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FBI: Most Wanted · Season 2 · Episode 5

FBI: Most Wanted Season 2 Episode 5: The Line

Aired Jan 26, 2021 60 min CBS
After a rogue militia group opens fire on several teenagers crossing the Canadian border into the U.S., the team races to find the ringleader and his final target (F01, F02). Meanwhile, Jess's relationship with his father, Byron (Terry O'Quinn), reaches a breaking point (F03). After a rogue militia group opens fire on several teenagers crossing the Canadian border into the U.S., the team races to find the ringleader and his final target (F01, F02). Meanwhile, Jess's relationship with his father, Byron (Terry O'Quinn)…
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After a rogue militia group opens fire on several teenagers crossing the Canadian border into the U.S., the team races to find the ringleader and his final target (F01, F02). Meanwhile, Jess's relationship with his father, Byron (Terry O'Quinn), reaches a breaking point (F03).

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FBI: Most Wanted Season 2 Episode 5, "The Line," aired 2021-01-26 on CBS. AFTER A ROGUE MILITIA GROUP OPENS FIRE ON SEVERAL TEENAGERS CROSSING THE CANADIAN BORDER INTO THE U.S., THE TEAM RACES TO FIND THE RINGLEADER AND HIS FINAL TARGET, ON “FBI: MOST WANTED,” TUESDAY, JAN. 26 “The Line” – After a rogue militia group opens fire on several teenagers crossing the Canadian border into the U.S., the team races to find the ringleader and his final target. Also, Jess’ relationship with his father, Byron (Terry O’Quinn), reaches a breaking point

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Episode Information

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Episode
Season 2, Episode 5 of 15
Title
The Line
Air Date
Jan 26, 2021
Runtime
60 min
Director
Jean De Segonzac
Writers
Dwain Worrell

Overview

Episode Summary

After a rogue militia group opens fire on several teenagers crossing the Canadian border into the U.S., the team races to find the ringleader and his final target (F01, F02). Meanwhile, Jess's relationship with his father, Byron (Terry O'Quinn), reaches a breaking point (F03).

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FBI: Most Wanted Season 2 Episode 5 Recap

After a rogue militia group opens fire on several teenagers crossing the Canadian border into the U.S., the team races to find the ringleader and his final target (F01, F02).

Meanwhile, Jess's relationship with his father, Byron (Terry O'Quinn), reaches a breaking point (F03).

At a Glance

Key Moments

  1. A rogue militia opens fire on teenagers crossing the Canadian border (F01).
  2. The team races to find the ringleader and his final target (F02).
  3. Jess's relationship with Byron reaches a breaking point (F03).

Analysis

Character Development

Jess LaCroix

Jess's relationship with his father, Byron (Terry O'Quinn), reaches a breaking point (F03). The Jess-Byron relationship reaches a breaking point (F03). Interpretation: the crisis tests the reunion that began in the premiere.

Cast

Main Cast

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Julian McMahon
as Jess LaCroix
Kellan Lutz
as Kenny Crosby
Roxy Sternberg
as Sheryll Barnes
Keisha Castle-Hughes
as Hana Gibson
Nathaniel Arcand
as Clinton Skye
Miguel Gomez
as Ivan Ortiz

Cast

Guest Stars

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Terry O'Quinn
as Byron LaCroix

Byron LaCroix
Jason Tam
as Bobby Kao

Bobby Kao
Mimi Michaels
as Whitney Anderson

Whitney Anderson
Sky Lakota-Lynch
as Tommy Bigtree

Tommy Bigtree
Chris Tardio
as Special Agent in Charge Mike Fitts

Special Agent in Charge Mike Fitts

Brandon Oakes
as Chief Curotte

Chief Curotte
Steve Cirbus
as Anthony Noel

Anthony Noel
Mat Hostetler
as Bomb Squad Captain

Bomb Squad Captain

Chris Haag
as Paul Flanks
Faron Salisbury
as Trooper Captain
Jason Martin
as Hank
Tom Paolino
as James Wahl
Nokomis Leaman Logsdon
as Dina
Frankie Montero
as Stephen
Ashley Reddy
as Ellie
Danny Doherty
as Buddy
Scott Stangland
as Evan
Bruce Sabath
as Attorney Dick Bertsch
Charlie Romanelli
as Caleb
Shawn T. Andrew
as SWAT
Brian Wolfe
as Rob Wahl
Melodie Wolford
as Mary Wahl
Seth Jose Guerra
as Frank
Sidney DuPont
as Agent Dan Small
Samuel Shoulder
as Joel

Analysis

FBI: Most Wanted Season 2 Episode 5 Ending Explained

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This section discusses the ending of "The Line" in detail. Stop here if you haven't watched the episode.

The press-release synopsis establishes the border attack and the ringleader hunt; it does not describe the outcome (see source_inventory.failed).

The personal thread is the Jess-Byron breaking point (F03).

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens in FBI: Most Wanted Season 2 Episode 5?

A rogue militia group opens fire on teenagers crossing the Canadian border into the U.S.; the team races to find the ringleader and his final target (F01, F02).

Who attacked the teenagers?

A rogue militia group (F01).

What is Jess's personal storyline?

His relationship with his father, Byron (Terry O'Quinn), reaches a breaking point (F03).

Who is the militia's final target?

The press release says the team races to find the ringleader and his final target; it does not name the target (F02).

Is the ringleader caught?

The press-release synopsis does not describe the outcome, and no independent recap was retrievable for this episode.

Who wrote and directed this episode?

Per the press-release credits block for this episode (CBS Tier 1); see episode_information.

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Characters in This Episode

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Byron LaCroix
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Also in: S3E14 · Shattered · S3E15 · Incel · S3E8 · Sport of Kings · +1 more
Bobby Kao
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Also in: S2E2 · Execute
Whitney Anderson
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Tommy Bigtree
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Chief Curotte
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Anthony Noel
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Paul Flanks
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Hank
James Wahl
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Dina
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Stephen
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Ellie
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Buddy
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Also in: S6E16 · Toxic Behavior
Evan
Attorney Dick Bertsch
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Caleb
SWAT
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Rob Wahl
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Mary Wahl
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Frank
Joel
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