[s2e17] The Longevity Initiative -

Cooper faces a moral dilemma when Tom Connolly hints that the investigation into Hobbs—who has ties to the medical trial saving Cooper’s life—could jeopardize his treatment. Under pressure, Cooper ends up protecting Hobbs from the full consequences of the investigation.

Red eventually tracks down Powell, hoping the doctor can help recover Liz's lost memories of the fire. However, Powell admits his research failed, and he commits suicide in front of Red. Personal Storylines [S2E17] The Longevity Initiative

The FBI Task Force is sent to investigate a series of gruesome murders involving victims with portions of their brains removed. Cooper faces a moral dilemma when Tom Connolly

After escaping from German enemies and his former handler, "The Major," Tom returns to Washington, D.C.. The episode ends with him appearing at Liz’s apartment, telling her he has nowhere else to go. However, Powell admits his research failed, and he

In the 17th episode of Season 2, titled " The Longevity Initiative (No. 97) ," the storyline splits between a hunt for a "mad scientist" and major developments in the main characters' personal lives. The Case: The Longevity Initiative

Dr. Julian Powell , the lead scientist, has been abducting disabled patients to experiment on their frontal lobes.

Powell isn't actually trying to discover immortality for Hobbs. Instead, he is using the billionaire's funding for his own goal: restoring the memories and cognitive functions of his fiancée, who suffered severe brain damage in a car accident he caused.