The election of the new fraction leader of the VPN comes to a close in Suus' talk-show. Also, Jan discovers the person behind the death treats against Tim, and Vincent finds himself on the verge of ruin.

After her experiences in Mali, Dara is unsure about her future as fraction leader and as a politician in general. Meanwhile, Vincent's drinking leads to serious problems, while Tim is protected by bodyguards after a death threat.

A hostage situation in Mali shocks the VPN fraction. Jan and Tim reveal Dara is also in Mali to film a documentary, and they can't seem to make contact with her.

Jan and Corine hold a press conference to present their plan on loverboys, while Tim introduces his controversial energy plan in a television interview. Meanwhile, Vincent's drinking causes problems at work and at home.

After his speech Tim has a strange encounter with a desperate woman in a parking garage.

Interim fraction leader Dara organizes a brainstorming session on energy, but feels pressure from Jan, who also holds a position in a nuclear energy lobby group. Jan and Corine decide to fight back after a negative article on their daughter.

Jan is distracted due to a personal matter. Michaël is still investigating the fraudulent school board.

On the evening before Prinsjesdag Suus' talk-show is set to air a potentially boring episode, but Tim turns it into an interesting show. Meanwhile, Dara visits a play about refugees and Corine has a meeting with an SGP party member.

Tim's appearance on Suus' talk-show is a complete disaster, while Michaël investigates a school board's mysterious investments.

After Marise's departure as fraction chairman, the VPN is divided over who should replace her.