Jacked

This was an entertaining hostage episode where a tour bus in LA is taken over. What transpires is fascinating to watch with many twists and turns. We find out some intriguing things about the bad guys as time goes by. What really bothered me is the silly bickering between Allan and Larry. During an incredibly serious moment as Charlie tries to meet a deadline that could prevent deaths, Allan and Larry come barging in, wanting to have their petty squabble dealt with. Since Allan became a student, I've grown tired of his role.

The writers outdid themselves with this episode. Repeated unexpected complications to the case, ever increasing tension and uncertainty. There is enough material here to turn this into a movie. The unusual denouement was possible only because of the personal introspection and growth of Don Eppes in previous episodes. The secondary theme with Alan and Fleihart was very poor, as if the writers used up all their smarts on the main story. No one else seems to have noted a special cast member Chris Bruno, brother of regular Dylan Bruno. They were in at least four other shows together. They are the sons of actor Scott Bruno.