Robin is nominated to receive an award for a news report and everyone needs a date to take to the show. Barney introduces Ted to Mary as a date that Ted can take to the show. Originally Ted is opposed to the idea of just trying to save face in front of Robin but when she shows up with a date he changes his mind. Robin asks Mary lots of questions, and Ted begins to really like Mary, despite her occupation.
Jack captures Henderson and attempts to force him to hand over the recording, but Henderson targets Heller to buy himself more time. Logan confesses his involvement in Palmer’s assassination to a distraught Martha. Miles traces Chloe to Buchanan’s home, but Hayes finds herself questioning Logan’s motives as CTU closes in.
Improvising a new plan, Michael seeks out an acquaintance who may hold the key to his escape plan. In gen pop, the other members of the P.I. crew learn that the guards are auctioning Michael’s cell to the highest bidder. Lincoln and Sucre devise a scheme to get Michael returned to gen pop. Veronica informs Lincoln that L.J will be tried for his mother’s murder, and Lincoln desires to see his son.
Jack shows Heller the incriminating recording in the hopes that he will help them take down Logan, but Heller has plans of his own that will save face for the presidency. Miles tricks Chloe into leading CTU to Jack and Audrey. Mike and Martha both become more suspicious of Logan’s actions, while Heller confronts the president with an ultimatum.
Having burned his shoulder, Michael’s tattoo that showed the path through psych ward is now incomplete. With another inmate intimidated into snitching about the escape plans, Michael Scofield must use his wits to find a new way out of Fox River.
Robin, who is very lonely, asks Ted to come over to her apartment after 2 A.M., but he isn’t sure if he wants to go as he has a phone call on the way over with his friends, and with Victoria on his mind
Jack and Wayne locate a recording that definitively proves Logan’s involvement in the terrorist conspiracy, but Henderson corners them in the hopes of destroying the incriminating tape.
Logan tries to cover his tracks by issuing a warrant for Jack’s arrest.
Audrey contacts her father for help, while Chloe gives her cover while helping Jack evade CTU.
Number forty-five « Ditched Jessie to Marry Joy » is next on the list when Jessie, Earl’s ex-girlfriend returns to town seeking revenge. Earl must protect Joy in a lakeside retreat while Randy fights not to reveal their location to Jessie.
Flashbacks provide exposition on how the inmates arrived at Fox River Penitentiary from The Company’s framing of Lincoln to the creation of Michael’s plan to save his brother’s life.
Jack and Wayne locate a source inside Logan’s administration who has information on Palmer’s assassination. But things get complicated when they learn that Henderson is using leverage to keep her silent.
Audrey is forced to choose between Chloe and Buchanan as Homeland Security begins to absorb CTU.