Ep 2. Help Us Help You

In the second episode of Death Valley season 1 titled "Help Us Help You," the Undead Task Force (UTF) is called to investigate a strange case of a family that has been taken hostage by what seems to be a group of zombies. The team, led by Captain Dashell (Bryan Callen), arrives at the scene and finds out that the zombies are not real, but rather a group of actors who were filming a horror movie.

As they investigate the incident, the team discovers that the director of the movie, a notorious figure named L. Ron Hubbard (Nate Mooney), has been using illegal drugs to enhance the realism of the film. Things take a turn for the worse when the drugs cause the actors to turn into actual zombies, and the UTF has to fight them off while trying to save the hostages.

Meanwhile, Officer Billy Pierce (Bryce Johnson) deals with his own personal demons as he struggles with his addiction to painkillers. His addiction starts to affect his work, and his colleagues start to notice that there's something wrong with him.

Back at the crime scene, the team discovers that the drugs used in the movie were manufactured by a local drug cartel, and they set out to track down the source. Their investigation leads them to a secret laboratory where the cartel is mass-producing the drug, and they engage in a fierce gun battle to shut down the operation.

As the episode comes to a close, the team has successfully saved the hostages and stopped the drug operation, but Officer Pierce's addiction continues to spiral out of control. The episode ends on a cliffhanger as we see him struggling to stay sober while dealing with the aftermath of the day's events.

Overall, "Help Us Help You" is a thrilling and action-packed episode that showcases the show's unique blend of horror and comedy. The episode features strong performances from the cast, particularly Bryan Callen and Bryce Johnson, who bring depth and nuance to their respective roles. Fans of the show will not be disappointed by this episode, which sets up exciting possibilities for the rest of the season.