Disgraced archaeologist Rip Digman attempts to make a comeback with the help of his overachieving student, Saltine, by searching the world for a lost treasure: Hammurabi's Hat.

When Rip accidentally destroys the Ten Commandments, humanity devolves into chaos, forcing Rip to hunt for the back-up set of commandments; Quail Eegan's new A.I. device gains sentience.