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In this episode of The Shadow, a series of mysterious disappearances and the death of a church committee member are linked to a supposed ghost known as the Black Abbot. Lamont Cranston investigates the haunting at the church, eventually confronting a figure in black who turns out to be a man using the legend to hide his crimes. As Lamont and Margot Lane search for secret passages with architect Paul Randolph, they are ambushed by Randolph, who reveals himself as the murderer of the committee members. After a tense confrontation regarding stolen relics, Randolph attempts to escape via the belfry but falls to his death.

Rocky Fortune learns that the dangerous criminal Carl the Grinder has escaped prison and is targeting him, Mitch Moore, and Harry Bowman. After discovering the body of Midge Moore, Rocky realizes he is being used as a high-profile decoy by political boss Harry Bowman to lure the killer out during a public motorcade and dinner. While attending a celebratory firehouse banquet, Rocky uses pepper to distract his pursuer. Following a confrontation in a locker room involving a disguised Harry Bowman and a fatal encounter with a fireman, Rocky manages to escape with Mary.

In this episode of Dangerous Assignment, Steve Mitchell travels to Berlin to investigate a kidnapping ring involving U.S. government officials and building permit applications. After an initial contact, Benner, is killed by being pushed from a hotel window, Mitchell decides to use himself as bait, enlisting agent Martha to help set a trap. The investigation leads to a dramatic confrontation where Mitchell is captured and held at ransom. Using a desperate plan involving a fake medical emergency in an ambulance, Mitchell manages to escape the criminals and ultimately reveals his true identity as a government agent.

Detective Danny Clover investigates the murder of jazz musician Kenny Perdue, navigating the New York jazz scene and interviewing witnesses including a party host and Karen Marlin. The investigation uncovers connections between the victim and various individuals, eventually revealing the tragic mental state of Karen Marlin following her husband's death in combat. The investigation concludes with the revelation that Karen Marlin confessed to the crime, driven by guilt regarding her husband's death in Korea. The episode closes with a poetic monologue about Broadway.

Private detective Mike Shane and his assistant Phyllis Knight are hired by Captain Tyre to investigate Lee Graves, who is allegedly attempting to sabotage the Tyre Oriental Lines. However, the investigation takes a dark turn when Captain Tyre is found murdered in his study with a suicide note left behind, prompting an inquiry into whether it was a true suicide or a calculated murder involving the company's secretary-treasurer. The investigation concludes as Mike Shane and the Inspector uncover evidence that the captain was paralyzed by a stroke, making it impossible for him to have written the suicide note. The Inspector reveals that Milton Tyre had been forging the captain's handwriting during his recovery, leading to the exposure of a conspiracy involving Norma and Packer.

This episode of Dragnet follows Detective Sergeant Friday as he investigates the case of Gary Field, a young man whose heroin addiction has devastated his family. The investigation tracks Gary's transition from a student to a drug dealer and his eventual cooperation with police to identify his supplier, Jack. The narrative culminates in a sting operation where Gary facilitates a meeting between undercover officers and the suspect. The episode concludes with the successful negotiation of a drug deal, the subsequent arrest of the suspects, and the revelation of the trial results.

Private investigator Richard Diamond investigates the murder of a Speed Messenger Service employee who was delivering an item to his apartment. The investigation leads him to Patty Clark, a local cigar store owner, and a tense confrontation with Agnes and her armed boyfriend over a mysterious white envelope. The case eventually reveals that Cartwright is the mastermind behind a counterfeiting ring and the recent murders. The episode concludes with the resolution of the case and announcements for upcoming NBC mystery dramas.

Insurance investigator Johnny Dollar follows a lead on the long-lost Rocky Harrison and missing diamonds. After discovering an informant has been murdered, Johnny uses a disguise to infiltrate a local establishment, where he recognizes a transformed Rocky dining with a known fence. After being fired from his job as a waiter, Johnny is ambushed and beaten by Barney and Rocky. While recovering in the hospital, he learns Lieutenant Randy Singer is investigating the same case, prompting Johnny to use a hidden bug to confront Pete Montescar and force the revelation of the jewels' location.