Barney gets charged with contempt of court when he refuses to name his confidential informant, surprising the guys in the squad room. Harris takes a statement from Ray, who is looking for help in finding the thief who is robbing the local Salvation Army branch. A man is brought in after causing a disturbance at a neighborhood restaurant after accusing the staff for refusing service based upon his appearance.

An owner of a neighborhood Doll shop looks to file a report for an antique doll kidnapped for ransom. A naive man is arrested by Dietrich and Levitt for disorderly conduct at a Scientific organization after being swindled into buying a seat on the space shuttle. Inspector Luger stops by the squad room to tell Barney he's naming his friend as a beneficiary in his will.