The Blink Drive malfunctions, sending the crew back to present-day Earth, where they end up hiding in suburbia.
Eric is asked to resolve a difficult kidnap and ransom case. New team member Maxine is eager to prove herself, but a secret from her past lurks.
Gar brings Rachel home to his "family", a group of misfit medical experiments who will become known as the Doom Patrol -- including Robotman, Negative Man and Elastigirl.