Paul Schackman

Lily and Marshall receive shocking news that has a profound impact on the gang; Ted begins his duties as best man for an old friend's wedding.

Afraid they will never get pregnant, Lily and Marshall decide to see a specialist; Robin begins her new job.

Sheldon considers dropping out of college to focus on building his database; George Sr. is frustrated when someone else gets credit for his football wins.

Neighbors throw their annual block party while Malcolm and his family are on vacation.

When Brennan (Emily Deschanel) is shot while working late at the Jeffersonian lab, she is rushed to the hospital in critical condition. While at the hospital, she struggles with visions of her mother that defy her usual logic. Meanwhile all evidence suggests that Brennan’s attacker may be linked to the Jeffersonian.

Bell's confidence in Quovadis continues to waver when Henry Barnett is rushed back into the ER, experiencing seizure-like symptoms; Mina's past comes to light when her mother, famous Nigerian surgeon Dr. Okeke, pays a visit to Chastain.