1eps10 — So Help Me Todd - Season

"The Devil You Know" succeeds because it moves beyond the "case of the week" formula to dig into the foundational trauma that made Todd the "scruffy" investigator he is today. It balances the show's signature humor—including a quirky running joke about Margaret's championship-level bowling skills—with genuine character progression. "So Help Me Todd" The Devil You Know (TV Episode 2023)

The legal drama kicks off when Margaret (Marcia Gay Harden) takes on a high-stakes case defending an investigative journalist accused of murdering her husband. The prosecution's evidence seems ironclad, but Todd (Skylar Astin) smells a setup. As the investigation unfolds, the Wrights uncover a web of corruption involving a biker gang known as the and a dirty detective, Luke Anten, who has a history of framing innocent people using non-existent confidential informants. The Return of Veronica Caron So Help Me Todd - Season 1Eps10

While the legal case wraps up with the exposure of the corrupt police network, the personal stakes remain high: "The Devil You Know" succeeds because it moves

: Unbeknownst to the Wrights, Todd's cooperation leads to Veronica receiving early parole—setting the stage for her inevitable and dangerous return. Final Thoughts The prosecution's evidence seems ironclad, but Todd (Skylar

: The episode's events finally push Margaret to file for divorce from Harry, marking a major turning point for her character.

The real hook of the episode is the return of (guest star Eliza Coupe ), the manipulative ex-girlfriend and former PI partner who nearly ruined Todd's life. Currently behind bars, Veronica is the "unlikely source" Todd turns to for information on the Portland Ghosts. Her presence creates significant friction: