At the SDPD, the bond between officers Tolbeck and Reinhardt grows, while Nick Cullen finds his new job as an FBI Special Agent challenging.
To deal with Tolbeck's accident, the SDPD brings in a PR representative. Meanwhile, Cullen and his new partner, Risoli begin to monitor a former cult member.
Cullen and Risoli discover some shocking information after their interrogation of the former Collective member. Elsewhere, Dirk meets Madison, his adoptive daughter.
Cullen and Risoli are invited to meet with The Collective's leader, Terry, after Magnolia is unable to infiltrate it.
Janice and Fatima are back in dispatch. Meanwhile, Cooper tries to explain to Cullen what happened the night before. Elsewhere, Dirk and Terry meet.
Dustin is not happy with Cullen’s lack of interest and commitment to The Collective documentary he's making.
Through a documentary from Jürgen Leibbrandt, the FBI sets out to uncover who shot Agent Risoli while investigating The Collective.
Finally, after reuniting, Cullen and Tolbeck realize they can put an end to The Collective with the information they have.