Following the shooting of Officer Tim Bradford’s wife, , the team launches a massive manhunt for the drug lord responsible: Marcus Vance .
The episode follows two major parallel storylines that force the officers into literal and ethical standoffs. The Manhunt for Marcus Vance [S1E9] Standoff
Amidst a violent shootout, Officer Lucy Chen is forced to deliver the baby of Vance’s pregnant girlfriend on a couch while Bradford holds off attackers. Following the shooting of Officer Tim Bradford’s wife,
Officers Bradford, Chen, Lopez, West, and Bishop track Vance to a dangerous apartment complex known as Bronson Estates. [S1E9] Standoff
Critics and fans alike praised "Standoff" for its intense action and character development.
Back at home, Officer John Nolan faces the consequences of the home invasion from the previous episode.