A former corporate lawyer in Philadelphia, Jack Shannon's life has spiraled out of control due to his addiction to gambling. He lost his job, his marriage, and now works as a general practitioner, relying on his secretary Lucy Acosta and unlikely investigator Wilmer Slade to help him overcome his struggles. Despite vowing to quit gambling, Jack still uses his cardplaying skills to aid his cases and secure deals for his clients.
A country singer claims a music-publishing syndicate stole her song.