ABC’s The Rookie season five episode four spelled the end of Rosalind as a threat. Up next, season five episode five – “The Fugitive” – directed by Cherie Nowlan from a script by Diana Mendez Boucher. Episode five airs Sunday, October 23, 2022 at 10pm ET/PT.
Nathan Fillion leads the cast as John Nolan. Eric Winter plays Tim Bradford, Melissa O’Neil is Lucy Chen, Alyssa Diaz plays Angela Lopez, and Richard T. Jones is Wade Grey. Mekia Cox is Nyla Harper, Shawn Ashmore plays Wesley Evers, Tru Valentino is Aaron Thorsen, and Jenna Dewan returns as Bailey Nune.
“The Fugitive” Plot: Officer John Nolan and Officer Celina Juarez are on the hunt for a fugitive after a car incident goes awry. Meanwhile, a past injury comes to haunt Tim and Lucy comes through during his time in need in more ways than one.
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Poster for ‘Dancing with the Stars’ season 31 (Photo Courtesy of Disney+)
There’s no one better to judge “Michael Bublé Night” on Disney+’s Dancing with the Stars than the Grammy Award-winning artist himself. Bublé will join the judges’ table for the Monday, October 24, 2022 episode featuring the 10 remaining couples.
Michael Bublé will get the episode started with a live performance of “Sway.” The season’s female pros will perform a routine choreographed by Jenna Johnson Chmerkovskiy. The episode will also feature judge Derek Hough giving a special performance to “Higher” with his fiancé Hayley Erbert and the pro dancers.
“Michael Bublé Night” couples, dance styles, and songs:
Actor and singer Wayne Brady and pro Witney Carson will perform a Quickstep to “I Get A Kick Out Of You” by Michael Bublé
TikTok star Charli D’Amelio and pro Mark Ballas will perform a Foxtrot to “Fever” by Michael Bublé
Heidi D’Amelio and pro Artem Chigvintsev will perform a Samba to “It Had Better Be Tonight (Meglio Stasera)” by Michael Bublé
Country star Jessie James Decker and pro Alan Bersten will perform a Salsa to “Come Dance With Me” by Michael Bublé
TV star Trevor Donovan and pro Emma Slater will perform a Foxtrot to “Come Fly With Me” by Michael Bublé
Daniel Durant and pro Britt Stewart will perform a Foxtrot to “Feeling Good” by Michael Bublé
Vinny Guadagnino and pro Koko Iwasaki will perform a Cha Cha to “Save The Last Dance For Me” by Michael Bublé
Drag queen superstar Shangela and pro Gleb Savchenko will perform a Tango to “Hollywood” by Michael Bublé
Platinum recording artist Jordin Sparks and pro Brandon Armstrong will perform a Foxtrot to “You Make Me Feel So Young” by Michael Bublé
Gabby Windey and pro Val Chmerkovskiy will perform a Rumba to “Home” by Michael Bublé
Season 31 of Dancing with the Stars is hosted by Tyra Banks and Alfonso Ribeiro. In addition to Hough, the season’s judges are Len Goodman, Carrie Ann Inaba, and Bruno Tonioli.
Paramount+’s SEAL Team celebrates its 100th episode with season six episode six, “Watch Your 6.” Episode six was directed by Gonzalo Amat from a script by Dana Greenblatt and Stephen Gasper and will stream on Sunday, October 23, 2022.
The cast is led by David Boreanaz as Jason Hayes and includes Max Thieriot as Clay Spenser, Neil Brown Jr as Ray Perry, AJ Buckley as Sonny Quinn, Toni Trucks as Lisa Davis, and Raffi Barsoumian as Omar Hamza.
“Watch Your 6” Plot: Back home from Syria, Bravo unexpectedly finds themselves on a deeply personal mission.
SEAL Team is a military drama that follows the professional and personal lives of the most elite unit of Navy SEALs as they train, plan and execute the most dangerous, high-stakes missions our country can ask of them. Jason Hayes (Boreanaz) is the respected, intense leader of the Tier One team whose home life has suffered as a result of his extensive warrior’s existence. His team includes his trusted confidant, Ray Perry (Brown, Jr.), the longest-tenured operator with whom Jason shares an ingrained shorthand; Sonny Quinn (Buckley), an exceptional, loyal soldier with a checkered past who still combats self-destructive tendencies; Clay Spenser (Thieriot), a young, multilingual second-generation SEAL with insatiable drive and dedication; and Omar Hamza (Barsoumian), a senior chief with fifteen years of experience as a SEAL, the son of Syrian immigrants with a deep understanding of the Middle East.
