 Mama is a fan of "Jeopardy!" and so is Iola. When the show s staff comes to town looking for contestants they both try out. Iola flops but thanks to Thelma s outgoing personality and ability to answer at least something correct,she gets chosen. She finishes last but gets a consolation prize of a trip to Hawaii! The family (and tag along Iola) all head for Honolulu. Naomi get sunburned on day one,ruining her romantic nights with Vinton. He goes golfing and gets mistaken for a Wall Street genius by some vacationing corporate executives. Iola,Bubba & Mama experience almost magical romantic encounters,in which Thelma has grabbed the attention of a supposed beach bum.