A doctor who is conducting experimental alcoholism treatments on prominent persons is arrested for the murder of the blackmailer who threatened to reveal the names of his patients.
To please his sergeant, Gomer makes a heroic effort to conquer the obstacle course.
Despite Sgt. Carter's protests, Gomer adopts a pet skunk.
Jon and Ponch track down a gasoline theft ring, responsible for seriously injuring Sgt. Joe Getraer. In his off-duty hours, Ponch becomes involved in refereeing the department-sponsored roller hockey game.
Sgt. Carter is tormented by the fact that no matter how hard he "rides" Gomer, the recruit still likes him.