Vital to the team’s success is Lieutenant Lisa Davis (Trucks), a no-nonsense, take-charge officer. Deployed on clandestine missions worldwide at a moment’s notice and knowing the toll it takes on them and their families, this tight-knit SEAL team displays unwavering patriotism and fearless dedication even in the face of overwhelming odds.
The trailer for season two of Netflix’s Down to Earth with Zac Efron reveals the actor will be taking a deep dive into all things Australia. Zac Efron will be visiting with experts who are attempting to find cleaner, better, and more sustainable ways of living over the course of the eight-episode season.
The trailer’s release was accompanied by a new poster and the announcement that season two will premiere on November 11, 2022.
Netflix released the following description of the new season:
In this new season, Emmy-winning actor Zac Efron travels around Australia with wellness expert Darin Olien in search of healthy, sustainable ways to live. The hosts bring viewers to beautiful locales where they seek out sustainable practices in a way that is both educational and enlightening, embracing local food, culture and customs throughout their journey.
Zac Efron, Brian Volk-Weiss, Michael Simkin, Jason Barrett, Cisco Henson, and Darin Olien serve as executive producers. The series is produced by The Nacelle Company and Ninjas Runnin’ Wild.
Poster for season 2 of ‘Down to Earth with Zac Efron’ (Photo Credit: Netflix)
The trailer for Apple TV+’s Slow Horses reveals the team will be attempting to find Russian sleeper agents embedded in British society. The critically acclaimed drama’s second season is based on Mick Herron’s second novel of the Slow Horses series, Dead Lions.
The cast is led by Oscar-winner Gary Oldman (Darkest Hour) and includes Academy Award nominee Kristin Scott Thomas (The English Patient), BAFTA Scotland Award winner Jack Lowden (Dunkirk), Saskia Reeves, Rosalind Eleazar, Dustin Demri-Burns, Christopher Chung, and Freddie Fox. Chris Reilly, Samuel West, Aimee-Ffion Edwards, Kadiff Kirwan, and Oscar nominee Jonathan Pryce (The Two Popes) also star.
Will Smith – no, not that Will Smith – adapted Herron’s novel and serves as an executive producer. Jamie Laurenson, Hakan Kousetta, Iain Canning, Emile Sherman, Douglas Urbanski, Gail Mutrux, and Graham Yost are also on board as executive producers. The series is produced by See-Saw Films with Jeremy Lovering directing.
Slow Horses season two premieres on Apple TV+ on December 2, 2022 with the release of the first two episodes.
Jack Lowden in ‘Slow Horses’ season 2 (Photo Credit: Apple TV+)
The Plot:
In season two, long-buried Cold War secrets emerge which threaten to bring carnage to the streets of London. When a liaison with Russian villains takes a fatal turn, our hapless heroes must overcome their individual failings and raise their spy game in a race to prevent a catastrophic incident.
The darkly humorous espionage drama follows a dysfunctional team of British intelligence agents who serve in a dumping-ground department of MI5 known un-affectionately as Slough House. Oldman stars as ‘Jackson Lamb,’ the brilliant but irascible leader of the spies, who end up in Slough House due to their career-ending mistakes as they frequently find themselves blundering around the smoke and mirrors of the espionage world.
Fox’s Monarch season one episode six featured the Roman sisters going head-to-head at an award show, with Nicky ultimately emerging victorious. Up next, episode seven – “About Last Night” – airing on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at 9pm ET/PT.
Monarch stars Susan Sarandon as Dottie Cantrell Roman, Anna Friel as Nicolette “Nicky” Roman, Trace Adkins as Albie Roman, and Beth Ditto as Gigi Tucker-Roman. Joshua Sasse plays Luke Roman, Meagan Holder is Kayla Taylor-Roman, Inigo Pascual is Ace Grayson, Martha Higareda is Catt Phoenix, and Emma Milani plays Ana Phoenix.
“About Last Night” Plot: The events leading up to the deadly night are revealed, as is the victim, leaving Albie to clean up a giant mess. Meanwhile, several weeks later, Nicky still tries to prove that she’s good enough to headline a solo tour.
