Ep 4. Cool Runnin'

In Miami Vice season 1 episode 4, titled "Cool Runnin'," Crockett and Tubbs are tasked with infiltrating a drug ring that is smuggling cocaine from South America to Miami. The episode opens with a group of drug smugglers attempting to smuggle a load of cocaine into Miami by boat. Crockett and Tubbs are tipped off about the operation and intercept the boat before it can make it to shore. During the bust, Crockett and Tubbs meet with a man named Artie Rollins, who tells them that the drugs are being supplied by a man named Esteban Carlos Cruz.

Crockett and Tubbs begin an investigation into Cruz and soon realize that he is a wealthy and powerful businessman with connections to the Colombian drug cartel. To get close to Cruz, Crockett poses as a wealthy businessman interested in investing in one of his businesses, while Tubbs poses as his bodyguard. In the meantime, their contact Artie continues to feed them information about Cruz's operation.

As Crockett and Tubbs get closer to Cruz, they attend a party at his luxurious mansion where they meet his wife, Ana. Ana takes a liking to Crockett and invites him to go sailing with her the next day. During their sail, Ana reveals that she is unhappy in her marriage to Cruz and that he is involved in some shady business dealings. Crockett realizes that Ana may be a valuable asset to their investigation and decides to use her to get more information.

However, things become complicated when Tubbs is kidnapped by one of Cruz's henchmen. Cruz demands that Crockett turn over Ana in exchange for Tubbs. Crockett is torn between his loyalty to Tubbs and his growing feelings for Ana. As the episode comes to a climax, Crockett must make a decision about how to proceed and what risks he is willing to take to take down Cruz's operation.

"Cool Runnin'" is a thrilling episode that highlights the danger and complexity of undercover police work. It also explores the themes of trust, loyalty, and morality in the face of intense pressure. The chemistry between Crockett and Tubbs shines as they work together to take down the drug ring, and there are plenty of suspenseful moments that keep viewers on the edge of their seats. Overall, this is a standout episode that showcases the strengths of Miami Vice as a series.