[Sound effect] Announcer: reads words on screen
♪ [tropical music]
[seagulls crying]
Alex: All right players!
It's your last chance to cross the snake pit-
and rack up those points!
This round is coming to a close!
Action card.
Now, do I risk going over the bridge?
Or do I cross through the jungle?
Fortune favours the brave Jesse.
Well maybe.
But Snakepit favours the cutthroat.
One push from me-
and you're heading into that pit-
and out of the race for the 100K.
Okay.
Alex: Don't worry about it, Raya!
We've got a hit game!
Over a thousand people signed up to play-
in today's anniversary tournament.
And that's great.
But where does Cottage Games go from here?
Maybe we should consider-
We've talked about this!
We're going to merchandise the hell out of Snakepit!
And what about-?
The next game?
Mm-hmm.
You'll come up with something!
Snakepit sales will fund your R&D.
It's going to be great!
You'll see!
[Alex chuckles]
[raya sighs]
Markus.
You like working with your dad?
I do.
Yeah, it's been awesome.
Snakepit's already sold like half a million copies.
So we think we're going to start franchising-
into toys and movies.
The whole thing.
Wow!
So long, sucker.
[buzzer]
Unbelievable.
Alex: All right!
That's it for this session!
Surviving players-
are still in the running-
for our one hundred thousand dollar prize!
[applause]
Next session starts in ten.
♪ [soft music]
[vacuum whooshing]
♪ [ominous music]
[janitor gasps]
♪ [dramatic percussion]
♪ [eerie music]
Sarah.
Hey.
I thought you could use some caffeine.
Oh!
Thank you.
What time did you get up this morning?
Just after six.
I hope you two were able to get more sleep.
Yeah, Rex was snoring-
before your side of the bed even got cold.
The victim is Alex Davies-
owner of a local board game company.
What's with all the snakes?
According to the janitor who found the body-
they're decorations from a tournament held yesterday.
A tournament?
Yeah.
Celebrating the one-year anniversary of their big game.
Apparently, the top prize is a hundred thousand dollars.
[Charlie whistles]
That's a lot of money for a game.
Could be our motive.
I've seen people kill for la lot less.
Wow, it looks like he was in some fight.
Was he beaten to death?
Yeah, I'm not sure.
Something looks off.
I was actually just about to go in there-
and have a look.
This is like your worst nightmare.
What do you mean?
Your snake phobia.
It's not a phobia.
Well you did have your head under the pillow-
for the whole asp scene of Raiders of the Lost Ark.
Yeah.
That's because they were real snakes.
These are toys.
Okay.
I see.
Yeah.
[Rex barks]
What is it pal?
What's the matter, Rex?
Hey look!
Look!
They don't bite!
It's okay pal.
I'm going to talk to the janitor.
Okay.
Rex.
Come on.
Sir?
Janitor: Hi friend!
Who are you?
Charlie: This is Rex.
He's my partner.
Detective Hudson, SJPD.
What time did you get here this morning?
Uh-
About 5:30.
Did you notice anything suspicious when you arrived?
No.
♪ [ominous music]
Wait, that can't be.
♪ [eerie sound effect]
♪ [suspenseful music]
[Rex barks]
No no no!
No no Rex!
Stay back!
It's not safe.
Charlie: What's going on?
Sarah: Help me out. [Rex barking]
You okay?
What?
What is it?
[Sarah breathing heavily]
I think he was killed by a snake.
[Rex barks]
♪ [dramatic music]
♪ [upbeat theme music]
Sarah: There are least two sets of puncture marks.
The swelling and discolouration weren't from a beating.
I think they're the result of venom poisoning!
You're shaking.
Well I can't stop thinking-
what if there was a snake in the box with me?
Yeah.
Karma: Are you okay?
Your energy is-
Whoah.
Sarah: There might be a venomous snake-
in our crime scene.
We're just waiting on Animal Control.
A snake?
Oh cool!
What?
Snakes are fascinating!
Jesse: Hey why wait for Animal Control?
Can't we just send Rex to sniff it out?
Did you miss the part where I said venomous?
Yeah, what are you doing here anyway?
I heard the victim's Alex Davies.
I know his son Markus.
I was here with him last night.
Come on.
Yeah.
