The Texan company Cardiff Electronics gets a new employee from New York. He's apparently working for IBM, but after the he gets the new job it gets clear that he has a hidden agenda, and is not exactly what he claims to be.

After surviving a visit from IBM, Joe's team must overcome internal differences and begin the technical feat of building the new machine.

As Cameron nears completion of the BIOS, a crisis threatens the project's future and requires all hands on deck to save the machine.

Cameron and Donna's gaming company, Mutiny, reaches a critical stage. Joe and Gordon are reunited.

Joe and Gordon work together to bring about Joe's vision. There is tension between Cameron and Donna.

After the Clark family descends into crisis, Gordon attempts to help Joe.