Jason Walton stretches himself to the breaking point by working too hard to prove his self-worth.
Reno tracks down Hound Adams, the man with the evidence that can prove his innocence. But before he can take him into custody, they are both caught up in a hostage situation.
Ray Dixon has too much invested in molding his son Norm into an Olympic champion and sees those dreams threatened by a rival swimmer. Ray changes out his medication and the young man dies. Barnaby Jones tackles an seemingly unsolvable case.
