Joe arrives in New Bedford to promote a group of wrestlers.

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.

A local crime gang, dubbed the Burlesque Bandits, is terrifying the citizens of New Bedford; a mysterious newcomer is curious about Maisey.

Honey returns from the sanitarium, and worries about Hub's involvement in Alice's situation.

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

A mysterious stranger arrives in New Bedford and expresses interest in Grace. Fat tries to prove to himself that he is no longer a little kid. Honey is unable to reopen her salon as Callie refuses to rent her the space.

May's nurse arrives in New Bedford. A new girl enters Fat and Pritchard's class.

A man who worked with Hub at the lumber mill takes up a temporary position at the mine. The Bell Award is to be presented in New Bedford, and Honey, as the mayor's wife, must make a speech introducing the recipient of the award. Toppy struggles to find entertainment for the awards ceremony.

Grace confronts Van about his identity.

Grace decides how she will deal with Van. Honey and Max talk to Hub about his future.