A change of ownership has been made at the pool shop. Dud is recovering from his shark attack, his search for Ernie ongoing. Ernie is grappling with the consequences of his encounter with El Confidente. Liz has joined the ranks of TempJoy.

Dud finds himself at odds with the demands of pool maintenance. Liz grapples with a descent into despair. And for Ernie, a round of golf threatens to unravel his professional standing.

Ernie detailed his recent journey to Mexico, while Dud perceived a resolution to the Lodge’s persistent difficulties. Liz held employment at Higher Steaks. Dud and Liz spent time in conversation with a woman connected to their father’s ear…

Dud, Blaise, and El Confidente are raising funds for their forthcoming expedition.

Liz ventures into a partnership with Lenore. Ernie and Connie rekindle their acquaintance. Dud and Beth explore the possibility of marriage. The simmering tension between Blaise and Scott finally erupts.

With the Lynx poised for The Mystic Chords of Memory, Dud’s injury deepens. Blaise catches fleeting visions of what was. Liz embarks on a journey to Orbis.

Dud recommences his apprenticeship under Blaise's tutelage. Ernie encounters a figure from his history. Ernie reaches a point of profound despair. Liz fiercely defends her employees.

L. Marvin Metz arrived at the Lodge accompanied by Dud and Ernie. Elizabeth received a promotion, while Scott went for a walk.

Across a distant country, the lynx pursue the legendary Grail, while Ernie accepts the course of his destiny. Janet draws Liz into a clandestine plot. And then, a sudden, decisive turn of events.

Following the tumultuous events in Mexico, the Lynx gathered at a revitalized Lodge, preparing for a significant coronation ceremony. Liz sought solace in a swim. Connie harbored a secret.