Walter Burnley new job begins when a bride-to-be Susan Jones brings back her gifts due to a disagreement. Burnley tries to get the marriage back on track leading people to believe he's the new groom for the young woman.
Burnley's boss Mr. Sharp is intent on replacing the returns department with a computer named IRMA. Burnley must demonstrate the human beings can do the job better than a machine.
Aa lady returns a dog to the department store some Walter gifts the animal to his granddaughter Laurie. The woman's angry husband shows up demanding the return of the pet but Walter knows it would break the little girl's heart.
Walter Burnley's boss Owen Sharp has an unmarried sister and devises an idea to get her her wed. Sharp invites the two on his boat and hopes a relationship develop. Burnley must extricate himself from situation without offending his superior.
When Burnley's associate Lynn announces her engagement to a soldier he is concerned. Burnley takes on the role of proxy dad trying to decide whether the young man is good enough for his friend.
When Joan decides to host an elegant dinner party she asks her father Walter to make himself scarce. Walter relocates to a nearby business, feelings hurt, wondering if he's a bother and should move out.
Walter meets an author whose latest work has proven to be less than successful. Walter thinks he can turn the book's fortunes around if it's promoted in the department store.
Burnley feels the pressure when he is tasked with landing Matsui Cameras for Krockmeyer's store. Burney finds the language and cultural differences difficult to overcome with the representatives.
A customer falls in Walter's department, injuring himself and filing a lawsuit against Krockmeyer's. Walter believes the case is frivolous and is outraged his son-in-law Bob Randall is representing the man.
Krockmeyer's is staging a special fashion show and allows the planner to take over store. Walter is especially annoyed when she commanders his office as hers and is determined to get his way in the end.
When a lady repeatedly returns items for cash Burnley proceeds to investigate why. Walter believes the woman is shoplifting the merchandise but has difficulty proving it because of her nature.
Burnley is happy as his department is running smoothly and returns are at a low rate. Burnley's boss Mr. Sharp decides the return division is over staffed and wants someone fired. Burnley works to circumvent the plans.
Wilma's building is to be torn down but her cat is about to have kittens so she's trying to postpone leaving. Burnley joins his friend in facing down the demolition crew.
Burnley is in Krockmeyer's after hours and believes he hears prowlers. It turns out to be young honeymooners who have nowhere to stay so Walter tries to make the event memorable.
Burnley meets an artist who is short on supplies. He gives the painter a canvas to use thinking the original is worthless. Burnley panics when he's informed the art is valuable and tries to prevent it's destruction.
Burnley sees that a golf bag in excellent condition has been brought back and purchases it himself. But robbers have stashed their loot in the bag and are determined to get it back, putting Walter in danger.
Walter spars with a woman shopper, believing her to be a difficult case. The woman though is testing Krockmeyer's service ahead of a proposed merger. Burnley must remedy her opinion of the him and the business.
An ivory statue that a customer bought at Krockmeyer's is returned and the reason puzzles Burnley. The angry person thinks the item is cursed and Walter has to prove that's a falsehood.
Joe has been emotional as of late and Walter finds out the reason is a woman. Walter tries to arrange a date for Joe but gets involved far more than he intended to. Burnlet must extricate himself from a delicate situation.
Burnley meets two young Ingram boys who are returning a tent because their dad is to busy to take them camping. Burnley becomes personally involved when he tries to convince the father the importance of family time.
