As the city prepares for Mardi Gras in 2008, Toni tracks down a judge at a restaurant to let him know about a big case that's coming up. Meanwhile, Janette gets advice from Emeril Lagasse and appears on the "Today" show with Al Roker; Sonny tries to stay sober; and Nelson makes contacts in Washington, D.C., where Annie plays a Mardi Gras gig with the Neville Brothers.