Ep 11. Poughkeepsie, Tramps, and Thieves
- TV14
- January 30, 2007
- 42 min
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7.5 (817)
In Veronica Mars season 3 episode 11 titled "Poughkeepsie, Tramps, and Thieves," Veronica is hired by a wealthy family to investigate the disappearance of their son. The family suspects that he may have run away with a girl he met online, but as Veronica begins to delve into the case, she realizes that there may be more at play than meets the eye.
Meanwhile, Logan is struggling with his father's trial, and turns to Veronica for support. The two spend a lot of time together, but their relationship becomes complicated when Veronica discovers that Logan has been lying to her about something important.
As the investigation into the missing boy continues, Veronica discovers that the family has been keeping secrets from her, and that there are several other people who may have had a motive for his disappearance. With the help of her father and her friends, Veronica races against the clock to find the missing boy before it's too late.
In addition to the main storyline, the episode also explores some of the other ongoing conflicts in the show. Mac struggles with her own feelings of loneliness and isolation, while Keith deals with the aftermath of his recent breakup. There are also several comedic subplots involving Dick and Beaver, who are up to their usual hijinks.
Overall, "Poughkeepsie, Tramps, and Thieves" is a typically strong episode of Veronica Mars, with a compelling mystery, plenty of drama, and some well-placed moments of humor. The show continues to explore complex themes of class, privilege, and corruption, while also delivering plenty of satisfying character moments and plot twists. Fans of the show will not be disappointed.