Ep 6. Did the TV Star Do It?

Tony Danza plays Tony Sr. in the new Netflix original series, The Good Cop. In season one, episode six, entitled Did the TV Star Do It?, Tony Sr. and his son, Tony Jr. (played by Josh Groban), team up once again to solve a complex case.

The episode begins with the discovery of a dead body that was poisoned by eating tainted shrimp. The victim is revealed to be a former soap opera star named Clark Edwards (played by David Aaron Baker). The police quickly realize that Edwards' meal was tampered with while he was dining at the trendy restaurant, The Blue Pearl.

As Tony Sr. and Tony Jr. start their investigation, they discover that there are several possible suspects who had access to the shrimp dish. The list includes the restaurant's chef, sous chef, and a hostess, as well as a potential rival of Edwards. The detectives also learn that Edwards had a troublesome past, including highly publicized court cases that he had been involved in. This fact leads the detectives to question whether Edwards' death might have been related to his notoriety.

Tony Jr. shows his tech skills by discovering that Edwards had recently received threats on his social media accounts. This fact makes Tony Sr. and Tony Jr. more certain that there is more to Edwards' death than meets the eye. They soon trace the threatening messages back to an unlikely suspect, someone who shares a close connection to the victim.

As the detectives get closer to the truth, they face numerous setbacks that come in the form of both the suspects and their own personal issues. Tony Jr. is still dealing with his recent breakup, and Tony Sr. faces his own demons of trying to adjust to life as a recently retired cop. Even with these distractions, however, they remain focused on solving the case, and the evidence gradually starts to fall into place.

Ultimately, Tony Sr. and Tony Jr. manage to piece together the elaborate murder plot and bring the perpetrator to justice. The clues that led the duo to the killer were cleverly hidden throughout the earlier parts of the episode, making for a satisfying yet unexpected reveal.

The episode is filled with humor, intrigue, and strong performances from the cast, making it another entertaining chapter in the series. As always, the relationship between Tony Sr. and Tony Jr. provides the show with its heart and soul, making viewers invested in both their personal and professional lives. Did the TV Star Do It? is a must-watch for fans of the show and anyone looking for an engaging mystery with plenty of twists and turns.