Wisecracking Florence Jean Castleberry was heading for a posh job in Houston when she left Mel's Diner on the Alice show. But in the opener of her own series, Flo gets no farther than her home town, where she buys a rundown roadhouse on a dare.

Earl has to fight a man who's come to get even for having his girlfriend stolen 17 years ago.

Thanks to Flo, Mama's surprise party turns into a smashing success when an old beau of Mama's shows up.

Flo's high school beau returns to Cowtown, and makes an offer ""to travel the world and have fun"" sound very tempting.

A skunk has stationed himself under the Yellow Rose and threatens to put Flo out of business, both professionally and socially.

Flo is disappointed about not attending the Annual Snowflake Ball on Christmas Eve, but gets a bigger thrill on Christmas morning.

Flo's dream of being crowned ""Miss Rodeo Days"" is almost spoiled by a seven-month-old baby.