FBI season 3 episode 9 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

Political reporter Addie Ricard is kidnapped, prompting an FBI investigation led by Agents Bell and Zidan. Clues point to a premeditated abduction with a left-handed assailant. Addie's new, unnamed love interest and suspicious activities around her home emerge as significant leads. Ex-cop Lavares, initially a suspect, reveals he was surveilling Addie for dirt. The investigation then connects Addie's abduction to Senator Hoffman's affair with her and a debt to Russian organized crime figure Sergei Branislav. A risky FBI ransom drop operation leads to the rescue of Addie and the capture of Sergei and his nephew Viktor, unraveling a complex web of personal and political intrigue.

Full Episode S03E09 Recap

### Abduction of Addie Ricard - Addie Ricard, a political reporter, is abducted at gunpoint and thrown into a car trunk. - Derek Morales witnesses the abduction, noting the abductor's left-handedness and the blue sedan used. ### Investigation Begins - FBI Agents Bell and Zidan start investigating, discovering Addie's abandoned phone and purse. - Addie's sister mentions Addie's new, unnamed romantic interest. - A suspicious SUV was seen near Addie's home days before the abduction. ### Interrogation and Clues - Ex-cop Daniel Lavares, a suspect, is cleared but reveals he was hired to find dirt on Addie. - Photos show Addie arguing with Ethan, Senator Hoffman's chief of staff and Agent Isobel's boyfriend. ### Senator Hoffman's Involvement - Ethan reveals his and Addie's argument was over Senator Hoffman's affair with Addie. - Hoffman confirms his relationship with Addie, providing an alibi for the abduction time. ### Sergei Branislav's Connection - Viktor Branislav, a Russian immigrant, becomes a suspect in Addie's abduction. - Sergei Branislav, Viktor's uncle, is linked to Russian organized crime and is seen meeting Senator Hoffman. ### Ethan's Cooperation - Ethan is pressed to wear a wire to uncover Senator Hoffman's involvement. - Hoffman reveals he owes money to Sergei and believes Addie's abduction is linked to his debt. ### Ransom Drop and Rescue - FBI sets up a ransom drop to capture Sergei and Viktor. - Addie is found alive in the trunk of Sergei's car. ### Aftermath - Addie reunites with her sister. - Isobel and Ethan face relationship strain due to the case's complications.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Addie Ricard?

Addie Ricard is a political reporter who gets abducted at gunpoint.

Who witnesses Addie's abduction?

Derek Morales witnesses the abduction.

What is noted about the abductor?

The abductor is left-handed and uses a blue sedan.

Who are the investigating FBI agents?

Agents Bell and Zidan are investigating the case.

What clue is found near the abduction site?

Addie's phone and purse are found abandoned.

Does Addie have a new romantic interest?

Yes, Addie recently started a

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