Ep 5. Bad Alibis

Dex Parios is back with another captivating episode in Stumptown season 1 episode 5, Bad Alibis. The story follows Dex as she investigates a new client's case - a man who was accused of killing his wife. The client, Todd, pleads his innocence, but all the evidence is against him. Dex takes on the challenge to prove his innocence, but things are never as they seem.

As she begins her investigation, Dex discovers that Todd’s alibi is weak, and there is no way he can prove his innocence. The police are already convinced of his guilt, putting the pressure on Dex to come up with something substantial. Determined to prove Todd's innocence, Dex starts digging deeper and uncovers secrets that put her life in danger.

Meanwhile, Grey and Hoffman team up for a high-stakes poker game with a notorious criminal boss, Cee Lo. Grey is in for a dangerous ride as he tries to win big and cash in on a long-overdue debt while keeping his cool under pressure from the dangerous Cee Lo.

At the same time, Tookie finds out that he has been accepted to a culinary school in France, giving him the chance to pursue his dream. However, he has to find a way to fund his trip, and Dex offers her help by putting her investigative skills to work. As things progress, Tookie learns more about the shady operations of the people who offer him help, questioning his own values.

The episode progresses with intrigue as Dex's investigation deepens, and the dangerous underworld she is pursuing starts to close in on her. With Dex getting increasingly closer to uncovering the truth about Todd’s case, she finds herself on the other side of the law and is forced to use her street smart to stay ahead of the game.

Ultimately, Dex is able to expose the truth and clear Todd’s name, but not without facing some dangerous adversaries on her journey. As the episode ends, Dex and Grey catch up to each other, wind down over a beer, and discuss their respective experiences.

Stumptown season 1 episode 5, Bad Alibis, is a thrilling episode that keeps the viewers on the edge of their seats throughout. With a gripping storyline, complex characters, and high stakes, this episode is sure to keep audiences hooked and leave them craving for more as they eagerly anticipate the next episode.