Honey is fired and cannot find another job. Meanwhile, Hub and Fat try to earn money.

Complications and a disapproving May threaten Grace's secret plans to attend an out-of-town wedding with Judd.

Max decides to write a murder mystery to earn some money.

Max looks forward to his anniversary with Honey. Someone is sending Rebecca secret admirer letters. Hub receives a letter for athletics.

As his high-school reunion nears, Ollie ponders his dream.

The town council seeks a new mayor for New Bedford.

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.

A faith healer wanders into New Bedford.

Del Sutton returns to New Bedford. Fat becomes obsessed with boxing.

Uncle Bob gets Hub a job on weekends at a local farm and Fat manages to win a small part in a local Chautaugua show. Meanwhile, when Honey loses everything and is forced inot a charity mission, Aunt Grace intervenes and May Bailey finally agrees that her duaghter-in-law may return.

May's heart pains worsen as she works more and more hours at the mine office.

New Bedford readies itself for the annual Silver Dome fishing tournament and Bank picnic at Bass Lake.

May struggles to handle the boys, especially a defiant Hub, who resolves to get he and his brother back to their mother. In North Bridge, Honey looks for work.

The boys concoct some hair-brained schemes to raise money for Honey's birthday present; May gets into hot water when fundraising proceeds go missing.

Max's brother Del arrives for Honey and Max's wedding.

Financial straits at the mine cause marital problems for Bob.

The school holds a Career Day.

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.

When Leo McGuinty dies, Maisey finds out that she is to live with May.

Remembrance Day stirs up memories in the townfolk.

Alice is faced a difficult situation. A visit from Pritchard's grandparents affects Jim and Grace's relationship.