Bailey's sister runs into trouble with the law, and she must decide how far she'll go to protect her family. Murtaugh must help Riana navigate boy problems. Riggs deals with the fallout of a night of heavy drinking.

The duo sets out to unlock a case about a veteran hitman who Murtaugh has followed for years. Riggs struggles to find a connection with his father. Murtaugh scares Riana with his overprotective driving lessons. The team members finds themselves wedged in a dangerous incident that tests their trust.

While Cole gets into the holiday spirit for his first Christmas with Maya, Murtaugh hopes he can convince RJ to come back home from Costa Rica for the holidays. Cole and Murtaugh are saddled with a complicated burglary and home invasion case. Avery's holidays are a bit blue. Bailey is still trying to figure out her new partner.