A pro quarterback (John Beck), Matt's college teammate, is blackmailed by a man who says he has proof the player killed his coach.

other characters: Roger Marsden (murdered)

A restaurant critic's (James Coco) dinner is disrupted when a gelatin mold brought to his table contains his partner's severed head.

An upcoming fight appears rigged when murder uncovers the champion's (Dorian Harewood) physical problems and his wife's alcoholism.

other characters: John

The four ex-wives of a wealthy cat-food manufacturer mauled to death by a pet tiger hire Matt to solve the crime so they can collect the money from the will.

Fake telegrams summon five famous people to Matt's penthouse for a Sunday meeting with murder on the agenda.

other characters: Luther, Pasquel Martinez, Patrick (Marilyn's Son)

After one of Matt's employees is chased and shot by mobsters, his dying words to Matt is to protect a girl called Marilyn.

Matt's uncle (Buddy Ebsen), an ex-spy, helps Matt prove he is a victim of mind control and establish his innocence of murder.