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.
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.
This classic comedy series is a satire on all the daytime soaps out there. The stories revolve around a rich family, the Tates, and a blue-collar family, the Campbells. With stories mostly centered around crazy characters and sex, the escapades are as soapy as you can get: divorce, homosexuality, adultery, kidnapping, organized crime, war flashbacks, custody battles, murder and amnesia.
A mob assassin uses an unwitting Colt to find her mark, a relocated government witness with a distinctive gambling habit.
