In this podcast Susan, Amelia, and Chris discuss episodes 5-8 of season 4: Gray Matter, A Word to the Wise, A Town Without Pity, and You Bet Your Life.

Gray Matter

(written by TF/directed by Brian Cox/theme: human brain)

As Querns implements his new course of action, the dynamics of Em City start to change. Beecher falls deeper into depression as he wonders about the fate of his children. Mobay, still proving himself to Adebisi, commits a hideous crime. Stanislofsky attempts to have O'Reily whacked, but the plan backfires. Mukada confronts Schillinger about Beecher's kids.

A Word to the Wise

(written by TF/directed by Keith Samples/theme: figures of speech)

In an effort to reduce violence, white inmates are transferred out of Em City. Mobay gets in good with Adebisi's crew...but pays a price. Officer Murphy takes a new assignment in Unit B. Officer Howell is transferred to Em City to counter the increasing lack of diversity. Beecher finds out who is responsible for his children's kidnapping.

A Town Without Pity

(written by TF/directed by J Miller Tobin/theme: prison economics)

O'Reily begins a surprising affair. Zabitz asks Schillinger for protection from Keller. Beecher looks to get even with his children's abductor. Adebisi wields his power by going solo in the drug business. Said pledges his allegiance to Adebisi, but plots with McManus to stop Querns's reign of terror. Hughes makes an attempt on Devlin's life.

You Bet Your Life

(written by TF/directed by Adam Bernstein/theme: gambling)

After Hughes's attack on Devlin, Glynn withdraws from the race. Miguel Alvarez is still on the loose. Supreme Allah gets an unwanted surprise. Hill pays when he tells Mobay he knows he's undercover. Glynn deals with Querns when he gets evidence of Em City's mismanagement, and McManus takes back his 'rightful territory.' Said does the unthinkable.

Next time:  Medium Rare, Conversions, Revenge Is Sweet, Cuts Like a Knife.