In the third episode of The Power's first season, Seattle is reeling from the aftermath of a devastating plane crash. The accident, caused by a malfunction in the aircraft's electrical system, has left the city in a state of shock and confusion. Governor Danden urges Margot to step aside and let him handle the situation, but Margot has a hunch that the crash may not be as straightforward as it seems. She suspects that teenage girls may have been involved, reminiscent of the disturbing video that Tunde had captured.
Meanwhile, Tunde receives a call from CNN, offering to purchase his video and hire him for further work. His father, however, wants him to abandon his dreams of becoming a journalist and stop bringing shame to their family. But Tunde is determined to follow his passion, and he shares the news with Ndudi, who reacts angrily. After all, it was Ndudi's story that led to Tunde getting the job, and he had subsequently exposed her face to the internet without her consent. Unable to reconcile with Ndudi, Tunde packs his bags and prepares to leave for his new job.
Elsewhere, a member of the Sisters of Christ convent discovers Allie collapsed by the roadside and takes her into her car. Sister Maria nurses Allie back to health, and the young woman introduces herself as Eve. Maria explains that the convent is a refuge for girls like "Eve" who have nowhere else to go. The girls reveal to Allie that they all possess special powers, which upsets her as she had believed that she was unique. However, her voice assures her that none of them can do what she can.
The head of the convent, Sister Veronica, views their abilities as an unfortunate mutation and forbids the use of their powers. Allie is reluctant to leave a paper trail and doubts whether she can stay at the convent, but Sister Maria persuades her to do so. She shares her own story of being cast out by her family after coming out as a trans woman and finding a new home with Veronica, who was excommunicated by her church for taking her in. The sisters at the convent have all been marginalized for their kindness, and they have come together to create a community based on compassion and acceptance.
On her way to school, Jos encounters a bus driver who refuses to let her board his vehicle. Today, he is not transporting girls. At school, rumors are swirling about the girls who possess "it." Classes are suspended due to a directive from the governor to address the speculation that some girls are experiencing discharges of electricity. Jos's teacher asks any girls who have the power to identify themselves, and those who do are escorted out of the classroom. Tragically, Jos's friend betrays her trust and outs both her and Kat as possessing the mysterious ability.
Margot and Helen hurried to speak with the survivors of the plane crash, only to discover that federal agents had beaten them to the punch. They had detained a twelve-year-old girl, identified by some passengers as the culprit behind the disaster. Desperate for answers, Rob connected Margot with his ex, Tash, seeking her assistance.
Tash, swift and resourceful, provided Margot with a hazmat suit and covertly escorted her to the girl's side. The youngster revealed that her hands had begun aching a few days prior, expressing genuine remorse for any harm she might have caused on the plane. She was clueless as to what she had done.
Margot then interviewed the flight attendant, who recounted the startling moment when the child jolted her while attempting to secure her seatbelt. Initially, it caused discomfort, but soon after, an exhilarating sensation overwhelmed her. Strangely, she too had begun to manifest similar abilities, leading her to believe that together, they might have caused the plane to crash.
Rob's urgent call interrupted Margot's investigation, bringing news about Jos. They rushed to her school, where they discovered girls trapped within transparent cages. Upon rescuing Jos, she shared the intricacies of her power, explaining that she lacked control, unlike other girls. Her ability was unpredictable, demonstrated when she accidentally discharged a shock to her brother, Matty, during a squabble over the remote.
Matty's injury, though not life-threatening, would leave lasting scars. Margot tried to comfort Jos, but her attempts were rebuffed. Jos believed Margot only cared about her family when her job was at stake.
An MRI scan revealed the startling truth: Jos's power originated from her collarbone, not her hands. It was a previously unknown organ, capable of generating electricity. Tash speculated that it might have lain dormant until now, awakened by the need for survival. It seemed teenage girls were developing this organ as a necessity.
Margot called Daniel, informing him of this startling development. She warned that the power might be contagious, but Daniel, already privy to the federal investigation's findings, remained silent. Margot suspected he feared revealing the truth might derail his senate campaign, whereas she was eager to inform and prepare the public.
Politicians across the country dismissed the girls' powers as a hoax. But Margot and Helen were determined to do what was right. Margot held a press conference, boldly declaring that the powers exhibited by teenage girls were not a hoax. She stressed the importance of educating women and girls about the changes occurring within their bodies, explaining that the electrical condition was not a virus but the emergence of a new organ along the collarbone. Shockingly, she revealed that this ability could even be transferred to older women.
Margot's press conference caused a stir, and her words quickly spread, echoing in every corner. However, not everyone reacted with understanding. Calls for capital punishment and martial law began to surface, reflecting the deep divide and fear her revelations had unleashed.
