A sniper is at work and Tony Hill is having trouble profiling him. The killer leaves a playing card at each site but there is no apparent connection among the victims. As the deaths rise, people are walking the streets in fear, the media is in a frenzy and DCI Carol Jordan is under extreme pressure to solve the case. Tony has a bigger problem however when a medical exam reveals he has a brain tumor that is growing rapidly and is likely malignant.
When an ex-Marine turned local politician is embroiled in a sordid scandal with a 16-year-old runaway, Danny (Josh Duhamel) vows to clear his comrade's name, but he soon learns that people aren't always as they appear when an even seedier truth is revealed. Elsewhere, a seemingly average Joe is willing to risk his mundane existence for one shot at living large. Meanwhile, Ed (James Caan) discovers a potential nexus between Sam (Vanessa Marcil) and a major drug distribution ring.
A big airshow is on nearby and the people of Dog River are very excited. But Lacey's breach of airshow protocol has many in town upset. Thankfully with the help of the Snowbirds, Lacey almost manages to make things right. Meanwhile, business at Brent's gas station hits an unexpected snag while Hank's new corn stand scheme exceeds all expectations. And after a rash of vandalism, Karen and Davis take to the streets on bikes to do some face-to-face community policing. But Karen is oddly reluctant.
Milton Bombay is asking the courts to allow him to be frozen until another century so he can continue his legacy of being a great lawyer and needs Denny and Shirley to defend him. Alan and Chelina defends a high school student who accuses his teacher of censorship when he blocks out a news station on the school's televisions.
When local solicitor Nick Turner falls to his death from his house roof, it is not clear whether it was murder or suicide.
Bette travels to New York on a business trip. Tina is shocked and angry about her lawyer's true intentions. Jenny and Shane search for a new roommate, and Kit bonds with an inspirational speaker.
After a food critic is found beaten to death, Goren and Eames turn their suspicion to the chef at the last restaurant she visited. Unfortunately, Joshua Mailer has also gone missing, and their investigation then turns to his father-in-law, the owner and head chef of another very popular restaurant in the city. An off-the-cuff comment tips Goren off to the fact that not all is well in the Onorato household.
Justin has help avoiding a disaster. Iris locates another branch of her family tree. Stroud tries a strength-in-numbers approach. Libby is cowed by her mother's authority. Ruthie pays another late-night visit to Lila.
Ride Owner: Sara. Female. Owner's Ride: 1988 Chevy S10. Additions & Improvements: -Paint, Black metallic base coat with air brushed pink and red ghoulish graphics on the sides and a big skull on the hood -20" black faced Giovanna rims with Porelli tires -Skull and cross bone chrome grill -Fog machine with the fog coming out of the grill -15" flip down monitor in the headliner -Pink skull with black inserts on the seats with led lights in the eyes and another skull in the headliner -Electronic limo back window -Pool table in the back -Set of West Coast Customs and Pimp My Ride pool balls -4 12" woofers underneath the pool table -Truck has been lowered 4"'s -10" directed monitors on both doors -Clarion Touch Screen -Magellan RoadMate 700 -Gift from X, cue stick with skulls on it Sara has officially been pimped. Final Look -Norrin Radd
Lucille abducts George Michael for a mother-son dance, Buster adjusts to having a hook for a hand and Gob reunites with his estranged wife. Also, Tobias stars as George Sr. in a biopic about the Bluth family, which causes Lindsay to become more attracted to him.
Selma has a severe hot flash while giving Mr. Burns his driving test. Dr. Hibbert explains that Selma is experiencing the onset of menopause. Selma, decides she wants a baby rather than grow old alone. Adoption is suggested, but the Springfield orphanage is empty. Lisa suggests adopting a baby girl from China - but when the Chinese government only allows married couples to adopt, Selma writes down Homer's name as her husband.
Calamity Jane returns to camp; Swearengen nurses his wounds while Dan and Johnny await Bullock's next move; Joanie and Maddie prepare their new place of business; Alma is asked to make a decision about her future. Maddie: Alice Krige. Adams: Titus Welliver.
When Hal and Lois realize how little time they spend together, Hal turns the garage into a private tiki lounge where he and Lois can retreat. Things go smoothly until they feud over philosophical beliefs. Meanwhile, Mr. Herkabe cons Malcolm into joining the Booster Club, where he learns a lesson about taking one for the team.
Sue hears about two women who've died because of a cult called the mind profit. Sue tries to help a young woman named Lily get to know her parents better after they began noticing strange behavior in their daughter. Lilly's parents tried to kidnap Lily said she wouldn't go back to Mind Profit. Sue investigates mind profit and tries to find her self. Sue begins to ask Lily about the dead women. Malcolm Hayden begins to think Sue knows too much and kidnaps her.
When a passenger and a baggage handler die from an international flight, authorities are worried about an air borne pathogen. When Dr. Macy discovers it was a drug overdose Woody starts the search for a drug smuggler.
Lt. Stillman's priest informs him of a long ago confession where a man confessed being involved in the 1998 kidnapping of a 9-year old boy. The case is reopened with this new lead, and it turns out the truth is closer to home.
Zoey, Dana, Nicole sign up for the spring-fling committee in order to get Drake Bell to perform at their spring-fling. But when they find out they have to have $5,000 for Drake to play at spring-fling, Zoey and the gang put up a fund-raiser.
Covert work by Hank and the boys turns a befuddled groundskeeper into a hero when his field is credited with hampering opponents.