Ep 10. Kate's Bachelor Butter

Kate's Bachelor Butter is the tenth episode of season two of the American sitcom Petticoat Junction. The series focuses on the daily lives of the Bradley family, who run the Shady Rest Hotel in the small rural town of Hooterville. The episode features several storylines revolving around the hotel's oldest daughter, Kate Bradley, who is known for her cooking skills.

As the title suggests, the episode centers around Kate's famous Bachelor Butter, a special concoction she makes to attract single men to the hotel. Kate's sisters, Billie Jo and Betty Jo, are skeptical of the effectiveness of the butter, and decide to put it to the test by setting up a fake profile for Kate on a dating website.

Meanwhile, hotel guest Mr. Jenkins is in town to attend a wedding, but finds himself without a date. He confides in hotel handyman, Uncle Joe, who takes it upon himself to find Mr. Jenkins a suitable companion. After a series of misadventures, Uncle Joe sets Mr. Jenkins up with a local woman named Naomi, who works at the local diner.

Back at the hotel, the Bradley sisters are surprised to receive several responses to Kate's dating profile, all from eligible bachelors interested in meeting her. Kate, who is focused on running the hotel, is hesitant to go on any dates and asks her sisters to turn the men away.

However, Billie Jo and Betty Jo are smitten with a couple of the bachelors, and conspiring with Uncle Joe, they secretly arrange to have the men stay at the hotel. Chaos ensues as the Bradley sisters try to keep up appearances, all while Uncle Joe and the bachelors go on various misadventures around town.

Throughout the episode, there are several comedic moments as the characters navigate through their various shenanigans. As with many episodes of Petticoat Junction, the focus is on the small-town life and the relationships between the characters.

In the end, the Bradley sisters learn an important lesson about the consequences of deceit and the need for honesty. The bachelors, who were initially attracted to Kate due to her Bachelor Butter, ultimately become more interested in the genuine personalities of the sisters and the hospitality of the hotel.

Overall, Kate's Bachelor Butter is a lighthearted and entertaining episode that highlights the charm and humor of Petticoat Junction.