This episode reminds me of just why I loved this series so much when it first aired. Like many episodes of Picket Fences, they explored a controversial issue, allowed characters we loved to stand on the wrong side as an example of how even good people can be misguided, and ultimately ended the episode with fairness and compassion. For a series of this time period to center a storyline on the controversy of a transsexual schoolteacher and to do so with such acceptance and kindness is a reminder of the larger message of this show - that even a small town is made up of people of all types and that the strength of a community is in how it nurtures ALL of its citizens.

This episode shows us how we can be. No fear. No hate. Just love.

touching episode far ahead of its time captures true spirit of divine and civic love...cute kids too.