Sam gives relationship advice to her and Jay's assistant,Freddie, ignoring Hetty's warning not to get too close to"the help". Also, Sasappis strikes up a romancewith Jessica, the ghost who lives in Freddie's car.
The Landry's target the legendary beasts of Cow Island. Danielsets an ambitious goal to catch 10 alligators over 10 feetlong. Ashley gambles on a new hunting ground. Willie and hisson aim to keep their treble streak alive.
Sheila grows jealous after Kat hits it off with her newretirement home friends. Meanwhile, Randi tries to find a wayto tell Carter that she doesn't like her engagement ring.
When Margaret's client faces an attempted murder charge, shemounts a creative defense to prove her client's innocence, andTodd takes an experimental drug to find evidence. Also,Allison finds herself in trouble and reaches out to Todd forhelp.
Abby starts to question everything she thought to be true,much to the dismay of her friends. Kai thinks he's seen a ghostwhen an unexpected person from his past appears inIndependence, which makes Kate suspicious. Gus, Hoyt and Katework together to help Kai, resulting in Gus making a move noone saw coming.
While Benson tries to help the gang member who attacked her,Duarte reveals a shocking piece of evidence in the case. Fin istasked with hiring new detectives for the Bronx SVU.
It's time for a Flatch-elor Party! Kelly and Shrub are scoutingout the perfect location for Kelly's dad's bachelor party. Theyland on the laser tag park and shots are fired! Meanwhile,Barb calls a townhall meeting about an alleged porch pirate onthe loose in Flatch. Barb, Mandy, Cheryl, and Nadine willstop at nothing to uncover this mystery.
When a young, non-verbal boy is found hiding in a stranger'sgarage, the CSI team searches for his missing mother. Also,Max receives a strange letter with symbols in silver ink thatFolsom and Allie recognize from prior crime scenes.
Wendi McLendon-Covey joins Jennifer on the couch to talk about"The Goldbergs."Kirby Howell-Baptiste chats about herchildren's books "Little Black Boy" and "Little BlackGirl."Jennifer welcomes "The Budgetnista" Tiffany Aliche todiscuss spending habits for the New Year.
Mike Rowe ("Dirty Jobs"): Rachael makes a buffalo chickencasserole; a ,000 surprise for a baker who is creating afood-inclusive space for the community.
Tragedy strikes the heart of a city as an earthquake wipes outa building full of people in Christchurch, New Zealand;experts investigate an inadequate structural design andweakness in critical supporting columns.