Harley has accepted a position as Consulting Detective in the Bishop PD. On his first official case, he discovers that he's not as tough as he thinks he is. When a local farmhand gets killed by a tractor, Harley insists it's not an accident. After cracking the case, he earns himself an office in the precinct – though it's not exactly what he pictured.

A local theatre troupe is performing a play written by, directed by and starring an egotistical local actor. A classic big fish in a small pond, the manipulative theatre director challenges Harley to shed his star status and prove his acting chops. When an unstable member of the troupe latches onto Harley, he must ‘play the part' so she won't do something dangerous.