The Beverly Hillbillies — Season 5
Grandmother returned from seeing Pearl, bringing with her Pearl’s discarded telephone. She intended for Jethro to connect it to a party line, hoping to overhear the conversations of neighbors and friends. Yet, her carefully laid plans did n…
Granny entered a Soup Contest under Elly’s name and, remarkably, won first prize. Her hope was that this recognition would draw attention to Elly, increasing her chances of finding a suitable husband. Jed, however, felt strongly that Granny…
Determined to win a girl’s affection, Jethro sought advice from the charismatic Dash Riprock on the subject of romance. He mustered his courage and asked Susie for a date, but she remained unmoved until he revealed it would be a double date…
Emmaline Fetty appeared at the Clampett’s, presenting herself as someone from their hometown. In truth, she was attempting to blackmail Jed with compromising photographs obtained using a cleverly disguised “cuckoo clock camera.” Her accompl…
Jethro believes he hears Duke calling his name, but it is actually Emmaline, concealed within the bushes. She hopes Jethro will help her slip into the house so she can borrow one of Elly’s dresses and alter her appearance. Her plan then tak…
Elly longed for a gorilla, and Jethro envisioned one performing all his chores. Jed inquired of Mr. Drysdale if he might arrange for such an animal’s arrival. Mr. Drysdale subsequently engaged a man to wear a gorilla suit and requested that…
Mr. Kelly, known as Herby, was expecting payment from Mr. Drysdale. Mr. Drysdale, in turn, hoped Herby would return to the Clampetts and impersonate the gorilla once more. The Clampetts remained convinced of Herby’s authenticity and were ea…
Granny was busy making soap when Mrs. Drysdale lodged a complaint with the Smog Commissioner. The commissioner arrived, only to be chased off Granny’s property by her shotgun. With the commissioner facing re-election, Mr. Drysdale proposed …
Granny had won five complimentary dance lessons from Marvin and Marita’s school and was eager to begin. The instructors arrived at the Clampett home, and Granny immediately started dancing with Marvin. Later, she decided the younger generat…
Jed secured employment as a sanitation worker, much to the astonishment of Mr. Drysdale, who then arranged for him to serve as a director on the board of the O.K. Oil Company. The Clampetts, meanwhile, converted the company’s aircraft into …
Mr. Drysdale’s rival, John Cushing, was attempting to charm Granny so she would deposit her funds with his bank. Upon hearing this, Mr. Drysdale enlisted the aid of his father-in-law, Mr. Farquar, and asked him to similarly woo Granny, ensu…
The Clampetts were stunned to learn that Gloria Swanson’s house was slated for demolition, destined to become a golf course. Moved by the news, they proposed creating a silent film, with Ms. Swanson as its leading lady, hoping to raise fund…
Jethro entertained a rather peculiar notion: he wished to send himself by mail to Paris, simply for the chance to meet girls. Then Miss Jane arrived with the Biddle Bird Watchers, and Jethro found himself drawn to Athena and eager to join t…
Lester and Earl arrived bearing word: they were producing a promotional film for Foggy Mountain Soap. Jed and Granny had been asked, at the proprietor’s invitation, to appear as featured performers. And Jethro, naturally, declared his inten…
It was Christmas time, and Granny seemed utterly devoid of holiday cheer. Jed, Jethro, and Elly reminisced about Christmases back home and resolved to bring some joy to the people of Beverly Hills. Jethro secured a position as Santa Clau…
Old Granny found herself with unexpected neighbors when Martians took up residence in the grand Drysdale mansion.
The Mayor of Bugtussle arrived, and the Clampetts laid out a red carpet to greet him. The Mayor informed Mr. Drysdale that the city was short on funds and had intended to speak directly with Jed, but hadn’t managed to do so. Mr. Drysdale in…
Granny longed to retire from practicing medicine and return to the hills she loved. She wished to impart her wisdom to Jethro and Elly, but they seemed disinclined to learn. Mr. Drysdale, however, persuaded Dr. Clyburn to seek Granny’s coun…
Having donated their entire fortune to N.E.E.D.Y., the Clampetts departed their mansion and set off from Los Angeles. Their journey was abruptly halted when they ran out of gasoline just outside a national park, and with no funds remaining,…
The edge of an Indian reservation lies alongside the O.K. oil fields, deep within the Hills, and the tribal chief wishes to speak with Jed about the boundary line. Granny suspects the Indians are preparing for conflict, and when she learns …
Despite Jed’s repeated requests that she refrain, Granny persisted in her attempts to find him a suitable companion. She submitted his particulars to Jethro's computerized matchmaking service and now anxiously awaited the outcome. Miss Peab…
Granny declared she wanted a grand coming-out celebration for Elly, informing Society Sandy that it would be the social occasion of the year. Mrs. Drysdale, however, was determined to see it fail spectacularly. Mr. Drysdale worried that the…
Jethro harbored a desire to be a bullfighter and pleaded with Jed to purchase him a bull. When the animal arrived, however, it proved to be of the incorrect breed, and Elly swiftly claimed it as her own pet. A film studio was producing a mo…
Mrs. Drysdale engaged two Romani travelers to visit the Clampett family and suggest their house was cursed, hoping they would return to the hills. Granny, thoroughly believing the warning, immediately demanded they leave for home. Learning …
Mrs. Drysdale extended an invitation for a King to visit and stay at her home. Unaware of his impoverished circumstances, she introduced him to the Clampetts. It quickly became apparent that the King’s intentions were not honorable; he expr…
Granny spotted a hippo next door at the Drysdales’ and declared it the largest hog she had ever laid eyes on. Mr. Drysdale, having foreclosed on a local zoo, was employing the animal for advertising, with slogans scrawled across its side. G…
Grandma prepared a fresh batch of her “spring tonic” and carried it down to the bank. Jed managed to trade it for a bottle of root beer. Dr. Clyburn considered pressing charges, claiming she was dispensing medicine without a license. Mr. Dr…
Lester, Gladys, and Earl arrived for Gladys’s screen test. Lester hoped Jethro would be directing, certain that if he were, she wouldn't get the part. The film needed three days of development, so Jed had them move into the cabin at the bac…
Mr. Drysdale’s nephew, Milby, is remarkably like his uncle – a whirlwind when he comes to visit. Upon discovering the Clampetts’ wealth, he immediately requests they look after him. Milby then purchased all of the Clampett's artwork and vas…
Elly baked a sponge cake using actual sponges! Mrs. Drysdale desired a bed of dahlias and engaged Mr. Ted to plant them for her. Elly’s chimpanzee pilfered the stakes intended for the plants. When Mrs. Drysdale spotted Granny with one of th…


