Scott Subiono

The rookies are really put to the test when their training officers accompany them out of uniform for Plain Clothes Day, which forces them to make all the decisions while on patrol. Meanwhile, Officer Nolan tries to prove he has been progressing faster than the other rookies to justify his desire of becoming a detective within five years.

The team pursues a killer who targets women; Hotchner turns to an FBI cadet for help.

A patient's life is in jeopardy when legal issues complicate an essential bone marrow transplant; Dr. Charles comes to an unusual conclusion about a homeless man's recent behavior; Dr. Manning's parents visit; victims of a hit-and-run accident.

After an explosion occurs in a hotel garage, the Jeffersonian team must research the remains found at the crime scene in order to match them to the victim. The investigation only gets trickier when they discover that the man whom they thought was dead is actually alive. Meanwhile, Booth has to take on a desk assignment to get the department’s budget approved in order to land a promotion, so Sweets is given a temporary partner, FBI Special Agent Olivia Sparling (guest star Danielle Panabaker).

Coulson and his team race to locate and save a kidnapped scientist; the agents are pushed to their limits when their plan goes awry.