Is Mr. Davies' body-
still in there?
Karma, it's not safe.
Oh, I'll be fine.
Statistically you're more likely to get attacked-
by a dog than a snake.
[Rex barks]
Sorry Rex.
But it's the truth though.
Jesse: How are you holding up?
Markus: I think I'm in shock.
I just can't believe that he's gone.
[Jesse sighs]
Look, did you see him at all after the tournament?
I mean, we locked up together.
And then I met you.
He came back to the office.
Why?
I don't know.
Maybe he had a date.
With who?
We didn't really talk about that kind of thing.
Raya: Oh Markus.
I'm so sorry.
Markus: I can't believe it.
You're with the police?
Mm-hmm.
Detective Hudson.
You are- ?
Raya Knight.
Alex's business partner.
And friend.
Um- Raya and my dad pretty much created the Snakepit together.
It really is a good game Charlie.
I'm really sorry for your loss.
When was the last time that you spoke with Alex?
Last night.
We awarded the tournament prize money together.
What did you do after?
I spent the night with my sister.
Am I free to go into my office?
Unfortunately no.
There may be a venomous snake-
on the premises.
What?
Sorry.
Did you just say snake?
Like a real snake?
Is that what killed my dad?
Uh, it's a possibility.
Listen.
Has your father-
Has he had issues with anyone recently?
[Raya and Markus sigh]
Raya?
Steve Sader.
He was a former junior designer.
He was going to sue.
Insisted Alex stole his idea for Snakepit.
[Rex barks]
♪ [suspenseful music]
Charlie: So there's two suspects.
This Steve Sader-
and the mystery woman-
that Alex went on a date with.
Yeah.
I'll see what I can dig up on his phone.
I'll bet there was a long list of women-
wanting to date him.
Why's that?
Well, I mean Alex was just a total legend-
in board game circles.
I mean-
bit of a niche market there.
Oh not at all!
I mean last year-
the tabletop game industry-
raked in ten billion dollars.
And because of Snakepit-
Cottage Games is valued at six mil.
So a lot of money at stake, then.
I just never got the impression-
it was about that for Alex you know?
He just seemed to really love games.
[phone chimes]
That's what they all say.
They're ready for us downstairs.
Come on.
Let's go pal.
♪ [exciting music]
Dr. Truong's initial assessment was correct.
The victim was bitten nine times-
and died of venom poisoning.
Can we be sure Alex was the intended target here?
It's likely.
His arm was broken right before he died.
So he was forced into the box.
Do we have a time of death?
Jesse: Alex's fitness tracker-
stopped recording a heartbeat at 12:15 AM.
And I'm not so sure-
that a time of death is really going to help in this case.
Venom poisoning can take hours-
to kill somebody.
So what we really need to find out-
is when he was bitten by the snake.
And to know that, we need to figure out-
what kind of snake bit him.
Do you have a blood sample-
I can use to run an ELISA?
Identifying a species should help you find the owner as well.
Snakes are highly regulated.
Thank goodness.
Killed by a snake at a tournament-
for the game that he created about snakes.
That can't be a coincidence.
Jesse.
Find this Steve Sader.
Yeah, will do.
♪ [suspenseful music]
Okay team!
Let's stay frosty!
That is to say-
Let's keep our eyes open!
This snake has already killed one person today.
♪ [ominous music]
Tracing the snake back to its owner-
could help lead us to the killer.
I'll track that.
You know that the owner could have other snakes.
It's not a phobia.
[Rex whines]
Okay and look.
Even if it was-
the best way to get over it would be to expose myself-
to the thing that frightens me, so-
Anyone ever tell you that you're kind of sexy-
when you try and intellectualize an irrational fear?
Okay first of all, it's not irrational.
We're socialized to find snakes upsetting.
Jesse: Charlie.
Hey there you are.
What is it, Jesse?
A location for Steve Sader.
Three of them, actually.
What are you talking about?
Well he's doing deliveries for FoodGo.
You need to catch him on his route.
Thanks.
Jesse: Yeah.
Where am I going?
I'll text it to you.
Charlie: Rex.
♪ [suspenseful music]
[engine roaring]
Charlie: You've got to be kidding me.
Rex, go!
♪ [dramatic music]
[Rex barking]
Steve: Whoh whoah!
