts, the team pulls together to execute their plan to rescue the young girl. Using their specialized skills and equipment, they breach the church and confront Tessio, who is armed and dangerous. Sergeant Ravic's expertise in negotiation is put to the test as he attempts to reason with Tessio and convince him to release the girl.

The situation becomes increasingly tense as Tessio becomes more agitated and threatens to detonate the explosives he has planted throughout the church. The team must stay focused and work quickly to prevent a tragic outcome.

In the end, the team succeeds in rescuing the girl and taking Tessio into custody before any harm can be done. The episode closes with the team reflecting on the dangers they face every day in their line of work and the importance of remaining calm and focused in high-pressure situations.

Overall, "Mad Dog" is a tense and gripping episode that highlights the complexities of police work and the heroism of the Police Rescue team. The well-written script and strong performances by the cast make for a memorable and engaging episode that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats.