Only days into the winter mining season, a regulator freeze upcuts off Shawn's air supply. Emily negotiates with Mr. Gold forseason-saving coordinates. Vernon returns to the ice with aneye to buy Claim 16. The Kellys get on some gold.
This week, Bill interviews former chief of staff to ColinPowell, Lawrence Wilkerson, and actor Chris Evans. Joininghim for the panel discussion are former adviser to PresidentBill Clinton, Paul Begala, and author Meghan Daum.
Juliana calls a public meeting, &: the Tower residentskick into action, but victory is not certain. Hamid discoversKam's lies while Claudia and Renee's opposing views cause arift in their friendship.
Jimmy Carr hosts as Sean Lock and Daisy May Cooper take onRichard Ayoade and Ivo Graham. Adam Buxton joins Susie Dent inDictionary Corner and Joe Wilkinson assists Rachel Riley.
The clock ticks as an impending arctic storm gathers strength:Shawn can't quit the gold; Kris gambles on another rookieminer; Emily finds gold but her equipment fails; Vernon riskseverything to test Claim 16.
As the Firefighter's Ball rages on, things go off the rails.Terry and Eddie battle it out, Ike deals with Andy after toomany drinks, Lucy struggles to get alone time with her date,and Granny finds a way to ease the tension with his date.
A new work protocol eliminating ":buffer time": hasthe Lower Decks crew running ragged as they try to keep up withtheir tightened schedules. Ensign Mariner and CommanderRansom's mutual lack of respect comes to a head during an awaymission.