In the series premiere, Sara Collins, the beautiful young wife of prominent Georgia Senator Jeffrey Collins, inexplicably vanishes. As the search for Sara unravels one of the nation's most prominent families, it also exposes evidence that could rock the foundations of American society.
A call comes into the FBI hotline from a man claiming to know Sara as Nicky Johnson several years ago. Also Senator Collins ex-wife Jessica is being looked at as a suspect in the disappearance.
Senator Collins grapples with a new development while FBI Agents Kelton and Mei follow leads regarding the inexplicable disappearance of Sara. The senator's ex-wife, Jessica Nevins, is brought in for questioning and admits to wanting her kids back in her life.
The FBI brings in an obvious suspect for questioning. Marcy's secret is discovered, and Judy Nash heads to Gloucester to find out who Sara really is.
When Agents Mei and Kelton discover links between the abduction of Sara Collins and another crime, the investigation takes off and unthinkable motives are considered. Senator Collins experiences some weak moments and Jessica brings herself closer to Marcy and Max. All the while, Judy Nash finds herself in a position with leverage and the investigation takes a new turn
After reporter Judy Nash is scooped by a competitor she arranges a meeting with Kelton so they can work together. Jessica urges her ex-husband to take an appointment with the supreme court. Mei, Kelton and Tyner contiue to work on leads that change the investigation.
FBI agents Mei, Kelton and Tyner investigate a gruesome crime scene, things heat up between Judy Nash and her competition,Kelton makes a visit to the Collins estate to deliver news to Senator Collins, who is preparing for the tense trip to Washington and the important vote on Judge Wallace Rainer for the Supreme Court. The case takes an unexpected turn when Judy Nash reconnects with old friend Daniel Lucas.
In the aftermath of Kelton's shooting, Agent Daniel Lucas goes to work with Mei and Tyner to find out what happened to Sara Collins.
When Senator Collins delivers a press conference to address the speculation swirling around his vote on Judge Wallace Rainer as a justice of the Supreme Court, Marcy struggles with developments involving Judge Rainer, and Agents Mei and Lucas investigate leads that uncover new clues to the conspiracy.