Vic and Monica stake a deal with the DEA to shut down Mitchell’s tar heroin operation. When the bust comes up empty, Vic’s suspicions of Shane grow, until Shane proves himself by coming up with a key piece of evidence that reveals a large stash of tar being stored at a local church. Meanwhile, Dutch and Claudette’s friendship continues to feel strain as they try to tie a young woman’s murder to a suspected serial killer. Plus, Julien takes a stand against Monica’s policy, then goes to David for support when she suggests he consider transferring out of Farmington.