Ep 4. The Thumb Affair

In "The Thumb Affair," the fourth episode of Angie Tribeca's first season, the LAPD's elite team of detectives must solve a mysterious case involving a stolen thumb. The thumb, which belongs to a renowned surgeon, was stolen right out of the surgeon's car while she was picking up her dry cleaning. As Angie Tribeca and her partner Jay Geils investigate the case, they discover that the surgeon was working on a new form of life-saving surgery that could revolutionize the medical field.

With the help of their boss, Chet Atkins, Tribeca and Geils begin to investigate the possible motives behind the theft. Their search leads them to several suspects, including the surgeon's assistant, a rival surgeon, and a group of animal rights activists who are protesting the laboratory where the surgeon was working.

Meanwhile, Tribeca must also deal with her ex-boyfriend, Fire Marshal Eddie, who is investigating a string of suspicious fires around the city. Eddie is convinced that the arsonist is targeting him, and is determined to catch them before they strike again.

As the investigation heats up, Tribeca and Geils begin to uncover a web of corruption and deceit that threatens to bring down the entire medical establishment. With time running out, they must race to find the missing thumb and solve the case before it's too late.

Featuring hilarious performances by Rashida Jones and Hayes MacArthur, "The Thumb Affair" is a deceptively complex episode that combines slapstick humor with smart satire. With its clever twists and turns, this episode is a must-watch for fans of Angie Tribeca and anyone who loves a good mystery with a twist.