Ep 4. Good Cop/Bad Cop

Franklin & Bash season 4 episode 4, titled "Good Cop/Bad Cop," follows the two lawyers, Jared Franklin and Peter Bash, as they navigate their way through a case involving a police officer accused of excessive force.

The episode begins with Jared and Peter being approached by a police officer they had previously helped in a case. He is now being accused of using excessive force while apprehending a suspect and wants the lawyer-duo to represent him.

Initially hesitant to take on the case, Jared and Peter soon discover that the officer's actions may have been justified. However, they are faced with a challenge when the prosecution brings in a witness who claims to have seen the entire incident and paints the officer as an aggressor. The case becomes more complicated as additional information is revealed about the witness and her motivations for coming forward.

As Jared and Peter dig deeper into the case, tensions rise between the two lawyers as they employ opposite tactics to defend their client. Jared takes a more aggressive approach while Peter tries to play the good cop, which causes some friction between the two as they struggle to find a balance.

The episode also sees the return of Damien Karp, who is now a judge, and his ongoing feud with Stanton Infeld. Damien serves as a mediator between the two parties, but his personal biases threaten to derail the case.

As the trial progresses, both sides present compelling arguments, but it is ultimately up to the jury to decide the officer's fate. Franklin and Bash must use their legal and personal skills to convince the jury that their client acted appropriately in a heated and dangerous situation.

"Good Cop/Bad Cop" is a tense episode that explores the complexities of police brutality cases and the challenges faced by lawyers defending police officers. It also delves into the ever-present theme of ethics in the legal profession and how Jared and Peter's differing ideologies can often clash, but ultimately work together to achieve justice for their clients.