Ep 6. The Withholder

Just Shoot Me season 3 episode 6, titled "The Withholder," centers on the staff of Blush magazine as they try to uncover the identity of a mysterious anonymous letter writer who has been sending in scandalous tips about high-profile individuals.

The episode opens with Maya (played by Laura San Giacomo), the fashion editor at Blush, receiving another anonymous letter containing juicy insider information. Her curiosity piqued, Maya gathers her colleagues - including her boss and the magazine's founder, Jack (played by George Segal), Nina (played by Wendie Malick), a former model turned writer, and Elliot (played by Enrico Colantoni), the magazine's photographer - to brainstorm theories on who the letter writer might be.

As the group delves deeper into their investigation, tensions arise and suspicions are cast on each other. Jack confides in Maya that he thinks one of their own could be the culprit, which only serves to heighten the sense of paranoia and distrust among the staff.

Meanwhile, Nina becomes fixated on getting to the bottom of the mystery and even goes so far as to hire a private investigator to help uncover the identity of the letter writer. However, her efforts ultimately prove fruitless and the group is left with more questions than answers.

The Withholder, while filled with intrigue and suspicion, also has its fair share of comedic moments - from Maya's wry commentary on the absurdity of the situation to Elliot's insistence on bringing his pet iguana to the office.

As the episode draws to a close, the staff ultimately learns the true identity of the letter writer in a surprising and unexpected twist. Along the way, Just Shoot Me keeps its audience engaged with a mix of humor and drama that has become a hallmark of the show's successful run.