Ep 9. Next of Kin

S.W.A.T. season 4 episode 9, titled "Next of Kin," follows the team as they try to track down a group of robbers who are targeting wealthy homes in Los Angeles. The episode begins with the team investigating a robbery at a wealthy family's home, where the robbers not only stole cash and jewelry but also kidnapped the family's maid. As the team investigates, they discover that the robbers have been carefully targeting their victims and that the maid may have been involved in the scheme.

Meanwhile, Hondo (played by Shemar Moore) is dealing with some personal issues. His sister Winnie (played by April Parker Jones) is visiting from out of town and is starting to notice that Hondo is not the same person he used to be. Hondo's PTSD from his time in the military is starting to catch up with him, and he's struggling to deal with it. When Winnie confronts him about it, Hondo is forced to confront the trauma he's been trying to ignore.

As the team continues to track down the robbers, they get a break when they discover that the maid's daughter may have information about the group's whereabouts. However, when they find her, they realize that she's scared for her life and doesn't want to talk. The team has to figure out a way to gain her trust and convince her to reveal what she knows.

The episode is a tense and action-packed thriller, with multiple storylines that come together in unexpected ways. The team's investigation of the robberies is exciting and full of twists and turns, and Hondo's personal struggles add an emotional depth to the episode. Overall, "Next of Kin" is a strong installment in the fourth season of S.W.A.T., showcasing the show's ability to balance intense action scenes with nuanced character development.