Countdown
Summary
On New Year's Eve, bomb technician Teller and his team face a tense deadline while navigating personal conflicts and a new, inexperienced officer. A reporter joins them to study stress management, leading to a chaotic shift where Teller must take command of a suspicious pinata at a subway station. The episode concludes with the team successfully defusing the device and sharing a drink as the new year begins.
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Content Warning and Episode Intro
Reporter interviews Officer Midland in the van
Midland's stress management and New Year's Eve
Teller's history and learning from hard-ass techs
Coffee break and advice to stay sharp
Teller and Midland argue about past conflicts
Midland burns hands with hot coffee
Dispatch calls out suspicious object at subway
Teller takes lead despite Midland's injury
Approaching the device and discussing tactics
Identifying the device as a giant piñata
Disarming the bomb and severing the cord
Debrief and reporter asks for interview
Midland agrees to beer with the team
New Year's countdown and credits
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