EPISODE

17. Birds of Prey

When Frank Bertinelli is arrested, Oliver knows it's only a matter of time before his daughter, Helena, AKA The Huntress, returns to town. To make matters worse, Laurel is picked to try Frank's case, putting her right in the path of Helena. Oliver tells Sara he will handle his ex-girlfriend, but when Helena takes hostages at the courthouse, including Laurel, the Canary will stop at nothing to save her sister. When The Huntress and Canary meet, an epic battle begins. Meanwhile, Roy realizes he needs to keep Thea safe, but doesn't like the way he is forced to go about it.

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Oliver and Sara assist a police raid and, in the process, help capture Frank Bertinelli. Oliver quickly realizes that Helena will return to murder Frank once she hears the news. Laurel is asked to return to the District Attorney's office to try Frank's case. Helena shows up at the courthouse and takes hostages in exchange for Frank. Sara attempts to rescue Laurel, but Helena overpowers her and demands that Oliver deliver Frank in exchange for Laurel. Oliver complies, but Frank is killed in a crossfire with the SWAT team; Quentin ultimately arrests Helena after Sara stops her. Helena tells Oliver that he was right to discourage vengeance. Despite only bringing in Laurel as a ruse for Helena, the District Attorney rehires Laurel to avoid a scandal. Roy breaks up with Thea, taking Oliver's advice. Slade drives by and gives her a ride. In flashbacks, Slade demands Sara return Hendrik, one of the escapees who can fix the engines of the ship, threatening to murder Oliver if she does not comply. Sara and the other escapees prepare to send Hendrik back against his will while Slade has the same tattoo that was on Shado's back drawn on Oliver's as a reminder.

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