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Rules of Engagement

Episode number: 1

Overview: Eight soldiers begin a dangerous 5-month mission to find and destroy improvised explosive devices in the opener of the documentary series following the Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Platoon 342 as they patrol Afghanistan.

The Road of Blood

Episode number: 2

Overview: Sam, Ricky and Matt help the Army clear the most heavily mined road in Northern Afghanistan; a deadly Taliban trap is discovered at an ANP Checkpoint.

The Triggerman

Episode number: 3

Overview: The platoon is looking for a Taliban triggerman and must detonate a live grenade.

Live Charge

Episode number: 4

Overview: A road must be cleared for the return of 200 U.S. troops; Brad, Jeremy and Brendan try to dig up an IED at night.

For Sgt. Kirspel

Episode number: 5

Overview: A swarm of militia fighters complicates a mission for Ricky, Matt and Sam; Brendan's first chance to lead takes a turn for the worse.

Suicide Vest

Episode number: 6

Overview: A mission to retrieve a suicide vest unfolds; Sam, Ricky and Matt must remove an IED near a Taliban stronghold.

Thanksgiving

Episode number: 7

Overview: Sam, Ricky and Matt must clear a checkpoint that was recently abandoned by the Taliban; Chase and Brendan try to pull an intact pressure plate out of the ground.

Teamwork

Episode number: 8

Overview: Changes occur in the platoon

Ambush

Episode number: 9

Overview: A route clearance mission finds an abandoned car that facilitates an ambush.

The Firefight

Episode number: 10

Overview: Brad, Ricky and Chase must reach soldiers who are trapped in a damaged vehicle amid a firefight with the Taliban in the series finale.

Donkey

Episode number: 11

Overview: A donkey breaches security; the team finds an unusual bomb on Ring Road.

Route X Part One

Episode number: 12

Overview: Part 1 of 2. Ricky, Matt and Sam help the U.S. Army's Route Clearance Patrol clear one of the most heavily mined roads in Afghanistan.

Route X Part Two

Episode number: 13

Overview: Conclusion. Ricky, Matt and Sam help clear a dangerous road.

Best of Bomb Patrol

Episode number: 14

Overview: Series highlights.

Weapons Tech

Episode number: 15

Overview: Examining the technology the Navy EOD Platoon 342 uses to find and dispose of IEDs.

Behind the Scenes

Episode number: 16

Overview: Bomb techs weigh in on what life is like in a war zone in this behind-the-scenes look at the series.

Reunion

Episode number: 17

Overview: Josh Duhamel interviews four members of Navy EOD Platoon 3-4-2, who discuss their deployment and moments that changed their lives.