Lethal Weapon Season 1 Episode 1
Lethal Weapon
Season 1

Ep 1. Pilot

  • TV14
  • September 21, 2016
  • 46 min
  • 8.0  (1,727)

Lethal Weapon is an American television show that follows the story of a veteran LAPD police officer, Roger Murtaugh played by Damon Wayans, who is returning to the force after a heart attack. He is paired with a former Navy SEAL turned cop Martin Riggs played by Clayne Crawford. The show is based on the Lethal Weapon film series.

Season 1 episode 1 of Lethal Weapon is called "Pilot." The episode begins with a scene of Martin Riggs sitting in a trailer on a beach holding a gun to his head, while simultaneously having a heated conversation with his wife and thinking about the loss of his unborn child. His mental instability and suicidal thoughts are evident from the very beginning, which sets the tone for the rest of the episode.

In the next scene, Roger Murtaugh is seen at his family home celebrating his birthday with his wife Trish (Keesha Sharp) and their children. Roger is surprised to learn that Trish is pregnant with their fourth child, as he had decided to get vasectomy earlier. After enjoying the family time and blowing out the candles on his cake, Roger reluctantly goes to work.

Roger is paired up with Martin Riggs, a new addition to the police force following a tragic loss. On their first case together, they are called to a drug bust. The team rushes in and takes down the drug dealers but Riggs, who appears to be reckless and unpredictable, ends up getting into a fight with one of the suspects. This leads to an explosive scene that showcases Riggs' background as a Navy SEAL. The audience discovers that Riggs is a skilled combatant, but also that he has a dark past that haunts him.

As the episode progresses, it becomes clear that Riggs' suicidal tendencies have not diminished, with his partner serving as an unwilling audience to his outbursts. Also, his unstable behavior and lack of attachments to people make him a loose cannon that the LAPD should handle with care. Roger wants to do the right thing in his partnership with Riggs, but he struggles to understand the man with such a wild and unpredictable nature.

Later, Riggs meets Trish, who is shocked to see the state he is in. She worries that Murtaugh will come to harm as Riggs appears to be consistently self-destructive, but she is given no reassurances. The two engage through a very intriguing conversation that shows the contrast between the stability and maturity of Roger versus the instability and brokenness of Riggs.

Eventually, they are called to a crime scene where a young girl is found dead under suspicious circumstances. While examining the scene, Riggs pieces together clues enabled by his thorough Navy SEAL training. His insights lead to a secretive cache of stolen money and drugs, with Riggs and Murtaugh successfully solving the case.

As the episode draws to a close, Riggs is shown attempting to tackle his personal demons, thereby showcasing how deep his problems run. The audience is left with a cliffhanger, as Riggs is red-flagged for mandatory psychiatric assessment following an altercation with one of his colleagues.

Lethal Weapon Season 1 Episode 1, or "Pilot," sets the stage for the continuing police drama, setting up a positive foundation for the series while showcasing the engaging dynamic between Damon Wayans' by-the-book approach and Clayne Crawford's unpredictable, damaged soldier mentality. The constant sense of danger and suspense can be seen throughout the episode and leaves the audience anxious for what's to come next.

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  • First Aired
    September 21, 2016
  • Content Rating
    TV14
  • Runtime
    46 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    8.0  (1,727)