The Victory Tree
Episode 8 · 1997-12-30

- Comedy
Episode overview
Libby visits the bridge construction site on a field trip and discovers that the Victory Tree that holds a significant place in the town's history is to be cut down. She's very upset, so Grace suggests she start a letter writing campaign to save the tree. Libby even stages a demonstration at the site, which makes D.C. irate that construction has been halted. He thinks the whole thing is Grace's fault because she's the one who suggested the field trip. Libby's amazed that Grace doesn't share her concern for the tree; but Grace tells her the bridge is important too, both for the town and for their family. A town meeting is called to discuss the fate of the tree. When D.C. tells everyone that the bridge represents thirty- million-dollars in revenue for the town, it's certain that the Victory Tree is doomed, but Grace demands that Libby also be allowed to have her say. Also, Russell has expanded his store and has built a fancy soda fountain. Russell used the town meeting as a chance to plu
30 minutes
Season 5 episodes
1. Smells Like Victory1997-11-25
2. Grace Under Construction1997-12-02
3. Don't Ask, Don't Tell1997-12-09
4. Mother Christmas1997-12-16
5. A River Runs Through Him1997-12-23
6. Finders Keepers1997-12-23
7. Riverboat Queen1997-12-30
8. The Victory Tree1997-12-30
9. Grace Under-Funded1998-01-06
10. Digging Up the Dirt1998-01-13
11. Fire in the Hole1998-01-20
12. Fall from Grace1998-02-03
13. Grace Under Class1998-02-10
14. Down in the Boondocks1998-02-17