Okay, uh-
All right.
Charlie: That's just his way of saying-
we need you to answer a few questions.
[Rex barks]
♪ [dramatic percussion]
So I'm guessing this is about Alex Davies?
I read online he died.
You don't seem too upset about it.
Alex stole my idea and made huge bank.
I'm sorry if I'm not beaten up about him kicking the bucket.
What exactly happened with Snakepit?
You claim you came up with the idea.
After a wild camping trip, yeah.
I pitched Alex this race game-
where players had to dodge swamps-
and hunting nets to get to their cabin.
The next day, he pitches Snakepit.
Which uses a similar idea.
Try the same.
But that ass wouldn't admit it.
You have an alibi for last night?
Yeah I was delivering for FoodGo-
between eight and midnight.
Like always.
Look, my deliveries are getting cold.
Can I go?
Thanks for your time.
♪ [suspenseful music]
Jesse: Hey!
Everything okay?
Yeah.
I was trying to make dinner plans with someone.
But I haven't heard back from them in a couple of days, so-
Ouch!
Sounds like you got ghosted.
Ghost- ?
I'm sorry.
That's-
Who's next on your list?
My list?
Of matches!
The best cure is to get right back in the saddle.
No.
Jesse look.
Ann is the only person outside of this office-
that I've even spoken to in the last year so-
Hold on.
Are you not online dating?
No!
Swiping feels like a video game.
It's just too impersonal.
It's not really my style.
It's not-
No it is the modern singles bar!
Charlie you'd agree right?
Don't know, never tried.
You've never- ?
Guys!
Are you kidding me?
You've got to go where the people are!
And the people are online.
Boss, I will set you up with an account.
Charlie, I could do you one too!
Can we talk about anything other than my love life please?
With pleasure.
I spoke with Steve Sader.
He has the motive and definitely the attitude for the crime.
But he said he was working last night.
Jesse, can you- ?
Jesse: Yeah I'm already on it.
I IDd Alex's date from the other night.
Her name is Georgia.
New York area code.
She's coming in later today.
Donovan: That's quick work.
Yeah, well hopefully confirming Steve's alibi-
will be just as quick.
Then I can get to crafting that online dating profile for you.
You will do no such thing.
[Charlie laughs]
[Charlie clears throat]
♪ [suspenseful music]
Blood test shows Alex Davies-
was killed by a black mamba.
Whoa!
Their venom is super potent.
Just two drops would be lethal.
Does that mean Alex would have died quickly?
Within 30 minutes.
Likely of cardiac arrest.
Black mamba venom's cardiotoxic?
Neurotoxic, too.
So he would have been paralyzed first.
Oh my gosh.
That is a terrible way to go.
Yeah, and you know-
it probably wasn't very nice for the snake, either.
What is it about snakes?
Why do you like them so much?
Well-
they're stunning, for starters.
I mean-
have you ever seen their scales up close?
They shimmer-
like a rainbow!
Here!
Look.
[snake hisses]
[instruments crashing]
Oh!
You've got it bad.
Just a reflex.
Um- is that a black mamba?
It is.
Hmmm.
Because there are no registered black mambas in the province.
They're really rare outside of Africa.
Um- I've actually never seen one in the flesh.
You don't have any idea who in town might have one do you?
I have heard of one guy.
♪ [bongo music]
♪Boom bah-oh
♪Boom boom boom bah-day-oh♪
This is exposure in a controlled environment.
[Sarah sighs]
It's totally safe.
[clears throat]
[snake hisses]
[Sarah gasps]
Alex is dead?
I just saw him last night.
How long have you two been dating?
Oh, we're not dating.
I met with him last night-
because my company in New York is interested-
in buying Cottage Games.
Cottage Games is for sale?
Not officially.
But Todd Harvey reached out-
and said they'd be open to an offer.
Snakepit is huge.
My bosses jumped at the chance.
Who's Todd Harvey?
He owns half of Cottage Games.
Huh.
So you met with Alex and Raya last night-
to discuss the sale?
Just Alex.
When there's multiple stakeholders involved-
it's all about just getting that one person on side.
Speaking of-
I'm going to have to find someone else to negotiate with-
now that he's dead.
[phone keypad clicking]
Okay.
