Ariadne Joseph

A case turns personal for Pride when the body of a Petty Officer is identified as a former gang member he once mentored. Meanwhile, Brody continues her search for the perfect place to call home in New Orleans. David McCallum guest stars as Doctor Donald "Ducky" Mallard; Steven Weber guest stars as Councilman Douglas Hamilton; and James McDaniel guest stars as Papa Parks.

Charley (Dawn-Lyen Gardner) searches for a more permanent home for her and Micah (Nicholas L. Ashe), which becomes especially important after a family argument escalates between Ralph Angel (Kofi Siriboe) and Micah. When Remy (Dondré T. Whitfield) later helps Charley with her home search, he questions her lifestyle and the message that a lavish new home would send to the farmers. Meanwhile, Nova's (Rutina Wesley) new editor encourages her to take a more positive approach to her stories. Plus, Hollywood (Omar J. Dorsey) adjusts to his new, domestic life and encourages Violet (Tina Lifford) to pursue her dreams. Later, everyone comes together to combat a whitefly infestation, but Darla's (Bianca Lawson) decision to disobey her boss to help Ralph Angel has unexpected consequences.

It's Carnival time: Toni Bernette finds Judge Gatling dispensing judicial orders and potables at Galatoire's. Janette Desautel seeks counsel from Emeril Lagasse and deconstructs crawfish etouffee with Al Roker. Sonny falls on the wagon. As Nelson Hidalgo schmoozes, Annie sits in with the Neville Brothers at the Washington, D.C. Mardi Gras Ball.

Jackson and the team make a final attempt to find a cure to the worldwide animal pandemic, but hit an obstacle that may be impenetrable.