While his father is shooting a photo layout for a sports magazine, John Karras almost defeats tennis star Tom Aberling in a pick-up match, but Tom's father (guest star Gary Lockwood) feels the nonchalant game could ruin his son's reputation. Realizing he is good enough at tennis to be a challenge to a professional, John decides to enter the tournament against Tom, only to discover foul play before the tournament ever begins.

Pete's long-time friend, a hot-air balloon pilot, has a drinking problem that prevents him from assisting with an advertising photo layout Pete is doing for a soft drink company.