INFLUX steps out from the shadows, weaponizing the debris in aterrifying experiment; Finola struggles to keep her newfoundknowledge from affecting her work.
Bow and Dre let their competitive streaks out during theirfamily game night and things escalate when they place a bet.Meanwhile, Junior and Olivia are at a turning point in theirrelationship when one person says "I love you".
Alicia's mom, Grandma Shireen, stays with the Johnson's afterher surgery, but taking care of grandma becomes a full-timejob. Meanwhile, Denise tests each of the kids to see who isbest fit to take care of her when she gets old one day.
Helen meets with a woman who is demanding power of attorneyover her mother, and attends her ex-husband William's writers'festival run by literary interlocutor Lindy Baxter-Smythe.
When the NFL players go on strike and the football season isthreatened, Barry gets concerned that he and Murray will nolonger have anything to talk about which leads Barry to try outfor the Eagles team himself. Against Erica's advice, Beverlydecides to start selling a nutritional product from a sketchycompany in an attempt to gain financial independence.
Crockett deals with a patient who ends up having more in commonwith him than he thinks. Will and Ethan clash over a pregnantpatient with an irregular heartbeat.
As if one wildcard entering the ring wasn't enough to shake upthe competition, another wildcard contestant debuts when themembers of Group "B" return for their second performances ofthe season and the wildcard's chance to steal a spot in thecompetition.
While preparing for the school's Parent-Teacher night, Archieis caught off guard when his former Army General shows up inRiverdale with some unexpected news. Cheryl pushes back afterhearing that Hiram and Reggie have expressed interest in takingover the Blossom maple groves. Jughead's unconventional way toget through a case of writer's block causes Tabitha to beconcerned for his safety. Finally, Betty and Alice receivesome unexpected visitors.
Katie pushes Cooper to share his passion for the culinary artsand ambition of becoming a chef with his autocratic father,Doyle Bradford. Meanwhile, Greg and Principal Ablin gohead-to-head when the election results offer an interestingtwist, and the Otto family gets the surprise of a lifetime onthe season finale.
Becky meets up with an old friend and feels pressured toimpress him while Dan questions his position at the hardwarestore, leading to a massive fight between him and Ben.
Nancy picks up a new investigating job involving the localflorist and is pleasantly surprised when Gil Bobbsey is able tooffer some assistance. Meanwhile, Ace receives a cryptic textmessage.
A series of suspicious fires sends 51 on a search for thecause. Casey continues down a troubling path. Mouch is lookingto make his long-awaited dream come true.