In Monarch, the Roman family is headed by the insanely talented, but tough-as-nails Queen of Country Music DOTTIE CANTRELL ROMAN (Sarandon) and her beloved husband, ‘Texas Truthteller’ ALBIE ROMAN (Adkins). Dottie and Albie have created a country music dynasty. But even though the Roman name is synonymous with authenticity, the very foundation of their success is a lie. And when their reign as country royalty is put in jeopardy, heir to the crown NICOLETTE “NICKY” ROMAN (Friel) will stop at nothing to protect her family’s legacy, while ensuring her own quest for stardom.
Middle child LUKE ROMAN (Sasse) is the CEO of the family’s business, Monarch Entertainment. Luke is the apple of his mother’s eye, but he has a troubled relationship with his father, whose approval he can never get, no matter how hard he tries. Youngest daughter GIGI TUCKER-ROMAN (Ditto) is very close to her older brother and sister, but in a family of superstars, Gigi has always felt like a bit of an outcast, in spite of her incredible singing voice.
Gigi is married to KAYLA ROMAN-TUCKER (Holder), a successful music manager who keeps turning down Luke’s offers to join forces with the family company. Outside business, Kayla’s relationships with the Romans reflect a complicated history, and a secret she is keeping could destroy her marriage to Gigi. ACE GRAYSON (Inigo Pascual) also is part of the family. He is a talented and sensitive 18-year-old who was adopted from an orphanage by Nicky and her husband, struggling British actor CLIVE GRAYSON (guest star Adam Croasdell).
Ace is a phenomenal singer with real swagger on stage and dreams of being a country star like his Grandpa Albie. And just when the Romans’ world couldn’t get more chaotic, enter CATT PHOENIX (Higareda), the stunning and unpredictable mother of 17-year-old ANA PHOENIX (Emma Milani), a talented, wide-eyed young singer who is trying to get signed to the Roman family’s record label.
CBS’s new rookie dramas Fire Country, So Help Me Todd, and East New York have received full-season orders. The network reports Fire Country with SEAL Team‘s Max Thieriot is the #1 new series for the 2022-2023 season. The action drama set in Northern California has been averaging 8.26 million viewers since its launch on October 7, 2022.
East New York starring Amanda Warren and Jimmy Smits is the highest-ranked new program on Sundays with 7.37 million viewers. According to CBS, it’s the top new series among African-American viewers and it’s been among the most-watched new shows on Paramount+.
So Help Me Todd is number one among Thursday’s new shows with 6.48 million viewers.
“CBS is off to a tremendous start this season,” stated Kelly Kahl, president of CBS Entertainment. “We are thrilled to have the three most-watched new series, each with their own unique settings, characters and storylines. These dramas are elevating our already successful lineup, resonating with diverse audiences both on-air and on streaming, and continuing to grow each week.”
Kahl added, “We thank the talented casts, executive producers, and their incredible writing and production teams for bringing these shows to life. Additional kudos to our CBS programming teams for shepherding these series to success. We are delighted to give them well-deserved full-season orders.”
The Fire Country Plot:
Fire Country stars Max Thieriot as Bode Donovan, a young convict seeking redemption and a shortened prison sentence by joining a prison release firefighting program in Northern California, where he and other inmates are partnered with elite firefighters to extinguish massive, unpredictable wildfires across the region. It’s a high-risk, high-reward assignment, and the heat is turned up when Bode is assigned to the program in his rural hometown, where he was once a golden all-American son until his troubles began.
Five years ago, Bode burned down everything in his life, leaving town with a big secret. Now he’s back, with the rap sheet of a criminal and the audacity to believe in a chance for redemption with Cal Fire.
East New York Synopsis:
Amanda Warren stars as Deputy Inspector Regina Haywood, the newly promoted boss of the 74th Precinct in East New York – a working-class neighborhood on the edge of Brooklyn in the midst of social upheaval and the early seeds of gentrification. With family ties to the area, Haywood is determined to deploy creative methods to protect her beloved community with the help of her officers and detectives.
