Ep 1. A Chocolate Chip Cookie Mystery

In "A Chocolate Chip Cookie Mystery," the first episode of Murder, She Baked season 1, we are introduced to Hannah Swensen (played by Alison Sweeney), a skilled baker in a small town called Eden Lake. Hannah is known for her incredible desserts, from elaborate cakes to delicate cookies, and runs a popular bakery that is the heart of the community.

One day, Hannah discovers the body of one of her regular customers, a local milk delivery man named Ron LaSalle. Ron's death is suspicious from the outset, and Hannah quickly becomes involved in the investigation, alongside the handsome and charming local detective, Mike Kingston (played by Cameron Mathison).

As the investigation unfolds, it becomes clear that there are plenty of people in Eden Lake who had a reason to want Ron dead. Suspects include Ron's business partner, a rival milkman, and even some of Hannah's own friends and family.

Hannah and Mike work together to piece together clues and unravel the mystery, all while trying to keep the bakery running and dealing with the day-to-day dramas of small town life. Along the way, we get to know more about Hannah and her relationships - including her flirtations with both Mike and Norman (played by Gabriel Hogan), a childhood friend who has always harbored a crush on her.

As the tension builds and the suspects pile up, Hannah's baking skills come in handy as she uses her desserts to charm and deceive those who may be guilty. But will she be able to solve the mystery before the killer strikes again?

"A Chocolate Chip Cookie Mystery" is a cozy and charming murder mystery that will appeal to fans of genre classics like Murder, She Wrote and Agatha Christie novels. There's plenty of suspense and intrigue, but also an undeniable warmth and heart to the show, thanks in large part to Alison Sweeney's winning performance as Hannah. Whether you're a foodie, a mystery fan, or just a lover of small town tales, Murder, She Baked is a show worth sinking your teeth into.