Hudson Jellik, a young man travels to the town of Rolling Hills in search of his lady love, Julia. Instead he meets Dr. Wallace Sprague, the town psychiatrist, who undergoes a startling transformation right before Hudson's eyes.
The next morning brings bright sunshine but no further light for Hudson. Meeting other "friendly" residents of Rolling Hills, he becomes a suspect in a most curious missing person's case and still can't find anyone who's heard of Julia.
Mayor Butterbea and Chief Gideon struggle to keep things quiet in town. The twins see something that causes them to draw dramatic conclusions about their father's disappearance. Hudson makes a commitment to work with Maggie - for now.
The town is excited to participate in Gideon's karaoke night. Hudson is desperate to text back Julia but Buddy has other ideas. A mysterious visitor makes Buddy an offer he can't refuse and an ill wind starts blowing through Rolling Hills.
In the wake of an unexpectedly rambunctious Karaoke Night, the once-idyllic town of Rolling Hills is in very bad shape and everyone is on Chief Gideon's last nerve. Then things really start happening.