Ep 18. Lisa Bakes a Cake

Oliver's wife, Lisa, tries her hand at baking in season one episode 18 of Green Acres, titled "Lisa Bakes a Cake." After realizing that she has never baked a cake before, Lisa sets her mind to creating the perfect dessert for a local bake-off. Despite some initial disasters, Lisa ultimately succeeds in baking an impressive red velvet cake.

The episode begins with Lisa struggling to find something to do around the house. Oliver suggests that she try baking, but Lisa admits that she has never baked anything before. Undeterred, Oliver encourages her to try making a cake for the annual Hooterville bake-off. Lisa agrees, but quickly realizes that she has no baking skills to speak of.

Undaunted, Lisa sets out to learn how to bake the perfect cake. She starts by studying a cookbook and trying to memorize the recipe, but quickly realizes that she needs some hands-on experience. She turns to her neighbor, Eb, for help, but he is no help at all, as he admits that he has never baked anything in his life.

Lisa's first attempt at baking a cake is a disaster. She mixes up the ingredients in the wrong proportions and burns the cake. She tries again, but this time she forgets to add sugar to the mix. Her third attempt is a little better, but the cake is dry and crumbly. Desperate for help, Lisa turns to Mr. Kimball, the local schoolteacher, for advice. Mr. Kimball is an experienced baker and is happy to help Lisa learn the tricks of the trade.

Under Mr. Kimball's guidance, Lisa bakes several more cakes, each one better than the last. But she still feels like something is missing. She is unsure if her cake is good enough to enter in the bake-off. Ultimately, she decides to trust her instincts and submit her red velvet cake to the judges.

On the day of the bake-off, Lisa nervously awaits the judges' decision. To her surprise and delight, she wins first place for her red velvet cake. She is thrilled and grateful for all the help and support she received along the way.

Overall, "Lisa Bakes a Cake" is a charming and heartwarming episode of Green Acres. It showcases Lisa's determination and resourcefulness as she tackles a new challenge and ultimately succeeds. The episode is also a testament to the value of community support and the importance of asking for help when you need it. Fans of the show will enjoy this fun and uplifting episode.