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Flashpoint: Season 1, Episode 3

The Element of Surprise (24 Jul. 2008)

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A reformed drug addict visits a dealer who owes him money, unwittingly putting his life at risk in the middle of an SRU takedown.

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Jackson Barcliffe's sister meanly refuses access of the gentle ex-addict, who has been clean for 8 months after drug rehab, to his family until he repays a $680 debt. So he desperately turns to his former dealer for a loan. However at the same time an undercover cop has led the SRU team to the drug dealer's place. Ed, Gregory and their men face impossible choices. Sam tells Ed about his Afghanistan trauma. Written by KGF Vissers

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The revolver is called "The Judge" not "the jury". See more »

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Sgt. Gregory Parker: What's his in?
Naismith: He's worked his way up through the ranks over the past eight months from a lowlife to mid-level runner. Trust factor's pretty high, so Asshat's giving Geddes a slice to sell to the neighborhood kids.
Ed Lane: Anything else we need to know?
Naismith: Yeah, you know about the double homicide, right?
Ed Lane: Yeah, yeah. How'd he beat that rap?
Naismith: Joys of the justice system. Look, if this guy feels cornered, he's gonna bite, okay?
Ed Lane: Speed and surprise. We get it.
Naismith: Yeah, you do this right, Geddes gets a shower and ...
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