Richard continues his quest with the stone of tears. He will have to face his most powerful enemy if he want to succeed.
Meanwhile, Kahlan falls under the control of the omnipotent Sister Nicci, who sends the Mother Confessor on a mission of destruction.

'Modern Australia' theme. There was no Mystery Box challenge this week, instead the contestants faced a pizza making challenge. Fiona was the victor and picked tropical fruit as the Invention Test's core ingredient. Many struggled with this sweet choice, while Marion's risky recipe paid off and she was declared the winner.

Kim Hollingsworth reaches breaking point when her friend Wanda is found dead and her exboyfriend starts to stalk her then the police that she called then tries to force himself onto her demanding sex. Politician John Hatton achieves his goal of a Royal Commission into police corruption, and the announcement of a Royal Commission results in John Ibrahim being released from jail. Debbie Locke sick and tired of all the discrimination she continues to be subjected to goes on sick leave to have her baby.

The auditions continue, and judges Simon Cowell, Piers Morgan and Amanda Holden see more of the thousands of acts hoping to win the life-changing prize of 100,000 pounds and a slot at this year's Royal Variety Performance. The competition is open to any act of any age, and the judges see some of the best - and worst - talent in the country. Presenters Ant and Dec are on hand to support the acts before and after they face the judges

Lin and Bradley's fight leaves them hanging over the side of the front gate, but Lin is saved by Lan Fan while Bradley falls into the moat below. As Buccaneer lays dying, he gives his final request to Lin to defend the front gate. Already distraught by Fu's death, Lin complies and draws upon the full power of Greed's Ultimate Shield to annihilate all Central forces before the gate. Underground, Ed, Izumi, and the unconscious Al reappear in Father's lair to find Hohenheim subdued. With four of the five human sacrifices, Father is left to wait for the fifth. The gold-toothed doctor in the levels above decides to use Roy as the candidate for the fifth sacrifice, has Riza's throat slit and tells Roy that he will only save her if he performs human transmutation.

Eddie's book finally gets published, but on the day of his book signing, Ally goes into labor and everyone shows up to welcome the new addition to the family. Meanwhile, Eddie gives Doug fatherhood tips, and Ally apologizes to Joy for being a terrible daughter.