Ep 3. Gunfight at the So-So Corral
- TVPG
- March 5, 1985
- 49 min
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7.3 (370)
David and Maddie find themselves in the middle of a Wild West shootout when they investigate a case involving a crooked poker game. The So-So Club is a rundown country club in the middle of nowhere, but it's also home to a high-stakes poker game that is rigged by the owner, a shady character named Bigelow.
The episode begins with David and Maddie driving down a dusty road in their classic convertible, discussing the job they're about to take on. Maddie is skeptical, but David convinces her to give it a shot. They arrive at the So-So Club, which is a seedy establishment filled with rough-looking cowboys, saloon girls, and a piano player. David and Maddie try to blend in, but they stick out like sore thumbs in their modern clothing.
They quickly realize that the poker game is rigged, and Bigelow is cheating the players out of their money. David and Maddie decide to gather evidence by recording the game and analyzing the footage later. However, things take a turn for the worse when one of the players accuses Bigelow of cheating and pulls out a gun. All hell breaks loose as a massive gunfight erupts, with David and Maddie caught in the middle.
The shootout is intense and chaotic, with bullets flying everywhere and people getting shot left and right. David and Maddie are forced to take cover behind a piano and try to figure out a way to end the violence. They come up with a plan to trick Bigelow into confessing his crimes by pretending to be rival gang members. The plan works, and Bigelow confesses everything on tape.
With their job done, David and Maddie head back to their car, relieved to be alive. They reflect on the craziness of the day and their unlikely partnership, which has been filled with ups and downs. As they drive off into the sunset, they wonder what their next case will bring.
Overall, Gunfight at the So-So Corral is a thrilling and entertaining episode of Moonlighting. The Wild West setting adds an extra layer of excitement to the already suspenseful plot, and the chemistry between David and Maddie continues to be a highlight of the series. Fans of the show will not be disappointed with this action-packed episode.