Petticoat Junction: Season 5
Season 5 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Petticoat Junction Season 4.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
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Is This My Daughter?
Sep 9, 1967 · 25 min
Betty Jo has been traveling through Europe for the past three months. Billie Jo and Bobbie Jo believe that the trip probably has changed her. Kate doesn't think Betty Jo will be an
It's Not Easy to Be a Mother
Sep 16, 1967 · 25 min
Betty Jo thinks she's at that point in her life where she needs to learn how to cook in order to get a husband. Kate agrees and offers to teach Betty Jo. But Betty Jo is on her own
One Dozen Roses
Sep 23, 1967 · 25 min
Betty Jo has been receiving a large number of floral bouquets, all signed "From an Admirer". Billie Jo and Bobbie Jo believe that the sender is probably one of the many boys she me
You Know I Can't Hear You When the Thunder is Clapping
Sep 30, 1967 · 25 min
While flying back from Springdale, Steve and Betty Jo are caught in an unexpected thunderstorm. Although there were some tense moments, Steve and Betty Jo make it down safely. The
Pop Goes the Question
Oct 7, 1967 · 25 min
Uncle Joe tells Kate that he believes that Steve and Betty Jo will get married sooner rather than later. Steve implies to Kate that he does intend to marry Betty Jo. Kate doesn't k
A Cottage for Two
Oct 14, 1967 · 25 min
Secluded in the woods, Betty Jo has found what she believes is the perfect house for herself and Steve for after their marriage. All Steve and Kate can see in the building is an ol
Mind If We Join Your Wedding
Oct 21, 1967 · 25 min
Floyd is in love. He eventually confides in Kate about it, but doesn't mention who the girl is. Floyd tells Steve that he proposed and the girl accepted. He asks Steve for an unusu
Meet the In-Laws
Oct 28, 1967 · 25 min
Steve and Betty Jo's wedding is approaching fast. They are working hard trying to complete the renovations on their cottage by the time of the wedding. They get a letter from Steve
With This Gown I Thee Wed
Nov 4, 1967 · 25 min
In this touching episode, Betty Jo finds what she thinks is the perfect wedding dress. Kate was hoping that Betty Jo would wear her old dress. When Kate sees that her daughter has
Hawaii Calling
Nov 11, 1967 · 25 min
Sam receives a cablegram for Kate from Betty Jo and Steve on the cruise ship as they're sailing to Hawaii for their honeymoon. Betty Jo and Steve will be telephoning at 4pm the fol
Kate's Birthday
Nov 18, 1967 · 25 min
It's Kate's birthday. She is grateful for all the presents and the birthday good wishes, but she is hoping to receive something from Betty Jo and Steve who are still on their honey
The Honeymoon is Over
Nov 25, 1967 · 25 min
Steve and Betty Jo are back from their honeymoon and have settled into their cottage. Betty Jo and Steve are still in a honeymoon state of mind. Betty Jo wants to spend every momen
A Horse On You, Mr. Bedloe
Dec 2, 1967 · 25 min
Kate receives a surprisingly sweet letter from Homer Bedloe saying he will be coming to the Shady Rest for a few days. Kate is suspicious. Upon his arrival, Bedloe is as sweet as h
Kate's Day in Court
Dec 9, 1967 · 25 min
Kate received a traffic ticket for jaywalking against a new traffic light in Pixley. She refuses to pay the $2 fine because the traffic light, which is supposed to be operating onl
Uncle Joe and the Master Plan
Dec 16, 1967 · 25 min
Billie Jo and Uncle Joe have just arrived back from Omaha, where Billie Jo had a singing engagement. While there, Uncle Joe applied for the Shady Rest to be listed in the Master Pl
All That Buzzes Ain't Bees
Dec 23, 1967 · 25 min
Uncle Joe's latest scheme has him keeping bees, hoping to make a fortune selling honey. Joe borrows $25 from Steve, money that Steve and Betty Jo had set aside as mad money. This l
All Sales Final
Dec 30, 1967 · 25 min
Betty Jo is writing checks faster than Steve is putting money into the account. They make a deal: Betty Jo will not spend any more money for a month. What Betty Jo didn't tell Stev
The Power of the Press
Jan 6, 1968 · 25 min
Bobbie Jo tells everyone that she and the man of her dreams, Jeff Powers, will be working on a newspaper together. The school professor is allowing students to put out an existing
Steve, the Apple Polisher
Jan 13, 1968 · 25 min
J.P. Marshall, who recently bought much of the farm land in the valley, has checked into the hotel. Uncle Joe sees an opportunity to secure the crop dusting contract for his fields
The Barber Shop Quartet
Jan 20, 1968 · 25 min
Uncle Joe's barbershop quartet have entered the Winter Festival competition. One member is singing a bunch of bad notes. They soon realize that the offending member is Joe. Joe dec
Higgins Come Home
Jan 27, 1968 · 25 min
Everyone at the hotel is worried since Dog has been missing for most of the day. He actually ran off to Betty Jo and Steve's. When Betty Jo brings him back to the hotel, Billie Jo
Girl of Our Dreams
Feb 3, 1968 · 25 min
Florabelle Campbell, the valley's beauty while Uncle Joe's was growing up, is coming to stay at the Hotel. News of her visit quickly spreads among her former suitors, including Unc
Uncle Joe Runs the Hotel
Feb 10, 1968 · 25 min
While Kate is away, Uncle Joe has been left to manage the hotel. Uncle Joe believes he needs to collect rent from their guests. Their only guest is 'Old Man' Bill Clayton, who Kate
Billie Jo's First Record
Feb 17, 1968 · 25 min
Billie Jo is thrilled that her first 45 has been produced. The record company has plans to market it heavily. Billie Jo is worried that she won't be exciting enough for press agent
Mae's Helping Hand
Feb 24, 1968 · 25 min
Life at the Shady Rest is going well despite Kate's absence. The girls and Uncle Joe receive a letter from Cousin Mae who is planning on coming by to take charge. Cousin Mae's medd
Bad Day at Shady Rest
Mar 2, 1968 · 25 min
Jeff Powers is looking for a big story in his final week working as a reporter for the Hooterville World Guardian. He misses what may be the biggest story to hit Hooterville when S
Cannonball for Sale
Mar 9, 1968 · 25 min
The Cannonball arrives at the Shady Rest with a "For Sale" sign and Homer Bedloe. The train will go to the highest bidder. One bid has already come in from a junk dealer who wants
My Pal Sam
Mar 16, 1968 · 25 min
Sam has decided to remodel the general store. It will be closed for five days while he goes on vacation. Sam decides spend his time at the Shady Rest. Joe is excited to have all th
Ring-a-Ding-Ding
Mar 23, 1968 · 25 min
Steve's is returning from a crop dusting convention and Betty Jo is celebrating with a large homecoming party. Everyone notices that Steve is not wearing his wedding ring. A suspic
Kate's Homecoming
Mar 30, 1968 · 25 min
In this valentine to Kate Bradley the citizens of Hooterville pull out all the stops to welcome Kate home, including a parade with floats, songs and fireworks. But first, arguments