But first, she has the daunting task of getting them on board, as some are skeptical of her promotion, and others resist the changes she is desperate to make. Her team includes her mentor, shrewd veteran two-star Chief John Suarez; Marvin Sandeford, a highly respected training officer and expert on the neighborhood; Tommy Killian, a detective with some old-school approaches to policing; Capt. Stan Yenko, Haywood’s gregarious and efficient right hand; Crystal Morales, an intuitive detective who can’t be intimidated; Andre Bentley, a trainee from an upper-middle-class background; and ambitious patrol officer Brandy Quinlan, the sole volunteer to live in a local housing project as part of Haywood’s plan to bridge the gap between police and community.
Regina Haywood has a vision: she and the squad of the 74th Precinct will not only serve their community – they’ll also become part of it.
So Help Me Todd Plot:
Marcia Gay Harden and Skylar Astin star as razor-sharp, meticulous attorney Margaret Wright (Harden) and Todd (Astin), her talented but scruffy, aimless son whom she hires as her law firm’s in-house investigator. As the black sheep of the well-heeled Wright family, Todd is a laidback, quick-thinking, excellent former private detective who fell on hard times after his flexible interpretation of the law got his license revoked. Margaret’s penchant for excellence and strict adherence to the law is at complete odds with Todd’s scrappy methods of finding his way through sticky situations: by the seat of his wrinkled pants.
When Todd inadvertently teams with his mother on a case, she’s surprised to find herself duly impressed by – and proud of – his crafty ability to sleuth out information with his charm and his wide-ranging tech savvy. At last, Margaret sees a way to put her son on a “suitable” path to living an adult, financially solvent life she approves of, and she asks him to join her firm. Todd agrees since it means getting his license back and once again doing the job he excels at and loves.
Mother and son working together is a big first step toward mending their fragile, dysfunctional relationship, and they may even come away with a better understanding of each other at this pivotal point in their lives. But whether Todd and Margaret will be able to accept each other for who they are is another case entirely.
Fox’s The Resident celebrates its 100th episode with season six episode six, “For Better Or Worse.” Episode six was directed by series star Manish Dayal and will air on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at 8pm ET/PT.
The season six cast includes Matt Czuchry as Dr. Conrad Hawkins, Jessica Lucas as Dr. Billie Sutton, Bruce Greenwood as Dr. Randolph Bell, and Jane Leeves as Dr. Kit Voss. Manish Dayal stars as Dr. Devon Pravesh, Malcolm-Jamal Warner is Dr. AJ Austin, Anuja Joshi is Dr. Leela Devi, Andrew McCarthy plays Dr. Ian Sullivan, and Kaley Ronayne is Dr. Cade Sullivan.
“For Better or Worse” Plot: On the day of Kit and Bell’s wedding, Bell and Conrad get pulled away to tend to the ill daughter of a major hospital donor. Meanwhile, Billie takes Gigi and Sammie dress shopping.
The compelling medical drama The Resident follows the doctors and nurses at Chastain Memorial Park Hospital. They work tirelessly to solve intricate medical cases, stopping at nothing to save their patients while facing challenges in their own lives.
Season five was a tumultuous journey, as our heroes at Chastain weathered several storms, including the devastating loss of the beloved Nurse Practitioner Nicolette Nevin. Now, entering a cutting-edge and electrifying sixth season, the stakes are at an all-time high. This season, pertinent topics are touched upon that push our characters to the limit while fighting for their patients’ lives. The season kicks off six months after we’ve last seen our heroes at Chastain. Chastain’s quality of care is put at risk and it’s up to our doctors to shine a light on the effects political corruption has on the healthcare system.
In the season premiere, DR. CONRAD HAWKINS (Czuchry) cozies up with his new love interest. Who will it be, DR. BILLIE SUTTON (Lucas) or DR. KINCAID (CADE) SULLIVAN (Kaley Ronayne)? Conrad’s journey continues as he balances his new love life, single fatherhood and saving patients at Chastain. Elsewhere, we’re catapulted into a gripping medical emergency for PADMA DEVI (guest star Aneesha Joshi) and her unborn twins, that will showcase the skills of Chastain’s new top pediatric surgeon, DR. IAN SULLIVAN (McCarthy), as he hides a dark secret surrounding addiction. If Ian’s secret leaks, it can cost him his job and his relationship with his daughter, Cade.
