With the election looming, Mildred relentlessly ramps up her campaign. Josh and Melissa face their true feelings for each other.

New romances hit roadblocks as Melissa meets someone unexpected and Emma reveals a secret. Mildred seizes a chance to increase her power.

Melissa grapples with her conflicted feelings for Doc Lopez, rebelling against his archaic ideas, while Josh tries to court Emma the schoolmarm.

When their first flings end in regret, Melissa and Josh agree to a new plan—which he immediately casts aside, prompting her to make a fresh start.

After realizing that they can't leave together, Josh and Melissa break up and start looking for romance around town.

Melissa and Josh stumble upon the strange musical town of Schmigadoon—and are shocked to learn they can't leave until they find true love.