Farmer Gitte Schiller finds the body of her husband Lorenz, whom she had long believed to be dead, in a manure pile. He was buried eight years ago. But forensic pathologist Philipp Hartmann leaves no doubt that this body was alive just a few hours earlier.

Elisabeth's performance with the brass band at construction contractor Norbert Grainer's 75th birthday party goes awry. Shortly before it's due to begin, she finds his son, the mayor, murdered. Jerry and Sophia initially suspect a jealous musician, and then the beautiful conductor, the deceased's girlfriend. Beissl worries that his daughter and Jerry might leave him for Frankfurt.