Kindergarten

Kimble and his partner arrest Cullen Crisp Sr. after an informant is gunned down in the back of a shopping mall, an event witnessed by Cindy. Crisp maintains that his wife Rachel stole $3 million and fled with their son, framing the pursuit as a personal vendetta. The arrest sets the high-stakes chase in motion.

Kimble and Phoebe O'Hara are sent to Astoria, Oregon to identify Rachel and offer immunity in exchange for testimony against Crisp. O'Hara plans to locate Rachel through her son by posing as a substitute teacher. The assignment takes them away from Los Angeles into unfamiliar territory.

With O'Hara temporarily out of action, Kimble takes the role of a kindergarten teacher at Astoria Elementary. He adapts quickly, using disciplined teaching methods to maintain order and engage the students. His unorthodox approach earns him unexpected admiration from both staff and pupils.

O'Hara recovers from illness and joins the undercover effort, posing as Kimble's sister from Austria to assist with the investigation. The disguise provides cover while she helps navigate school dynamics. The teamwork strengthens their professional bond.

Kimble confronts the abusive father of one of his pupils, threatening charges and pressing the case. His actions, though unorthodox, win the trust of Principal Schlowski and demonstrate his commitment to protecting the children. It solidifies his place in the school despite initial skepticism.

Kimble develops affection for Joyce, a fellow teacher, and her son Dominic becomes attached to him. Through conversations, Kimble learns that Joyce is actually Rachel and that Dominic is Cullen Jr., revealing the intertwined identities at the heart of the case. The revelation raises the personal stakes for the investigation.

Back in California, the case against Crisp collapses after Cindy dies from tainted cocaine linked to him and his partner Eleanor. With no witness or evidence, Crisp is released and travels to Astoria with Eleanor to locate his son. The pursuit shifts focus back to the school.

Crisp arrives at the school and starts a library fire as a distraction to kidnap his son. He uses Dominic as a hostage, forcing Kimble into a dangerous confrontation in front of the students. The tension mounts as chaos erupts in the building.

Kimble's ferret bites Crisp in the neck, enabling Dominic to escape. In retaliation, Crisp shoots Kimble in the leg, escalating the danger and driving the final showdown inside the school.

Kimble shoots Crisp three times in the chest, ending the immediate threat to Dominic. Eleanor shoots O'Hara in the shoulder amid the chaos, but O'Hara knocks Eleanor unconscious as authorities intervene. The violent standoff reaches its conclusion.

Kimble is hospitalized and O'Hara recovers from her injuries as Eleanor is arrested. The children endure the scare and begin healing, while the school community processes the events. Safety and order are gradually restored.

O'Hara returns to the LAPD, while Kimble resigns to stay in Astoria as a full-time kindergarten teacher. Joyce joins him and they share a kiss as the students celebrate a hopeful ending. The story closes on a quiet, optimistic note for the town.