Stepping into fatherhood, we’ll see another side of the “Raptor” or DR. AJ AUSTIN (Warner) as he supports Padma all the way. The power couple DR. DEVON PRAVESH (Dayal) and DR. LEELA DEVI (Joshi) shine as Devon leads his own clinical trials and Leela is appointed Chief Resident. Chastain’s CEO, DR. KIT VOSS (Leeves), feels the stress of running a hospital when resources are low, and a new potential governor threatens to cut Chastain’s funding, all while supporting her love DR. RANDOLPH BELL (Greenwood) through his battle with MS.
This is a season of renewal and transformation for the doctors at Chastain as they step into new phases of their personal and professional lives.
The teaser for NBC’s New Amsterdam season five episode six shows Floyd is going to try everything possible to protect his dad from himself. Episode six – “Give Me a Sign” – will air on October 25, 2022 at 10pm ET/PT.
Season five cast members include Ryan Eggold as Dr. Max Goodwin, Janet Montgomery as Dr. Lauren Bloom, Jocko Sims as Dr. Floyd Reynolds, and Tyler Labine as Dr. Iggy Frome. Sandra Mae Frank returns as Dr. Elizabeth Wilder and has been upped to series regular for the final season. Conner Marx guest stars as Ben Meyer.
“Give Me a Sign” Plot: Max goes on a mission to make New York safer. Iggy helps a family come to terms with their deaf child’s inability to communicate.
Sandra Mae Frank as Dr. Elizabeth Wilder and Ryan Eggold as Dr. Max Goodwin in ‘New Amsterdam’ season 5 episode 6 (Photo by: Eric Liebowitz/NBC)
Season 5 Description, Courtesy of NBC:
After a tumultuous year in which the leadership of New Amsterdam underwent dramatic change, the idealistic and beloved Max Goodwin is back at the helm.
As Max takes back the reins at New York City’s busiest public hospital, he must first address his own personal life, which was thrown into uncertainty at the conclusion of season four. Max and the team will forge ahead with optimism and a renewed commitment to their own lives – reaching for more joy and forging deeper connections with the people they love.
Dr. Bloom will continue to navigate her own personal journey, including a complicated relationship with her estranged sister, Vanessa. Dr. Frome will tackle the mess he has made of his marriage to Martin. And, after a year full of significant family developments, Dr. Reynolds will continue to sort out the relationship with his long-lost father, Horace.
Finally, Dr. Elizabeth Wilder, who joined the staff last year, will continue to build on her firm foundation as a critical member of the New Amsterdam team and a vital friend and confidante.
Tyler Labine as Dr. Iggy Frome in the “Give Me a Sign” episode (Photo by: Eric Liebowitz/NBC)Jocko Sims as Dr. Floyd Reynolds and John Earl Jelks as Horace Reynolds in season 5 episode 6 (Photo by: Eric Liebowitz/NBC)Alejandro Hernandez as Casey Acosta and Janet Montgomery as Dr. Lauren Bloom in season 5 episode 6 (Photo by: Eric Liebowitz/NBC)Jocko Sims as Dr. Floyd Reynolds and KJ Aikens as Rafael De La Cruz in season 5 episode 6 (Photo by: Eric Liebowitz/NBC)Tyler Labine as Dr. Iggy Frome and Vince Eisenson as Timor in season 5 episode 6 (Photo by: Eric Liebowitz/NBC)Ryan Eggold as Dr. Max Goodwin, Aida Turturro as Callie Cruz, Delores Hunter as Grandma Ana De La Cruz, and Sandra Mae Frank as Dr. Elizabeth Wilder in the “Give Me a Sign” episode (Photo by: Eric Liebowitz/NBC)Ryan Eggold as Dr. Max Goodwin and Aida Turturro as Callie Cruz in season 5 episode 6 (Photo by: Eric Liebowitz/NBC)
Zyra Goreski as Izzy and Natalie Zea as Eve in ‘La Brea’ season 2 episode 4 (Photo by: Sarah Enticknap/NBC)
Season two episode three of NBC’s La Brea ended with Eve and Izzy’s emotional reunion. Episode four, “The Fog,” opens with Eve (Natalie Zea) still not over the fact her daughter stepped through a sinkhole. She watches Izzy (Zyra Gorecki) as she sleeps, which in most cases would sound creepy but, in this case, is just sweet.
Gavin (Eoin Macken) joins the happy reunion and Izzy notes it’s the first time she’s seen her parents smile at each other in a while. It’s much more dangerous in 10,000 BC than Gavin expected so his current plan is to get Josh back from the ‘80s and find a way home. But that means they need to find Aldridge first. She’s key to returning home.
