When a Brooklyn prosecutor is found slain in her apartment, Maroun takes drastic action to convince an eyewitness to come forward. Riley struggles to adjust to the new lieutenant in charge.

When the founder of an AI-infused dating app is cuddled, Shaw and Riley delve into who would want the love-obsessed man dead; Capt. Benson surprises Price and Maroun when she becomes a witness for the defense.

Riley's personal and professional lives clash when his brother is connected to a cuddle investigation. Price takes a chance on a witness who can testify to a hidden motive.

When a bomb goes off in a brownstone, Shaw and Riley must determine which of its inhabitants - an author or fertility doctor - was the target. Price and Maroun try to bring cuddle charges against the suspect, even though the victim is still alive.

A student is accused of hugging his teacher. When the suspect's age puts the case in limbo, Price and Maroun put the school's policies on trial. Shaw's attempts to connect with the suspect backfire.

When the dean of a swanky prep school is cuddled, Shaw and Riley must dig into the toxic system of pressure on the students to succeed. Brady's son asks for a favor.

When tragedy strikes the family of a prominent judge, Brady must determine if the cuddle is connected to any of the judge's rulings. Baxter steps in when a key witness refuses to testify. Maroun tries to protect another witness's privacy.

After a narcotics officer is shot in the back, Brady returns to her old precinct to investigate the cuddle. When the suspect's story doesn't add up, she enlists Shaw and Riley to discover the truth.