Eugene Meltsner and Red Hollard tell the story of Sergeant Alvin York, a troublemaker from rural Tennessee who became a World War I hero.

Jay’s visit to a nursing home takes an unexpected turn when an old woman mistakes him for her grandson — and offers him money as a birthday present.

To distract her from some devastating personal news, Eugene tries to find a way to keep Katrina busy all the time. Meanwhile, Barrett Jones gives Priscilla Peterson a special honor — reading the pledge of allegiance on the morning announcements.

Before a gallery exhibit of her work, Penny tries a variety of methods to decide whom she can trust in life.

Jay schemes a way to ditch his cousin Cindy by leaving her with Barrett, but Priscilla grows jealous of the new friendship.

When Katrina becomes their substitute teacher, Jay and Valerie rouse the class to revolt, even persuading Olivia to help with a plan to get Katrina fired.

Emily is overwhelmed when a school test shows that she is a genius.

Grandma Lucia recounts to Olivia her story of a childhood friend, an event that taught her that love is “never for nothing.”

Penny Wise searches for her future in a job and as Connie Kendall’s roommate.

Frustration abounds as David suggests Grandma Lucia try a test run of her salon business in his living room, and Olivia discovers Valarie stealing the media spotlight for a big parade.

When Whit’s End sponsors a band camp, Matthew, Jay, and Barrett compete in a musical scavenger hunt.

Penny Wise deals with the aftermath of her role in the Green Ring Conspiracy and plans for the future.