Ep 4. Murder on the Midway
- April 27, 2008
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Assy McGee season 2 episode 4, titled "Murder on the Midway," follows the titular character as he investigates a murder that occurs at the local carnival. The episode begins with Assy McGee and his partner Sanchez patrolling the carnival grounds, ensuring that everyone is safe. However, their peaceful night is disrupted when they receive a call that a carnival employee has been murdered.
Assy and Sanchez rush to the scene, where they find a chief suspect in the form of a clown named Chuckles McGee. Chuckles has been known to have a volatile temper and had a heated argument with the deceased employee just before the murder took place. As Assy and Sanchez begin their investigation, they find themselves going through a list of potential suspects, each with their own motive for wanting the employee dead.
As they continue their investigation, Assy and Sanchez run into a number of hurdles. For one, they have to deal with the carnival's management, who are less than cooperative with their investigation. Additionally, they find it difficult to get witnesses to come forward, as most people are afraid of the potential repercussions of speaking out.
Despite these challenges, Assy and Sanchez continue to make progress in their investigation. They eventually discover that Chuckles may not be the killer after all, and that the real perpetrator may be someone else entirely. Armed with this new knowledge, they race against the clock to try and catch the killer before they can strike again.
Throughout the episode, viewers are treated to Assy McGee's trademark wit and irreverent humor. The show's unique animation style and over-the-top characters provide a colorful backdrop to the murder mystery at the core of the episode. Despite the grim subject matter, the show never takes itself too seriously, ensuring that viewers are entertained even as they try to solve the case alongside Assy and Sanchez.
Overall, "Murder on the Midway" is a standout episode of Assy McGee. It boasts a well-crafted murder mystery, plenty of laughs, and the kind of off-kilter charm that only this show can deliver. Fans of the show will not want to miss it.