The precinct is shocked when trusted cop Tom Donnelly is found murdered with $10000 in his wallet. Kojak has just 48 hours to clear Donnelly's name and make sure he can be buried with full honors.

Kojak investigates the murder of a notorious wheel man and learns he was part of a gang about to make a major heist that would embarrass the NYPD. Theo has limited time to find out what the target will be.