Ep 2. Extreme Rendition

In The Unit season 2 episode 2, titled "Extreme Rendition," the team faces their toughest assignment yet as they are tasked with capturing an elusive terrorist leader in Yemen. The mission is complicated by the fact that the terrorist is hiding in a heavily-fortified compound, and the team must find a way to infiltrate it without being detected.

The episode begins in Washington D.C. as Colonel Tom Ryan (Robert Patrick) briefs the team on their latest mission. The target is Abdul Jaffar, a known terrorist leader who has been responsible for numerous attacks on American targets in the Middle East. Jaffar is believed to be hiding in a compound in Yemen, and the team has been tasked with capturing him alive and bringing him back to the U.S. for interrogation.

The team prepares for the mission, with each member assigned a specific role. Sergeant Major Jonas Blane (Dennis Haysbert) will lead the assault team, while his second-in-command, Bob Brown (Scott Foley), will be in charge of surveillance. Mac (Max Martini) will provide sniper support, and Tiffy (Abby Brammell) will act as a liaison with the local authorities.

The team is flown to Yemen, where they link up with their local contact, a man named Ali who will provide them with information on Jaffar's location. With the help of Ali, the team is able to gather intelligence on the compound and plan their assault.

When it's time for the mission to begin, the team approaches the compound in two teams. Blane's assault team breaches the compound's walls, while Brown's surveillance team provides cover fire from a nearby rooftop. The team encounters heavy resistance, and they are forced to fight their way through the compound.

Despite encountering numerous obstacles, the team is eventually able to locate Jaffar and capture him alive. However, their victory is short-lived when they discover that the local authorities cannot provide a secure location to hold him. With no other options, the team is forced to improvise an "extreme rendition," and they decide to transport Jaffar back to the U.S. on a cargo plane.

The team faces numerous challenges as they transport Jaffar back to the U.S. He constantly tries to escape, and the team must also deal with a malfunctioning plane and inclement weather. Despite these obstacles, the team is able to successfully transport Jaffar back to the U.S., where he is turned over to CIA interrogators.

Throughout the episode, the team also deals with personal issues. Brown struggles with the death of his friend, who was killed in the previous episode, while Tiffy deals with the stress of being away from her family. Additionally, Blane's wife, Molly (Regina Taylor), deals with the aftermath of a car accident that caused her to miscarry.

Overall, "Extreme Rendition" is a thrilling episode that showcases the team's skill and bravery in the face of great danger. It also highlights the personal sacrifices that each team member makes in order to complete their mission.