Leanne falls in love with her client, Gil Stoddard, a handsome philanthropist accused of murdering his partner.
Matlock's client needs the testimony of a 12-year-old witness who insists on making a deal with the lawyer.
Alice (Linda Lavin), Vera (Beth Howland) and Belle (Diane Ladd) are in a state of shock when Mel (Vic Tayback) tells them that he's gambled his life savings away, including the diner.
A persistent policeman helps Tod stay just one step behind Vicki Russell.
Mel (Vic Tayback) can win back his diner if he can figure out a way of getting Robert Goulet to perform at a run-down Vegas motel.