Newlyweds sue the mother of the groom's twins because the children missed the wedding.

Investigators tackle difficult cases.

A man sues a former friend for cloning his dog without permission.

An ex comes between friends, which leads to a confrontation and a damaged vintage chair.

Investigators tackle difficult cases.

A woman sues her ex-fiancé's mother after being kicked off the family cellphone plan; a dispute over a deposit for DJ services.

A woman says her cheating ex-boyfriend took back a necklace and gave it to her roommate.

A brilliant attorney takes on tough cases.

A woman refuses to pay a former friend her portion for dinner after being put at risk of COVID; a client blames a fired contractor for rodent infestation.

A woman sues her ex-fiancé's mother after she is forced to move out; a former couple argue over VIP concert tickets purchased before they broke up.

A brilliant attorney takes on tough cases.

A mom sues her neighbor for medical expenses because a dart hit her son; a man seeks compensation for expenses because a recording studio session was canceled.

A man accuses a former romantic interest of sabotaging his business; a woman sues a camp owner because donation incentives were rescinded.

A brilliant attorney takes on tough cases.

Man seeks compensation after bringing new customers to his uncle's barbershop; college student blames babysitting client for traffic ticket.

One "friend" ghosts the others prior to a girls trip and refuses to pay her share; a man sues his brother-in-law because his niece damaged his car.

A brilliant attorney takes on tough cases.

A mother blames her daughter's dance partner for ruining her quinceanera; a dispute between a former couple over a bad prank and a broken couch.

Golfers blame each other for a broken ankle; woman sues her brother's ex-fiancée after she bailed on a vacation.

A defense attorney solves murder mysteries in the courtroom.

A woman sues her ex-girlfriend for leaving her after she paid holding fees for their new apartment; a dispute over tickets intended as a gift but sold instead.

A former employee is accused of fraudulently exploiting a referral program; a dispute between roommates after a car isn't moved for street-sweeping.

A defense attorney solves murder mysteries in the courtroom.

A dispute over damage to a parked car; a man sues his former employer after his likeness is used in an embarrassing advertisement.

An uninvited husband ruins a New Year's getaway trip with friends; a dispute between a former couple over payments for a gifted cellphone.

A defense attorney solves murder mysteries in the courtroom.

A customer refuses to pay for skydiving tickets after services were rendered; a woman sues a cosmetology student for breach of contract.

A family heirloom isn't returned after it is loaned for a friend's wedding; a dispute between a former couple over the cost of a vacation.

A defense attorney solves murder mysteries in the courtroom.

A bartender blames her former roommate's dog for costing her tips.

A son is sued after he has no choice but to send his father packing.

Investigators tackle difficult cases.

A man sues his former girlfriend for lying about her age then causing him to dislocate his shoulder during their breakup.

Legal flames ignite when a voice actor blames his girlfriend's brother for deliberately over-spicing the wings during a friendly competition.

Investigators tackle difficult cases.

Perry defends a rookie policeman charged with robbery and homicide; guest Jeanette Nolan.

Investigators tackle difficult cases.

A university professor is charged with the murder of a blackmailing songwriter; guest David Hedison.

Investigators tackle difficult cases.

The boss' secretary thwarts a meek bookkeeper trying to embezzle $201,000 from his employers.

A brilliant attorney takes on tough cases.

A brilliant attorney takes on tough cases.

A brilliant attorney takes on tough cases.

A sailor too poor to pay legal fees makes out a will with bequests of $300,000; guests Sean McClory, Liam Sullivan, Barbara Parkins.

A brilliant attorney takes on tough cases.

A mobster fleeing from a Senate hearing involves Perry in a coast-to-coast evidence search; guests R.G. Armstrong, Susan Seaforth.

Tempers flare over the arrest of a black man (Steve Coulter) suspected of murder. With Howard Rollins and Carroll O'Connor.

Chief Gillespie refuses to point out the obvious suspect in the murder of Councilwoman DeLong's sister.

Councilwoman DeLong ventures outside Sparta to find the powerful figure responsible for her sister's murder.

While in Philadelphia to investigate a former partner's death, Virgil (Howard Rollins) is arrested for the murder of a city cop.

Gillespie travels to Philadelphia to help Tibbs, who has been arrested for a murder he did not commit.

A man sues his former girlfriend for lying about her age then causing him to dislocate his shoulder during their breakup.

Legal flames ignite when a voice actor blames his girlfriend's brother for deliberately over-spicing the wings during a friendly competition.

A family cabin borrowed for a marriage proposal becomes a party hub; a face painter is sued because she left a birthday party before completing her work.

A dispute between neighbors over misplaced packages and a ruined ski vacation; a man sues his favorite comic for breaking his nose.

