Elaine sends Bud to negotiate for the Iranian hostages, putting him back in the spotlight and interfering with Douglas' engagement party. Elsewhere, Douglas finds out Elaine plans to run for office again; T.J. turns back to old habits and hits a new low.

Cast: Ali Afshar, Dean Alai, Corey Brown, Ellen Burstyn, Vince Corkadel, James L. Crews II, Ruben Fischman, LaMonica Garrett, Shawn Gonzalez, Carla Gugino, Andrea Havens, Ciarán Hinds, Brittany Ishibashi, JaQuinley Kerr, Christopher Mann