Um-
What did Alex think of your offer?
Not much.
Unfortunately.
Uh-huh.
Did you see anybody in the building when you were there?
No, no one.
What time did the meeting end?
I took a cab back to my hotel around 10:30.
Uh-huh.
Alex was fine when I left.
Is there anything else you'd like to know?
[Charlie chuckles]
No no.
That's everything for now.
But I am going to need you to stay in town-
until the investigation is complete.
Oh I'm not going anywhere.
Days after a shakeup like this-
are prime deal-making time.
[camera snapping]
Charlie: Hey Jesse.
I need you to confirm Georgia Hale's cab ride-
from Cottage Games to the Irvine Hotel last night.
Yeah sure.
[camera snapping] - Wait.
What are you doing?
Uh, don't worry about it.
FoodGo confirmed-
that Steve Sader was working last night.
But according to the GPS on his phone-
he wasn't anywhere near the Cottage Games office.
Well did Alex's date have anything useful to say?
It wasn't a date.
Georgia works for an American company-
looking to buy Cottage Games.
Markus didn't say anything about a sale.
He mentioned somebody named Todd Harvey.
Who's that?
He apparently owns half of Cottage Games.
Oh, he's a venture capitalist!
Apparently hopped on board a couple of years ago-
to help fund Snakepit.
Well if that sale goes through-
then Todd and Raya stand to make millions.
I guess Markus would too-
with his inheritance.
Exactly.
So why is nobody talking about it?
Yeah.
[camera snaps]
[Rex barks]
[bongo music]
[RJ's voice]: Slither down to RJ's reptile park!
And see what everybody's hissing about!
Oh!
[RJ's voice]: Everyone is welcome-
to come face to fang-
with some of the world's most beautiful scaly critters!
From South America's majestic green anacondas-
to the deadly African black mamba-
Sarah: Uh- excuse me.
If you're here to see the snakes, I can't help you.
Oh, no I don't-
I just have some questions.
I'm with SJPD.
The Department of Wildlife asked me every question under the sun-
when they took my babies away-
last week.
Paperwork irregularities.
Please.
Mister-
[audio/video stops]
Reptile Joey.
You can call me RJ.
RJ.
I'm sorry your babies were confiscated.
Um- was there a black mamba-
amongst them by any chance?
Kobe!
Had him ever since he was a snakelet!
And they just took him!
[RJ stifles a cry]
RJ.
Are you sure the Department of Wildlife took your black mamba?
Because we-
believe it might have killed a man last night.
♪ [suspenseful music]
Hey you want to grab a bite?
You've got to eat something, man.
I can't eat.
My stomach is just in knots.
[Markus sighs]
You-
You know-
all I ever wanted-
was to work with my dad.
It was awesome planning the Snakepit expansion with him.
You're lucky to have spent that time with him.
You know, my dad died when I was nine.
I hardly got to know him.
Jesse I'm so sorry.
I had no idea.
No no.
Look, it was a long time ago.
It happened.
[Markus sighs]
Look Markus.
I don't mean to pry, but-
But why didn't tell us about the sale?
I don't know.
It didn't seem important.
Do the police think that-
that had something to do with Dad's death?
Not necessarily, okay?
But it could've meant a big payday for a lot of people.
And we have to explore different financial motives.
Dad never would've sold.
Never.
Did that ruffle any feathers?
Yeah, I mean-
there were spirited discussions.
Like-
Dad loved to debate.
And he loved to win even more.
It actually drove me crazy when I was a kid.
But-
then it became him and Raya's thing.
Spirited discussions.
Does that mean Raya was pro sale?
I don't know.
But maybe it's time I found out.
[keyboard clacking]
Charlie: Mr. Harvey.
Detective Hudson.
This is my partner, Rex.
Detective.
Uh- okay.
Please, step into my office.
I was told Animal Control hasn't cleared the building yet?
Well hopefully that'll change soon.
Um- listen.
Could you tell me how you got involved with Cottage Games?
Alex and Raya pitched me Snakepit a couple of years back.
My instincts said it could be huge.
But they needed cash to get production off the ground.
And you provided the cash?
A million dollars-
in exchange for forty-nine percent of the company.
Alex and Raya-
they kept controlling shares?
