Wrangel starts pursuing his rival Reinhartz with U-612. In New York, lawyer Berger receives information that could enable Hoffmann's return trip. Forster searches for the Goldblatts.

Wrangel and von Reinhartz struggle with their teams at sea. Hoffmann's situation in New York comes to a head. The Jewish families from La Rochelle are due to be transported to Poland.

Despite injury, Hoffmann made it to the agreed meeting point. In order to save the Goldblatts from being transported, Margot implements her risky plan. U-822 is approaching the US coast.