EPISODE

11. Survival of the Species

After unearthing Native American artifacts in her yard, Maggie wages war against men, particularly Maurice, who sees dollar signs in the discovery; a nightmare has Ed contemplating the end of life on Earth; a youngster is struck by the love bug.

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Ed becomes concerned about the environment after a nightmare. Mike helps Ed with his quest to preserve the seeds of plant species for the future. When Maggie discovers ancient Alaskan Native relics buried in her backyard, Maurice takes over, with Ron and Erick leading an archaeology dig. Maggie reclaims her yard from the men, with the support of the other women of the community. Holling gives 12-year-old Brad ( Edan Gross ), a runaway juvenile delinquent, a job at The Brick, where he becomes smitten with Shelly. Chris teaches Brad about life and love.

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