Written by Cheryl Heuton and Nicolas Falacci, the episode highlights a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) investigation into the murder of one of their math consultant's friends while an agent learns that she has been selected for a United States Department of Justice (DOJ) assignment.
Heuton and Falacci also brought back fan favorite Oswald Kittner, portrayed by Jay Baruchel.
[citation needed] The episode marks series regular Diane Farr's final appearance before delivering her baby.
They also learn of Assistant United States Attorney Howard Meeks (Joshua Malina)'s parallel investigation into Tuttle's ties to election fraud.
Parker dies during a car explosion after his interview with FBI Special Agents David Sinclair (Alimi Ballard) and Colby Granger (Dylan Bruno).
Cliff Dawkins (Tim Monsion), a manager of SDKG Corporation, accepts responsibility for the software design.
After Meeks learns through the newspaper that the California legislature wants to investigate Tuttle, he accuses Don, who is surprised to see the article, of leaking the information to the press.
At the office, Megan receives a phone call from the DOJ telling her that the assignment is mandatory and effective immediately.
Furthermore, series regular Peter MacNicol's temporary departure for 24 complicated the storyline even further, as the potential father would be absent for part of a season.
[2] Originally a one-time role,[10] fans and executive producer Cheryl Heuton enjoyed having Jay Baruchel's performance as Oswald Kittner on the show.