Plot

Homecoming arrives, preceded by Jimmy Praboo, who always pulled cruel pranks at Wade's and especially George's expense, so they vow revenge. Lemon initially protests at childishness, but is soon tempted to help them plot a "Smurf shower", which goes wrong. The mayor must fill in for the football coach, the first of a series of apparent flu victims, including the quarterback--but Zoe later diagnoses otherwise. She's allowed to attempt socializing by taking over his pre-game party, but the New York party-planner buddy she flies in takes over Big Apple-style, which pleases no local, not even Zoe. Handsome veterinarian Dr. Judson Lyons generously gives Zoe another dating chance.—KGF Vissers

Noticing that Zoe is feeling homesick, Lavon suggests that she host his annual pre-game homecoming party to help her feel more connected to Bluebell. Zoe jumps at the opportunity and decides to enlist the help of her friend Gigi from New York, but as it turns out New York and Bluebell have very different ideas of what makes a good party. Meanwhile, George and Wade hatch a plan to get even with their high-school nemesis Jimmy, but when Lemon finds out, she wants in on the action too.—CW Publicity