A desperate husband, trying to support his wife and daughter, escorts a drunk home after his night job, but is accused of killing him for his poker winnings.
Frank Lawton goes to visit old friend Scott Shelby and ends up being charged with his murder. Fortunately for Lawton, Perry Mason is another old friend of his and he arrives on the scene to try and solve the case.
Aunt Bee, summoned for jury duty, disagrees with fellow jurors on her first case.
Raymond Burr plays a double role as both lawyer Perry Mason and as a Cockney merchant seaman in a plot to discredit Mason.
Helen writes a children's book that will be published and Andy faces the uncomfortable prospect of being the fiance of a famous writer.
