Stunt #1: Twirling Misery Contestants would be inside a Plexiglas box over 100 feet in the air. They would have up to two minutes to wedge themselves into the box before the bottom dropped out. Once the bottom dropped out, the box would spin around and cold water would rain from the top. The two men and the two women who could stay wedged inside the box the longest would advance to the next round. The others would be eliminated.

Marco goes on his first date with Dylan. J.T. is teased after appearing in an embarrassing television commercial.

Sam's past revisits her in the form of a fugitive murderer who tracks her down to the Montecito. He wants revenge on Sam. After a close encounter with her, Danny and Ed must find him and protect Sam. The Montecito also hosts the state cheerleading championships. Mary is reunited with a former high school friend. Nessa argues in favor of Manchester United when verbally attacked by a group of British soccer fans.

Guest: Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY)

Segments: Al Sharpton Drops Out, Now!

Indisin 2004: Without Borders (Fight in South Korean Congress, Putin Wins Re-Election, Socialists Win in Spain)

Keller's new nurse spells trouble for Diane and Owen finds his hands full with her best mate. Jess finds it hard to resist a patient.

Mickey crosses paths with Victor Maher, ex-fraud squad officer, now head of security at a bank. Victor blackmails Mickey into doing something he normally wouldn't do.