An uncompromising professor pushes boundaries both in magic and in the personal lives of his first-year students. Meanwhile, Julia must decide whether she's ready to accept help and what that means for her future as a Magician.

Quentin and Penny embark on a quest. Margo works on a way to help Eliot. Julia seeks an old friend's help.

Quentin nears what could be a dead end to his problem; Eliot risks his life for his kingdom, and Margo makes a costly bargain to protect him; Julia, Kady and Penny find a possible ally.

Quentin helps Julia with her search; Eliot attempts to win over his people as Margo tries to keep a devastating secret; Penny and Kady become caught between two magical factions.

Quentin and Julia undertake a difficult journey; Eliot faces mounting catastrophes in Fillory; Margo attempts to fix the bad deal she made; Penny finds a new ally.

As Eliot is hunted, Quentin and Julia discover a powerful secret tied to the history of Brakebills.

Margo makes a bold stand against the Fairy Queen. Quentin and Penny try to retrieve a lost item.

Quentin, Kady and Alice try to convince an old friend to return home.

Brian takes a friend out for ice cream; Sam is one week away from retirement.

Dean Fogg gets a new suit.

There are some flashbacks while Alice and Quentin confront a dog.

Quentin yells at a plant. Margo stares at a fish.