A mysterious woman hires Archer to fake her death but Archer is unable to rise to the occasion.

President Kirkman forms an unlikely alliance in the hopes of passing his first bill. Agent Ritter is briefed by Agent Wells about a new alarming threat to the nation.

Hakeem throws an epic 21st birthday party and live-streams it all on Empire Xstream. Meanwhile, suspicions surrounding Anika’s motives put the Lyons on high alert and the arrival of Giuliana gives Cookie a run for her money.

Conclusion: After discovering the identity of the bomber her division has been searching for, Sharon Raydor and the Major Crimes squad struggle to determine his next target.

The buyers squeeze the City of Orange for some amazing lockers. Ivy gets a hole in one with an unusual landscaping tool. Darrell's eye for upscale furniture finds him a high end hoard. Rene maxes out on a video game console and Mary's fortunes leave her leaving empty handed.

Moreno Valley gives Darrell a chance to school his friend in daredevil-ing. Dave's fortunes go up in flames. Jarrod and Brandi dive back in, only they hit the bottom.

A discovery pushes Naomi and Holden apart and sets the Roci crew against each other.

Some time has passed since the battle of Dunholm and Uhtred still serves Alfred as lord of the Wessex town of Coccham. Despite the peace of recent years, trouble is brewing in nearby East Anglia and Aethelwold brings Uhtred a strange tale along with a proposition that is hard to ignore. Uhtred's continued strong will and latent restlessness creates tension and strain during a royal visit from Alfred and an unexpected meeting with the Northman Erik gives Uhtred more food for thought, although it puts he and Gisela at odds. Meanwhile, at Winchester, preparations for the royal wedding are underway as Aethelred of Mercia arrives. Beocca confides in Uhtred and is left with an important question to ask.