Cottage Games is their life's work.
They're the ones who should be directing its course.
Your partner looks hungry.
You let him eat human food?
[Rex barks]
He's on the clock.
But thank you.
Listen, what was your take on the offer -
made by Georgia Hale's company?
I thought it was more than fair.
I told Alex and Raya as much.
But left the choice with them.
But Alex wasn't interested?
Alex was sure-
he could turn Snakepit into the next big franchise.
You know, imagined a TV show.
Maybe a movie.
A bit naive if you ask me.
What happens now that he's gone?
Does Markus get Alex's vote?
No.
Alex's shares go to Raya.
All decisions-
relating to Snakepit are now hers and hers alone.
Huh.
[pinball machine pinging]
♪Baby baby
♪I think the time is right♪
Charlie: Hey!
♪Baby baby
How's everything going on the snake front?
I think we can be fairly certain it belonged to RJ.
Who's RJ?
The owner of Reptile Joey's Reptile Park.
He had a mamba named Kobe.
But it was confiscated-
by the Department of Wildlife last week.
How'd it make its way to Cottage Games?
That's the question.
I have a call into them to find out.
Hey Snake Master.
Were you able to confirm the time of Georgia Hale's cab ride?
I did, I did, yeah.
The driver picked her up from Cottage Games at 10:35.
Ehhh.
That effectively rules her out as the murderer.
Black mamba venom is lethal in thirty minutes.
It's your move.
Oh yeah.
So if we know Alex's heart stopped at 12:15-
the bite happened around 11:45.
Do we think that had something to do with the company sale?
Jesse: Well, I mean-
Markus said his dad would never go for it.
Oh boss!
Look who's on your tail.
Oh no!
So what about Raya-
the partner?
Do we think she wanted to sell?
Uh- well, I'm about to find out.
I have a meeting with her in ten minutes.
Um so-
You guys have fun.
Rex.
Let's go.
I guess we're done here?
You guys got meetings too?
What about the game?
Rain cheque.
Okay!
Well it looks like I am going to take some photo evidence-
because looks like Jesse's going to win this one.
[camera snapping]
And pay the bill again.
[indistinct chatter]
Hey, stay close pal.
Animal Control cleared the floor, but-
Raya: Everyone has to move on.
And we have to move forward!
Trust me, it's what's best, okay?
Markus: I can't believe that you'd do this!
Raya: You don't understand.
Markus: No no, I do!
I get it!
You're betraying my dad and I!
Markus! Markus!
Look Raya!
You are the snake here.
Okay?
Markus!
♪ [tense music]
♪ [dramatic percussion]
Charlie: Raya?
Hey Detective.
Sorry you had to hear that.
I promise I'm no snake.
What did Markus mean about you betraying his father?
Well, I'm selling the company.
From my understanding-
that's not what Alex wanted.
Look Markus doesn't understand.
But it's the best thing for the company.
So-
And for you.
Yes.
And me.
[Rex barks]
♪ [dramatic music]
[Raya sighs]
♪ [eerie music]
Hey!
You guys are here early!
Yeah, just pondering this whole art versus life thing.
You want to spell that out?
Just this whole company's a bit of a snake pit.
You've got Raya who wants to sell.
Her partner, who's now dead, who doesn't.
And there's the son, Markus.
And- I don't know for sure.
Then of course, Todd Harvey, the investor.
And Steve Sader, the angry inventor.
Who killed Alex?
Charlie: Right now-
I think I'd have to go with Raya.
Hey Jesse.
Do you think you could look into her financials?
See if there's any reason why she would need to sell-
and fast?
Yeah, sure thing.
I just talked to the Department of Wildlife.
Even though they confiscated a bunch of RJ's snakes-
they can't find a black mamba.
Donovan: Was RJ lying about it?
Maybe he could be hiding it somewhere.
I don't think he was lying.
But I'm on my way to talk to him again.
Okay.
Kobe is missing?
Oh my poor baby!
We do believe we know where Kobe is, generally speaking.
Animal Control is working to capture him.
Oh they're not going to get him.
He's very shy.
You should let me do it.
I don't think Animal Control would appreciate that.
Bunch of heartless-
Be that-
as it may-
can you show me where you kept Kobe?
Oh sure, here.
