Ep 6. Comic Book Caper

In the season 11 episode 6 of Mystery Diners titled “Comic Book Caper,” a comic book store owner named Dave starts to notice some discrepancies in his store’s finances. He suspects that his employees may be stealing money from him or giving discounts without his permission, so he contacts the Mystery Diners team to help him investigate.

Charles Stiles, the owner of the Mystery Diners company, sends in his team of undercover mystery diners to the comic book store. The team is made up of Jamie, who will pose as a customer, and Tracy, who will pose as a new employee. Dave is unaware of their involvement and believes that Tracy is a real applicant for the job.

Jamie enters the store first and starts to browse the comic books. She strikes up a conversation with the store’s manager, who seems friendly enough. However, Jamie soon notices that he is giving her a discount on some comic books without asking permission from Dave. She also notices that the manager is pocketing some of the money from her purchase.

Tracy enters the store a little while later and immediately catches the eye of the manager. He seems interested in her and starts to give her special treatment. Tracy goes along with it, even though she is really there to investigate the potential theft.

Throughout the episode, Jamie and Tracy work together to gather evidence against the manager and other employees. They use hidden cameras and microphones to record conversations and transactions, and they talk to customers to see if they have noticed anything unusual happening in the store.

As they investigate, Jamie and Tracy start to uncover a bigger scheme involving another comic book store in the area. They believe that the manager of Dave’s store is working with the other store’s owner to steal money from both businesses. They present their findings to Dave, who is shocked by the revelations.

In the end, Dave decides to confront the manager and terminate his employment. He also decides to take legal action against him and the other store owner for their fraudulent activities. The mystery diners team helps Dave gather all the evidence he needs to make his case in court.

Overall, “Comic Book Caper” is an exciting episode of Mystery Diners that showcases the team’s investigative skills. They work tirelessly to uncover the truth and help a business owner protect his livelihood. The episode is a must-see for fans of the show and anyone who loves a good mystery.