Pushing Daisies

Dim Sum Lose Some

Season 2, Episode 5, Aired 10/29/08

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The wife of a murdered chef, Bao Di, hires Emerson to investigate the death of her husband. So Ned, Emerson, Chuck, and Olive all go undercover at the Chinese restaurant where the murder took place. Meanwhile, Ned encounters a mysterious man who claims to have ties to his past, and Emerson is reunited with polygamist widow Simone Hundin.moreless

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In one word: brilliant!!

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By joshta101, Mar 10, 2009 Report Abuse

Get the picture: Emmerson's favourite resturaunt becomes a crime scene when the chef and another worker are killed. The PI is reunited with strict dog-trainer Simoen and a bit of romance is shared between them. In one of the most brilliant piecies of Pushing Daisies - no, TV - The Pie Hole crew go undercover: Chuck and Olive as waitresses, Ned as a Southern USA cowboy and Emmerson as a gangster. This episode is very well written and the gambling was confusing at first but got funny as the episode went along. Ned's relatives are back (or are they introduced? I forgot)and Ned reveals his feelings about them. Overall, I loved this episode and I love Pushing Daisies and I can't wait for the next episode.moreless

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It made me hungry

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By gekipink, Nov 22, 2008 Report Abuse

Probably my favorite episode of this season. I loved everything of this. I'm in to chinese culture and adored the concept. Chuck's and Olive's costumes were so cool, I wish I had one. Ned as a cowboy was so funny and Emerson was also a catch. The concept of food poker was brilliant and it made me hungry for some chinese food. The revelation of the end made the show even more interesting. I hope next Ned gets to find his father to finally tell him what he did was wrong and that he should be punished beause abandonning twice your kids, it's just low...and bad.moreless

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Ned meets his half brothers!

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By hrgaffney, Nov 19, 2008 Report Abuse

Another great episode of Pushing Daisies here! This just has to be one of the most well written and colourful shows around. The use of the Chinese red in the scenes at the restaurant really looked great. The mystery in the Dim Sum restaurant was brilliantly executed and the sub-plot revealing that Ned has 2 half brothers who were also abandoned by their father was just genius. The whole thing with playing poker with food was simply inspired and really made me laugh out loud.

I, for one, am really looking forward to the next episode. I can't wait to see what will be revealed next.moreless

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Ned finally finds out about his past!

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By JPPT1974, Nov 07, 2008 Report Abuse

I think that if ABC cancels this show, it will be a bad move. And that they need to move it away from other powerhouse shows. Because this is a well-acted show and really well written. Just move it to another night. Anyway, we get to see Ned finally learning a thing about his past. And how his brothers had "special kind of powers." That seem to run in the family. Also a polygamist widow that once caught Emerson's eye returns. Nice to see some tension in the Chuck and Ned romance thing. It is kind of like a will or won't they get together thing.moreless

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A wild undercover case masks some excellent character development.

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By SWERJ321, Oct 30, 2008 Report Abuse

This episode had me from the title alone as the team investigates a murder at Emerson's favorite resturant. We don't see much of his personal life so it's fun seeing him all "ooooh" by the treats and such. The case was unique as the "poker with food" was an inspired touch and enhanced the wild quality of the show. And it was hilarious seeing the gang in disguises, especially Olive hiking along as well. Of course, the big move was the return of Simone, which I hoped would pop back in. Having her use the clicker was a bit much as it went but still fun seeing Emerson taken aback like that. It was good of him to point out how personal stuff for him ends badly but she went on anyway and good for Emerson to get some at last. I do hope she comes back as she's a great presence and contrasts him wonderfully.

We also get the major development of Ned's half brothers. That Ned's dad did the same thing to them as he did to Ned gives them a bond and I can't wait to see them connect more over this. Again, it's great to throw some tension into the Ned/Chuck romance to make it more beliveable and good of Ned to finally come around and realize it was good to have some connection to his past. As always, kudos to the effects teams for the corpses (the one through the head especially) and I liked the noir touches of the Chinatown setting and the rain while Emerson talked to the daughter. I am so hoping this show continues as it's an absolute treat for any fan of good TV.moreless

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- International Airdates: Germany: February 11, 2009 on ProSieben Slovakia: August 12, 2010 on Markiza Czech Republic: October 27, 2010 on Prima COOL Finland: January 30, 2011 on Sub Edit
- Swoosie Kurtz and Ellen Greene are credited but don't appear. Edit
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- Chuck: I can't believe you didn't tell me you have brothers. Ned: Half brothers. Chuck: Two half brothers, which is like one whole one. Edit
- Ned: Do you ever shiver when you pee? That's how I felt when he spoke. Edit
- Emerson: Your mother had a hunch. I could gold-leaf my bathroom with what I made off my hunches. Edit
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- Emerson: Damn, woman, you got the kung fu grip. Referencing the G.I. Joe Action Figures. Cashing in on the Chinese martial art movie craze and the popularity of actors such as Bruce Lee, Hasbro introduced the "kung fu grip" to the G.I. Joe action figures in the late 70s. The kung fu grip was essentially a soft rubber hand allowing the figure to "grasp" objects. Edit