Aunt Hannah, a regionally known prophet, visits the Tarletons. When her first four prophecies come true, everyone dreads who will become the victim of the fifth and final: a bad business investment.
Grandpa is fined for leaving his mule on the sidewalk by his rival Amos Potts, the local policeman and judge. A court case and Lavinia tries to get out of serving on the jury.
Cletus tries to catch a giant catfish named "Big Luke" to impress Gloria. Grandpa has grown to respect the fish and feels Cletus isn't giving it the respect it deserves.
Tammy, Grandpa, and Steven tries to get the Tarleton's cow Beulah to give milk to someone other than Uncle Lucius after Lavinia has him thrown in jail to remove her competition in the county fair.