A local crime gang, dubbed the Burlesque Bandits, is terrifying the citizens of New Bedford; a mysterious newcomer is curious about Maisey.

Hub, Fat and Maisey enter the New Bedford Bed Race; Grace resigns herself to life as a spinster; Max and Honey's 'romantic' weekend at the cabin is more than they expected.

Hub's irresponsible behaviour causes Honey concern.

Photographer Tucker Findlay arrives in town for the New Bedford Fall Fair, which Grace is organizing for the first time. Toppy's daughter Doris comes to visit.

May boycotts the Royal Dominion Bank when Mr. Sainsbury refuses to reinstate her line of credit. Del takes a new direction in his life.

When film director Nathan Sparks arrives in town, Graces's dreams of stardom suddenly seem in reach. Ignored by Hub and his friends, Fat decides to enter the local public speaking contest.

Honey nurses a family stricken with influenza.

Max disagrees with Principal Whitney's disciplinary measures. Grace is obsessed with the Dionne Quintuplets. Jim, a new teacher, arrives in New Bedford with his son Pritchard.

The New Bedford radio station hosts a dance marathon.

May is pained to see New Bedford suffering from the bankrupcy of Silver Dome Mine. Luke Gerrard returns to New Bedford, provoking May to fight to win back her beloved Silver Dome Mine and put the people of New Bedford back to work.

Hub is attracted to Alice. The Cramps seek a partner for a new bus line venture. Fat and Maisey sees an overturned truck.

May inherits a mysterious crystal skull that seems to posess extraordinary powers; Maisy faces the truth about her father.

Fat tries to make sense of his world. Grace plays a role in Ollie and Marjorie's wedding. Lorna confronts May about the relationship between Hub and Alice. Bob returns to New Bedford with someone new.