Unexpectedly stuck in Seattle, Phil figures out how to be at Alex's graduation party via video chat and a robotic vessel; Claire worries about giving Alex the perfect gift; Mitch doesn't tell Cam about being laid off.
Meredith's dishonesty is revealed, leading to unexpected consequences for her and others; Cristina is forced to choose between her relationship and her career; the new chief resident is chosen.
Brennan and Booth investigate the case of a mutilated body found on the roof of a federal building; Brennan hears from her long-lost father.
Alan goes up against the new power elite in the city when trying to help mayoral candidate Jack Fleming deal with a situation that threatens his election chances.
Denny basks in the spotlight and refuses Alan's help with a high-profile murder case; Jerry and Katie represent a woman wishing to sue her husband's law firm for causing their divorce.