Ep 13. Blowback

The show FlashForward is a science fiction television series that aired from 2009 to 2010 on ABC. The series follows the aftermath of a worldwide event where everyone on earth simultaneously blacks out for two minutes and seventeen seconds, during which time they experience a glimpse of their future. The show explores the consequences of this event, and the attempts of various characters to understand and shape their futures.

Episode 13 of season 1 is titled "Blowback". The episode begins with the aftermath of a shooting at the FBI headquarters, where Agent Janis Hawk has been critically wounded. This attack was orchestrated by the terrorist organization known as the Blue Hand, who are seeking to disrupt the FBI's investigation into the global blackout. The Blue Hand has also sent a video to the FBI, threatening to reveal their true purpose and motives.

Meanwhile, Mark Benford and his team continue their investigation into the blackout. They have discovered that some individuals, including Mark's daughter Charlie, did not black out during the event. This leads them to believe that the blackout may have been caused by an outside force, rather than a natural or technological occurrence.

As the investigation progresses, Mark discovers that the Blue Hand is planning to bomb the Los Angeles FBI headquarters. He alerts his colleagues, and they work to stop the attack. However, they soon realize that the Blue Hand has infiltrated their own ranks, and it becomes a race against time to uncover the traitor's identity before it is too late.

While this is happening, other characters are dealing with their own personal issues. Demetri Noh is still struggling to come to terms with his supposed death on the day of the blackout, and his fiancée Zoey is trying to help him move on. Meanwhile, Lloyd Simcoe is haunted by the knowledge that his scientific experiment may have caused the blackout.

As the episode draws to a close, the FBI successfully foils the Blue Hand's bombing attempt, but not without a heavy toll. The traitor is identified, and they are forced to confront the harsh realities of their actions. Mark and his team are left to ponder the implications of what they have uncovered, and what it could mean for the future of humanity.

Overall, "Blowback" is a tense and action-packed episode that pushes the plot forward in new and unexpected ways. The themes of loyalty and betrayal are explored in depth, as the characters are forced to grapple with the consequences of their actions. As with all episodes of FlashForward, it poses thought-provoking questions about destiny, free will, and the mysteries of the human experience.