A dispute over damage to a parked car; a man sues his former employer after his likeness is used in an embarrassing advertisement.

An uninvited husband ruins a New Year's getaway trip with friends; a dispute between a former couple over payments for a gifted cellphone.

A customer refuses to pay for skydiving tickets after services were rendered; a woman sues a cosmetology student for breach of contract.

A family heirloom isn't returned after it is loaned for a friend's wedding; a dispute between a former couple over the cost of a vacation.

A chef sues because a customer's service dog ruined an expensive rug; a dispute between a former couple over who should pay for redecorating costs.

A man sues his blind date because she intentionally spilled a soda all over him and his car's interior; a photographer seeks additional compensation from a client.

A brilliant attorney takes on tough cases.

A brilliant attorney takes on tough cases.

A defense attorney solves murder mysteries in the courtroom.

A defense attorney solves murder mysteries in the courtroom.

A defense attorney solves murder mysteries in the courtroom.

A defense attorney solves murder mysteries in the courtroom.

Investigators tackle difficult cases.

Investigators tackle difficult cases.

Investigators tackle difficult cases.

Investigators tackle difficult cases.

A brilliant attorney takes on tough cases.

A brilliant attorney takes on tough cases.

A brilliant attorney takes on tough cases.

A brilliant attorney takes on tough cases.

A defense attorney solves murder mysteries in the courtroom.

A defense attorney solves murder mysteries in the courtroom.

A defense attorney solves murder mysteries in the courtroom.

A defense attorney solves murder mysteries in the courtroom.

Investigators tackle difficult cases.

Investigators tackle difficult cases.

Investigators tackle difficult cases.

Investigators tackle difficult cases.

A brilliant attorney takes on tough cases.

A brilliant attorney takes on tough cases.

A woman sues for the return of a wedding-venue deposit; a woman says a thrown shoe injured her.

A brilliant attorney takes on tough cases.

An online love interest scams a widow out of money.

A woman accuses her ex-boyfriend of stealing her employees for his own business venture; a woman says her apartment had mold, leaving her no choice but to move out immediately.

A brilliant attorney takes on tough cases.

A man sues his former fiancée over the cost of their wedding after he suspected he was not the father of their unborn baby.

A man sues after a one-night stand results in pregnancy.

A defense attorney solves murder mysteries in the courtroom.

A woman sues her ex-boyfriend after she caught him in a compromising position at a party, which led to canceling their international getaway.

A woman sues another child's mother because her son's cellphone was damaged during a day at the water park.

A defense attorney solves murder mysteries in the courtroom.

A former couple fight over money saved for fertility treatments; a neighbor's dog is blamed for a ruined prom dress.

A man accuses his rival of cheating at a bar trivia contest; a man is injured by a swarm of bees.

A defense attorney solves murder mysteries in the courtroom.

A man sues his ex-girlfriend after she shares an intimate photo of the two of them that damages his reputation and causes him to lose his job.

Sisters disagree over care for their aunt.

A defense attorney solves murder mysteries in the courtroom.

A marriage counselor sues his ex-wife because her vindictive reviews cost him future clients.

A woman accuses her cousin of telling her daughter lies about her past; a man seeks compensation for headphones that were left behind at a vacation rental.

Investigators tackle difficult cases.

A wedding videographer is blamed after a groom's private conversation with his ex-girlfriend is broadcast to all of the guests.

An ex-girlfriend seeks compensation after she discovers that her boyfriend took another woman on the vacation for which she paid.

Investigators tackle difficult cases.

A man is accused of killing the blackmailer threatening the reputation of his estranged wife; guests Otto Kruger, Ed Nelson.

Investigators tackle difficult cases.

A political candidate's wife is accused of killing the stepson of her husband's opponent; guests Richard Anderson, Lynn Loring.

Investigators tackle difficult cases.

A sculptor's wife is charged with slaying her husband's model; guests June Lockhart, Sue Ane Langdon, Sean McClory.

A brilliant attorney takes on tough cases.

A brilliant attorney takes on tough cases.

A brilliant attorney takes on tough cases.

A frustrated, bitter woman kills the uncle wielding financial control over her.

A brilliant attorney takes on tough cases.

A wealthy widow's marriage to a young Frenchman ends in murder; guests Jeannette Nolan, Guy Stockwell.

Tibbs and Gillespie are charged with obstruction of justice when they aid a fugitive who wishes to avoid returning to his homeland and certain death.

A defense attorney solves murder mysteries in the courtroom.

Gillespie and Tibbs are tried on charges that their actions led to the death of the fugitive they were trying to save from deportation.

