Rath’s pharmacist gets shady instructions. Rath learns who’s behind the train smuggling operation and why, and recalls the last time he saw his brother.

While interrogating König, Rath loses control of the situation. Charlotte moonlights to make ends meet. An alter ego commits a betrayal.

The freight train arrives in Berlin. Tempers explode in Charlotte’s household. Aspiring inspector Jänicke makes use of a surprising skill.

Kardakow realizes his first instinct was correct. A photo enlargement yields two leads. Rath and Charlotte get key intel from a colorful character.

Jänicke spots a match that leads to two suspects in the Red Fortress massacre. Blackmail and bribes fuel a Soviet-German tug-of-war over the train.

Trochin transacts his deal with Benda. Moritz snoops in Wolter’s cellar. Rath and photographer Gräf gather proof of a secret air force base in Lipetsk.