S05E25Petticoat Junction season 5 episode 25: Mae's Helping Hand
Aired 24 February 196825 minRated TV-G
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What happens in “Mae's Helping Hand”
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 meddling quickly wreaks havoc for everyone. This includes the hotel's relationship with Drucker's Store, Steve and Betty Jo's remodeling plan for the cottage, Bobbie Jo's love life with Jeff and Billie Jo's singing career. Fortunately, sane and stable Aunt Helen arrives. As Helen too ends up a victim of Mae's meddling, she comes up with a plan to convince Mae that her time at the Shady Rest is at its end.
Episode summary: TMDB.
Before you watch
- It is episode 25 of 30 of season 5, so watch episodes 1 to 24 first.
- It runs about 25 minutes.
- Directed by Guy Scarpitta, written by Dick Conway and Charles Stewart.
Cast and crew of this episode
- Director
- Guy Scarpitta
- Writers
- Dick ConwayCharles Stewart
- Guest stars
- Olan Soule as Stanley BensonShirley Mitchell as Mae Belle JenningsAlice Nunn as Mrs. BensonRosemary DeCamp as Aunt HelenGeoff Edwards as Jeff
Credits: TMDB.
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