A defense attorney solves murder mysteries in the courtroom.

Councilwoman DeLong's son objects to her romance with Chief Gillespie and refuses to cooperate after witnessing the gang-style execution of his best friend.

A defense attorney solves murder mysteries in the courtroom.

Chief Gillespie is caught between Harriet and her son when Eugene agrees to identify the gang members responsible for his best friend's murder.

A defense attorney solves murder mysteries in the courtroom.

Investigators tackle difficult cases.

A wedding videographer is blamed after a groom's private conversation with his ex-girlfriend is broadcast to all of the guests.

Investigators tackle difficult cases.

An ex-girlfriend seeks compensation after she discovers that her boyfriend took another woman on the vacation for which she paid.

A couple sue their throuple partner for travel expenses after she abruptly leaves a few days into their Italian vacation.

Investigators tackle difficult cases.

A pregnant nanny seeks compensation because she was abruptly fired when an affair came to light.

A former couple fight over money saved for fertility treatments; a neighbor's dog is blamed for a ruined prom dress.

Investigators tackle difficult cases.

A man accuses his rival of cheating at a bar trivia contest; a man is injured by a swarm of bees.

A man sues his ex-girlfriend after she shares an intimate photo of the two of them that damages his reputation and causes him to lose his job.

A brilliant attorney takes on tough cases.

Sisters disagree over care for their aunt.

A woman sues her ex-fiancé for wedding expenses after being left at the altar.

A brilliant attorney takes on tough cases.

A reconciliation meal between mother and daughter doesn't go as planned; a dog attacks a man.

An early morning car alarm leads to a neighbor's vehicle being towed; a comic accuses a former writing partner of stealing a sketch idea.

A brilliant attorney takes on tough cases.

A man claims surfing instructions were not good enough, causing his board to be damaged; a man is injured while playing pingpong at a friend's house.

A dispute between roommates over the death of a pet tarantula; a babysitter seeks compensation after being accused of kissing her client's boyfriend.

A brilliant attorney takes on tough cases.

A woman blames her friend for the failure of her relationship; a man sues his neighbor for an excessive water bill incurred while he was out of town.

A woman blames her new neighbor for causing too much noise, which forced her to move to get peace and quiet.

A defense attorney solves murder mysteries in the courtroom.

A home hair salon and unpaid rent come between roommates; a tennis coach sues for his portion of a former client's winnings.

Woman blames sister for damage to cashmere rug; pianist sues former boss over stolen tips.

A defense attorney solves murder mysteries in the courtroom.

A young athlete's hair is cut without father's permission; a man claims he was sold a snake with a congenital defect.

A dispute over an unpaid event fee after the Santa provided for a holiday party is sent home; a woman sues her ex-friend for a portion of an endorsement deal.

A defense attorney solves murder mysteries in the courtroom.

Altercation in a bar; a dispute over rent and furniture expenses.

A bar owner is sued after his staff gets into a fight with guests at a private party; friends argue over the cost to repair a clogged kitchen sink.

A defense attorney solves murder mysteries in the courtroom.

A teacher sues after a confrontation with a student's mother leads to his broken arm; a former couple argue over custody of their dog.

A divorced pair blame each other for the death of their child's hamster; a babysitter seeks compensation for her broken tablet.

Investigators tackle difficult cases.

A woman sues her ex-boyfriend because he misled her about the therapy for which she paid; a dispute between neighbors over a missing grill.

A woman is charged with the murder of her absent bridegroom's uncle; guests Barbara Bain, Whit Bissell.

Investigators tackle difficult cases.

Concern for her infant grandson and a murder convince a dowager to relinquish her iron-fisted control of a city.

Investigators tackle difficult cases.

Perry solves the murder of an Army officer who was investigating an international con game; guests Werner Klemperer, Jim Davis.

Investigators tackle difficult cases.

A brilliant attorney takes on tough cases.

A brilliant attorney takes on tough cases.

Perry investigates the murder of a scheming film producer; guest Constance Towers.

A brilliant attorney takes on tough cases.

Perry learns the truth about a cache of diamonds while investigating an embezzler's murder; guests Ben Johnson, Elisha Cook.

A brilliant attorney takes on tough cases.

A defense attorney solves murder mysteries in the courtroom.

A man is accused of killing his teen stepdaughter's married lover; Althea nears a nervous breakdown; guest Allan Arbus.

A defense attorney solves murder mysteries in the courtroom.

Althea goes into a deep depression sparked by the suicide of a troubled student while his former girlfriend falls for a biker.

A defense attorney solves murder mysteries in the courtroom.

Gillespie tries to befriend the daughter he never knew when she returns to Sparta to settle her deceased mother's estate.

