NIKITA DISCOVERS WHO KILLED HER FIANCE — A bus filled with Division recruits is attacked by terrorists who kidnap Alex (Lyndsy Fonseca) and Thom (Ashton Holmes), both of whom are unaware that this is a test by Division. Percy (Xander Berkeley), Michael (Shane West) and Amanda (Melinda Clarke) watch as Alex is tortured. Alex breaks free and contacts Nikita (Maggie Q) for help. Meanwhile, Nikita has earned Owen’s (guest star Devon Sawa, “Final Destination”) trust and he reveals some devastating news to Nikita about her fiancé. Aaron Stanford and Tiffany Hines also star. Guy Ferland directed the episode written by Kalinda Vasquez (#106).
Episode 7: "The Recruit"
SUICIDE BOMBINGS — Alex (Lyndsy Fonseca) informs Nikita (Maggie Q) that one of the recruits has been activated to carry out a suicide mission. Nikita intercepts the recruit just as Michael (Shane West) arrives, and the two sides exchange gunfire. Meanwhile, back inside the walls of Division, another recruit decides to attack several guards, creating mass chaos. Xander Berkeley, Aaron Stanford, Melinda Clarke, Ashton Holmes and Tiffany Hines also.
Episode 8: Phoenix
NIKITA EXPOSES A U.S. SENATOR’S SEX SCANDAL — Division sends Thom (Ashton Holmes) to eliminate Anna (guest star Rayisa Kondracki, “The Bridge”), a woman who was having a secret affair with a U.S. Senator (guest star Spencer Garrett, “Leverage”). Division agrees to cover up any trace of the affair as long as the Senator agrees to help pass a bill that will continue to fund the agency. Nikita (Maggie Q), with Alex’s (Lyndsy Fonseca) help, attempts to reach out to Anna’s parents, but the conversation doesn’t go as she expected. Shane West, Xander Berkeley, Melinda Clarke, Aaron Stanford and Tiffany Hines also star. David Barrett directed the episode written by James Barnes (#10
