Richie uncovers a secret water project while testing the security of a chemical company for its security chief, who disappears after getting Richie's report.

The FBI arrests Richie after trying to solve a challenge from a renowned hacker.

Richie uses the TV-ratings meter at Ham's house to investigate how the system works and discovers proof that a consumer advocate's program has been sabotaged in the ratings.

Mrs. Adler's new maid leaves bugs around the house just before a visit from Mr. Adler, who is supposed to be in town on government business.