: Fish continues her plot to overthrow Falcone, while her loyal henchman Butch Gilzean solidifies his allegiance to her by killing an old friend who tried to sway him to join a rival faction.
: Assigned to the asylum's security detail, Gordon investigates a series of brutal electroshock attacks on inmates. This arc introduces Dr. Leslie Thompkins (Morena Baccarin), a key ally and future love interest.
: Oswald Cobblepot is briefly jailed by Maroni for his arrogance in trying to raise taxes on local fishermen without permission.
The episode follows several intersecting storylines that set the stage for the second half of the season: