Ep 20. Home Invasion

In Arrow season 1 episode 20, titled "Home Invasion," Oliver Queen is faced with a personal crisis as his mother's life is put in danger by an unknown attacker. As he struggles to protect her, he also finds himself at odds with his best friend, Tommy, who has become involved with a dangerous group of criminals.

The episode begins with Oliver and his mother, Moira, discussing their ongoing investigation into the conspiracy surrounding the Queen family's involvement in the destruction of the Glades. As they talk, they are suddenly interrupted by the arrival of a group of armed men, who break into their home and begin attacking them.

As Oliver fights off the attackers, he realizes that they were specifically targeting him and Moira, and had no interest in stealing anything from the house. He quickly realizes that there is more to the attack than a simple home invasion, and begins investigating to try and uncover the truth.

Meanwhile, Tommy has fallen under the influence of a dangerous criminal organization known as the Hoods. As he becomes more deeply involved with the group, he begins to lose touch with his former friend Oliver and their shared commitment to justice.

Oliver's investigation leads him to a confrontation with the leader of the Hoods, who reveals that he is responsible for the attack on Queen Manor and has been watching Oliver and his family for some time. As Oliver prepares to take down the Hood and rescue his mother, he must also confront the truth about Tommy's involvement with the group and what it means for their friendship.

Throughout the episode, there are also a number of flashbacks to Oliver's time on the island where he trained to become the vigilante known as the Arrow. These flashbacks reveal important details about his training and the events that led to his return to Starling City.

Overall, "Home Invasion" is a tense and action-packed episode that explores both the personal and professional challenges facing Oliver as he fights to protect his family and continue his mission to take down the corrupt forces that threaten his city. With strong performances from the cast and plenty of thrilling twists and turns, this episode is a standout in an already impressive season.