A defense attorney solves murder mysteries in the courtroom.

Althea withholds the truth about a murder from Virgil when a friend confides that she killed her boss during a sexual attack.

Investigators tackle difficult cases.

Investigators tackle difficult cases.

A divorced pair blame each other for the death of their child's hamster; a babysitter seeks compensation for her broken tablet.

A woman sues her ex-boyfriend because he misled her about the therapy for which she paid; a dispute between neighbors over a missing grill.

Investigators tackle difficult cases.

Landlord seeks unpaid rent from ex-tenant, but she says an excessive amount of bird droppings forced her to move; dispute over a bathroom renovation.

A woman sues a former friend because the dashboard of her new car was ruined by duct tape; a dispute over travel expenses because a niece sent her aunt packing.

Investigators tackle difficult cases.

Woman blames sister for damage to cashmere rug; pianist sues former boss over stolen tips.

A young athlete's hair is cut without father's permission; a man claims he was sold a snake with a congenital defect.

A brilliant attorney takes on tough cases.

A woman says her former podcast co-host soured a potential sponsorship deal; an aunt sues her niece over a custom-made wedding dress.

Altercation in a bar; a dispute over rent and furniture expenses.

A brilliant attorney takes on tough cases.

A dispute between neighbors after fumes from homemade hot sauce cause illness; keys left in a locked car in the desert lead to a broken window.

A dispute over a broken pendant; a public demonstration interferes with a neighboring business.

A defense attorney solves murder mysteries in the courtroom.

A woman blames her neighbor's son for her laptop going missing; an event planner sues her client for not paying her in full while she was at his work retreat.

A woman sues her ex-boyfriend because he cheated and left her to pay the rent; a man's rowdy behavior causes his friend's season tickets to be revoked.

A defense attorney solves murder mysteries in the courtroom.

A pedestrian sues a cyclist after getting hit by his bike; a man blames his neighbor for tarnishing his reputation when she posted false accusations online.

Former friends argue over responsibility for paying a drug-possession citation after marijuana is smoked in a car.

A defense attorney solves murder mysteries in the courtroom.

A woman sues because a bar mitzvah guest insisted on invitations for her family, then none of them attended; a dispute between cousins over unpaid rent.

A mother is kicked out of a toddler music class for breastfeeding her child; a woman sues a friend for refusing to give back her bird.

A defense attorney solves murder mysteries in the courtroom.

An athlete says his rival broke his ribs during a league match.

A man seeks a refund after his glamping getaway wasn't as luxurious as advertised; a dispute between cousins over a loan that wasn't used as intended.

A defense attorney solves murder mysteries in the courtroom.

A violin teacher says a student's mother unfairly damaged her reputation; siblings argue over damage from a sound system installation.

An entrepreneur is accused of stealing an idea for a food truck; friends argue over expenses stemming from a crash between an ATV and a dirt bike.

A defense attorney solves murder mysteries in the courtroom.

A man sues his former boss for firing him after his past as an adult film actor was revealed.

A man sues for lost wages because he was fired for leaving work abruptly due to a panic attack; a dispute between former roommates over shared furniture.

A defense attorney solves murder mysteries in the courtroom.

A woman blames a fellow snorkeler for a turtle bite after he abandoned her to take pictures; a dispute between roommates over damaged laundry.

A man sues his ex-girlfriend for wrongful eviction after she caught him cheating and kicked him out.

A defense attorney solves murder mysteries in the courtroom.

A waiter sues because his wages were unfairly deducted to cover the bill of a table that left without paying; a tenant is blamed for ruining grass with gelatin.

A tenant is blamed for excessive fees after frequently setting off a security alarm; friends argue over splitting the cost of damage to a rental car.

A defense attorney solves murder mysteries in the courtroom.

A defense attorney solves murder mysteries in the courtroom.

A defense attorney solves murder mysteries in the courtroom.

A defense attorney solves murder mysteries in the courtroom.

A defense attorney solves murder mysteries in the courtroom.

A defense attorney solves murder mysteries in the courtroom.

A defense attorney solves murder mysteries in the courtroom.

A defense attorney solves murder mysteries in the courtroom.

A defense attorney solves murder mysteries in the courtroom.

A defense attorney solves murder mysteries in the courtroom.

A defense attorney solves murder mysteries in the courtroom.

A man sues a security guard for violently throwing him out of a party and chipping his tooth; former friends argue over a hefty parking ticket.

Boundaries are tested when a couple's vacation is sidelined by a swinging proposal; a man sues his brother over father-daughter dance winnings.

A defense attorney solves murder mysteries in the courtroom.

