Ep 2. Something Smells Fishy

Mystery Diners season 2 episode 2 titled "Something Smells Fishy" follows the show's host Charles Stiles and his team as they visit a seafood restaurant called Nick's, which is having some major issues with theft and a suspiciously high food cost. The restaurant's owner, Nick, is concerned that his staff may be stealing from him or that his food supplier is overcharging him, but he cannot pinpoint the source of the problem.

To investigate these issues, Charles sends in his team of "mystery diners" to go undercover as customers and observe the restaurant's operations. The team includes Jamie, who poses as a customer, while the other team members work as servers, chefs, and bartenders. They keep a watchful eye on the restaurant's staff and customers to uncover any wrongdoing.

As the team begins their investigation, they quickly notice that something is off in the restaurant. The food cost is higher than it should be, and the staff members seem to be taking longer breaks than necessary. They also find that the chefs are using more expensive ingredients than what is being advertised on the menu.

As the investigation progresses, the mystery diners begin to gather evidence that suggests that one of the restaurant's suppliers is overcharging Nick for his seafood. Additionally, one of the restaurant's servers is caught stealing tips from customers right under Nick's nose.

To further complicate matters, the mystery diners uncover a plot by one of the waitresses to start her own restaurant using Nick's recipes and customer database. This plot is further complicated when Nick reveals that the waitress is his daughter.

With all this evidence gathered, Charles and his team confront Nick about the issues in his restaurant and present him with the evidence. Nick is shocked and embarrassed by the behavior of his staff and suppliers and is grateful to Charles and his team for bringing these issues to his attention. He immediately takes action to rectify the situation, laying off one of his suppliers and firing the implicated waitress.

Overall, Mystery Diners season 2 episode 2 titled "Something Smells Fishy" is a gripping exploration of the inner workings of a seafood restaurant. With its believable characters, realistic plotlines, and intense drama, this episode is sure to keep viewers on the edge of their seats from start to finish.