Jake and the Kid

S02:E05 - The Great Uraniu, Caper

Inspired by news of a big find in North Saskatchewan, Ben, Katya and Bogie are convinced theyve discovered uranium on a farmers field. With visions of riches dancing in their heads, they vow to keep it their little secret. But its not long before Albert Rickey catches wind of it, as does the editor of the Crocus Breeze, Hattie Fischer, who writes it up as a front page story. Meanwhile, we learn Jake has a secret too. He found uranium in the field years ago low grade, worthless uranium. Hes playing along just to sting Albert, who buys the farm. Jakes light-hearted scam soon gets out of control as the town goes wild with uranium fever, the army descends on Crocus and Katya and Ben are quarantined after being exposed to radioactive rock.