The return of The Freelancer unveils a conspiracy involving a local photographer. Ressler hits a personal milestone.

After an inmate opens fire at a high-security prison, the Task Force investigates a contraband smuggler known as The Postman. Cooper revisits his past ties to the suspect.

In an effort to prove their worth to Congressman Hudson, Red provides the task force with three criminal cases that are deeper than they appear; Ressler helps a friend make amends.

When a corrupt lawyer is linked to a string of corporate cover-ups, Red helps the team investigate her operation; Sen. Panabaker and Cooper await a judge's decision on the fate of the task force.

Red's attempt to mediate a meeting between two rival families takes a deadly turn; when an elusive criminal is linked to the incident, the task force races against time to save Red and his associates.

A cryptic tip from Red leads the Task Force to uncover a security breach within the US government. Congressman Hudson takes major steps to uncover the inner workings of the Task Force.

Cooper is caught on the defensive when summoned by the Attorney General. Red visits dear friends.