A member of the United States Marshals Service, Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force, briefs the local police on a kidnapping case involving a 4-year-old boy and two Hispanic men in suspect who demanded $100,000 ransom for the child.

When a gang shooting leaves a student dead at the Cyrus Garza School, Garza decides to file a lawsuit against the school for creating an atmosphere that led to the child's death. However, as Garza realizes the extent of the school system's segregation, it is up to him, Al and Mereta to file a class action to force the school district to finally desegregate the schools.

In a special live episode, a visiting Sultan needs emergency surgery; Blake faces a crucial decision about his clown make-up; Glenn cuts off his finger for Valerie. A surprise ending reveals the shocking the truth about one of the doctors, shattering everyone's perceptions.

Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman welcome viewers to another tension-filled results night. Ten become nine as the couple with the lowest combined votes from the judges and the public leaves the competition.

The discovery of illegal surveillance of a left-wing party brings into question the prime minister's friendship with the party's spokeswoman as well as her faith in her own minister of justice.

Dermot returns with the results of the fifth public vote of the series. The finalists perform together live on stage. Shayne Ward and Kylie Minogue perform live on stage. Katie and Treyc learn that they are in the bottom two this week and they have to perform again in the final showdown. The judges then decide to send Treyc home after Cheryl refuses to vote leaving Katie safe for another week.

News of Cora's pregnancy ends up throwing the inheritance issue into doubt. Mary tells Matthew that he is going to have to wait for an answer to his wedding proposal. O'Brien discovers more compromising information about Bates which he gives to the Earl but he is surprised by his response. Thomas ends up leaving.