Pushing Daisies
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Synopsis
As a child, Ned discovered that he could revive any dead thing with a single touch, but only for a minute or something else would die in its place and if he were to touch it again it would be dead forever.
Ned is discovered by a private investigator, Emerson Cod, who uses him to investigate deaths for the reward money. When Ned learns that his childhood sweetheart died, he revives her but cannot touch her again without killing her, again.
Broadcast History
This show aired on ABC on Wednesday, at 8:00 P.M. Eastern time. Its last episode aired on December 17 2008.
On DVD / Video
No DVD release has been announced for this series.
Cast
- Lee Pace as Ned
- Anna Friel as Charlotte 'Chuck' Charles
- Chi McBride as Emerson Cod
- Ellen Greene as Vivian
- Swoosie Kurtz as Lily
- Kristin Chenoweth as Olive Snook
- Jim Dale as Narrator
Episode List
"Pie-lette"
Aired: October 3, 2007
Debut: A man with the ability to bring the dead back to life uses his power to solve murder cases and to reconnect with his deceased childhood sweetheart. First up: Ned (Lee Pace) revives Chuck (Anna Friel), and attempts to solve her murder with the help of Emerson (Chi McBride), a smooth-talking former cop.
"Dummy"
Aired: October 10, 2007
Ned suspects foul play when an automotive expert dies in a mysterious traffic accident. Meanwhile, Chuck presses Ned about how he revived her.
"The Fun in Funeral"
Aired: October 17, 2007
Ned looks into a mysterious death at the Schatz Funeral Home. Meanwhile, Chuck concocts a plan to invigorate her aunts, Lily and Vivian.
"Pigeon"
Aired: October 24, 2007
A plane crashes into an apartment building, leading Ned and Emerson to investigate whether the pilot meant to take the flight down. Meanwhile, Chuck finds herself drawn to the sole survivor, and Olive cares for an injured messenger pigeon.
"Girth"
Aired: October 31, 2007
Jockeys are dying in mysterious trampling incidents, so Ned, Chuck and Emerson decide to investigate. Meanwhile, Ned deals with difficult Halloween memories. Mamma Jacobs: Barbara Barrie. John Joseph Jacobs: Hamish Linklater.
"Bitches"
Aired: November 14, 2007
Ned, Chuck and Emerson investigate the murder of a dog breeder who was also a polygamist. Harold Hundin: Joel McHale.
"Smell of Success"
Aired: November 21, 2007
When the assistant to scent expert Napoleon LeNez is killed in a scratch-and-sniff-book explosion, Ned, Chuck and Emerson detect the aroma of foul play. Oscar Vibenius: Paul Reubens.
"Bitter Sweets"
Aired: November 28, 2007
Molly Shannon guest stars as a mischievous taffy-shop owner bent on driving the Pie Hole out of business. Billy Balsam: Mike White.
