Lyle’s niece, Angie, is arrested following an explosion at a science lab on the Oregon City College campus. While she claims she was only there to protest the lab's environmental impact, she is initially charged with breaking and entering—charges that escalate to murder when a victim of the blast dies.
For the first time, viewers see Lyle's vulnerability as he fights for his family, eventually ending the case by physically stopping the fleeing killer. So Help Me Todd - Season 1Eps8
Potts used his brother as a "human alibi," having him attend a symposium in his place while Potts committed the crime. Lyle’s niece, Angie, is arrested following an explosion
Todd and Lyle must set aside their constant bickering to clear Angie's name. They discover that the lab's researchers, Potts and Armstrong, were at odds over commercializing a new plastic-dissolving solution. The "Evil Twin" Twist Potts used his brother as a "human alibi,"
Todd continues his clumsy attempts to get his PI license back early, though Margaret insists he must "pay his dues" first.
Critics praised the episode for diversifying its focus beyond the core mother-son dynamic and giving Tristen J. Winger (Lyle) a meatier role. It holds a from reviewers like The Review Geek , who enjoyed the environmentally conscious theme despite some "excessive red herrings".