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The Flintstones (1960 – 1966)

1960 • 6 seasons • Animation, Comedy • TV-Y
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The Flintstones — Season 1

28 episodes · Sep 30, 1960

1. The Flintstone Flyer
Sep 30, 1960 · 25m · 7.0

To avoid accompanying their wives to the opera, Fred concocted a sudden illness, allowing he and Barney to devise an escape. Employing their prehistoric helicopter, the two men slipped away to rendezvous with their bowling team for an eveni…

2. Hot Lips Hannigan
Oct 7, 1960 · 25m · 6.8

Convinced he’s made Wilma and Betty vanish with a spell, Fred seized his unexpected liberty and whisked Barney off to the Rockland, a nightclub where an old friend, trumpeter Hot Lips Hannigan, was on stage. The jazz flowed smoothly until t…

3. The Swimming Pool
Oct 14, 1960 · 25m · 6.8

Fred and Barney decided to construct a swimming pool together, yet Barney quickly began monopolizing its use, much to Fred’s growing frustration. Seeking retribution, Fred enlisted the help of an acquaintance who pretended to be a police of…

4. No Help Wanted
Oct 21, 1960 · 25m · 6.2

Fred leveraged a connection with an acquaintance in business to secure a position for Barney, who found himself working as a furniture repossession agent. To their mutual embarrassment, Barney’s initial assignment involved reclaiming Fred’s…

5. The Split Personality
Oct 28, 1960 · 25m · 6.2

A sharp blow to the head transforms Fred into a refined gentleman, his actions proving disruptive enough to unsettle the entire city of Bedrock.

6. The Monster from the Tar Pits
Nov 4, 1960 · 25m · 6.2

The Hollyrock studio descended on Bedrock to shoot its latest picture, *Monster From The Tar Pits*, and unsuspecting Fred found himself unexpectedly cast as a stand-in for leading man Gary Granite. However, Fred’s troubles truly began when …

7. The Babysitters
Nov 11, 1960 · 25m · 6.2

Fred and Barney found themselves unexpectedly tasked with babysitting little Egbert, their friend’s son. Seeking a bit of relaxation, they brought the boy over to their pal Joe Rockhead's place to watch the televised fights. Egbert quickly …

8. At the Races
Nov 18, 1960 · 25m · 6.2

Driven by their ambition to open a pool hall, Fred and Barney sought fortune at the dinosaur racetrack, where Fred risked everything – his entire paycheck – on an unlikely contender. He confessed to Wilma that he’d lost the money. When the …

9. The Engagement Ring
Nov 25, 1960 · 25m · 6.2

Barney planned a surprise for Betty – a belated engagement ring – and entrusted it to Fred’s care. However, Wilma stumbled upon the ring and mistakenly believed it was intended for her. Unwilling to disappoint her, Fred resolved to purchase…

10. Hollyrock, Here I Come
Dec 2, 1960 · 25m · 6.2

Wilma and Betty had won a trip to Hollyrock in a televised competition. Feeling restless and adrift, Fred and Barney seized the opportunity, taking time off work to accompany them. But when Wilma unexpectedly caught the eye of a talent scou…

11. The Golf Champion
Dec 9, 1960 · 25m · 6.2

Fred’s triumph in The Loyal Order of Dinosaurs golf tournament was cast into shadow when club president Barney refused to award him his trophy, citing an outstanding balance on Fred's membership dues. In response, Fred insisted that Barney …

12. The Sweepstakes Ticket
Dec 16, 1960 · 25m · 6.2

Barney secreted the sweepstakes ticket he and Fred had purchased into the lining of an old coat, a garment that Betty then unwittingly gave to a passing vagrant. As the boys frantically attempted to retrieve what they believed was the winni…

13. The Drive-in
Dec 23, 1960 · 25m · 6.2

Weary of their daily grind, Fred and Barney were quietly plotting to open a restaurant. However, Fred soon found himself navigating a delicate situation with a watchful Wilma, who was increasingly curious about the calls from two young wome…

14. The Prowler
Dec 30, 1960 · 25m · 6.2

With a burglar prowling Bedrock, Betty resolved to learn judo for self-defense. When Wilma expressed an interest in joining her, Fred scoffed at the notion, insisting that a single glimpse of a thief would send her fleeing in terror. Determ…

