Wingman

"Wingman" is the 3rd episode of the fourth season of the American television drama series Person of Interest. It is the 71st overall episode of the series and is written by co-executive producer Amanda Segel and directed by Frederick E. O. Toye. It aired on CBS in the United States and on CTV in Canada on October 7, 2014. The series revolves around a computer program for the federal government known as "The Machine" that is capable of collating all sources of information to predict terrorist acts and to identify people planning them. A team, consisting of John Reese, Harold Finch and Sameen Shaw follow "irrelevant" crimes: lesser level of priority for the government. However, their security and safety is put in danger following the activation of a new program named Samaritan. In the episode, the team investigates a wingman who may be connected to a murder so Fusco goes undercover as a client. Meanwhile, Reese is pressured by the new Captain to put a more respectable performance at his job while Finch helps Root with some tasks for thet Machine. The title refers to "Wingman", a role that a person may take when a friend needs support with approaching potential romantic partners. According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 9.64 million household viewers and gained a 1.6/5 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received positive reviews, with critics praising the humor and performances (particularly Kevin Chapman) although the pace and lack of plot momentum received a more mixed response. Plot Reese (Jim Caviezel) shoots a drug dealer in the streets after a pursuit with Fusco (Kevin Chapman). However, the precinct's new Captain, Moreno (Monique Gabriela Curnen) reprimands Reese for failing to stick to the police protocol and warns him to be more responsible on his job.