Orleans

Luther is accused of violating the judge's Code of Conduct after a Tabloid news show catches him on hidden camera gambling at a party in his home. Meanwhile Rene assists Claude in the investigation of a drug dealer.

Claude reluctantly agrees to protect a casino owner who is set to testify against a powerful mob figure. Meanwhile, Paulette recieves a lucrative offer from the man to run his casino. Luther meets Rosalee's mother.

Thieves come about a riverboat casino where Paulette hosts a charity ball. They kidnap Paulette and rob the casino. Elsewhere, on the bayou, Jesse and Rene share a passionate reunion.

Mob Boss Vitelli makes Luther an offer; information about Luther's missing daughter in exchange for an aquittal for his son's killer, whom he wants to deal with, himself. Paulette turns to drugs when she fears she'll lose her casino.

When Luther refuses Vitelli's offer, he hires Carraze to kill the judge. Carraze decides to let Luther go, after giving him a clue about his missing daughter. Gina Vitelli's fate could be decided when a gun goes missing during her trial.

A rift forms between Luther and Rosalee when his ex-wife returns. Claude suspects Vitelli in the case of a missing child. Rene wants to get married.