Lucas (Josh McKenzie) and Veronica (Lily Santiago) continue to bond and they’re laughing over eggs when Scott (Rohan Mirchandaney) walks out of the woods. He claims he found a field of marijuana. Lucas points out he’s not limping, and Scott credits weed with being a miracle drug.
Lucas and Veronica know he’s lying but don’t know what he’s really up to.
Sam (Jon Seda) and Ty (Chike Okonkwo) are setting up look-out points when Gavin joins them and learns about Lucas and the gang sneaking in and grabbing food from Paara’s camp. Sam and Ty disagree about what Paara will do when she finds out, but that’s the least of their problems right now. Fog’s rolling in and soon it will be impossible to see anyone or anything…dun, dun duuuun!
Scott corners Gavin alone and delivers the message that Aldridge wants to see him. Only Gavin can come and only he can go into the building to get Josh and Riley back. Why? Scott doesn’t know. Oh, and he definitely can’t tell Eve anything about this secret mission.
Unfortunately, that last bit of info was delivered in earshot of Eve and she demands to go with Gavin. Not going to happen. She needs to watch over Izzy. (Scott really sucks at keeping secrets.)
Gavin makes a dramatic exit into the fog, promising to bring their son back.
No one’s happy to learn Gavin took off again, especially Sam. His daughter’s also gone, and he doesn’t like being out of the loop. Levi (Nicholas Gonzalez) is only able to convince him to stay by pointing out it’s hard to see through the fog. Anything could be out there.
Scott gets lost leading Gavin to Aldridge, and they’re forced to hunker down until animals pass by. That gives Gavin an opportunity to ask what’s in the building, and Scott explains there’s a room with a portal they call Lazarus that connects to the future. Aldridge was one of the scientists who built the building, and the portal allows them to control time travel.
Aldridge (Ming-Zhu Hii) finds them and let’s just say it’s not a happy reunion. She reveals they need to go back to the Exiles’ camp, hijack the new shipment of rocks (Lazarus’ fuel), and get into the building with it. The portal room’s on the top floor and Scott’s already managed to secure the key card.
Because it’s so dangerous she doesn’t want anyone to know what’s going on. Only Gavin can know because he has a role to play in this, and she confirms his parents are still alive. His parents were among the scientists who created Lazarus.
Paara and a few of her people bust in on their meeting in the middle of nowhere and it’s the first time Gavin’s seen Paara since he returned. She’s following some of her people who are heading to the clearing, hoping to stop them before they attack.
Gavin wants to go with her, but Aldridge reminds him only he can save Josh and Riley. Poor Gavin never catches a break!
Lucas heads out into the fog to prove there isn’t a giant marijuana field. Veronica tries to convince him to head back to camp when suddenly they hear voices. It’s Paara’s people and they’re preparing to launch an attack.
Lucas and Veronica rush back to the camp to warn Sam. Their only option is to fight back since there’s no place to hide. Unfortunately, they don’t really have any useful weapons.
Eve suggests a diversion is their best chance at getting out of this alive. They gather clothes and set up a massive fire, and Ty takes a break because he’s out of breath. He believes he still has a shot at convincing Paara not to attack but it’s not Paara he encounters in the woods. It’s Anthony – one of his patients. They’re happy to see each other and Anthony confirms he also fell through a sinkhole.
Anthony claims he was separated from a group of fellow La Brea sinkhole survivors and needs Ty’s help to locate them. Ty, being such a good guy, agrees.
Paara’s people launch their attack and it’s obvious they mean business. They stab the “people” seated by the fire. Fortunately, straw and stuffing don’t bleed. The attackers quickly find themselves encircled by pissed-off Sky People armed with an odd assortment of weapons.
Sam orders their attackers to drop their weapons and leave. They refuse. Paara and her much more friendly group, accompanied by Gavin, race up and confront the rebels. Paara reminds their leader, Joseph, that it’s her job to decide the punishment for stealing food. She’ll also decide the rebels’ punishment.
A pack of hungry wolves picks just that moment to enter the fray. Fighting them isn’t an option so everyone runs for cover. Gavin’s about to be attacked when Aldridge saves him. The wolf turns his attention to Aldridge. She’s injured but alive when Scott and Gavin get her into a car.
