Pie in the Sky Season 1 Episode 1
Pie in the Sky
Season 1

Ep 1. The Best of Both Worlds

  • August 5, 2013
  • 49 min
  • 7.5  (30)

Pie in the Sky is a British sitcom that aired from 1994-1997. The show stars Richard Griffiths as Henry Crabbe, a former detective turned chef who runs a restaurant called Pie in the Sky. Season 1 episode 1 is titled "The Best of Both Worlds".

The episode begins with Henry Crabbe cooking at Pie in the Sky, while his wife Margaret (Maggie Steed) handles the paperwork and accounting. It’s clear that Henry is passionate about cooking, but Margaret is frustrated by the lack of income the restaurant is generating, as she feels they could be doing better.

Meanwhile, Henry is being summoned to a meeting with Assistant Chief Constable Freddy Fisher (Malcolm Sinclair), who wants him to come out of retirement to help with a case. Crabbe initially refuses, but Fisher plays his trump card- Henry’s pension is under threat, and the only way to help his financial security is to return to policing.

Henry reluctantly agrees to help, with the intention of completing the case in as short a period as possible, so he can return to his true passion of cooking. But when he’s introduced to his temporary partner, eager young detective Constable Sophia Cambridge (Bella Enahoro), he realizes that he’s in for a bumpy ride.

The case involves a roving gang of ATM robbers, who have been using gas to disable the machines before stealing the cash. Henry is bemused by their audacity, but his focus remains on putting the case to bed so he can return to Pie in the Sky.

As the narrative unfolds, we see the two different worlds that Crabbe is straddling- the world of cooking, and the world of policing. He’s often distracted by his thoughts about the restaurant, causing him to lose focus during police work, and at times he’s called away from the restaurant at the most inconvenient moments.

But despite his divided attention, Crabbe solves the case- with the help of an unlikely ally, who provides him with an insight that helps crack the case open. However, the episode ends with Henry acknowledging that he’s not sure his life can continue being split in two, and that he may have to make a decision about where to place his focus.

Pie in the Sky is a charming, light-hearted sitcom that offers up an interesting blend of two seemingly disparate worlds- cooking and policing. Richard Griffiths brings his signature warmth and dry wit to the role of Crabbe- a man who’s endearingly bad at compartmentalizing his passions. The show balances its humor with a good dose of drama and suspense, making for a well-rounded viewing experience.

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Pie in the Sky, Season 1 Episode 1, is available to watch and stream on Acorn TV. You can also buy, rent Pie in the Sky on demand at Apple TV Channels, Amazon Prime online.
  • First Aired
    August 5, 2013
  • Runtime
    49 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    7.5  (30)