A baker sues his brother for selling free cookie samples and keeping the profits; a rowdy partygoer destroys an heirloom couch at a rent fundraiser.

A couple sue their neighbor for invading their privacy and getting one of them arrested.

A defense attorney solves murder mysteries in the courtroom.

A security guard sues his former boss for firing him after he chased down a shoplifter; a dispute between friends over a dresser that was given away.

An artist sues a former client over money owed for a custom piece of art; friends argue over the cost of car repairs.

A defense attorney solves murder mysteries in the courtroom.

A dispute over the cost of a private theme park tour after a relationship is rekindled causes an engagement to end.

Brothers fight over property sold to cover a debt without permission; a woman says a neighbor is harassing her over water usage.

A defense attorney solves murder mysteries in the courtroom.

A man blames his son for giving money to online cam girls instead of paying off debt; former roommates argue over a gifted couch that was sold.

A stunt performer sues for guaranteed wages after an actor is replaced; a dispute between best friends because a sentimental baby blanket was ruined.

A defense attorney solves murder mysteries in the courtroom.

Parents blame a babysitter because their child got suspended from preschool; a man believes that his ex deliberately dropped his beloved pinball machine.

A man sues his ex-girlfriend for the cost of an elaborate Valentine's Day celebration she ruined.

Investigators tackle difficult cases.

A man sues because his belongings, which were supposed to be stored, were left outside for anyone to take; a dispute over a child's injury at a birthday party.

A woman sues a designer after failing to oversee a client's home remodel; a dispute between exes over the cost of their teen's coed sleepover.

Investigators tackle difficult cases.

A mother refuses to return her son's car because of his DUI; a dispute between friends after homemade pizza causes injury.

A woman sues her ex-fiancé for ruining their engagement party by publicly humiliating her and calling off the wedding in front of their guests.

Investigators tackle difficult cases.

A woman blames a road trip companion for the open-container ticket she receives; a tenant must move because of noisy drill-team practices.

A woman sues her grandmother for keeping a pricey bag that belonged to her late mother; a dispute between a former couple over honeymoon expenses.

Investigators tackle difficult cases.

A man sues his ex-girlfriend because her son used his credit card to rack up video game debt; a dispute between friends over improperly labeled THC candy.

A woman sues her neighbor after the death of her dog; a dispute between a bride-to-be and her trainer after she is injured during a bootcamp class.

A nanny says absentee parents terminated her without notice after she took incredible care of their children.

Investigators tackle difficult cases.

A dispute between former high school sweethearts.

A woman sues her date because a hike ended in stitches; a landlord blames a previous tenant for letting her children draw on his walls.

Investigators tackle difficult cases.

A woman is sued for taking back her offer to potty-train her friend's son; a former couple argue over who should pay for icicle damage to a car.

A woman sues her friend for conning her out of money to go on a trip to Las Vegas; a former couple argue over who is the real owner of a promise ring.

Investigators tackle difficult cases.

A man accuses his former date of slander after he lost out on a job; a table purchased at a garage sale causes injury.

A man sues a security guard for violently throwing him out of a party and chipping his tooth; former friends argue over a hefty parking ticket.

Investigators tackle difficult cases.

Boundaries are tested when a couple's vacation is sidelined by a swinging proposal; a man sues his brother over father-daughter dance winnings.

Investigators tackle difficult cases.

Investigators tackle difficult cases.

Investigators tackle difficult cases.

Investigators tackle difficult cases.

Investigators tackle difficult cases.

Investigators tackle difficult cases.

Virgil narrowly escapes death at the hands of Richie Epson's henchmen, but Gillespie still hasn't garnered enough evidence to prove Epson is a major drug supplier.

The six wives of an imprisoned polygamist bring him gifts of food, only to become murder suspects when the man dies of poisoning.

A murderous escaped convict (Will Bledsoe) and his girlfriend take Althea (Anne-Marie Johnson) and a boy hostage.

A woman (Susan Blakely) who is accused of patricide claims she was a victim of incest. With Carroll O'Connor, Howard Rollins.

A woman sues her ex-fiancé over their deceased child's cremains.

A woman blames a neglectful parent for her daughter's bike accident that required stitches.

A dispute between former roommates over a fur coat that was sold without permission; brothers argue over an unpaid loan for a theater production.

A dispute over who should pay for a bachelorette party; a woman blames her former roommate for lost sneaker-sale profits.

A father sues a store owner for keeping him away from his young, autistic daughter after the child ran away.

A woman claims her ex-boyfriend lied about having a vasectomy after she ends up pregnant.

A woman sues her son and daughter-in-law for unpaid rent after they move out of her house, suddenly.

A dispute over a complicated surrogate pregnancy; a triathlete sues a former friend after an injury.

