22. Darkness on the Edge of Town

Complete story — includes the ending

Malcolm kills the scientists who worked on the machine. Diggle, disguised as the vigilante, kidnaps Oliver and Moira, a ruse by Oliver to uncover the truth. The plan works and Oliver's team breaks into Malcolm's company for information. Quentin finally approves Laurel's feelings for Oliver, who realizes that he can cease being the vigilante if he stops the Undertaking. Thus, Oliver reconciles his romance with Laurel and the two make love, which Tommy happens to witness. Malcolm has the device moved. Oliver attempts to kill him and Malcolm reveals that he is the other archer; the two fight until Malcolm gets the upper hand, discovering Oliver's secret. Meanwhile, Walter files for divorce, citing his knowledge of Moira's involvement in his kidnapping. Roy wants to be trained by the vigilante and pushes Thea away from himself. In a flashback, the man Oliver chose not to help is working for Fyers, who plans to cripple the Chinese economy by blowing up commercial planes going into the country. Fyers' employer is shown to be a woman. He murders Yao Fei after forcing him to take credit for the attacks via video recording.