Potts used his brother as a "human alibi," having him attend a symposium in his place while Potts committed the crime.
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.
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 So Help Me Todd - Season 1Eps8
Todd continues his clumsy attempts to get his PI license back early, though Margaret insists he must "pay his dues" first.
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 Potts used his brother as a "human alibi,"
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.
The investigation takes a turn when Todd and Lyle realize the culprit, Potts, has an identical twin brother. Margaret and Todd lure both brothers into the
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".