Ruth takes an interest in the death of a woman with no friends or relatives. Brenda, in search of a literary muse, turns to one of her massage clients. David's promising relationship with public defender Ben Cooper is thrown for a loop when Keith arrives for comfort.

A comparison-shopping widow brings a feisty Mitzi Huntley back into Nate and David's lives, with yet another offer from Kroehner. Thanks to Nikolai's influence a vodka-fuelled family dinner casts a shadow on some happy news from Nate and Brenda.

Leslie is disappointed when her new park plans are put on hold by a visit from two state auditors.

Kenny gets an offer from Tampa and says goodbye to his family and teaching job. Right before he leaves, a phone call from the agent says the deal is off and Kenny is last seen driving away with a troubled look on his face.

When Ben prevents Leslie from holding a children’s concert, she takes matters into her own hands.

Shawn considers running away after a guidance counsellor (Amy Leland) suggests an education through travel.

Cory takes extreme measures to make his life look exciting in print.

Cory and Shawn feel guilty after doing well on a pop quiz they knew about in advance.

Cory and Shawn form a bogus rock band to attract girls, then are booked for the school dance.

Kenny shows Mexico what he's really made of and settles some old scores.

Detectives believe vengeance is the motive for the shooting of a private military contractor, found dead in his hotel room.

Simone and Sipowicz probe the gruesome death of a young woman; a surgeon's wife wants to press charges against her husband's mistress when her husband is shot.