Barton Drake and Inspector Noah Danton are approached by Jimmy Christian, seeking help to clear his father Noel, who is consumed with guilt over an alleged murder committed after a bar fight. The case is complicated by Noel's drinking and grief over his son's death. Christmas brings a solution and family reunion.

Host Bill Goodwin presents a show for U.S. troops with music and comedy. Frank Lesser sings a plumbing-themed comedy song, and Meredith Wilson's group performs "Good Night Ladies." The comedy act features Ronald Dewberry and John Connor in an ice cream-eating contest. The episode closes with a scripted joke about a "solid gold faucet."

Fred Allen, with the help of his cast, entertains the Armed Forces from Times Square. The variety show features Allen's jokes about Jack Benny and his continued battle with the Allen's Alley characters. The program also includes music by Al Goodman and the latest news from the Armed Forces.