Ep 5. Help Wanted

Walt Longmire is a sheriff in Absaroka County, Wyoming, and in Longmire season 4 episode 5, "Help Wanted," he is faced with a difficult decision when a former convict asks for his help. As the episode begins, Walt is preparing for a local rodeo when he receives a phone call from Chance Gilbert, a man he helped to put behind bars years earlier. Chance has been released from prison and is now looking for work, but he is struggling to find a job with his criminal record.

Walt is hesitant to get involved with Chance's problems, but he ultimately agrees to meet with him to discuss his situation. When Walt and Chance meet, they have a tense conversation about the past. Chance is angry at Walt for putting him in jail, but Walt reminds him that he had no choice but to uphold the law. Nevertheless, Walt offers to help Chance find a job and puts him in touch with Cady, his daughter, who is a lawyer.

Cady is initially skeptical of Chance's intentions, but she agrees to meet with him and learn more about his situation. As they talk, Chance reveals that he was wrongfully convicted of the crime for which he served time and that he has been struggling to find work ever since. Cady decides to take on Chance's case and begins to investigate the evidence against him.

Meanwhile, Walt and his team are dealing with another case involving a missing girl. The girl's family has asked for their help in locating her, and they are racing against the clock to find her before it's too late. The investigation leads them to a local ranch where the girl was last seen, and they begin to uncover some disturbing evidence.

As the episode progresses, the two cases begin to intersect, and Walt and his team find themselves in a race against time to save the missing girl and bring her kidnappers to justice. Along the way, they face a number of obstacles, including a powerful rancher who is determined to stop them from uncovering the truth.

As the episode comes to a close, Walt is faced with a difficult decision about how to deal with Chance's situation. He must decide whether to help him clear his name and start over or to let him continue on his own. In the end, Walt makes a choice that will have far-reaching consequences for both himself and Chance.

"Help Wanted" is a tense and gripping episode of Longmire that explores the complexities of justice and redemption. It is a must-see for fans of the show who are looking for a thought-provoking and engaging storyline.