The series revolves around a computer program for the federal government known as "The Machine" that is capable of collating all sources of information to predict terrorist acts and to identify people planning them.
A team, consisting of John Reese, Harold Finch and Sameen Shaw follow "irrelevant" crimes: lesser level of priority for the government.
Meanwhile, Reese is pressured by the new Captain to put a more respectable performance at his job while Finch helps Root with some tasks for thet Machine.
The title refers to "Wingman", a role that a person may take when a friend needs support with approaching potential romantic partners.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 9.64 million household viewers and gained a 1.6/5 ratings share among adults aged 18–49.
However, the precinct's new Captain, Moreno (Monique Gabriela Curnen) reprimands Reese for failing to stick to the police protocol and warns him to be more responsible on the job.
Finch (Michael Emerson) contacts Reese to work on their new number: Andre Cooper (Ryan O'Nan), a "wingman"-a professional "social liaison" who helps other men find dates.
In its original American broadcast, "Wingman" was seen by an estimated 9.64 million household viewers and gained a 1.6/5 ratings share among adults aged 18–49, according to Nielsen Media Research.
In the end, Reese and Fusco came to understand each other a little better, Finch came to re-appreciate The Machine a bit more, and Shaw was rescued from a life of Two Buck Chuck.