





In Southland season 5 episode 5, titled "Off Duty," we find the officers of the Los Angeles Police Department facing the challenges of their personal lives as they try to maintain their professional duties. The episode starts with John Cooper, who is finally off painkillers and eager to return to work as a training officer. But when he discovers his new partner, Officer Jessica Tang, is Chinese, he is immediately withdrawn, racist remarks raising their ugly heads.
Meanwhile, Officer Sammy Bryant is anxiously waiting to hear the results of his wife's pregnancy exams. His partner, Officer Ben Sherman, is not having the best of days either. His girlfriend's ex-husband shows up unexpectedly, throwing a wrench into Ben's plans for the day.
Detectives Lydia Adams and Ruben Robinson investigate a carjacking that has turned into a homicide. The victim was a young woman who had just passed her medical licensing exam. The investigation leads them to an unlikely suspect and to unexpected revelations about their personal lives.
Officer Cooper, eager to get back to work, but unsure about his new partner, Jessica Tang, decides to take her on a ride with him. Jessica is tough and experienced, and while Cooper is initially skeptical, he starts to appreciate her expertise. They respond to a call about a man who is threatening suicide in a hotel, with the situation quickly escalating. The officers end up using force, with both of them caught in the crossfire.
Meanwhile, Officer Bryant receives some good news when his wife gives birth to their son. He informs Sherman, who is happy for him. But their moment of celebration is cut short when they receive a call about a home invasion. Arriving on the scene, they discover a woman has been beaten within an inch of her life, and the search for the perpetrator is on.
Detectives Adams and Robinson continue to investigate the carjacking turned homicide, and they manage to track down a suspect. But the further they investigate, the more they realize things are not as they seem. They discover information that turns their investigation upside down and makes them question everything they thought they knew about the case.
Overall, Southland season 5 episode 5, "Off Duty," is a gripping episode that combines personal stories with professional police work. From Cooper's racism to Bryant's joy over his son's birth and Sherman's troubles with his girlfriend's ex, this episode shows how the officers of the LAPD balance their personal lives with the demands of their jobs. And with the carjacking turned homicide investigation, we see that things are not always as they seem and that even the most experienced detectives can be surprised.
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CastMichael CudlitzShawn HatosyC. Thomas HowellGerald McRaneyDorian Missick
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Channel
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First AiredMarch 13, 2013
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Content RatingTV-NR
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Runtime42 min
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LanguageEnglish
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IMDB Rating8.2 (192)

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