
Eccentric genius Walter O'Brien leads a group of brilliant misfits who constitute Homeland Security's new think tank, helping defend against the high-tech threats of the computer age. The team -- dubbed Scorpion -- includes behaviorist Toby Curtis, mechanical prodigy Happy Quinn, and statistics guru Sylvester Dodd. While comfortable with one another, the team members struggle with understanding life outside their circle, so when they need help translating societal cues, they rely on the skills of Paige Dineen, a woman with a gifted young son.
Three convicts -- including a brilliant hacker -- escape from prison; Paige tries to manage Ralph's expectations when his dad returns.
A musician -- who created a controversial algorithm to generate hit songs -- helps the team investigate the murder of a music blogger; Drew seeks help connecting with his son.
Cabe's ex-wife needs the team's protection after she discovers evidence that suggests a prominent congressman's death involved foul play.
After being accused of destroying a priceless piece of art, the team must pass a mandated psych evaluation; Paige asks the team for help when Ralph is hesitant to go to the school Halloween party.