THE GATHERING: Duncan MacLeod is roused from his peaceful existence with the love of this life, Tessa Noël, when he is challenged to Immortal combat by Slan Quince, an Evil Immortal. An old friend and Clansman, Connor MacLeod (Christopher Lambert, reprising his role from the film), comes to try and convince Duncan to once more join the fray in the battle of Good versus Evil. This episode also introduces Richie Ryan, a kid from the streets whom Duncan befriends after catching him breaking into his antique store.