The Case of the Runaway Corpse Ed Davenport, on his deathbed, accuses his wife of poisoning him, then he expires. When Tragg arrives to investigate, the corpse has vanished, only to be found later, buried in a slit trench several miles away.

The Case of the Vagabond Vixen Veronica Dale hitches a ride toward Los Angeles with Edgar Ferrell, who makes an unsuccessful pass at her. When she arrives in LA, she gets a job with movie producer John Addison's company. To complicate matters, Addison is having an affair with Ferrell's wife Lorraine. Ferrell is murdered, and Addison is charged with the crime. Perry Mason must untangle all the threads.

The Case of the Crimson Kiss Fay Allison and her roommate Anita are found unconscious by Fay's aunt, Louise Marlow, who calls her attorney Perry Mason in desperation. In the girls' apartment Perry and Della discover a key that leads them to the body of Carver Clement. Someone has left a crimson kiss on Carver's forehead and planted evidence that incriminates Fay. Perry must use all his skills to defend his young client.

The Case of the Angry Mourner Sam Burris awakens his wife Betsy, saying he has just heard a gunshot at a neighbor's house. Through binoculars they spy Belle Adrian prowling about the house. Fortunately, Perry Mason is on vacation in the area and can come to Belle's aid when she is charged with murder.

The Case of the Silent Partner The owner of a lucrative orchid business is charged with murder after her husband loses stock shares in a poker game to a sleazy ex-con.

The Case of the Sulky Girl An impetuous niece who demands her trust fund be released comes to Perry Mason for help. But it's her boyfriend who needs defending when he is charged with murdering her controlling uncle.

The Case of the Drowning Duck Perry Mason, Della Street, and Paul Drake head to a small town to defend a young man who is charged with poisoning a blackmailer.