Ep 8. Undercover Brother

In Mystery Diners season 1 episode 8, titled "Undercover Brother," the team is called in to help out a struggling restaurant owner named Greg. Greg is worried about his new restaurant getting a bad reputation after a series of negative online reviews. He believes that his chef, David, is not doing his job properly and wants the Mystery Diners to investigate.

To get to the bottom of things, the Mystery Diners send in a new employee named JD. JD is an experienced chef who is posing as a dishwasher to infiltrate the restaurant's staff and keep a close eye on David's actions. He observes David as he prepares dishes and notes down any questionable behavior that he sees.

Meanwhile, the other Mystery Diners are posing as regular customers and are seated around the restaurant. They order food and observe the staff's behavior, looking for any issues that might contribute to the negative reviews.

As the investigation progresses, the team discovers that David has been cooking with expired ingredients and not properly storing food. They also notice that he is being verbally abusive towards his fellow employees. The Mystery Diners bring this to Greg's attention and advise him to terminate David immediately.

To further test the staff's integrity, the Mystery Diners plant a ring in the restaurant. After the customers leave, they call the restaurant and ask if anyone has turned in the ring. The staff denies seeing it, but JD later finds the ring in the garbage can. This proves that the staff is not honest and loyal to the restaurant.

In the end, the Mystery Diners present their findings to Greg and advise him to terminate certain employees, including David. They also recommend that he implement a new training program to ensure that all staff members are trained to handle food properly and provide excellent customer service.

Overall, "Undercover Brother" is an exciting episode of Mystery Diners that shows the team using their investigative skills to uncover the truth about a restaurant's inner workings. The episode highlights the importance of proper food safety practices and emphasizes the role that staff loyalty plays in a business's success.