Southland
Overview
Southland offers a gritty and unvarnished glimpse into the complexities of crime in Los Angeles, diving deep into the intertwined lives of law enforcement, offenders, victims, and their families. The narrative follows four key figures: Officer John Cooper, a veteran cop fighting to regain his footing post-surgery; Officer Ben Sherman, a rookie eager to grasp the realities of policing; Detective Lydia Adams, burdened by an overwhelming caseload that increasingly impacts her personal life; and Sammy Bryant, a former detective who returns to uniform duty following the harrowing loss of his partner.
Episodes
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1
Unknown Trouble
On his initial day on the job, rookie officer Ben Sherman is paired with the tough-as-nails veteran cop John Cooper, who serves as his training office...
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2
Mozambique
When Ben, John, and Officer Chickie Brown stumble upon a baby crawling alone in the street, an investigation kicks off. Lydia becomes personally inves...
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3
See the Woman
Ben and John head to the residence of a man who needs their assistance in locating his missing dog, while they also investigate a drug overdose that h...
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4
Sally in the Alley
Title: Sally in the Alley Plot: The shocking murder of a young woman, Jane Doe, in an alley propels Lydia into a gripping emotional quest, leading he...
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5
Two Gangs
Title: Rival Streets Plot: To retrieve Detective Daniel "Sal" Salinger's missing firearm, Sammy and Nate intensify their scrutiny of the local commun...
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6
Westside
Lydia and her partner, Detective Russell Clarke, delve into a series of jewelry heists occurring in Bel Air, and Ben is shocked to find out that one o...
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7
Derailed
Sammy learns that Marta has posted bail and worries she may try to harm Janilla again. To protect her, he decides to have Janilla stay with Lydia, but...
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Phase Three
Lydia teams up with Detective Rene Cordero to look into the vanishing of an elderly man. At the same time, Nate and Sammy delve into a freeway shootin...
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2
Butch & Sundance
John and Ben arrive at a horrific crime scene in Hancock Park, where a mother has been brutally murdered, and her young daughters are discovered bound...
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3
U-Boat
Ben is working solo for the first time when he answers a call about a 9-year-old girl who has gone missing. He becomes deeply affected by a case invol...
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4
The Runner
Title: The Runner Plot: Lydia and Rene head to Compton to look into the murder of a young SULA student, uncovering startling truths about the girl's ...
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5
What Makes Sammy Run?
Following the brutal killing of a man in a bustling nightclub, Nate learns that his daughter witnessed the entire event. At the same time, conflict es...
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6
Maximum Deployment
Title: Maximum Mobilization Plot: John, Ben, and Chickie are deployed to apprehend the "Canyon Rapist," a criminal posing as a police officer. Meanwh...
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Let It Snow
Title: Let It Snow Plot: As Lydia navigates the challenges of her budding relationship with Detective Josie Ochoa, they delve into the case of a miss...
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2
Punching Water
Title: Splashing Shadows Plot: Lydia and Josie team up with Sammy and Nate to tackle a string of gang-related homicides. Meanwhile, John struggles to...
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3
Discretion
Ben faces off against his mother’s rapist after the man is let out of prison, only to be crushed when his mother shares a long-held secret. At the s...
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4
Code 4
Ben discovers the tough consequences of not adhering to proper procedures and protocols. Meanwhile, Lydia's ongoing murder case takes an unforeseen tw...
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5
The Winds
Title: The Winds Plot: A young woman who has suffered a sexual assault hires a lawyer and insists on having legal representation during conversations...
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6
Cop or Not
As Lydia investigates a high-profile murder case, she learns both the perks and drawbacks of fame. At the same time, Sammy makes his comeback to stree...
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7
Sideways
After crime scene images from the celebrity accused of killing his estranged wife leak online, Lydia and Josie, along with all first responders, find ...
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8
Fixing a Hole
Title: Mending the Gap Plot: In the vast desert, Sammy embarks on a quest for clarity, while Lydia and Josie take on the responsibility of caring for...
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9
Failure Drill
John’s escalating back pain leads him deeper into his struggle with drugs, prompting serious worries from Ben, who is nearing the end of his trainin...
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10
Graduation Day
Title: Graduation Day Plot: As Ben wraps up his rookie training, he takes it upon himself to persuade John to undergo the surgery necessary to allevi...
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1
Wednesday
John is back on the job after recovering from back surgery and is introduced to his new partner, Officer Jessica Tang, a formidable and dedicated cop ...
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2
Underwater
With Joel Rucker stepping in as the new captain, the dynamics are shifting. Lydia and Ruben delve into a murder at a convenience store, where Lydia's ...
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3
Community
On Hood Day, a time when gangs look to settle scores, the LAPD is stationed in high-risk neighborhoods to maintain order. However, Sammy and Ben ventu...
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4
Identity
Title: Identity Plot: Jessica takes it upon herself to help a homeless veteran secure identification so he can enter a shelter. At the same time, Sam...
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5
Legacy
John finds himself in a heart-wrenching situation as he attempts to help a teenager contemplating suicide, a scenario that deeply resonates with him. ...
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6
Integrity Check
Lydia puts on a uniform and takes to the streets to cover for a missing supervisor during a short shift. At the same time, John and Jessica find thems...
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7
Fallout
Jessica and John have a heated confrontation following her false statements to Internal Affairs regarding the incident where she shot a teenager holdi...
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8
God's Work
Lydia and Ruben delve into the mysterious death of a young nanny, but their first task is locating the children she was looking after. Meanwhile, Ben ...
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9
Risk
Ben gets into a precarious situation while trying to assist the daughter of a sex worker, drawing the ire of the woman’s pimp. Meanwhile, Lydia and ...
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10
Thursday
On Tang's final day on patrol before transitioning to a new precinct as sergeant, she aims to wrap up some unfinished business. Meanwhile, Lydia faces...
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Hats and Bats
Officer John Cooper finds himself at odds with his new rookie partner, Gary Steele, an Afghanistan veteran. Meanwhile, Lydia grapples with the challen...
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Heat
Title: Heat Plot: Following Mendoza's injury from a drive-by shooting, Ben feels compelled to crack the case, despite Sammy's objections. Meanwhile, ...
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3
Babel
Title: Babel Plot: When the LAPD's dispatch system fails, the officers face even greater challenges in their already strained communication. In a v...
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4
Under the Big Top
Lydia and Reuben investigate the murder of a man whose remains were meticulously cooked down to nothing but bones. Meanwhile, John and Lucero develop ...
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5
Off Duty
Title: Off Duty Plot: As John contemplates his future beyond the LAPD, he grapples with uncertainty. Meanwhile, Lydia encounters a man she once conde...
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6
Bleed Out
Throughout the day, each officer confronts their deepest anxieties. The tragic loss of a baby profoundly impacts Lydia. Meanwhile, I.A. interrogates S...
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7
Heroes
John resorts to extreme actions in an effort to rescue Hicks, all the while facing haunting memories from his past. Sammy grapples with guilt over his...
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8
The Felix Paradox
The funeral of a prominent drug dealer attracts various gangsters, resulting in turmoil across the streets. As the police delve into the situation, th...
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9
Chaos
Title: Turmoil Plot: Turmoil erupts in Los Angeles as Cooper and Lucero are snatched away by two unstable individuals. The entire police force mobili...
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10
Reckoning
John struggles to deal with the emotional fallout from his abduction. Sammy gets closer to identifying the actual thieves behind the crime. Meanwhile,...
