PUSHING DAISIES

UNITED STATES - MARCH 22: PUSHING DAISIES - A new series with an unprecedented blend of romance, fantasy and mystery, "Pushing Daisies" is a forensic fairytale about Ned, a young man with a very special gift. "Pushing Daisies" premieres WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET) on the Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images Television Network. In the premiere episode, "Pie-lette," Ned is handed the case that changes his life forever. His childhood sweetheart, Charlotte "Chuck" Charles (Anna Friel), is murdered on a cruise ship under strange circumstances. Her death sends him back to his hometown of Coeur d' Coeurs to bring Chuck back to life, albeit briefly, and solve the crime. But once reunited with Chuck, Ned can't send her back. He helps her escape after her grieving aunts, Lily and Vivian (Swoosie Kurtz, Ellen Greene), former synchronized swimmers Darling Mermaid Darlings, think they've buried their niece forever. Ned is overjoyed to be reunited with Chuck, the only girl he's ever loved. Life would be perfect, except for one cruel twist: If Ned ever touches her again, she'll go back to being dead, this time for good. (Photo by Scott Garfield/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images)