Pilot of the sit-com originally starring Priscilla Barnes before Suzanne Somers, who Barnes had replaced on Three's Company, ironically replaced Barnes as the titular sheriff.
Eva Gabor as herself, needs help catching the person that stole her Ruby. Turns out it was a jewel thief called the butterfly that was a case that Hildys husband was working on.
Max's father comes for a visit and everyone is shocked to see that he is nothing like Max. Gussie takes a liking to him and spends a lot of time with and Hildy's not happy about it. When she puts her foot down Gussie tells her she and Max's father are going to live together.
A monkey is taken to the precinct for suspicion of drunk driving. Kenny blames someone at the station for breaking the front door window. Max tries to get Hildy in trouble for animal abuse.