In this episode of Movie Gumshoes, tensions flare when veteran detective Jared grows increasingly irritated with his rookie partner, Jonathan “Sourdough” Manno, who is more focused on perfecting his tap dancing routine for the precinct talent show than on their cases. The constant clatter of tap shoes echoing through the station pushes Jared to his limit, sparking a plan to regain Jonathan’s attention.

Determined to pull his partner back into detective work, Jared fabricates a case involving mysterious underground seismic activity, framing it as a real-life version of Tremors. He spins an elaborate theory that the so-called “monster movie” may actually be based on true events, hoping Jonathan’s curiosity, and sense of duty will outweigh his passion for dance.

As Jared builds the case, he backs it up with suspiciously accurate ...