Episode
Ballard: Landmines
Overview
Ballard uncovers an LAPD conspiracy with connections to a Mexican cartel. The Pearlman case heats up when clues lead to a dangerous showdown with a potential suspect.
Details
- Series
- Ballard
- Season
- Season 1
- Episode
- Episode 4
- Air date
- 2025-07-09
- Runtime
- 46 min
Episode context
Landmines is Episode 4 in Season 1 of Ballard. It aired on 2025-07-09. The runtime is 46 min.
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Episode 3: BYOB
The 2006 death of fraternity member Nick Thatcher was initially ruled an accident. When a video goes viral accusing the fraternity of murder, Ballard and her team are forced to reopen the case.
Episode 5: What's Done in the Dark
When the team uncovers disturbing new information in the Pearlman case, they focus in on a new suspect.
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Episode 6: Beneath the Surface
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Episode 7: Fork in the Road
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Episode 8: Last Call
The Ibarra case turns personal as Martina discovers someone close to her is part of the corrupt LAPD ring. The team races to identify the remaining corrupt officers before time runs out.
Episode 9: Collateral
A fresh lead turns into a shocking revelation as the team learns their serial killer has been in their grasp the whole time.
Episode 10: End of the Line
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