Jake and the Kid

- Season 2

(1998)

The town of Crocus is threatened by a prairie grass fire.

A production of "Romeo and Juliet" sets off a feud between Jake and the new schoolteacher.

The Sanitary Cafe is purchased by the Melnyk family, setting tongues wagging over the strange food Sophia Melnyk is serving and Bogie Melnyk's junk yard behind the café.

After being humiliated by two older boys, Ben and his friend Jackie Whitbread are determined to beat them at the Dominion Day Horse-Pulling Contest.

Inspired by news of a big find in North Saskatchewan Ben, Katya and Bogie are convinced they've discovered uranium on a farmer's field.

Julia's glamorous actress sister Donna Davey returns to Crocus with her Hollywood director friend Cole Donner.

Ben is excited about his new horse until Jake is injured while trying to break it.

Julia's sudden and surprise engagement to Paul Krause sends Ben running away from home.

The ongoing feud between Jake and Paul heats up after Paul begins taking over farm duties, prompting Jake to consider leaving Crocus.

Clarence "Big Cat" Jacobson and his sleazy manager Ted Templeton are on their way to a big comeback match when their car breaks down in Crocus.

The sight of a circus cheetah being abused by its trainer sends Ben, Katya and Jackie into action.

Otto, a local hermit, begins building a giant ship, in the belief that the next apocalyptic flood is coming.

Julia gets cold feet on the eve of her second wedding, prompted in part by her discovery of strange feelings for Jake and her jealousy of his former flame, Emily Henchbaw.