Ned, Chuck, Emerson and Olive tackle a murder mystery involving a man who was murdered over a dog and claims to have been killed by his wife. Problem is, he's a polygamist with four wives.

Emerson, Ned and Chuck investigate the death of Tony DiNapoli, who appears to have been strangled by a woman. Meanwhile, business at the Pie Hole plummets when a new candy store opens in town. Alfredo Aldarisio returns and continues to pursue an oblivious Olive who, herself, still pines for affection from the Pie Maker.