A woman blames her ex-roommate's son for a lost gig because he damaged her guitar strings; a dispute between an author and an artist over book cover art.

A woman sues a party host for medical expenses because she was cut getting herself a glass of water.

A woman sues her ex-boyfriend for the deposit she put down on a wedding dress; a dispute between sisters over a first-class plane ticket.

A woman is sued for taking back her offer to potty-train her friend's son; a man seeks compensation for a yearly amusement-park pass after he is banned.

A neighbor's trash-filled yard is blamed for lowering a home's sale price; a former employee is sued over property bought on the company credit card.

One friend loses another's lent designer purse on a girls trip; a man sues the neighbor who fatally wounded his pet bird.

A woman sues after her belongings are stolen at a speed dating event; a dispute between neighbors over a bird feeder that attracted destructive birds.

Dispute between neighbors over a loud party and damaged speakers; a friend is blamed for a missed flight after they're pulled over by the police.

A man sues his former landlord for throwing out his belongings after he was wrongfully evicted.

A blended family vacation ends before it starts when the stepfather cancels his stepdaughter's plane ticket; a house sitter is blamed for a termite infestation.

A woman blames her personal trainer after an intense workout sent her to the emergency room; a bride sues after a drunken guest destroyed her dress.

A man resists paying medical expenses after a game of streetball leads to injury; a former couple fight over ownership of a beloved cat castle.

A woman sues after a vacation with her fiancé's family goes awry; a woman blames a restaurant owner for ruining her birthday and her reputation.

A dispute over payment for car customizations that didn't hold up; friends argue over who should pay for the drunken antics of an uninvited guest.

A woman sues because her keys were lost when her mother's purse was thrown out of a car window; a dispute between exes because an important work call was missed.

A nail salon owner is blamed for ruining a day of pampering for a bridal party; a woman seeks a refund of camp fees she paid for her child's half-sister.

A man sues his roommate over reward money paid for the return of his lost puppy; a woman blames a party guest for ruining her vintage china.

A woman sues because her tennis club membership was revoked.

A man (Jack Ging) is accused of pushing another out a penthouse window and fencing stolen jewels; guest Sidney Clute.

An embezzler's return to his hometown jeopardizes one of Paul Drake's former clients; guest Adam West.

A bankrupt road builder is charged with murdering the man responsible for his financial woes; guest Jason Evers.

Ben is surprised to discover that a reopened, 35-year-old murder case reveals familiar suspects.

Ben defends his Scrooge-like neighbor, who has been framed for the murder of his business partner; Les goes overboard on Christmas gifts.

A baby gorilla is kidnapped while a murder victim is left to be mauled in a lion's cage.

A museum worker jailed for burning art returns to confront the man who framed him, and is accused of his murder.

As Tibbs and Gillespie fight for control of the department, a murderer re-creating an old voodoo case stalks Gillespie.

During Tibbs' old partner's (Michael Warren) visit two FBI agents and a protected witness are murdered.

Gillespie (Carroll O'Connor) suspects Sheriff Thompson (Ed Ames), an old friend, may be responsible for a man's death. With Howard Rollins and Geoffrey Thorne.

Bubba (Alan Autry) falls in love with a deceitful siren (Barbara Stock). With Carroll O'Connor and Howard Rollins.

A man sues his roommate over reward money paid for the return of his lost puppy; a woman blames a party guest for ruining her vintage china.

A woman sues because her tennis club membership was revoked.

A man sues after he was fired for not socializing after work; an engagement ends after a bride-to-be discovers her fiancé is already married.

A woman blames her neighbor for her son getting attacked by bees; a barbecue sauce maker sues a customer who canceled a large order at the last minute.

A woman blames her personal trainer after an intense workout sent her to the emergency room; a bride sues after a drunken guest destroyed her dress.

A man resists paying medical expenses after a game of streetball leads to injury; a former couple fight over ownership of a beloved cat castle.

A woman sues after a vacation with her fiancé's family goes awry; a woman blames a restaurant owner for ruining her birthday and her reputation.

A dispute over payment for car customizations that didn't hold up; friends argue over who should pay for the drunken antics of an uninvited guest.

A man blames the feng shui expert he hired for all of his bad luck; as man sues after he isn't paid what he is owed for delivering homemade fruit preserves.

A father sues for negligence after his teenage daughter isn't properly chaperoned and disappears from a multi-city college tour for hours.

A pastor is blamed after a couple is forced to change their wedding venue at the last minute; a man accuses a trespasser of damaging his lawn.

A woman sues her companion because he wrecked her car while he was on a date with someone else.

A dispute between siblings over the cost of a birthday dinner; a landlord sues his short-term tenant over damage to a high-quality skillet.

