Simon & Simon Season 3 Episode 5 Fly the Alibi Skies

In Simon & Simon season 3 episode 5 titled "Fly the Alibi Skies," brothers Rick and A.J. Simon are hired by a woman named Ashley to find out who sabotaged her father's airplane, causing a fatal crash. Ashley's father, a wealthy businessman, was on his way to an important meeting when his plane mysteriously malfunctioned and crashed. Ashley is convinced that someone tampered with the plane and wants justice for her father's death.

The brothers start their investigation by speaking with the mechanic who last worked on the plane before the crash. They discover that the mechanic had a long-standing grudge against Ashley's father and they suspect that he may have been involved in the sabotage. However, further investigation reveals that the mechanic had an airtight alibi and couldn't have been responsible for the crash.

Rick and A.J. then turn their attention to Ashley's father's business partner, who stood to gain financially from his death. They uncover a web of lies and deceit surrounding the business partner, including shady business deals and a secret mistress. However, when the brothers confront the business partner, he also has an alibi and denies any involvement in the crash.

As the investigation continues, the brothers are stumped and running out of leads. That is until they receive a tip from an unexpected source - a drunken pilot who was a witness to the crash. The pilot tells the brothers that he saw someone messing with the plane's engine just before takeoff. He didn't think much of it at the time, but after the crash, he realized that he had witnessed the sabotage.

With this new information, the brothers are able to piece together the events leading up to the crash. They discover that an employee of Ashley's father's company, who had just been fired, was the one who sabotaged the plane out of revenge. The brothers track down the disgruntled employee and turn him over to the authorities.

In the end, justice is served, and Ashley and her family can finally have closure. The episode concludes with the Simon brothers reflecting on the case, and Rick remarks that they are "just like Superman, faster than a speeding bullet, able to leap tall buildings in a single bound," to which A.J. responds by reminding his brother that Superman doesn't get paid.

Overall, "Fly the Alibi Skies" is an intriguing episode of Simon & Simon that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats as the brothers work to uncover the truth behind a plane crash. With its mix of suspenseful investigation and witty banter between the siblings, the episode is a must-watch for fans of the show.