Ep 15. Dennis And The Rare Coin
- TV-G
- January 17, 1960
- 25 min
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8.0 (15)
Dennis the Menace season 1 episode 15 is titled "Dennis and the Rare Coin." In this episode, Dennis finds an old coin hidden in a drawer at home. He is excited to find out that it is a rare coin that belonged to his great-grandfather. Dennis decides to take the coin to a coin shop to have it appraised.
At the coin shop, Dennis meets a man named Mr. Quigley who works there. Mr. Quigley takes a look at the coin and tells Dennis that it is a valuable collectors item worth a lot of money. Dennis is thrilled to hear this and decides to sell the coin to Mr. Quigley for $50.
Dennis's parents find out about the transaction and are concerned that Dennis has been taken advantage of. They take the coin back to the shop to speak to Mr. Quigley and ask for it to be returned to Dennis. Mr. Quigley refuses, insisting that he gave Dennis a fair price for the coin.
Dennis's father decides to take Mr. Quigley to court with the help of their lawyer, Mr. Wilson. The case becomes a big deal in the town, attracting media attention and causing a stir. The judge ultimately decides in favor of Dennis and his family, ruling that Mr. Quigley must return the coin to Dennis.
In the end, Dennis learns a valuable lesson about the importance of honesty and fairness in business dealings. He is happy to have the coin back and realizes that its sentimental value is far greater than any money it could bring in.
Overall, "Dennis and the Rare Coin" is a fun and engaging episode that teaches important lessons about honesty, responsibility, and the value of family heirlooms. Fans of the show will enjoy seeing Dennis and his family face off against Mr. Quigley and the legal system, and will be satisfied with the outcome of the case.