When Rebecca learns a truth about her father's death, she takes NZT and uses it to seek justice for his murder. Sands allows a dangerous move against Brian to ensure the success of his new initiative.
When Casey and his SWAT team skim 80 NZT pills for themselves from the recovery of stolen inventory, it starts an internal investigation that is viewed through the shifting perspectives of Brian's immediate circle at the FBI.
Senator Edward Morra is targeted by a would-be assassin, and Brian is ordered to sabotage the FBI's investigation into the murder attempt in order to prevent exposing the Senator's connection with NZT.
Brian Finch develops superhuman abilities after taking a mysterious drug called NZT, which finds him landing on the FBI's radar as he works to clear his name of an NZT-related murder.