Ep 1. Pilot

Ryan Hansen Solves Crimes on Television is a comedic procedural crime show with a twist. The show stars Ryan Hansen as a fictionalized version of himself who partners up with a no-nonsense LAPD detective, Jessica Mathers, played by Samira Wiley, to solve crimes in Los Angeles.

The Pilot episode begins with Ryan auditioning for a new television show where he plays a cop, but he only gets cast as the "guest corpse." Feeling down about his lack of success, Ryan receives a mysterious phone call from a person claiming to be a cop who needs his help solving a murder.

Detective Mathers arrives on the scene and is clearly annoyed by Ryan's presence. She reminds him that he is not a real cop and he needs to leave the crime scene. However, Ryan insists that he can help, and in true Ryan fashion, he flaunts his "acting skills" as a way to get closer to the investigation.

As they work together, they uncover a web of lies and deceit surrounding the murder that involves a Hollywood agent, a social media influencer, and a reality TV star. Ryan and Detective Mathers have a few bumps in the road along the way, but they eventually solve the case and catch the killer.

Throughout the episode, the show takes a comedic approach to the crime-solving process. Ryan constantly references his experience as an actor and uses his "skills" in the field. For example, he insists on playing dead to get a closer look at the crime scene, and he uses his acting skills to pretend to be a casting director to get information from suspects.

The show also takes a self-aware approach to its own existence. The characters often break the fourth wall and reference the fact that they are in a television show. For example, Ryan frequently mentions the fact that the show is called Ryan Hansen Solves Crimes on Television and even suggests alternative names for the show.

Overall, the Pilot episode sets the tone for the rest of the series. It's a lighthearted take on crime-solving with a unique spin. Ryan Hansen's over-the-top performance as a version of himself adds a layer of humor to an otherwise serious subject matter. The addition of self-awareness and meta references also separates the show from other crime dramas on television.