A lowlife on the run from his gambling debts cons a small town Lutheran community into believing he's their new gay pastor.

When dead bodies are discovered in town, and evidence points to the pastor, the church is in an uproar; Buddy attends his funeral.

After Buddy's first sermon, Schmidt calls in the bishop to assess his competence; Dora has an unusual request for Buddy; Alexa and Russell compete for Buddy's affection.

Buddy steals a necklace from a woman in a coffin to pay off another debt; Dora and Alexa fall out over a church fashion show; Schmidt is enamored with a mystery woman.

Buddy tries to help Alexa escape her past, but he endangers both of their lives; Dora learns her ex-fiancé is getting married.

Buddy surprises Russell's parents with a revelation about their son; Alexa offers Dora advice about pleasure.

When Kenny's body is found, Buddy must answer to Alexa, Schmidt and the police; a blackmailer photographs Buddy.

When a new family arrives in town, it could mean the end for Buddy; Dora asks Buddy to help her overcome an addiction; Schmidt has a rendezvous with Ashlee.

An unexpected delivery threatens to expose Buddy; Schmidt is accused of infidelity; an assassin comes to town.