Contestants started Series 8 with a challenge to cook their signature dish in one hour, vying for automatic entry into the Top 24. Gary, Matt and George judged the competitors with either "yes" or "no", with their votes deciding whether the contestant should stay in the competition. Nineteen contestants received three yes votes and won their way through to the main competition. Eleven other contestants, who received either one or two yes votes, were given a second chance and cooked again in the next episode.
Ethan, now a prisoner under the watchful eye of Scotland Yard Inspector Rusk, is on a train speeding through the desert of the American West. Meanwhile, Sir Malcolm is confronted by a mysterious Native American man in Zanzibar. Back in London, Dr. Frankenstein seeks out his old friend Dr. Jekyll and Vanessa seeks the help of Dr. Seward to battle a new evil.
A prison bus full of serial killers are loose in Old Town, and Mr. Pickles is recruited as a K- cop.
Chicagos iconic Old Town Ale House and its colorful patrons are the gateway to Bourdains tour of the City by the Lake, which includes the host dining on breaded steak sandwiches at Ricobenes with music producer Steve Albini, sampling Mapo Doufu at Chinatowns Sze Chuan with Chef Stephanie Izard, and a home cooked meal with Chicago-raised rapper Lupe Fiasco and his mom, plus a tour of comedy mecca Second City with mainstage performer Paul Jurewicz.
As Peter's trial begins, Alicia works desperately to keep her husband from returning to jail. Also, Diane and Lucca move aggressively to expand the law firm, but face serious opposition from David Lee.
The new and improved Pied Piper impresses Dinesh and Gilfoyle, but worries Richard. Jared and Erlich both face housing issues. Gavin suggests a controversial move.
The team must help an overweight man get in shape. But it's not just about calorie counting or hitting the gym - it's about underlying emotional factors. Chuck Deezy, Steve Little guest star.
Dice tries to find work when he learns that Carmen is still receiving alimony payments and gets a meeting at the Tangiers Casino. But the meeting is for : in the morning, an impossible time to wake up for.
A family in distress boards the Abigail. Strand branches off and his past begins to emerge. Nick searches for an associate of Strand's.
Where does evil come from Morgan sets out to understand the root of evil and how our ideas of it have evolved over the millennia.
As Cassie's old friend John attempts to unearth their shared college memories, the Good Witch receives another visitor from her past when Ryan returns to Middleton seeking closure.
Hades turns to the heroes to ask for help with getting Zelena back from Rumplestiltskin and Peter Pan. In return, he offers to take all their names off their tombstones. However, when Hook is still unable to leave, he and Emma must journey into the depths of the Underworld. Meanwhile, Cruella De Vil is determined to keep the heroes trapped in the Underworld. In flashbacks, Emma searches for answers about her family and makes an unexpected friendship.
When Holmes and Watson discover the perpetrator behind the attempt made on Morlands life, they find a shocking connection to themselves.
Alice and Aafrin decide to flee Simla with Cynthia's help, but Charlie comes close to unveiling the truth, while Ian discovers some devastating information about Ramu Sood.
Amy, Dan, Jonah and Richard try to win the Presidency for the President. Back in D.C., Selina brings in respected Washington fixture Bob Bradley, aka The Eagle, and, after nudging out Tom James on the newly created Banking Task Force, meets billionaire banker Charlie Baird. Meanwhile, Mike tries to get healthy before his baby arrives Kent investigates Sue's age and Amy and Dan share a charged moment.
While competing for business, Marty learns Monica's been offered a deal.
The United States debates enacting a render safe mission to secure nuclear weapons that belong to the Pakistani government before it collapses, while the Murphy Station pursues the terrorist Jibral Disah.