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“The Pontiac Bandit,” aka Doug Judy (guest star Craig Robinson), is back in custody, after jamming up Jake and Rosa in his previous encounter with them. But when Rosa discovers that Judy knows the whereabouts of the “Giggle Pig” drug leader, Capt. Holt offers the perp a plea deal to help track down the drug kingpin. Meanwhile, Gina and Boyle are nervous that their parents might be getting too close, and Santiago makes Holt a Christmas gift against his wishes.

With very little evidence, Jane and the CBI investigate the death of a mob boss's son. While taking an eyewitness in for questioning, Van Pelt is haunted by the memories of her fiancé, FBI Agent Craig O'Laughlin (guest star Eric Winter) and his shooting.

Riggs and Murtaugh follow a violent case involving a drug cartel, theft, two killings and, unfortunately, Murtaugh’s old Training Officer, Ned Brower (guest star TED LEVINE). As the case unfolds, it turns out that Ned is more involved than just driving the cash, which leaves Murtaugh with an inevitably dangerous decision to make. Looking for back-up, the duo turns to Cruz (guest star RICHARD CABRAL) for help. In the midst of all the chaos, Riggs continues to depend on outside vices, rather than face the reality of Miranda’s death, while Murtaugh and Trish struggle to find alone time.

Lightman and Torres interrogate an imprisoned gang leader who claims to be rehabilitated. If the gang leader is freed, he might help fight inner-city violence or return to his life of crime. Foster and Loker investigate the death of a firefighter who was killed in the line of duty.

In the season premiere, when Brenda's squad investigates the quadruple murder of a family, she accidentally stumbles into the middle of an FBI investigation that may have been a factor in the homicide. Meanwhile, Provenza's mood suddenly turns sour. Guest star Lee Tergensen ("Oz," "Wanted") appears as Nicholas Carey and recurring guest star Stephen Martines appears as Ricardo Ramos.