Can't say I agree with you on this one. I thought 'A Free Agent' was a very good episode.
I mean, it had some classic moments. The brilliant scene where Sloane calls Syd & they speak for the first time post-SD-6; a brief but touching scene between Syd & Irina; a great guest turn from Christian Slater; plus the thrill of seeing Sloane out there, disguised with an alias, effectively robbing a bank. Plus, a cracking cliffhanger ending.