A grocery store is robbed, losing hundreds of money orders in the process. Amanda and Mitch are on the case, and clues at the crime scene send them on a wild "dog" chase. Meanwhile, Noah puts on his own play for school, and Preston and Veronica try to give constructive criticism without revealing they fell asleep during rehearsal.

A robbery at a local post office leaves a clue for Amanda and Mitch that leads them off the beaten path. Meanwhile, Preston and Veronica help Noah compete in his favorite live action role playing game, "Shields and Potions."