So Help Me Todd is an American television series in the comedy-drama and legal genre. Scott Prendergast is the creator of the show and its maiden season premiered in 2022. The Marcia Gay Harden-led series has instantly become a very popular show thanks to its witty and relatable humor.
The success of its first season led to the second season which started in 2024. Fans now want to know about So Help Me Todd Season 2 Episode 5. So if you enjoyed the previous episode and are curious about the next one, this is for you.
What Is So Help Me Todd All About?
So Help Me Todd is about a private investigator named Todd (played by Skylar Astin) who is a bit directionless despite having really impressive skill of instincts. His mother Margaret Wright (played by Marcia Gay Harden) had helped in getting him free from two charges of criminality labeled on him.
Two years later, he has to agree to work in her law firm which is situated in Portland city of Oregon. Both are in conflict on an ideological level with one another. This is because of his lack of belief in law as he tries to mold it to get things done.
The first season of So Help Me Todd premiered on September 29th, 2022 on CBS and it had 21 episodes. The final episode of this season concluded on May 18th, 2023. Its warm response prompted CBS and the team behind it to come up with So Help Me Todd Season 2 which started on March 14th, 2024. The executive producers of the show are Elizabeth J.B. Klaviter, Phillip C. McGraw, Michael Spiller, and Scott Prendergast among others.
What Happened In So Help Me Todd Season 2 Episode 4?
So Help Me Todd Season 2 Episode 4 is called Dial Margaret for Murder and it was directed by Robin Givens while Stefanie Mah Woodburn wrote it. It starts off with Todd being in a hospital. He had suffered from appendicitis. While he is admitted, Todd feels like he has heard a lady talking to a patient about killing a judge.
His mom Margaret takes control of the case since Todd is not healthy. She follows the woman and ends up at a show where she sees a judge who is actually a judge by profession. He is listening to one case of murder.
In the hospital, Todd realizes that a detective has replaced the patient next to his bed. Todd really likes the detective who then helps him in solving the mystery of a case.
It is revealed by a good friend of Susan that Stephan became one of the key witnesses in the case related to his own brother. This might be the reason why Stephan was killed. Later, we find out that the woman is actually the wife of Tobias and is named Felicia.
She was the one who killed him to save her husband. Margaret throws her phone between the conversation of Tobias and Felicia and the former ends up knowing about the whole case of killing Stephan. As attempts to end Todd, cops arrest him.
What To Expect From So Help Me Todd Season 2 Episode 5?
So Help Me Todd Season 2 Episode 5 is titled End on a High Note and it’s penned by Nicole French and helmed by Marcus Stokes. It will follow Todd and Margaret trying to defend someone who is a big celebrity and works as a performer at the opera. Her name is Jacqueline and she is also the mother of Lyle. The sharp brain of Margaret and the clumsy nature of Todd will lead to many hilarious scenes accompanied by thrills.
Who Will Be In The Cast?
So Help Me Todd Season 2 Episode 5 will have the principal actors marking their return like Marcia Gay Harden playing Margaret Wright while Skylar Astin will be portraying Todd. Apart from them, we can expect other actors like Madeline Wise (Allison), Tristen J. Winger (Lyle), Inga Schlingmann (Susan), and Rosa Evangelina Arredondo (Francey).
Do We Have A Release Date?
So Help Me Todd Season 2 Episode 5 will be released on Thursday, April 11th, 2024 on CBS at 9 pm (ET). The runtime can be expected to be approximately 43 minutes. The makers have planned the second season to have 13 episodes. The previous season was longer and had 21 episodes in total.
Conclusion
So Help Me Todd is a unique blend of comedy and gripping drama. Its courtroom scenes are especially well-written and moving. The performances of Marcia Gay Harden and Skylar Astin elevate the show to a different level with their skills. So Help Me Todd Season 2 Episode 5 will showcase the talented duo continuing their effort to solve different kinds of crimes.