by Hal Erickson
synopsis
Friday (Jack Webb) and Smith (Ben Alexander) respond to reports that obnoxious teenager Gordon Tolliver (Sammy Ogg) has been stealing things from the merchants in his neighborhood. Only after intense questioning is the reason for Gordon's antisocial behavior revealed: the boy is suffering from an internal illness. Placing the spirit of the law above the letter for a change, the two detectives attempt to reform Gordon so that he can take best advantage of the time he has left.
