Three weeks after the destruction of both Primatech and Pinehearst, and the death of Arthur Petrelli, the now-villainous Nathan returns with a vengeance by persuading the U.S. President and the government to round up all people with abilities, leading to Claire, Ando, Hiro, Matt, Peter, as well as Tracy to become fugitives from the people who were their former allies.
As U.S. troops remain in position outside of Sangala, Dubaku seeks another high-value target using the CIP module. While the entire NSA scrambles to locate the breach, the situation rapidly escalates. Paranoid FBI Agent Janis Gold commands from her post, while Jack, Tony, Renee, Chloe and Buchanan follow leads.
Loyalties are made clear when Gaeta orchestrates a coup d’état of the Adama regime. Both prisoners and lives are taken as many of the fed up people work to take over Galactica.
Cal and Ria interview a female soldier who reported her platoon leader for sexual assault. Meanwhile, Gillian and Eli are hired by the Athletic Association to determine if a high-profile basketball recruit accepted an incentive to play for his university.
Olivia, Walter and Peter are called in to investigate the death of a car salesman who was found in a pool of « goo, » exactly like another man across the country. When Walter discovers that the « goo » is brain matter, the trio tries to figure out how the killer can liquefy human brains. As the deaths pile up, the investigation reveals a common thread linking the victims together in an unthinkable manner. Meanwhile, Olivia is horrified when the case places a loved one in harm’s way
Jessie begins to settle into the Trager’s house. Meanwhile Kyle tries to figure out what Latnok did to Amanda with the help of Jessie, which ultimately leads to some unwanted conflict with Kyle and Amanda’s relationship.
As Dubaku presses President Taylor to comply with his devilish demands, she contemplates if the administration should negotiate to avert a disastrous terror attack. Meanwhile, away from the White House and the threatening international crisis, the determined First Gentleman struggles with his ongoing domestic mission, and perilous FBI Agent Walker diverts the attention of her tense colleagues. With national security on the line, Jack Bauer has a formidable plan in hopes of shielding the country in the “Day 7: 1:00-2:00 PM” episode.
Tigh and Number Six take their first glimpse at their unborn child, Tyrol offers Adama Cylon technology in return for his fellow Cylons properly reintegrated into the fleet, and an attempted coup leads to a costly struggle to maintain civility.
In the aftermath of having his cover blown, Darnell must pack up and leave Camden. Meanwhile, Earl, Randy and Catalina discover a devastating truth within the post office.
Cal and Gillian recruit Ria Torres, a young woman with a natural ability to read people. The DA wants Cal and Gillian to interview a teen, charged with murdering his teacher, before deciding whether to try him as an adult. Meanwhile, Gillian and Ria investigate the Chairman of the House Ethics Committee following rumors that he is paying for sex.