Victoria devises an alternative strategy after Hunter finds himself in a dangerous predicament; Bobby finds himself taking the brunt of Priscilla's hatred toward Sam.
Sam and Max believe Jason is the missing link in exposing Victoria, they continue to search high and low for his whereabouts. Meanwhile, Eli has been sworn in as president, creating a whirlwind of drama.
Eli's immediate abuse of power is affecting everyone in the district. Simone and Victoria remain at odds and Simone receives news she finds hard to believe.
Priscilla makes her demands clear to Sam, Dale gets dragged into the pharmacy's shady dealings, Nancy's brutal honesty rattles Richard, and Eli and Victoria's celebration is short-lived.
Hunter finds Victoria in a compromising position, Richard confides in Sam, Max shares his salacious theory with Bobby, and Jason discovers his hiding place isn't so safe after all.
Jason tries to keep his identity hidden from the Rakudushi as he plots his escape, Victoria and Eli strengthen their grip on presidential power, and Hunter turns his wrath on Alonzo.
Hunter makes accusations of infidelity that threaten to turn the district upside down, and Alonzo forces an injured Kareem out of the hospital to face Hunter once and for all.
Simone decides to humble herself before Victoria for the greater good; Allan must choose which side to stand with when he's approached by the FBI.
Hunter is determined to find the person responsible for his overdose, Simone confides in Priscilla, Sam and Max interrogate a Rakudushi soldier, and Jason reveals his intentions to Victoria.
Sam's loyalty is questioned when he's caught in an unexplainable situation, and Victoria is nervous the truth will surface now that Jason is back in the picture.
Donald asks Victoria to use her influence to solve a problem, Kareem and Antonio try to figure their way out of a tight spot, Hunter seeks payback, and Richard brings home a surprise guest.
Hunter rethinks his trust in those around him and goes into self- preservation mode after learning the truth from Victoria, and Richard forces Nancy to face a secret from her past.
Hunter is ready to go to any length to regain his power, tension inside the White House is at an all-time high, and Donald deals with a domestic issue while his agents search for Jason.
Hunter has Victoria right where he wants her, Bobby tells Max he may have damaging evidence against Eli and Victoria, and Kal tries to convince Bobby they're on the same side.
Jason exercises a power play involving Nancy attempting to get to the source of his issues, and Hunter, feeling threatened and betrayed, makes plans to shake things up in the district.
Priscilla must pick a side as secrets begin to spill out around the White House, and Simone formulates an evil plan to get back at Eli.
Sam prepares for an interview that will reveal the first family's misdeeds, Donald must show his devotion to Hunter, and Victoria finds herself in a life-threatening situation.
Donald springs into action when his best ally, Victoria, finds herself helpless; thanks to his secret eye, Hunter uses his power to move against Victoria and Donald.
Richard and Nancy receive devastating news, Hunter and Victoria face off and trade threats, and Sam presents Lena with a career-changing opportunity to break a huge story.
Jason breaks his silence on his parents, and Priscilla proves her loyalty to Hunter after catching Kyle in a questionable scenario.
Eli searches desperately in the hopes of uncovering Victoria's whereabouts. All hell is breaking loose at the White House while the lost are being found.
As Eli and Victoria put their plans in motion, the White House is on high alert, and Hunter has his own schemes in the works.