Hold this.
Oh oh!
Uh-
It's okay.
Mr. Noodles won't hurt you.
Give him a pat.
And he'll be your friend for life.
Why wasn't this-
er, Mr. Noodles- confiscated?
You're not going to take him, are you?
No, I can assure you I do not want him.
He's harmless.
That's the snake I take to children's parties.
RJ.
Did you actually see-
the Department of Wildlife take Kobe?
No, I was outside arguing with their manager-
while they packed up all my babies.
When was the last time-
you remember seeing him in his vivarium?
He was there for feeding time Saturday night.
How long has that window been broken?
Here can you just take him?
Oh sure.
Thank you.
I didn't notice it until after those Wildlife people came.
Figured those brutes must have done it.
I don't think so.
It looks like it was broken from the outside.
I'm going to need-
a list of all the events you took Kobe to recently.
You let me help find him and you've got a deal.
Okay, yeah.
I can make that happen.
Hot damn!
But wait.
How's a list of events going to help?
It's going to help us find out who took Kobe.
Hear that Mr. Noodles?
We're going to find Kobe!
[Sarah sighs]
Hey Jesse.
You find anything in Raya's financials?
No, no.
But I found something in Todd's.
He invested heavily in drone delivery last year-
and lost a ton.
His credit's maxed.
And the bank put his house in foreclosure two months ago.
That's right around the time-
that he reached out to Georgia Hale.
Yeah, Todd needed the sale.
Hey do we have any way to connect him to the snakes?
I might be able to help with that.
I found this in a broken window next to Kobe's vivarium at RJ's.
Charlie: Wait a second.
You think that-
the killer stole Kobe from the reptile park?
That's pretty brazen.
Or well-planned.
I think someone who knew RJ had a deadly snake-
tipped off the Department of Wildlife-
and then stole Kobe-
betting that RJ would think he was confiscated-
with the rest of his collection.
And nobody would be looking for him.
Exactly.
Oh and here.
RJ-
gave me a list-
of the events he attended with his snakes.
I figured that would help us-
get a clue into who we're looking for.
I'll have a fast look.
When did the tip come in?
Um- Saturday night at seven.
And when were RJ's snakes confiscated?
Sunday at noon.
So the robbery was probably Saturday night.
I'll check Todd's alibi.
And while you're at it-
can you ask him if he was at the TechAdvance party-
Saturday afternoon?
Why- were RJ's snakes there?
Yeah and Todd was on their board.
That's good enough for me.
Can I join you?
I have to make good on a deal.
Yeah.
Rex, come on.
This is definitely against protocol.
This is a highly venomous snake that we're dealing with here.
Well have you handled a black mamba before?
Because RJ knows Kobe better than anyone.
I even brought his favourite snack!
Wharf rat!
[rat squeaks]
Here Kobe!
Here Kobe Kobe Kobe!
Did you want to stick around and supervise?
Oh please, no no no.
I'm coming with you.
Come on pal.
Todd: So what exactly is Pinnacle offering?
The amount is 6.2 million.
And a seat on the board of Pinnacle Games.
That all sounds pretty good.
Now I just have a couple of licensing questions.
Detective.
Mm-hmm.
Were we expecting you?
[Rex growls]
♪ [dramatic music]
[Rex barks]
[snake hisses]
Charlie: Okay.
Everybody stay very still.
I'll go get RJ.
Rex.
Don't move.
[snake hisses]
[Rex barks]
Okay pal.
Easy.
Where is he?
Where's my baby?
Behind the poster.
He's gone.
What? Where did he go?
RJ: Where did you go, Kobe?
He must have slithered back into the ventilation-
during all the commotion.
I told you he was shy!
What do we do now, RJ?
I'll seal up the vents-
and see if I can funnel him back to the event space.
Raya: Maybe we can-
reconvene later?
No.
No, that's not necessary.
We're nearly done.
Actually, it is.
I need to have a private word with you, Todd.
♪ [dramatic percussion]
Mind telling me what's going on?
Let's start with your house being in foreclosure.
So I'm having some trouble with financial liquidity.
And?
It might be a motivation to sell Cottage Games.
I've made no secret of the fact that I'm pro sale, Detective.
Yeah, but it's more than that.
You needed the sale.
