In the second episode of season 5 of For All Mankind, Ed Baldwin takes drastic measures to save Lee Jung-Gil from being extradited back to Earth following the murder of Yoon Tae-Min. Ed believes that Lee, who he has known for years, will not receive a fair chance if returned to Earth, especially given the circumstances surrounding the murder investigation. He intercepts a rover and delivers Lee to the ISN compound, where extradition rights do not apply, ensuring Lee's safety. However, Ed's own health is precarious due to his stage 3 cancer, and he shows signs of distress during the mission. The episode also reveals that Yoon may have been involved in illicit activities connected to the Korrigan corporation, raising questions about the true circumstances of his death. As the episode concludes, Ed's fate remains uncertain when Officer Boyd finds him unresponsive, leaving viewers in suspense about his survival.