Emerson, Ned and Chuck investigate the death of Tony DiNapoli, who appears to have been strangled by a woman. However, when Ned brings Tony back to life to find out who killed him, Tony claims it was Burly Bruce Carter, using the hands of his "girlfriend". Meanwhile, business at the Pie Hole drops off when a new taffy and sweets emporium opens right across the street from Ned's pie bakery! The owner, Dilly Balsam, decides to dig up some dirt on her competition. Alfredo Aldarisio continues to pursue an oblivious Olive who, herself, still pines for the Pie Maker.