Grissom investigates the murders of four monks who were shot point blank while chanting in a Buddhist temple.
George needs a replacement for his top bowler and enlists Tom---who hasn't bowled in years.
Elaine suddenly starts getting mysterious love letters. When she becomes intrigued by the poetic propositions, a couple of cabbies quickly claim responsibility, leaving Elaine with the hilarious task of discovering who is the amorous writer.
Crocker fails to believe that an old childhood friend who is the main focus of a police investigation could be involved in illegal activity.
Colt travels to New York on the "easy" assignment of retrieving an old friend, gambling bail Jumper Swifty; but in so doing spoils the stakeout of gangster Trainor, who was close to being arrested by a crusty old cop named Finley. Finley threatens Colt with charges if he refuses to help expose Trainor, and a unique bond is struck between Colt and Finley.
