When a young man just released from prison is accused by the entire town of robbery and murder, Perry Mason changes his plans for a fishing holiday and enters the case.
A secretary who believes her boss is being blackmailed comes to Perry Mason with a suitcase full of money.
Festus Haggen is challenged to back up his knowledge of horses by entering one in a race.
Charlie Trent used to be an Army scout. Now he's the town drunk. Hoss helps him regain his self-esteem when he has him volunteer to lead a gold-bearing troop through the desert where there's very little water.
Dobie is desperate for money so he can take Thalia to the dance, so he and Maynard hatch a plot to dishonestly win $100 at the Bijou Theater on Jackpot Night.