And Alex was the only one standing in your way.
Look, even if that were true-
it's not worth killing over.
Plus if things were that bad-
I could have just cashed out.
Sold my shares back to the company.
Uh-huh.
[Rex sniffs]
Track it, pal.
[Rex sniffs]
Where were you between ten and eleven last night?
At home.
And before you ask-
No, no one can confirm that.
Oh come on.
Don't you think if I'd killed Alex-
I'd do a little legwork to cover my tracks?
You're on the TechAdvance board.
Is that right?
You were at the party on Saturday?
What has that got to do-?
Humour me.
I popped by.
Left around three.
And then drove to Gander for the night.
Can you prove that?
Give Cobb's Pond Hotel a call.
I'm sure they can answer any questions you might have.
You really have all the right answers, don't you Todd?
Yeah well I do when I'm telling the truth.
Now if that's everything-
there's a six million dollar meeting you've interrupted-
that I'd like to reschedule.
♪ [suspenseful music]
RJ: Here Kobe!
Here Kobe Kobe Kobe!
Uh- where did Animal Control go?
Oh, they left.
They did not like my methods.
Do you think you can find Kobe on your own?
Find him?
Sure.
Capturing him might be another matter altogether.
The pathologist on my team is an amateur herpetologist.
She might be able to help.
Well I'll appreciate any extra hands I can get.
But I did have someone else in mind.
Me?
Oh no no no.
You've got to be kidding.
You got along so well with Mr. Noodles.
I'm sure you'll love Kobe, too.
Charlie: Yeah, I know.
Donovan: Hey Charlie.
How'd things go with Todd?
Frustratingly.
The guy is so cocky.
Hey Jesse.
What did his hotel say?
Well he checked in at 6:00 pm on Saturday.
Didn't leave his room-
until 2:00 pm at checkout the next day.
So he didn't steal the snake.
Charlie: Yeah.
And Rex didn't track the fabric to him.
But something tells me that he's involved in this.
[phone buzzing]
Hey Sarah.
What's up?
Yeah.
I'll be right there.
Everything okay?
Yeah, Sarah and Karma figured out-
how the snake got into the office.
Rex.
Come on pal.
That's Kobe's carrying case.
I found it near the kitchenette.
[Rex barks]
Charlie: What've you got, Rex?
[Rex barks]
FoodGo.
Steve Sader works for them.
The former employee who claimed he invented Snakepit?
I thought he had an alibi for the murder.
Yeah, he does.
But something doesn't add up.
Rex was here less an hour ago.
Why didn't he find it then, unless- ?
Someone planted it after that.
♪ [dramatic percussion]
♪ [dramatic music]
Hey.
Sarah checked this for fingerprints.
Todd's aren't on it.
But Steve's are.
Steve has an alibi for the murder.
But I mean, people he delivered to between ten and eleven-
described him to a tee.
You said Todd doesn't have an alibi for the murder, right?
Uh-huh.
So what if they were working together?
I mean that's what I was thinking.
But-
I don't understand why Todd would want to kill Alex-
in such an obvious way.
Maybe it runs deeper than business?
I mean, Alex was a bit of an alpha.
I'd say the same about Todd.
Maybe it was just about getting the win?
How do we prove something like that?
[Rex barks]
We start with Steve.
Come on, partner.
Let's try this again shall we?
[Rex sniffs]
Track it.
[Rex barking]
Want to tell me what I'm doing here?
Well for starters-
Rex just confirmed that you're the person-
who stole the snake that killed Alex Davies.
Sit down!
We found this near where Alex's body was discovered.
You want to tell me how it got there?
A lot of FoodGo couriers.
Maybe one of them-
Steve!
Your fingerprints are all over this.
You're about to be charged with murder.
[Steve breathes shakily]
I-
I didn't kill Alex.
I want to believe you.
I do.
I'm going to need a little help here.
Like I said, I've got no idea-
Cut the crap okay?
You stole the snake!
You put it in the bag!
You took it to somebody!
That somebody used it to kill Alex!
Who was it?
You understand-
that this person planted this bag so that we would find it.
They're trying to sewer you!
[Charlie sighs]
You know what?
I'm not going to waste my time.
Wait, I-
It-
It was Todd Harvey.
