After Harris makes a wager with Yemana that he can't stop gambling, Yemana makes a counter wager to Harris to see if he could quit smoking. Barney finds himself in a tricky situation when a blind shoplifter is brought in, and an apartment building owner, looking to evict a tenant son his building can be demolished. He then finds a solution to help both men. Wojo has to appear in court but has stage fright when he tries to testify against an alleged slumlord.

A couple comes to the twelfth precinct, looking for Barney's assistance in rescuing their daughter from a cult. Meanwhile, Yemana is in a panic after his bookie gets arrested, and Harris is less than thrilled when a magazine he sold a short story to makes some changes to it before publishing it. Fish's pride takes a hit when Bernice arrives with news she intends to interview for a job in the city.