While Roseanne and Jackie anticipate indulging themselves to unlock their "divine female essence" at a luxury spa, Dan is just plain morose - and finally admits why: nagging worries about a family member, his institutionalized mother.

Helped by remote sensing, an expedition searches Oman's vast al-Khali desert for the lost city of Ubar.

Michael allows a TV crew into the office for a profile on himself, and one of his quotes lands him in hot water with Ashley. In the meantime, Carter goes behind Michael's back to get the Mayor to green-light a controversial project.