Grissom investigates the murders of four monks who were shot point blank while chanting in a Buddhist temple.
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.
George needs a replacement for his top bowler and enlists Tom---who hasn't bowled in years.
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.
Crocker fails to believe that an old childhood friend who is the main focus of a police investigation could be involved in illegal activity.