Woman sues her ex-boyfriend for selling her dog while she was in prison; man blames his flooded apartment on his neighbor's leaky washing machine.

A bride sues her former friend for not showing up at her wedding after she requested extra invites; a dispute between exes over damaged property.

A bartender blames his ex for lost income after he revealed secrets to a customer; a child is accused of injuring a bookstore patron by pulling her hair.

A woman seeks compensation from her ex-boyfriend after he took her dog; a model is blamed for ruining a music video.

A babysitter bails, spoiling a couple's weekend getaway; a homeowner blames a housepainter for damage to plants.

A woman quits her dream job as an EMT after constant harassment from a co-worker.

A woman sues for lost wages after her friend sabotages her "sugar daddy" relationship.

A man blames his neighbor for ruining his relationship and for damage to his car; a scuffle over a video game at a closeout sale leads to injury.

A dispute over who is to blame after a store's keypad door lock is broken, trapping a child for hours.

A dispute between sisters over the cost of carpet cleaning after an avoidable spill.

A man sues for profits from selling a litter of kittens his cat fathered; a dispute between friends after a vintage car receives avoidable parking tickets.

A model is accused of slaying an advertising man who has been pursuing her affections against her will.

An Air Force officer is court-martialed on a murder charge; guests Simon Oakland, Richard Arlen.

A man finds himself accused in the murder of a woman detective.

Ben gets involved in the case of a coed (Debbie Barker) accused of murdering her professor lover.

Ben and Michelle defend a TV producer (Teri Austin) accused of murdering an obnoxious talk-show host.

A young man is accused of murdering his girlfriend's estranged husband; guests Gavin MacLeod, Patricia Barry.

Perry's client makes a dramatic courtroom confession, possibly causing Mason to lose a case; guest Guy Mitchell.

Virgil (Howard Rollins) questions his abilities after he fatally shoots a robbery suspect. With Carroll O'Connor.

Tibbs' niece and Bubba's nephew witness a crime and try to prove a dangerous parolee is not dead, as believed.

The murder of a young prostitute leads Gillespie and Tibbs (Carroll O'Connor, Howard Rollins) to different suspects. Guest stars: Eric Pierpoint, Renee Jones.

Tibbs (Howard Rollins) suspects racism played a part in the mysterious death of a progressive minister (J. Don Ferguson). With Carroll O'Connor.

A condemned man asks Gillespie (Carroll O'Connor) to visit him the evening before his execution. With Howard Rollins.

A dispute between sisters over the cost of carpet cleaning after an avoidable spill.

A man sues for profits from selling a litter of kittens his cat fathered; a dispute between friends after a vintage car receives avoidable parking tickets.

A singer is accused of faking an illness so that he could take another gig in Las Vegas instead.

A man sues his jealous ex-girlfriend for impersonating him and sending his boss a scathing email that got him fired.

A woman seeks compensation from her ex-boyfriend after he took her dog; a model is blamed for ruining a music video.

A babysitter bails, spoiling a couple's weekend getaway; a homeowner blames a housepainter for damage to plants.

A woman quits her dream job as an EMT after constant harassment from a co-worker.

A woman sues for lost wages after her friend sabotages her "sugar daddy" relationship.

A dispute over an online cooking class and an expensive pizza oven; a woman blames her travel agent after she's denied entry to a club.

A couple sue a life coach after disappointing therapy sessions; a woman blames her roommate for ruining her couch.

A mother sues a daycare owner for neglecting her son; a woman blames her ex after her car is broken into because he lied about where he was going.

A man seeks reimbursement for travel expenses because his ex went on their vacation without him.

A bride sues a fashion designer after her reception outfit fell off during a choreographed dance.

A one-night stand is blamed for a red wine stain; dispute between ex-friends over money given to benefit goddaughter.

A teacher seeks compensation because he was falsely accused of theft and his wages were withheld; a woman sues a jealous wife for ruining her blouse.

A woman sues her nephew for cutting off her internet without warning; a small inn doesn't provide hair and beauty amenities as advertised.

A man blames his neighbor for his fragile emotional and financial state after he was subjected to loud and obscene noises all day long.

A dispute over expenses after an adoption doesn't go through as planned.

A homeless veteran sues a property owner for throwing out his belongings while he was away; an overzealous bear hug leads to an injury.

An aspiring medical student sues their tutor; a woman sues after discovering the purse she purchased from a friend was a knockoff.

A woman blames her cheating ex-husband for their son's ruined 18th birthday cake.

A woman sues her ex-boyfriend because he cheated after she invested in his side hustle; a date's father ruins a surprise, elaborate invitation to the prom.

