While the ninjas are tasked with prison labor in the desert, Nya and Dareth intercept the bus and help them escape.

After splitting up with the others, Zane, Kai and Dareth make their way through the desert and catch a ride with a girl who ran away from home.

The ninjas reunite at Twitchy's and try to figure out which villains have already joined the Crystal King's council — and who will be next.

Federal Marshal Hounddog McBrag knocks on Master Wu's door. Beneath Ninjago City, the ninjas search for Lloyd — who tries to reason with his captor.