A reporter is on the hook for a bribe story in a fairly Interesting entry. According to custom, the newsman refuses to name his source and takes quite a shellacking in the process. Good arguments crop up on both sides, something this series handles very neatly.

Good drama, and an interesting behind-the-scenes look at political parties attempting to discipline their legislative members. A new lady Representative goes after Slattery's hide and almost sheds him of his power. Slattery shows a new toughness in this one and guest star Vera Miles plays the bitter, clever woman with finesse.

Two plots, capital punishment and the art of compromise, keep this hour humming. There's a good deal of palaver, some romance, and a nice performance by Martin Milner as an unlikable but idealistic new representative to hold you, even though you'll probably be in the dark about his change of thought at the end.