15. The Girls' Night Out
Jan 6, 1961 · 25m · 6.2

Fred and Barney resolved to surprise their wives with an evening at the amusement park. Fred, wanting a memento of the occasion, recorded a song at one of the booths, only to lose the record shortly afterward. It resurfaced when a group of …

16. Arthur Quarry's Dance Class
Jan 13, 1961 · 25m · 6.2

To avoid a disastrous display at the upcoming charity ball, Fred and Barney enrolled in dance lessons with Arthur Quarry. Their flimsy explanation—that they were volunteering with the fire department—quickly crumbled when Betty and Wilma po…

17. The Big Bank Robbery
Jan 20, 1961 · 25m · 6.2

Fred's hopes of striking it rich appeared to be realized when he stumbled upon a bag containing $86,000. However, the money had been taken from the bank, so Wilma and Betty insisted that Fred and Barney return it, inadvertently making them …

18. The Snorkasaurus Hunter
Jan 27, 1961 · 25m · 6.0

Driven by a hunter’s ambition, Fred persuaded Wilma and the Rubbles to spend their vacation amidst the mountains, pursuing the elusive snorkasaurus. He proved himself a successful tracker, but his triumph quickly escalated into something un…

19. The Hot Piano
Feb 3, 1961 · 25m · 7.0

To mark their tenth wedding anniversary—a date Fred recalls solely due to its unfortunate coincidence with "Trash Day"—he intends to surprise Wilma with a Stoneway piano. He discovers what appears to be an exceptional bargain through a disr…

20. The Hypnotist
Feb 10, 1961 · 25m · 6.2

Fred, eager to showcase his abilities in hypnotism to his wife and the Rubbles, inadvertently put Barney under a spell, convincing him he was a playful puppy. The unfortunate consequence was Fred’s inability to reverse the enchantment.

21. Love Letters on the Rocks
Feb 17, 1961 · 25m · 6.2

Consumed by jealousy, Fred unearthed a love poem addressed to Wilma and promptly engaged Perry Gunite, Bedrock’s most renowned detective, to unmask the offending poet. Gunite's inquiry, however, led him astray, implicating Barney. Driven by…

22. The Tycoon
Feb 24, 1961 · 25m · 6.2

When industrialist J.L. Gotrocks expresses a desire to mingle with ordinary people, a remarkably similar man named Fred is engaged to impersonate him during board meetings. Fred luxuriates in the lifestyle afforded by the country club, but …

23. The Astra' Nuts
Mar 3, 1961 · 25m · 6.2

Believing themselves to be registering for a trial related to some sort of athletic competition, Fred and Barney unwittingly signed up for a full three years in the Army! Following heartfelt farewells to Wilma and Betty, they entered milita…

24. The Long, Long Weekend
Mar 10, 1961 · 25m · 6.0

Friend Gus Gravel extends a lavish invitation to the Flintstones and the Rubbles, welcoming them to his seaside hotel for a fully-paid vacation. However, upon arrival, the four friends discover that the promised leisure activities bear an u…

25. In the Dough
Mar 17, 1961 · 25m · 6.2

The television bake-off was nearing its climax, with Wilma and Betty having reached the final round. Yet, disaster struck the night before: both women fell ill with measles. In their stead, a most unusual substitution occurred; Fred and Bar…

26. The Good Scout
Mar 24, 1961 · 25m · 6.2

Taking charge of a Boy Scout troop, Fred soon discovered that even a seemingly straightforward camping trip held its share of dangers. He stumbled from one misstep to another, navigating the experience with awkward fumbles until an overnigh…

27. Rooms for Rent
Mar 31, 1961 · 25m · 6.2

Weary of listening to their husbands’ endless worries about money, Wilma and Betty began renting out rooms to young, aspiring musicians—piano students and bongo players. Fred and Barney, meanwhile, readily agreed to this plan, completely ob…

28. Fred Flintstone: Before and After
Apr 7, 1961 · 25m · 6.5

Fred committed to appearing in a weight reduction commercial, only to discover, with considerable mortification, that he was to be the "before" subject. A thousand dollars dangled as incentive if he could shed twenty-five pounds within a mo…