During the Christmas season, Elliot and Mr. Robot make their return; Darlene deals with real trouble; Tyrell is bored; Dom becomes paranoid.

Elliot and Darlene reconnect. Price gives Elliot some background info and plays his hand. Dom completes the interview, but her lack of confidence raises suspicion with Janice. Some unexpected threats become known to Elliot and Mr. Robot.

Elliot's newest hack helps him share his emotions. Whiterose puts the pieces in motion. Elliot and Darlene have a disagreement and Vera plans his next move. In flashbacks, some key moments in Whiterose's life are revealed.

Tyrell, Elliot, and Mr. Robot go on a perilous journey through the woods. Darlene deals with her feelings when she has to take a drunk Santa home. Dom is aroused and has a nightmare.

Elliot blackmails Olivia to make an important phone call. Dom struggles when she's ordered to do something distressing and Vera gets information out of Krista. Whiterose wants Elliot brought directly to her.

Vera holds Krista hostage as he tries to force Elliot into joining him by understanding Mr. Robot. Elliot realizes a shocking truth.

Janice tries to get Elliot's location from Dom and Darlene. Elliot goes to the Queens Museum.

Mr. Robot and Darlene attempt to take down the Deus group as Elliot remains unstable. Price faces off with Whiterose. Whiterose tries to manipulate Elliot and Mr. Robot struggles to figure out how to help Elliot find himself.

Darlene and Dom hit the road. Elliot is not done yet.

Elliot goes to the Washington Township Power Plant.

Elliot wakes up in an abandoned lot following the explosion at the Washington Township plant, which is no longer there.

Elliot gets to Coney Island, and the delusion begins to slip. Mr. Robot reveals the truth.