Lester Rawlins

Sigmund Freud's ghost advises a married New York psychiatrist in love with a patient.

A New York detective investigates a series of murders committed by random citizens who claim that 'God told them to'.

After the death of his wife, wealthy retiree Justin Playfair creates a fantasy world for himself in which he is the legendary detective Sherlock Holmes, even dressing like the character. Out of concern for Justin's money more than his health, his brother Blevins puts him under the care of psychiatrist Dr. Mildred Watson. As Dr. Watson grows fond of Justin, she begins to play along with his theories, eventually becoming an assistant in his investigations.

Tina Balser is a bored New York housewife-mother married to Jonathan, a pompous, social-climbing lawyer who ridicules her in front of their children, criticizing everything she does or wears. She begins an affair with George Prager, a dashing, successful, and blatantly sadistic writer.

Twenty years ago, a murder took place at the Fennel boarding house. A man was convicted of the murder and sentenced to a twenty year prison term. Now, he has returned to the scene of the crime.

In pursuance of a lucrative government contract, a private company hires its first Black female employee to comply with government regulations concerning equal economic opportunity.