Since her divorce, Lydia's fear of dating has resulted in Ben being her de facto escort to social events. Ben desperately tries to solve the problem by setting his mother up on a date with doctor whose wife has passed away.

While researching a sea orchid, Aleksander Cirko has an unexpected breakthrough and discoveries the mystery sea species' origins. However, he only has time to tell Lee before he is mysteriously hit by a car. The sea orchid is taken, and Ciko, badly injured, is left abandoned by the roadside.

Singh, Cirko's assistant, attempts to continue the work by reclaiming the orchid from a government warehouse. Singh needs to infiltrate a warehouse, grab the orchid and other important items, and leave. Will he be successful? Or will the mission fail?

Meanwhile, Rich and Laura both face problems of their own. Evidence says that Laura's house was ransacked, and she believes it was done by none other than the government itself.

It's time for Brent's annual vacation; his trip to Aruba and Madrid has Lacey wondering how he can afford such luxury, until she discovers the secret of his travel-savvy. It's also time for the annual Dog River Pot Luck dinner, and Karen goes to great lengths to ensure that Davis brings exactly what he signed up for. Oscar takes a step towards the future when Emma gets a computer, and becomes a little too proficient at sending e-mail.

Ted makes his yearly pilgrimage to the rooftop Halloween party in search of a girl dressed as a pumpkin who he met years ago. Meanwhile, Robin is dumped after driving her new boyfriend away with her independent ways.

Michael finds out a storeroom fundamental to his escape plans has been converted into a break room. Veronica and Nick are being threatened.

Ignoring Alan's warnings, Charlie continues to date Isabella until she threatens to put a curse on his manhood.

The final days of fabrication come down to the wire as Rick's old school chopper get sent out to paint, powder coat, and chrome. The mood around the shop takes a 180 when Cody leaves to attend the AMI motorcycle school in Florida to become a licensed mechanic.

Tony is in for a wild trip as he journeys through Uzbekistan's 2000-year-old capital, Tashkent, dines at Jumanji, goes to a bellydancing club, gets acquainted with the culture by visiting a local mosque, shops for a wedding present and much more.

Doug's frequent hair salon visits make Carrie suspicious. Meanwhile, Spence has his own adventures en route to a sci-fi convention.

Jimmy feels conflicted when he must choose between his old dreams of basketball and his newfound passion for art. Liberty and J.T. decide to get outside advice regarding her pregnancy.

The CSIs must race against time when all evidence in a murder case points to Horatio. When a murdered woman is discovered, Horatio admits that he was seeing her and that he was the last person to see her alive. Although the evidence logically points to Horatio as the killer, our CSIs must now dig deeper to find the real killer and learn who would have the motive and the method to frame him.

Sam's brother is staying longer than expected because he's having an affair with Monica. Danny tracks down the woman who appears on pictures with his father and makes a shocking discovery. Ed finally has enough of Monica and quits.

Allison helps the district attorney put away a murderer whose lawyer is also using a psychic and at the same time tries to prevent a shooting spree in the D.A.'s Office. Meanwhile, Bridgette figures out that Joe's new project at work isn't what he thinks it is.

Jason Von Flue is cut badly in practice and Marcus Davis is brought back in case as his replacement. Dana White and the coaches set up the matches after asking the fighters their opinions. Luke Cummo battles Sammy Morgan in a match.

TONIGHT: Managing editor of "The Weekly Standard", Bill Kristol! Plus, Lewis Black with "Back in Black".

TONIGHT: Stephen Colbert welcomes host of Lou Dobbs Tonight, Lou Dobbs!

While fighting with Ichigo, Captain Kuchiki Byakuya asks him why he wants to save Rukia. Ichigo responses by asking Byakuya why he doesn't want to save her. Later, after running away from the execution area, Ukitake Jyuushiro, 13th division captain, and Kyouraku Shinsui, 8th division captain, prepare to face off against the Commander of the Gotei 13, Yamamoto Genryuusai. Upset because the others have turned against him, Yamamoto releases his Soul Slayer and begins his attack.

Parts one and two of a two-hour "Casualty@Holby City" special aired in four parts over consecutive weeknights. For parts three and four, see Holby City S08E02.