
Defense attorney Perry Mason defends dozens of falsely accused people over the course of this long-running courtroom drama, and he manages to clear each and every one of them, usually by drawing out the real criminal on the witness stand. He is capably assisted by investigator Paul Drake and secretary Della Street, and is a continual thorn in the side of District Attorney Hamilton Burger.

A man is shot and killed while a huge radio audience, including Perry, is listening.

Perry investigates a private-plane crash, a missing supply of drugs and a millionaire who lives a double life.

A golf pro is murdered following his biggest victory, and the young professional he defeated is charged with the crime.

Perry takes on the case of a Sicilian accused of slaying a domineering Italian patriarch; guest Anthony Caruso.