This episode really hits all the hot-button issues found in L.A. Confidential:
The fellas continue examining the fallout of Bloody Christmas. This time, we observe DA Lowe's creepy behavior from behind a two-way mirror. We cast a Washington. We stumble on a Zumbo's Obsession. And who know's what else?
After a seamless, completely mindful and respectful opening in which both hosts are perfectly aligned, the fellas dig into a scene all about making a snitchin' decision. Somebody gets cast, things are watched. We learn about the awful LAPD Chief William Parker, and delve deep into Zumbo's subconscious to explore his obsession with this film. Then it ends seamlessly, mindfully and mercifully.
Sometimes, you're just trying to have an office Christmas party and a riot breaks out. It happens. We get it. We also get to cast an actress from Carlito's Way and a young feller from Star Wars. Maybe we roll out something pasty and doughy, too. It happens. We get it. And we pour one out for a favorite director, gone too soon.
Zumbo and Winegardner present their favorite movies that begin with the letter L. You know, because L.A. Confidential begins with the letter L. Get it? Yes, we know it's dumb. So what.
Zumbo wipes the slate clean with some Housekeeping. We make a pit stop at Nick's Liquors where we meet Lynn Bracken, Buzz Meeks, Sue Lefferts and Pierce Morehouse Patchett, who all do their best to keep Stensland awake. The fellas examine the life and career of Kim Basinger. One of the Baldwin brood gets cast, and Winegardner has a new theory about Zumbo's Obsession.
There's some housekeeping, there's some new segments (with new jingles), there's some other stuff. You know, like, whatever, OK?