Episode
Day 859
Day 859 in Seahaven Springs, under cloudy skies. Wonderful news: Marla Finch and Elaine Whitlow are expecting a baby. Norma has already started knitting. Elaine Whitlow is expecting a baby with Marla Finch. Bea Callahan was born to Rex Callahan and Sal Marino. Nothing bad ever happens here — but something is always going on. The Chowder Question runs into trouble. Goodnight, Truman. In case we don't see you: good afternoon, good evening, and goodnight.
OPEN THIS DAY IN THE BROADCASTWhat was announced
00:00The glut is over. Seahaven Springs will be eating crumble until further notice.
02:00Rain has begun over Seahaven Springs. Umbrellas deployed with suspicious synchronization.
07:00The puddle outside the Sunrise Café has returned to its usual dimensions.
07:27Norma Quist has closed the notebook on one small Seahaven mystery, satisfied for now.
08:00The queue at the bakery has reached the door. Nobody minds; it is that kind of queue.
09:00The rain has cleared. A rainbow appeared at a frankly cinematic angle.
10:00Clouds drift in over the bay. The fishermen pretend not to enjoy it.
12:00Wonderful news: Marla Finch and Elaine Whitlow are expecting a baby. Norma has already started knitting.
12:33Chowder opinions harden at the Sunrise Café — sources say it's not really about the broth.
13:00The lights of Seahaven Springs flickered for exactly three seconds. The town clock is unbothered.
13:25Sheriff and shopkeeper spotted comparing notes at the dock — again.
15:00A hedge has been trimmed one inch past a boundary. Diplomacy is under way.
15:56Kip Doyle's small gathering has come together, with just enough chairs and no speeches.
18:00Friday evening has begun at The Anchor. Rex is polishing the good glasses.
19:22Abel Callahan has proposed a toast to the concept of Thursdays.
19:42Bakery lights stay on late — Dot Ferris seen leaving with flour on her sleeve and a lighter step.
19:50Marla Finch has ordered one for the road and then forgotten which road.
20:00The light over Seahaven Springs this evening is almost unreasonably good.
20:06Bev Tanner is teaching the room a song that appears to have no chorus.
20:26Hal Brody has sworn undying friendship to somebody met twenty minutes ago.
20:27Norma Quist is conducting an imaginary orchestra near the dartboard.
20:29The Anchor's piano is being played by Elaine Whitlow, who cannot play piano.
20:39Rex Callahan has proposed a toast to the concept of Thursdays.
What was said
06:35Dot Ferris, Kip Doyle · Kip's House
Kip! Forgot my umbrella again.
Kip! Forgot my umbrella again.
07:03Hal Brody, Norma Quist · Sheriff Brody's House
I knew the day would improve if I ran into you.
I knew the day would improve if I ran into you.
07:36Norma Quist, Iris Brody · Sheriff Brody's House
There you are, Iris. I was hoping we would cross paths.
There you are, Iris. I was hoping we would cross paths.
08:18Elaine Whitlow, Dot Ferris, Edie Gorse, Abel Callahan, Hal Brody · Sunrise Café
This table has reached the confidential part of breakfast.★
This table has reached the confidential part of breakfast.★
08:48Truman Beaumont, Flo Tidewater · Seahaven Mutual
You have got the hang of it. I am almost redundant.
You have got the hang of it. I am almost redundant.
09:11Abel Callahan, Ewan Callahan · The Salty Gull
Hello, Ewan. Do not look at the kitchen, look at me.
Hello, Ewan. Do not look at the kitchen, look at me.
09:23Kip Doyle, Milo Ferris · The Bakery
Milo, you look like someone with five minutes to spare.
Milo, you look like someone with five minutes to spare.
11:14Bev Tanner, Dot Ferris, Marla Finch · Sunrise Café
Right, cups down for one moment. Something has happened.
Right, cups down for one moment. Something has happened.
11:53Bev Tanner, Flo Tidewater · Seahaven Mutual
Morning, Flo. You are out before the town has finished yawning.
Morning, Flo. You are out before the town has finished yawning.
12:34Marla Finch, Bev Tanner · Sunrise Café
Good to see you, Bev. I'll bring that right over.
Good to see you, Bev. I'll bring that right over.
12:35Dot Ferris, Elaine Whitlow · Sunrise Café
Well if it isn't Elaine. How's the day treating you?
Well if it isn't Elaine. How's the day treating you?
12:43Marla Finch, Milo Ferris · Sunrise Café
Good to see you, Milo. I'll bring that right over.
Good to see you, Milo. I'll bring that right over.