Episode 6 of "Whiskey on the Rocks" kicks off with a bombshell revelation at a press conference by the Swedish government, uncovering the existence of nuclear warheads. Fälldin and Aleksandra delve into their strategy, aiming to finally dequeue the escalating tension.
Meanwhile, Lagercrantz, obliviously elated, gets himself geared up for war, fantasies dancing in his head about the military accolades he envisions will rain upon him upon victory. Fortunately, his civilian aide, possessed of a clearer mind than he, alerts Fälldin to Lagercrantz's whereabouts. With swift action, Fälldin reaches out to the leader of the sheep rearers' association, who masterminds Lagercrantz's capture.
In an eerie twist, the Soviet naval commander, quite by chance, finds himself in conversation with a drowsy Brezhnev, who is grappling with dementia. In a burst of enthusiasm, Brezhnev issues a directive for an all-out attack. On receiving these orders, the Soviet navy swings into war preparations. Upon learning of this development, Reagan, the U.S. president, orders a "chicken race," further ratcheting up tensions as NATO bolsters its strike capabilities.
As the Swedes hold their ground, a misunderstanding arises when a Swedish soldier fires a launch signal to mark Swedish territory. The Soviets, misreading this signal as the commencement of war, ready themselves for advancement.
Fortunately, the heightened tension begins to dissipate as a Swedish vessel skillfully navigates the Soviet submarine into the safety of international waters. Concurrently, Andropov issues an urgent directive to cease all hostilities. Elsewhere, Reagan voices his dismay over the diplomatic conclusion to the "chicken race," viewing it as a tragic end. Consequently, Lagercrantz is relieved of his duties. The defector and his kin are discreetly escorted to the United States by the CIA, while Aleksandra is feted with an accolade for her pivotal role in brokering a peaceful resolution.
During a casual chat with a colleague, Aleksandra stumbles upon an intriguing suggestion floated by a compatriot—the construction of a gas pipeline to cater to the "insatiable" Europeans. Meanwhile, the Swedish commander cautions Fälldin against placing blind trust in Aleksandra, harboring suspicions that she might be concealing her true agenda. However, loyal to his bond with the sheep farmers, Fälldin brushes aside these reservations and shares with the commander Aleksandra's latest intelligence about the proposed gas pipeline. Unbeknownst to them, their conversation is simultaneously intercepted by both U.S. and Soviet intelligence. The episode wraps up on a humorous note as the man who borrowed the fishermen's hammer dutifully returns it, mending fences between them.
