"major Crimes" Taking The Fall(2015) -

: Lt. Andy Flynn’s health crisis—suffering a setback on his road to recovery—serves as the emotional anchor, providing a rare look at his vulnerability. Episode Plot Highlights

: The unit investigates a deadly follow-up attack on a business executive and his wife, initially thought to be a road rage incident. The investigation reveals a more personal motive involving domestic abuse and financial gain (stock options worth $2 million). "Major Crimes" Taking the Fall(2015)

: Andy Flynn passes out and hits his head, causing a blood clot to move dangerously close to his brain. He undergoes emergency surgery on Thanksgiving Day. The investigation reveals a more personal motive involving

: Rusty Beck finally secures a long-awaited interview with Slider, furthering his journalistic investigation. : Rusty Beck finally secures a long-awaited interview

: The episode is praised for deepening the interpersonal bonds of the squad, particularly showing how they have evolved into a "second family".

: Critics from TV Fanatic noted that while the central murder case was interesting, the "aftermath of Flynn’s illness" made the episode truly memorable.

Watch this clip for a look at the lighter side of the episode's Thanksgiving theme: