The Rookies (1972)

S1E12 A Bloody Shade of Blue

Wyatt, a seasoned police officer, finds himself increasingly unhinged as his ranch faces demolition due to a proposed freeway project. The stress of losing his land is taking a toll on his mental health, pushing him further into distress. Once a top cop in his department, Wyatt's deteriorating condition becomes apparent when he confronts the bulldozer operators, aiming to halt their work with a gun in hand. His desperate act illustrates just how far he has fallen from his former self.