A running subplot involves Todd unsuccessfully trying to smuggle a fancy office chair into his workspace. By the end, Lyle, Susan, and Margaret surprise him with a new (albeit slightly broken) chair as a thank-you gift. Critical Reception
Todd and Lyle must set aside their constant bickering to clear Angie's name. They discover that the lab's researchers, Potts and Armstrong, were at odds over commercializing a new plastic-dissolving solution. The "Evil Twin" Twist
Todd continues his clumsy attempts to get his PI license back early, though Margaret insists he must "pay his dues" first. So Help Me Todd - Season 1Eps8
In Season 1, Episode 8, titled "Big Bang Theories," the show shifts its spotlight toward Lyle, giving the usually stoic investigator a rare emotional arc when his niece is accused of a serious crime. Episode Overview: " Big Bang Theories " Original Air Date: December 8, 2022.
Lyle’s niece, Angie, is arrested following an explosion at a science lab on the Oregon City College campus. While she claims she was only there to protest the lab's environmental impact, she is initially charged with breaking and entering—charges that escalate to murder when a victim of the blast dies. A running subplot involves Todd unsuccessfully trying to
Critics praised the episode for diversifying its focus beyond the core mother-son dynamic and giving Tristen J. Winger (Lyle) a meatier role. It holds a from reviewers like The Review Geek , who enjoyed the environmentally conscious theme despite some "excessive red herrings".
Margaret and Todd lure both brothers into the office with separate ruses—a plea deal for one and an identity theft case for the other—forcing a confession. Key Character Moments They discover that the lab's researchers, Potts and
The investigation takes a turn when Todd and Lyle realize the culprit, Potts, has an identical twin brother.