Jessica arrives in San Francisco for the imminent wedding of her niece Vicky to Howard. Vicky shares that she is worried Howard is having an affair, matchboxes naming a club take Vicky and Jessica there one night, a surprise awaits, and a murder.
This is very much a lighter tones episode to the two that went before. Some funny moments, including Jessica asking Vicky if there was something strange about the club.
As with all the early episodes it does feel fresh and original, and the production values are particularly strong. The acting is generally good, Gabe Kaplan steals the show as performer Freddy York, he's particularly entertaining. Jeff Conaway is perhaps less convincing as Howard, perhaps a little too goofy and wet.
Jessica is always at her best when she's allowed to meddle, and Detective Novak allows her to interfere hugely.
It's not my favourite episode, but it has a certain charm. 7/10
This is very much a lighter tones episode to the two that went before. Some funny moments, including Jessica asking Vicky if there was something strange about the club.
As with all the early episodes it does feel fresh and original, and the production values are particularly strong. The acting is generally good, Gabe Kaplan steals the show as performer Freddy York, he's particularly entertaining. Jeff Conaway is perhaps less convincing as Howard, perhaps a little too goofy and wet.
Jessica is always at her best when she's allowed to meddle, and Detective Novak allows her to interfere hugely.
It's not my favourite episode, but it has a certain charm. 7/10