Ep 16. Bobbie Jo and the Beatnik

Bobbie Jo Bradley, the youngest of the Bradley sisters, becomes interested in the beatnik movement after meeting a charismatic beatnik named Clyde. After being invited to a party at his house, Bobby Jo becomes enthralled by the beatnik lifestyle. She starts to wear black, recite poetry, and even begins to neglect her chores.

Despite her sisters' concerns, Bobby Jo continues to spend time with Clyde and his beatnik friends. When Uncle Joe finds out about the party, he decides to intervene and convince Bobby Jo to focus on her responsibilities instead of the beatniks.

Meanwhile, Kate Bradley becomes worried about Bobby Jo's new interests and decides to do some investigating of her own. After visiting a beatnik club in Hooterville, she realizes that the beatniks are not as bad as she initially thought.

In the end, Bobby Jo learns a valuable lesson about responsibility and the importance of balancing her interests. The episode showcases the clash of generations and the emergence of counterculture movements in the 1960s. The themes of self-expression and individualism are explored as well, making the episode one that is both entertaining and thought-provoking.