While struggling with the stress of her professional and personal life, Det. Lydia Adams and her new partner, Det. Rene Cordero, investigate the possible kidnapping of an elderly man by a known drug addict. Det. Sammy Bryant and Det. Nate Moretta join a drug task force after investigating a freeway shooting. Officer Ben Sherman tries to deal with his partner's addiction to pain medication. Officer Chickie Brown finds herself in the middle of a riot after her new partner shoots at a teenaged boy.moreless
The title of this episode refers to the third phase of a rookie police officer's probationary period at which time the rookie is permitted to drive a patrol car unaccompanied by a training officer.
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Tom Everett Scott is credited as a Special Guest Star in this episode.
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On November 2, 2009, TNT announced Southland would be added to its cable line-up beginning Tuesday, January 12, 2010.
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On October 8, 2009, NBC announced there would not be second season of Southland, which had been scheduled to begin airing on October 23, 2009, although six episodes had been produced.
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Opening Voiceover: Officer Ben Sherman is halfway through his one-year probationary period as an LAPD officer. The job hasn't turned out to be exactly what he expected.
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