Superman races against time to save Perry White from his executioner's bullet. Meanwhile, a familiar foe returns to Metropolis with a new scheme to get easy money. JR speaks on what to expect for Superman as we begin 1947.

A chirping cricket in Liz and George's hearth is driving George crazy, but Liz is convinced that it means good luck.

An elderly couple have suddenly disappeared from a fashionable neighborhood in Los Angeles. There's no trace of them not a clue to their whereabouts. The final five minutes are not to be missed. Commentary on the brilliant dramatic conclusion of this episode which is why Dragnet is a standout series.

Superman goes up against Brock Nielsen, the racketeer, with his own urgent sense of justice to get a confession since Perry White's fate is only moments away. JR comments on Superman's favorite method of interrogation.

A dictator who is looking to break the depth record in a newly designed bathysphere is about to be tested even more than he realized by the scientist who created the diving bell. Commentary comparing and contrasting this plot and that of a classic episode from Rod Serling's Twilight Zone!

A hypnotist sabotages a flying torpedo. Later, he tries to use it to destroy the headquarters where several officials of the war department are meeting.

A ventriloquist is under suspicion of murder and the only witness is the ventriloquist's dummy. Commentary on other great "dolls coming to life" movies and programs.

Superman is racing against time as Perry White has only ten more minutes to live. JR talks about Superman's Christmas soliloquy, returning WWII Black veterans, and Jackson Beck missing a cue!

An accomplished check forger is working the city and his victims are small businessmen. The police know his MO but not his identity. Commentary on Joe Friday's off duty home life plus the background of Folsom Prison.

Perry White's life is hanging by a thread and Kent is frantically looking for clues to save the editor from his deadly fate. JR comments on post WWII real life scams that Superman speaks about. Plus, a familiar voice from a past episode returns.