Spoiler TV has lots of info on the next 3 episodes -- and they get even more ridiculous, if that's even possible.

Episode 4 -- “Revelation” – As conditions in Chester’s Mill worsen, Big Jim and Rebecca consider resorting to the extreme measure of population control, which drives a wedge between Barbie and Julia. Meanwhile, clues to Melanie’s past and her connection to the Dome are revealed,

-- Drownsie finds another dome egg

-- Rebecca has determined that the town only has 7 days of food left and it's time to start culling the herd -- with swine flu she's been manufacturing. Are they not going to harvest the crops that they saved 2 days ago (in showtime) to save people from starving (or should we just add the crops to the dropped plot thread pile)?

-- Barbie and Julia are in conflict because Barbie is on Big Jim's side in the population control issue (that's the 'wedge' mentioned in the episode description above, but it makes no sense at all), which drives Julia into Sam's arms for support.

Episode 5 -- “Reconciliation” – Julia takes over as the leader of Chester’s Mill after the town becomes divided in the wake of Big Jim and Rebecca’s plans for population control. Meanwhile, Joe and Norrie help Melanie search for more clues about her identity at the Dome wall.

According to some of the promo photos:

-- they find the entrance to a mysterious tunnel behind a locker (probably at the high school)  This will probably be the cliffhanger at the end of the episode.

-- Fivehead's Mom # 2 is back on her feet, and helping Julia depose BIg Jim

-- Big Jim and Rebecca end up in handcuffs (probably a result of Julia taking control of the town)

Episode 6 -- “In The Dark” – When Barbie and Sam set out to investigate a mysterious tunnel, a cave-in severs their path back to Chester’s Mill. Meanwhile, Julia and Big Jim face off in a struggle for power as a dust storm rages in the town,

The mystery tunnel -- is this related to the Springfield Mystery Spot from the Simpsons ?  Is this tunnel where Lyle the Barber had been holding out for the two weeks since the Dome came down.  You just know that Barbie and Sam are going to bond in the tunnel when they are confronted with possible death due to the cave-in, or maybe they will exit the dome and go hit Starbucks.

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