Standoff - Season 1 - Eps 12: No Strings
Matt and Emily negotiate with a U.S. Customs Agent at San Pedro who takes his co-workers hostage after apparently trying to smuggle in a crate full of illegal immigrants. Meanwhile, Emily contemplates accepting a one-year special assignment that would mean being separated from Matt and is disturbed by his response.
About Standoff

Title: Standoff
First Air Date: 2006-09-05
Last Air Date: 2007-07-20
Status: Ended
Rating: 6/10 (from 14 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 1
Total Episodes: 18
Network: FOX
Genres: Drama, Crime
Production Companies: Sesfonstein Productions
Synopsis
The series focused on an FBI Crisis Negotiation Unit whose members negotiated hostage situations and shared relationships.
Cast

Michael Cudlitz
Frank Rogers

Ron Livingston
Matt Flannery

Raquel Alessi
Lia Mathers

Jose Pablo Cantillo
Duff Gonzalez

Rosemarie DeWitt
Emily Lehman

Gina Torres
Cheryl Carrera