“Station 19” Season 5 Episode 4, titled “100% or Nothing,” brings a mix of intense training and personal drama as Diane Lewis (Tracie Thoms) returns to assist with Dean Miller’s (Okieriete Onaodowan) Crisis One intervention training. Here’s a detailed recap of the episode:
Crisis One Training:
The episode kicks off with Dean Miller and Diane Lewis coordinating a Crisis One training session with both Station 19 and Station 23. Diane’s first task is to have Andy Herrera (Jaina Lee Ortiz) and Robert Sullivan (Boris Kodjoe) role-play a marital dispute. However, Diane is unaware of their current marital issues and the couple’s impending divorce, leading to a heated argument that gets interrupted by a fire call.
While Sullivan heads out with Maya Bishop (Danielle Savre) on the call, Diane suggests Captain Beckett (Josh Randall) fill in. However, things take a turn when Lieutenant Ruiz (Carlos Miranda) takes Sullivan’s place and the role play goes awry.
Dean, frustrated by the ongoing personal conflicts, tries to focus on Jack Gibson (Grey Damon) and Lieutenant Maddox (Shane Hartline). Maddox, role-playing an agitated finance employee, goes overboard, acting aggressively. Despite this, Dean later successfully helps Ben Warren (Jason George) and Captain Pat Aquino (Alain Uy) through a role play scenario, demonstrating empathy and problem-solving skills.
In a real Crisis One call, Jack aids a man with Autism who refuses physical contact, helping him safely off a bus by guiding him verbally.
Vic and Travis:
Vic Hughes (Barrett Doss) and Travis Montgomery (Jay Hayden) have a tense moment over smoke detector batteries. Travis receives a message from his father, asking him to cover for him during a vacation with his lover, which frustrates Travis.
Fire Call Reflection:
During a fire call, Maya and Sullivan encounter a hungover man stuck in a doggy door, with his wife (Nia Vardalos) expressing her frustrations about their relationship. The couple’s arguments reflect the issues Maya and Sullivan are facing in their own relationship.
Personal Insights:
Jack Gibson talks to Andy about her tendency to leave when things get tough, drawing a parallel to her mother’s behavior. This conversation prompts Andy to reflect on her relationship with Sullivan. Diane later advises Andy to address unresolved issues from her past and suggests couples therapy with Sullivan.
Sullivan and Andy:
Sullivan finally signs the divorce papers, but Andy is uncertain about what to do next.
Vic, Ruiz, and Miller:
Vic discovers that Ruiz’s previous girlfriends were in a psychiatric hospital, leading to a confrontation. Ruiz expresses his feelings for Vic, and they share a passionate moment, which Miller witnesses. Miller, troubled by the love triangle, discusses his feelings with Ben, who offers him a possible exit from the situation by suggesting a transfer to another fire station for the Crisis One program.
Ingrid’s Return:
Ingrid (Lindsey Gort) makes another appearance at Station 19, seeking Ben’s assistance with new blueprints for her store. The nature of their relationship remains unclear.
Conclusion:
Episode 4 of Season 5, “100% or Nothing,” combines high-stakes training scenarios with deep personal dilemmas, highlighting the characters’ professional and emotional struggles. The episode delves into the complexities of relationships and personal growth, setting the stage for future developments in both the training program and personal lives of the characters.
