Ep 9. Mascot Mayhem

In the season 5 episode 9 of Mystery Diners titled "Mascot Mayhem," viewers are taken to a sports bar called Cheerleaders in Philadelphia. The owners of the bar, Lou and Joe, are worried about their business since they have received complaints about the behavior of their employees, especially the mascot named "Chucky." According to the complaints, Chucky has been seen drinking, hitting on customers, and generally causing a ruckus in the bar.

To investigate the issue, the owners call in the Mystery Diners team, who devise a plan to go undercover and assess the behavior of the employees. The team recruits a fake customer named Mark and a fake bartender named David to infiltrate the bar and keep an eye on the staff.

As soon as they arrive, Mark and David are greeted by Chucky, who offers them drinks and flirts with them. Both Mark and David take note of his behavior and share it with the Mystery Diners team. Throughout the night, they also observe other staff members engaging in inappropriate behavior, including drinking on the job and stealing alcohol.

To gather more evidence, the Mystery Diners team installs hidden cameras in the bar and watches as Chucky continues to misbehave. They also notice that one of the bartenders, named Danny, is regularly stealing shots and giving them to customers for free, which is a major loss for the business.

After collecting enough evidence, the Mystery Diners team holds a meeting with the owners to present their findings. Lou and Joe are stunned by the behavior of their employees and vow to take immediate action to resolve the issue. They decide to fire Chucky and Danny, and implement stricter rules for all staff members. The Mystery Diners team also offers some helpful suggestions on how to improve the overall functioning of the business.

As the episode concludes, the owners thank the Mystery Diners team for their efforts and express relief that their business will no longer suffer. The episode showcases how the Mystery Diners team can intervene and safeguard businesses from unethical behaviors, ensuring that customers have a great experience and that the business runs smoothly.