He said if I did this one thing-
he'd fund my new game.
I've been trying so long to get a break.
And you hated Alex.
I didn't want him dead.
I thought Todd was just going to play a prank.
Do you have any proof?
Emails?
Text messages?
He didn't want anything in writing.
What about when you handed off the snake?
Was there anyone else there?
No.
We met late one night-
at the parking garage down on Duckworth.
♪ [ominous music]
Your signature here and here.
Raya: Okay.
You may want to hold off on that.
Todd Harvey.
You're under arrest for the murder of Alex Davies.
What?
Todd, what is he- ?
Please- I did nothing of the sort.
Might've gotten away with it too-
if you didn't try and plant that bag.
You know, Steve-
he's not too happy you tried to frame him.
I have no idea what you're talking about.
You needed cash.
You could have sold your shares to get it.
But you didn't.
That would mean-
admitting failure.
And the thought of losing to Alex drove you crazy.
Well, you've got quite an imagination, Detective.
I'll give you that.
Seeing RJ's snakes at the party-
it gave you an idea.
But you needed plausible deniability.
That's where Steve came in.
This is pure speculation.
Except it's not.
This is you with the bag holding the snake-
that killed Alex.
You didn't count on there being security cameras-
in the Duckworth parking garage.
This-
with Steve's statement-
I have a feeling that the Crown-
is going to have no problem-
bringing this to trial.
♪ [dramatic music]
[Charlie sighs]
Rex!
[Rex barks]
Excuse me!
What the hell is going on?
We found our snake, Markus.
What?
Is it possible the snake got out of the building somehow?
Oh I sure hope not.
What would the poor thing do for food out there-
all alone in the world?
I don't think we need to worry about that.
[snake hisses]
My boy!
Karma: Stay calm, Sarah.
The Black Mamba is the fastest moving land snake in the world.
And we do not want to scare it now.
Okay now you tell me.
[snake hissing]
♪ [dramatic music]
Ughh!
What the- ?
[snake hissing]
[Rex barks]
[Rex barking]
♪ [dramatic music]
Todd: Ugh!
Ughh!
Sorry Todd!
You lose!
RJ, Karma.
I could use your help here.
Rex!
[snake hisses]
Stay back!
[Rex growls]
Rex!
It's okay.
I've got this.
[snake hissing]
Rex speak.
[Rex barks]
Easy.
[Sarah gasps]
Oh my gosh!
I did it.
I got it.
What a way to conquer your fear!
Okay somebody please get this from me please!
[Charlie sighs]
[Sarah exhales]
[Sarah and Karma laugh nervously]
Good teamwork, Rex.
[Rex barks]
♪Get up, shake it off♪
♪It's been way too long enough♪
♪I've been watching you getting soft♪
Because he helped find Kobe-
thank you-
the Department of Wildlife has agreed-
to let RJ amend the paperwork for his reptile park.
So his snakes should be returned to him soon.
Wow!
From a phobic to snake advocate in one case.
What's next?
Are you going to get one as a pet?
[Rex barks]
Oh don't worry, Rex.
Just because I faced my fear of snakes-
does not mean I want to own any.
Oh!
Is it true that Markus and Raya are creating a game-
based on a K9 and his human partner?
Yeah, so they say.
They're keeping the company.
And-
Hudson & Rex is going to be their first game.
Right buddy?
You sure about that name?
Jesse: Speaking of games-
Snakepit!
Figured I'd bring it back!
We could pick up where we left off!
I believe I was winning.
Donovan: No, not so fast Jesse.
You've got some explaining to do.
Why?
What is that?
Jesse: That's 27 matches!
That was really fast!
You signed me up for online dating?
Jesse: Yeah, if you just give it a try-
No, I'm not giving it a try.
Delete it and delete it now.
Let me see.
Oh no she's cute!
Right?
Her too!
Wow, whatever Jesse wrote must've been good!
Look.
This one has a PhD.
[Rex barks]
Hmm!
Donovan: You know, on second thought-
maybe I should give this a try!
I believe what you mean is-
Thank you, Jesse!
Yeah you're welcome, Jesse.
Thanks.
Charlie?
Are you sure?
Because-
Sarah?
All right!
♪ [soft music]
♪ [closing theme music]