So Help Me Todd

Lawrence enlists Todd's investigative services to uncover the sexual orientation of a judge, hoping the information will influence the case. At the same time, Margaret and Lyle are tracking down a reluctant witness whose testimony could be crucial in the investigation.

Is the Jury Out? is a television programme delivered as a self‑contained episode. It falls within the episode‑type genre, offering a concise narrative that unfolds over a single instalment. The central thread follows Lawrence, who turns to Todd for assistance in uncovering a judge’s sexual orientation. Todd is tasked with probing this personal detail, a request that drives one half of the story. At the same time, Margaret and Lyle are busy tracking down a witness who is reluctant to come forward, adding a second line of inquiry that runs alongside Lawrence’s commission. Both investigations proceed in parallel, creating a sense of intertwined urgency. Lawrence’s motivation to learn about the judge’s private life pushes him to rely heavily on Todd’s investigative skills, while Margaret and Lyle’s pursuit of the hesitant witness highlights the challenges of securing testimony when cooperation is not forthcoming. The episode balances these two strands, allowing the audience to see how each pair navigates their respective obstacles. By the conclusion of the episode, the viewer is left with the outcomes of both quests: whether Todd manages to reveal the judge’s orientation and whether Margaret and Lyle succeed in persuading the witness to speak. The structure of the programme hinges on these dual pursuits, delivering a compact yet layered narrative within its single‑episode format.