Mystery Diners
Restaurant owners call a company, called "mystery diners", when/if they are suspicious about their employees. Sometimes they steal or treat customers badly etc... The company will set up surveillance cameras and use actors to help find evidence that the employees are doing these things, sometimes leading to them getting suspended, fired or sued.
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Restaurant owners call a company, called "mystery diners", when/if they are suspicious about their employees. Sometimes they steal or treat customers badly etc... The company will set up surveillance cameras and use actors to help find evidence that the employees are doing these things, sometimes leading to them getting suspended, fired or sued.
Season 3 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 2013
Episode 1
Dining in the Dark
Fri, Apr 19, 2013 22 mins
In the third-season opener, Charles observes a monthly dining-in-the-dark event at "Catharsis Restaurant and Lounge" in Miami after the owner receives complaints about theft and inappropriate touching.
Episode 2
Cheese-Burglar
Fri, Apr 26, 2013 21 mins
The owners of "Cheeseburger Baby" in Miami Beach, Florida have suspicions about an ex-convict who is working for them when money appears to be missing from the cash register.
Episode 3
Party Monster
Fri, May 3, 2013 21 mins
Charles arrives at "George's Restaurant" on Sunset in Miami, Florida to help the namesake owner figure out why his earnings are down and it doesn't take long to determine that an "everyone have fun" policy is partially to blame.
Episode 4
Catch of the Day
Fri, May 10, 2013 22 mins
Charles and his crew arrive at "Garcia's Seafood Grille and Fish Market" in Miami, Florida to solve a mystery involving missing crab claws.
Episode 5
All in the Family
Fri, May 17, 2013 22 mins
Charles arrives at R&O's Restaurant in New Orleans, Louisiana at the request of the owner, who feels like he's being disrespected by his staff, many of whom are relatives.
Episode 6
Friends with Benefits
Fri, May 24, 2013 21 mins
Husband-and-wife owners of "N'awlins Café" in New Orleans need to find out why their restaurant isn't thriving, and Charles and his team discover that the manager has staffed the place with her friends, and not all are fully qualified.
Episode 7
Barbecue Blues
Fri, May 31, 2013 22 mins
Cooper's Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que in Fort Worth, Texas.
Episode 8
No Laughing Matter
Fri, Jun 7, 2013 22 mins
Charles and his team arrive at "Deanie's Seafood" in New Orleans, where they are tasked with keeping an eye on the restaurant's manager, a wannabe comedian; at the same time, they discover another employee's behavior is no laughing matter.
Episode 9
Crazy Hearts
Fri, Jun 14, 2013 21 mins
The owner of "Poppy's Crazy Lobster Bar and Grill" in New Orleans, Louisiana asks Charles to get to the bottom of alleged discord between his bartender and his kitchen staff.
Episode 10
Menu Mayhem
Fri, Jun 21, 2013 21 mins
The owner of "Zio Cecio", an Italian restaurant in Dallas, wants to get to the bottom of rumors about Tex-Mex food being served out of his establishment, but without his consent. A few employees are running a side business.
Episode 11
Boss Hog
Fri, Jun 28, 2013 21 mins
The owner of "Strokers Ice House", a biker bar and grill in Dallas, calls in Charles and the crew to investigate a dip in revenue, which may be related to a motorcycle shop.
Episode 12
Armed Services
Wed, Jul 3, 2013 22 mins
Keith hears complaints that his ex-military manager is being too strict.
Episode 13
Cooking the Books
Wed, Jul 10, 2013 21 mins
Charles and his team are in California to help the owners of "Sisley Italian Kitchen" get to the bottom of a revenue discrepancy that could possibly involve their bookkeeper.