Ep 3. Belle Chose

In Dollhouse season 2 episode 3, titled "Belle Chose," we see Echo being imprinted as a French art thief named "Belle." Her mission is to steal a valuable piece of art from a wealthy collector's heavily guarded mansion. The client, however, wants Echo to use a specific method to steal the artwork.

Meanwhile, Agent Paul Ballard is still trying to uncover the truth about the Dollhouse while being monitored by the NSA. He receives a package from Echo's handler, Boyd, containing a videotape of Echo as Caroline, expressing her desire to take down the Dollhouse. This revelation reignites Ballard's determination to take down the organization and free all the dolls.

Back at the Dollhouse, Topher is experimenting with remote wiping technology, which he believes would allow them to wipe a doll's memories from a remote location, making them easier to control. However, the experiment goes awry and causes a doll to revert to their "blank slate" state, which puts their safety in jeopardy.

As Echo begins her mission as "Belle," she encounters unforeseen challenges that put her life in danger. She also starts to experience flashbacks of her past as Caroline, which distract her from the mission at hand. With the help of a tech-savvy accomplice and her own expertise in art theft, Echo sets out to complete her mission and avoid getting caught by the mansion's security measures.

The episode delves deeper into Echo's past as Caroline, who had joined a group of activists intent on taking down the Dollhouse. It also explores the characters' motivations, with Echo struggling to reconcile her past and present selves, while Agent Ballard becomes more and more desperate to uncover the Dollhouse's secrets.

Overall, "Belle Chose" is an action-packed episode that advances the show's plot while offering glimpses into the characters' pasts and their reasons for being involved with the Dollhouse.