T1, E32: When Charley, a tiny alligator belonging to young Dewey Seldon dies, Gidget puts it into the Lawrence freezer in a casserole until the boy gets permission to preserve his pet. Meanwhile, Brian Mack, a magazine editor, sends reporter Jeff Tracy to interview Russ. The arrival of a representative from the Depart of Animal Regulation sets off a series of mad events. Davey, thinking the official has come for Charley, takes him out of the freezer. Gidget confuses the inspector with the reporter, who becomes completely befuddled when she tries to explain the situation. Then Anne takes a frozen casserole home for dinner. Gidget discovers Charley is missing and thinks Anne is cooking him for dinner. Tracy brings Mack to the Lawrence home to try to unravel the tangled story. Meanwhile, Anne and John have thrown away the casserole. While everyone is trying to find a replacement for Charley, Max arrives with a full grown alligator but leaves when Gidget tells him the beast is too short. The problem is solved when Davy comes in with Charley. After Tracy and Mack leave, Russ and Gidget hope for the best in the magazine article.