Season 1 Episode 4

Too often, shows find themselves on a roller coaster, with a lot of highs, but just as many lows. This week, Pushing Daisies may have hit a low. Fortunately, though, at its lowest, it is still excellent television.

In “Pigeon”, the pie maker and his gang are investigating an apparent suicide by way of plane crash. Through the course of things, Ned and Chuck’s relationship is taken to the next level: jealosy. Even though the moment was pretty short-lived, I loved that Ned is already having doubts about maintaining Chuck’s affection.

Meanwhile, Olive continues her infatuation with Ned from afar. Now, however, she has a bit of the upper hand. Though she doesn’t yet have all the facts, she knows that he and Chuck are hiding something. I’m ready to see how this plays out over the season.

I’ve gotta say, as much as I love Ned and Chuck’s witty banter, the ones that make it for me are Chi McBride as Emmerson Cod and Kristen Chenowith as Violet. They bring some of the best moments in the series.

Man, I love this show.

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