Directed By: Gloria Muzio
Written By: Tom Fontana
Tropes
- Because You Were Nice to Me: After Cloutier convinces Jenkins to implicate Robson in Tidd's murder, Vern is outraged but doesn't harm him out of gratitude for all Cloutier has done for him.
- Benevolent Boss: Said is understanding when Arif admits to not having said anything about Ryan murdering Keenan.
- Commonality Connection: O'Reily tries to befriend Connolly and stands up for him against Timmy and Burns because they are both Irish.
- Cruel Mercy: Burr says he will spare Augustus so he will live with the shame of betraying him. It's more likely he just didn't want to kill his surrogate son.
- Driven to Suicide: Jenkins kills himself after Schillinger sends him a letter. It was most likely Vern's intention.
- Even Bad Men Love Their Mamas: Ryan treats his mother decently compared to how he is with most people.
- Easily Forgiven: McManus choses to bring Omar back to Em City despite Omar being responsible for his stay in the hospital.
- Face–Heel Turn: Vern abandons his effort to redeem himself.
- Heel–Face Turn: Cloutier convinces Jenkins to perform one.
- I Want My Beloved to Be Happy: Keller tells Beecher to stay away from him if he gets out.
- Jerk with a Heart of Jerk: Turns out Moses's desire to donate his kidney was merely a ruse to escape.
- Kick the Dog: Clayton murders Basil for no real reason and taunts him about how he won't be able to see his son grow up as he dies.
- Manipulative Bastard: Jia provokes Cyril into attacking him although initially appeared to be unintentional.
- Villainous Friendship: Burr gets along with Galson and they have mutual respect since they are both veterans.
