After a member of the inner circle of a terrorist organisation falls ill with a deadly virus, Elizabeth attempts to use his weakness to secure the release of a group of schoolgirls that are being held captive.
Louis discovers the finer points of managing Harvey; Alex is stuck between a hard place with Samantha and his wife.
Kane and his camp battle with the media to dominate the situation when long-buried information about the disposal of toxic waste near the airport comes to the surface via a mysterious blogger.
Kane takes a break from City Hall; Kitty is at an emotional impasse; Meredith seeks opportunities of her own.
Annalise and Emmett try to defend a wealthy CEO who is accused of killing his business partner; Bonnie has trouble accepting her new romance.