The first season ends with Ellen talking Patty into defending her in exchange for the Gregory Malina videotape.

Sarah finds herself in a business transaction with a mysterious business man. Meanwhile, Cromartie closes in on John and Agent Ellison discovers a nemesis at the agency. However, events seem to spin out of control yet again. Will Sarah manage to stop the future war against SkyNet while protecting the life of her son?

Nancy must face the music when the DEA calls her in for questioning.

Rachel and Ross' prank war starts getting out of control. Meanwhile, Chandler makes the bet of a lifetime to fix his relationship with Monica.

Walter's former bunkmate at the mental institute is linked to the abduction of a young musical prodigy by a serial kidnapper. Peter is concerned when Walter insists on going back to the mental institute to solve the case.

Ted tries to keep Robin from going on a camping trip so that she can spend time with him. Barney enlists the help of an old flame to perform a rain dance. At the same time Marshall finds out about Lily's interview for the fellowship in San Francisco.