The case of contradictions gets a big start with the changing weather. A dame needs to hire Sam in regards to her fiancee, Ben Comiski. He is being held in jail for robbery. The evidence is going against him, but Ben doesn't look the part of a common thief. Is he responsible for a rash of robberies, or just taking the fall for someone?
Having a reputation as a good scout, Sam is hired by an Indian named, Black Cloud. On the reservation, Sam learns of a meeting with an engineer and an attempt to regain a lost artifact. Sam is also to guard a wampum belt. Hobart is said to have disappeared, a matter of amusement to his partner, Watts, but Sam finds the missing man in disguise in China town.
The date seems to be from a later season than the date on the show, as it mentions the date of November 15, 1950 in it. Sam seems to dictate the notice of his own death.
Is Effie in trouble with Sam for taking advantage of office supplies? He has a surprise for her, and he'll let her have it when he comes in to dictate his report. We learn about the well to do family with a prodigal daughter. The rift stems from an accident that left Mr Skelley without the power of vocal chords. His assistant explains the concern that the girl will find herself in trouble, and miss out on her inheritance if she doesn't stop dating an ex-convict.
Sam gets hired by Champion to be a bodyguard. The blustery man claims to be dangerous, and not play games, but soon there are slugs flying through his office window. The chase is on to track down the shooter, and discover who he is working for.
A wounded Sam Spade arrives in the office to dictate his report toEffie Perine. Reflecting on holw the case started, Maime enters to drag Sam to see her boss. Scruffy men guard a mansion where Johnny hires Sam to safeguard a transaction of jewels.
In the office, Effie is acting awfully nervous. Does she have a surprise to spring on Sam? Moving from the unpleasant surprise of his missing calendar... and he even met…
Or, The Corpse in the Murphy Bed. It's the time of year for vacations, and in the office of Sam Spade, will somebody be taking a trip soon? The client…
Sam's latest case is confusing, not only for Effie, but possibly even to him. Armando and his daughter have a difficult job that will require all of Sam's attentions for…