Fred continues coordinating his junk empire with a new partner, Cal Pettie, Lamont's larger than life friend and co-worker from the Alaskan Pipeline. And into Fred's Garden of Eden steps the beautiful Eve Lewis.
Fred schemes to make easy money from Cal's smooth bourbon after discovering Cal has built a still and is making lip-smacking good moonshine using his family's secret recipe.
While hauling junk from Eve's home, Fred and Cal are arrested on suspicion of burglary. While sitting in jail, they reminisce about their first meeting and of Fred and Eve's engagement party.
Fred and Eve's engagement hits a bump in the road when Eve romanticizes her late husband as an angel and a saint and flesh and blood Fred fears he can't compete.
After being terrorized in a jewelry store robbery, Fred discovers a $12,000 diamond ring fell into his cap. While deciding whether to return or to keep the ring, Officers Hoppy and Smitty appear at the door.
Cal is lonely and depressed about his weight, so Fred and Cliff put Cal on a diet and exercise regimen designed to build up his body and boost his sagging self confidence.
Sammy Davis Jr. agrees to perform at Eve's charity benefit for the Children of Watts, but when Sammy doesn't show, Cliff, Cissy, Al and Fred take to the stage and showcase their talents.