Stardate: Unknown As short communication bursts are established with the Alpha Quadrant, the Doctor finds out his creator, Dr. Zimmerman, is sick and dying. The Doctor is able to get permission for his program to be transmitted back to Earth, to see if he can help. However, the Doctor finds Dr. Zimmerman a difficult, reluctant and insulting patient.

As Capeside prepares for the annual spring regatta, Dawson and Pacey compete for the winning trophy, only Joey is tired of feeling like the prize. Meanwhile, after many weeks of mixed messages, Gale makes the first move with Mitch, and after Jen finally forgives Henry for his one-track mind, he gives Jen the most romantic night of her life.

Camille returns to town after a long vacation with hope of reconciliation with David, unaware of his returning feelings for Donna who finds Camille's presence uncomfortable. Meanwhile, a reported surfing accident in Dylan's area makes Kelly searching for him thinking that he may be dead. When the rumor is false and Dylan turns up alive, Kelly ponders her hidden feelings for him. Janet is offered a better editing job away from the Beverly Beat which makes Steve wary over this turn of events. Also, Noah meets with Ellen again to try to work out their differences and start anew. Music: 'Still After You' by Earth to Andy, 'Time to be Lovers' by Michael McDonald and Chaka Khan.

Alton wants to show that proper know-how allows everyone to make healthy, delicious and safe fried foods.

While the staff nervously awaits the newest poll results, Bartlet begins to reassign Federal Election Committee members in order to start campaign finance reform. But his plan is delayed when a photographer catches Sam giving a gift to his call girl friend. Meanwhile, C.J. worries that she's being marginalized for her recent mistakes and Josh clashes with Joey.

Caitlin prepares to marry Trevor and elopes to Paris, where Mike follows and reveals that he loves her. James becomes angered with the mayor when he receives an undeserved war award. Stuart asks Nikki to pose for a "charity" swimsuit calendar.

The discovery of a strangled prostitute's body leads to a case involving illegal immigrants and the events have an impact on a family.

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The women at the barracks can't say anything to Betty when they're convinced she looks great. Patricia responds to a call from Nicolas where he impresses her by pretending to be a millionaire. Daniel confronts Betty about her new appearance.