In the season premiere, Zoe struggles to get Wade to notice her romantic gestures. Meanwhile, George and Lavon are on the outs after realizing they are both interested in Lemon.
In the season premiere, after a summer in New York, Zoe is ready to move permanently, but first she must return to BlueBell. Lemon has a plan to help out Wade in front of Zoe.
Zoe secretly starts to see patients again in BlueBell; Lavon tries to bring a minor league baseball team to town; George needs Zoe's help with a medical situation.
Lavon enlists the entire town's help to try and have BlueBell named a historic town. Wade takes a big step in his relationship by meeting Vivian's son.
Zoe tries to improve the town's perception of Joel; George is pleasantly surprised with Lynly; Lavon is desperate to be part of the Gazebos of Alabama calendar.