" The Third Man " is the 14th episode of the second season of the police procedural drama , which originally aired on January 16, 2012. Episode Summary
The episode opens with a high-stakes robbery and shootout at a charity event, leaving one man dead and several injured. [S2E14] The Third Man
The title refers to the unidentified third person involved in the initial shootout who becomes the focus of the manhunt. " The Third Man " is the 14th
Danny and Steve discover that the "victim" was carrying multiple fake IDs and high-end weaponry, shifting the case from a robbery gone wrong to a targeted assassination plot. Danny and Steve discover that the "victim" was
This episode is pivotal for the "Shelburne" arc, which serves as the primary overarching mystery of Season 2.
A major subplot involves Joe White (Terry O'Quinn) and his ongoing mystery regarding "Shelburne." Steve confronts Joe, leading to a physical altercation and a deepening rift in their relationship.