Ep 9. The Men of New Natesville

The Men of New Natesville is the ninth episode of the second season of the popular TV show Raising Hope. The episode begins with Jimmy, Sabrina, and Virginia going to the grocery store to get some cat food for Hope but when they arrive, they find the store closed. To their surprise, they see a group of men in the parking lot who are starting their own store. The men introduce themselves as the "Men of New Natesville" and they have set up a shop where they sell everything from bread to electricity.

Back at home, Jimmy and Virginia are excited about the new store but Sabrina is skeptical. She thinks the men are trying to rip people off by charging exorbitant prices for basic necessities. However, when Jimmy brings home a loaf of bread from the new store, Sabrina changes her mind. The bread is delicious and cheaper than the bread they usually buy. She starts to warm up to the Men of New Natesville.

The next day, Virginia goes to the store and strikes up a conversation with one of the men, Tom. She invites him to the house for dinner, much to Jimmy's dismay. However, when Tom arrives, he turns out to be a pleasant surprise. He is well-mannered, has a good sense of humor, and enjoys playing board games. Jimmy starts to like him and they bond over a game of Risk.

Meanwhile, Sabrina is trying to find a gift for her grandmother's 80th birthday. She goes to the new store and finds the perfect gift - a beautiful vase. However, the price is very high. Sabrina decides to haggle and manages to get the price down to a reasonable amount. She is proud of herself and decides to tell Jimmy and Virginia about her success.

The next day, Jimmy and Virginia are at the store when they hear the Men of New Natesville talking about how they tricked Sabrina into thinking she was getting a good deal. They even laugh about it. Jimmy and Virginia are shocked and disappointed. They had trusted the men and now they feel betrayed. They decide to confront the men and tell them how they feel.

At first, the Men of New Natesville don't take them seriously but when they see how angry Jimmy and Virginia are, they start to feel bad. They apologize and explain that they are just trying to make a living. They didn't mean to hurt anyone. Jimmy and Virginia accept their apology and even invite them over for dinner again.

In the end, the Men of New Natesville set up a table outside their store and invite the whole neighborhood to a potluck dinner. Everyone brings a dish and the Men of New Natesville provide the drinks. The evening is a big success and the Men of New Natesville become a big hit in the neighborhood. Jimmy, Sabrina, and Virginia feel like they have made some new friends and everyone is happy.

Overall, The Men of New Natesville is a heartwarming episode that shows the importance of trust and forgiveness. It also touches on themes such as economics, entrepreneurship, and community building. The episode is full of humor and heart and is sure to leave viewers feeling warm and fuzzy inside.