Eve and Izzy race toward the bus, but Eve stops to help out Joseph. Levi saves them both and they just barely make it to safety. Eve wants to go to the bus to check on Izzy, but Levi thinks she’s safe with Sam. Eve confesses Izzy told her she thinks the accident and the loss of her leg are what broke her and Gavin up. Izzy blames herself but never told anyone.
Levi thinks when things calm down Eve needs to tell Gavin and Izzy the truth. Eve agrees.
Meanwhile, Ty and Anthony hear the wolves and Ty convinces his former patient they have to return to camp.
After getting assurances Aldridge will live, Gavin leaves the safety of a car to help his family in the bus. Two wolves jump on top of the bus and start prying open a hole. Another wolf charges a window, trying to get to the tasty treats inside the bus.
Eve, Levi, and Scott also leave their safe hiding places and join Gavin who has come up with one of his better plans. Levi kept rocks from the Exiles and Gavin wants to use one as a fuel source. He runs to the bus and orders everyone to get down as Eve shoots an arrow with a rock tied to it into the fire.
The subsequent explosion scares the wolves into running away.
They regroup a little later and Paara asks if there’s anything she can do. She’s thankful Eve saved Joseph’s life and extends an invitation to Gavin to visit his old home.
Eve has a heart-to-heart with Izzy and admits she turned to Levi to get through the rough time with Gavin. She had an affair and that’s part of why her marriage collapsed. Eve loves her family but still loves Levi.
It sounds like she’s made her choice and Izzy’s sad they won’t be a family, even after they get Josh back. Eve assures her they’ll always be a family. She confesses she’s not sure when she’s going to tell Gavin the full truth.
Ty and Andrew get lost on the way back to the clearing and Ty’s in the middle of explaining he has a problem with always trying to help everyone when Paara finds him. He turns to introduce Anthony to Paara and discovers he’s gone. It turns out he was never really there. (But you already guessed that, right?) Paara says he was talking to himself when she walked up.
Ty realizes the hallucination means his condition’s getting worse. He chooses her over the clearing for the time he has left. Paara reveals she was married before and never thought she’d open her life up to another man until she met him. She promises to take care of him.
Aldridge’s condition takes a turn for the worse and she assures Scott and Gavin they can do this without her. Aldridge explains Gavin’s mom, Caroline, is in 1988 but she’s coming back “to set things right.”
Aldridge dies before she can provide any additional details.
Gavin tells Sam they’re still going to follow Aldridge’s plan: go the caves, hijack the fuel, and get their kids back.
Jack Martin as Josh, Byron Coll as Franklin Marsh and Veronica St. Clair as Riley in ‘La Brea’ season 2 episode 4 (Photo by: NBC)
And Now We Slip Back Into the ‘80s
Franklin Marsh (Byron Coll) can’t get over the fact he’s attempting to jerry-rig a charger for a phone that’s also a camera and computer. (Josh should definitely tell him to buy stock in Apple.) Josh (Jack Martin) and Riley (Veronica St. Clair) know the photos in the phone from 10,000 BC are the only way to prove the sinkholes aren’t what they appear.
The charger works and Franklin’s stunned by the photos. He’s sure that if they can get his department head at Caltech on board, everyone else will follow. But there’s a catch, of course. Dr. Clark thinks he’s a nutcase and so Josh will have to talk to her first.
It’s not Josh but Riley who attempts to convince Dr. Clark a sinkhole is going to open in the ocean and cause a catastrophic tidal wave. Riley drops Franklin’s name and Dr. Clark isn’t interested in hearing anything more.
Riley persists and whips out Josh’s iPhone, showing Dr. Clark photos from 10,000 BC. Dr. Clark thinks the phone is a Hollywood prop and the photos were faked. She leaves but her assistant, Maddie, stays behind. She believes Riley.
Maddie takes Riley and Josh to a house where Dr. Clark’s waiting for them. Dr. Clark thinks they’ve been sent by someone named James to stop her work, but neither Riley nor Josh has any idea who she’s talking about. They give a very brief recap of how they landed in 1988 and when they mention Silas, Dr. Clark’s interest is piqued. She asks about the boy they were helping and it’s obvious she also knows Isaiah.
It turns out Isaiah is her son! Josh is meeting his grandmother for the very first time.
