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Episode at a Glance

The White House is sizzling with more than just political intrigue in Episode 2, “Dial M for Murder.” Jen and Ray dig into the juiciest state dinner ever served—where the only thing flaming hotter than Marvella’s Wagyu steak is the scandal simmering behind every closed door.

Here’s what’s on the menu:

🔥 Marvella’s Flaming Steak Meltdown: The White House’s new head chef wants to serve up drama and Wagyu, but A.B. Wynter bans open flames, sending Marvella into a culinary tailspin. Her kitchen theatrics? “If you get in my way again, I am going to kill you!” Not exactly subtle.

🩸 Bloody Shirts & Steamy Trysts: The Australian Foreign Minister’s dinner is interrupted by a midnight rendezvous with Marvella—cue broken dishes, a headbutt, and a bloody shirt that’s more lust than murder. The bloody evidence? Just another night in Shondaland.

🤫 Cordelia’s Silent Interrogations: Cordelia Cupp’s detective style is all about letting the silence speak. From Eddie the carpenter’s nervous confessions to the calligrapher’s shaky hands, she’s collecting clues and handwriting samples—no detail too small, no alibi too neat.

🔵 The Blue Chalk Reveal: In a masterstroke of drama, Cordelia orchestrates a grand processional, parading A.B.’s body through the foyer to flush out the weakest link. Her falcon-like instincts zero in on Chef Didier, whose coat sports a suspicious blue chalk mark—a clue that could crack the case.

🎭 White House Variety Hour: With guests locked down, chaos reigns. From impromptu tray-carrying lessons to a “maybe-it’s-him” Hugh Jackman tap class, even the most dignified guests unravel as secrets and suspicions multiply.

📓 Missing Notebooks & Motives Galore: As Cordelia digs deeper, the staff’s stories tangle—van crashes, florist fights, and everyone pointing fingers. The only thing everyone agrees on? A.B. Wynter was at the center of the storm, and nobody’s hands are clean.

Totty Takeaways

This episode is a five-alarm fire of secrets, showdowns, and Shonda Rhimes’ signature blend of suspense and sass. From kitchen chaos to birdwatching metaphors, “Dial M for Murder” is a crispy, delicious ride through the most dysfunctional dinner party in presidential history.

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