Michael Reed

Olivia returns home to find many changes; John helps locate a recruit gone AWOL; Erin considers asking for a raise; Erin confronts Pickett; Jason shapes up his recruits; a grieving father attacks Jim-Bob; John-Boy is missing in action.

Olivia's cousin Rose arrives for a visit, bringing her two grandchildren-and problems-with her. Ike and Jim Bob build a huge air raid siren.

John struggles to fill a huge lumber contract; Erin and Mary Ellen move to Charlottesville; guest Michael Conrad.

Cindy learns she was adopted and sets out to find her natural mother; Drew's sudden lack of interest in Elizabeth irritates her.

Olivia campaigns for a day nursery; plans for the Godsey's anniversary are almost ruined by jealousy.

Jim-Bob finds out he is not eligible to fly in the Air Corps due to bad vision. He realises he can join to work on the planes even if he cannot fly them.