
Simon Templar is the Saint. He robs from the criminally rich and gives to the poor and deserving -- while keeping a nice percentage for himself. His strict moral code makes him target those who got their wealth through nefarious means - corrupt politicians, warmongers and the like. His criminal activities put him at odds with the law, but his wit, charm and intelligence tends to keeps him one step ahead of the police.
A friend of Templar's, now sightless, is convinced he has located pearls he and Simon searched for years before.
Templar plans to insure a conviction in the latest case taken on by a corrupt attorney whose criminal clients always evade justice.
Templar plays along with an amorous wife to reveal smuggling activities and the true reason for her romantic interest.
A charity racket comes under Templar's scrutiny when a countess running it embezzles funds; guest Nigel Davenport.