[s2e17] The Longevity Initiative May 2026

Cooper faces a moral dilemma when Tom Connolly hints that the investigation into Hobbs—who has ties to the medical trial saving Cooper’s life—could jeopardize his treatment. Under pressure, Cooper ends up protecting Hobbs from the full consequences of the investigation.

In the 17th episode of Season 2, titled " The Longevity Initiative (No. 97) ," the storyline splits between a hunt for a "mad scientist" and major developments in the main characters' personal lives. The Case: The Longevity Initiative

It is Liz's 31st birthday (though some sources note a discrepancy where she might be turning 30). Red gives her a bottle of wine made from grapes she once harvested with her adoptive father, Sam, highlighting his long-standing presence in her life. [S2E17] The Longevity Initiative

Powell isn't actually trying to discover immortality for Hobbs. Instead, he is using the billionaire's funding for his own goal: restoring the memories and cognitive functions of his fiancée, who suffered severe brain damage in a car accident he caused.

The FBI Task Force is sent to investigate a series of gruesome murders involving victims with portions of their brains removed. Cooper faces a moral dilemma when Tom Connolly

After escaping from German enemies and his former handler, "The Major," Tom returns to Washington, D.C.. The episode ends with him appearing at Liz’s apartment, telling her he has nowhere else to go.

Red eventually tracks down Powell, hoping the doctor can help recover Liz's lost memories of the fire. However, Powell admits his research failed, and he commits suicide in front of Red. Personal Storylines 97) ," the storyline splits between a hunt

The titular initiative is a secret research project funded by tech billionaire Roger Hobbs , who is obsessed with achieving human immortality.