The Stages of Grief (S01E03)

Crim finds himself charged with the murder of Mayor Bowman, despite his claims of having no memory of the event. Meanwhile, Coroner Dusty struggles to perform an autopsy on the deceased mayor. Marilyn Bowman, overwhelmed with grief and turning to heavy drinking, is appointed as a grief counselor. The reading of the mayor's will reveals that she is named interim mayor in the event of his death. Bored and lacking souls to collect, Death reflects on his past misadventures in Shuckton, where a missed soul collection led to an unusual consequence. At Bowman's wake, townspeople voice their grievances about the mayor’s treatment of them, prompting Dusty to clear the room and abscond with Bowman's body. During the funeral, Death discovers that Rampop can perceive his true form and communicate with him, leading to an exchange about Bowman's fate. Meanwhile, Ricky attempts to investigate the murder but is hindered by his agoraphobia. While reviewing funeral footage for clues, he