HRG and his new partner go to a local bank heist with four villains; including Peter being trapped in one of them. Hiro and Ando track Daphne to Germany, and meet the Haitian. Tracy Strauss goes to New Orleans to find out more information about Niki. Meredith teaches Claire a lesson about fighting. Usutu shows Matt a series of paintings about him.
When Daniel Jackson visits Atlantis, he and Dr. McKay discover a hidden lab that brings a new enemy knocking. The Daedalus welcomes a Wraith ally for a special project.
Earl and Randy decide it’s time to make amends with their childhood neighbors, the Clarks. But when they discover more skeletons in the closet than they had expected, the brothers find themselves needing to sort out some family issues between their mom and dad (Guest Star Beau Bridges). Meanwhile, Joy has duped one-eyed Willy out of his glass eye, and despite Darnell’s efforts Willy may never “see” that eye again.
When Joy cons Make-A-Wish to send a celebrity to her trailer, Earl remembers a wish he stole from a dying child and decides it’s time to cross him off the list. When he returns to the kid’s home, he finds that little Buddy (guest star Seth Green) has exceeded all of the doctors’ expectations and is still alive. Buddy asks Earl to produce his movie and suddenly all of Camden County find themselves starring in a high-octane action film. Randy surprises everyone when his acting skills get rave reviews.
This episode introduces us to the complex life of Patrick Jane, a police detective with a troubled past who has a keen eye for detail. When a man and woman are found dead in their home, many believe they are victims of a serial killer, but Patrick knows better and must prove that this was not the work of Red John.
The team investigates a bus full of dead commuters that appear to be fossilized and uncover a man who has visions of pattern-related disturbances before they happen; Dr. Bishop requests a piano in the lab to help him process data.
When a potentially world-altering scientific discovery from Eureka’s past finally comes to light, can anyone be trusted with it? The question is far from rhetorical for Carter: Zoe’s life is in immediate danger and Eva Thorne knows why.
Self locates another card hidden in a safe within a secure federal building, as Mahone continues his quest for revenge. Meanwhile, T-Bag’s new life may be in jeopardy.
Ted and Stella get engaged, but Ted soon learns that he doesn’t know anything about her. Meanwhile, Barney confesses to Lily that he’s in love with Robin.
After a look into the future, Nathan’s shooter is revealed. Matt chases him and winds up in a desert. Hiro receives an important message from his father. Sylar visits Claire. Maya gives Mohinder an idea for his research. Nathan recovers and gets a visit from Linderman.