Former tenants blame their landlord for not taking steps to prevent harassment from neighbors; an urn with a beloved dog's ashes is broken.

A man sues over his investment in his nephew's promising basketball career after the young man tests positive for steroids and is kicked out of the league.

A newspaper publisher is charged with murdering his unfaithful fiancee; guest Denver Pyle.

Perry uncovers an embezzler's murderer and a plan to steal a paint formula; guest Leslie Parrish. Written by Erle Stanley Gardner.

A bride-to-be flees the church, and the wrong person is accused of slaying her blackmailer; guests James Drury, Bobby Troup.

The adulterous wife of a businessman is murdered, and an associate finds himself framed for the crime.

Michelle and Conrad search for Ben, who may have been kidnapped by vengeful ex-convicts.

Perry uncovers a scheme to defraud an insurance company while solving the murder of a ship's captain; guest Sean McClory.

A comedian tries to take blame for a murder to protect an innocent girl; guests Sue Ane Langdon, Jackie Coogan.

Joann (Lois Nettleton) makes a shocking confession to Gillespie (Carroll O'Connor) when her life is endangered by an escaped convict (Kevin Conway).

Despite the evidence, Gillespie and Tibbs do not believe a teenage mother was responsible for the death of her abandoned infant.

Tibbs' father-in-law creates friction; Gillespie placates a city council angry over attacks on senior citizens.

Gillespie (Carroll O'Connor) believes an assault victim (guest star Caryn West) is lying about her attacker. With Howard Rollins.

Two feuding sisters become murder suspects when it is discovered that their father died from poisoning, not heart failure.

Former tenants blame their landlord for not taking steps to prevent harassment from neighbors; an urn with a beloved dog's ashes is broken.

A man sues over his investment in his nephew's promising basketball career after the young man tests positive for steroids and is kicked out of the league.

A woman blames a bride for her broken leg after falling off a stripper pole at a bachelorette party; a car is broken into after it was towed.

An aspiring artist sues her co-worker for stealing her design and selling it on t-shirts; a dispute over a babysitter's withheld pay and money spent on meals.

A man blames his neighbor for his fragile emotional and financial state after he was subjected to loud and obscene noises all day long.

A dispute over expenses after an adoption doesn't go through as planned.

A homeless veteran sues a property owner for throwing out his belongings while he was away; an overzealous bear hug leads to an injury.

An aspiring medical student sues their tutor; a woman sues after discovering the purse she purchased from a friend was a knockoff.

An actor sues after he is fired before his family can see him perform on opening night; an empowerment seminar doesn't live up to advertised expectations.

A former housekeeper breaks a magician's trick box while rescuing his assistant; a singer sues a bodyguard for taking pictures with fans.

A trainer is blamed after a college football player misses an important showcase event due to an aggravated injury.

A woman sues her father because he promised to pay for her wedding but failed to do so.

A woman blames her ex-husband and his wife for preventing her from attending her son's college graduation dinner party.

Agent sues her former client after he fails to pay her commission fees.

A man sues his child's mother for installing spyware on a phone he shares with his son.

A woman sues her ex-boyfriend for the cost of freezing her eggs; a dispute between siblings over vacation costs.

A man sues his half-sister for throwing wine on his expensive jacket; woman seeks compensation from her child's father for pregnancy expenses.

A former couple argue over an exercise bike one of them left behind after their breakup.

A woman blames her ex-beau after she is forced to move; she says his support group harassed her.

A daughter says her parents' social media posts caused her to lose her scholarship.

An attempt to help a couple's love life doesn't go as planned; a dispute between siblings over a stolen baby-stroller.

A woman sues her ex-boyfriend because his dog ate one of her earrings; a dispute between sisters over payment for a catered event.

Former tenants blame their landlord for not taking steps to prevent harassment from neighbors; a singer is sued for not showing up for a gig.

A woman sues her ex-boyfriend because a camping trip went awry; a dispute over cruise expenses after a friend bails at the last minute.

An elaborate electrical device in the courtroom proves Perry's point about a murder in a booby-trapped elevator.

A doctor is accused of malpractice and the slaying of a dishonest lawyer; guest Skip Homeier.

Perry takes a break from a deep-sea fishing trip to defend a charter-boat captain accused of murder and gold smuggling.

A hotheaded professional tennis player (Vincent Van Patten) is accused of murdering his primary rival.

Ben (Andy Griffith) defends a difficult lawyer (Richard Masur) who has been charged with murdering a mobster.

An artist fakes suicide to boost the value of his work, but the plot backfires when he is found murdered.

A race driver is murdered after deliberately wrecking a valuable test car; guest Alejandro Rey.