Ep 25. Dennis And The Bees

Dennis and The Bees is the twenty-fifth episode of the first season of the classic television show, Dennis the Menace. The episode originally aired on April 4, 1960, and was directed by Charles Barton.

The episode begins with Dennis and his friend, Tommy, playing outside in the yard. The boys spot a beehive in a nearby tree and decide to investigate. Dennis, being the curious boy that he is, pokes the hive with a stick and the angry bees begin to swarm around him. Dennis and Tommy quickly run inside to escape the bees.

Meanwhile, Mr. Wilson is preparing for a gardening competition and is very worried about his prize-winning roses. He is suspicious when he sees a group of bees buzzing around his garden and goes over to investigate. He realizes that the bees are coming from Dennis' yard and goes next door to confront Dennis and his parents.

Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell are surprised to hear about the bees but promise to take care of the problem. They call a beekeeper to come and remove the hive from the tree. However, when the beekeeper arrives, he informs them that the bees are actually honeybees and that they play an important role in pollinating flowers and producing honey.

Dennis becomes fascinated by the bees and decides to learn more about them. He reads books and watches videos about beekeeping, and even dons a beekeeper suit to get a closer look at the hive. Mr. Wilson is still worried about the bees and tries to sabotage the hive by spraying it with insecticide.

Dennis becomes even more determined to protect the bees and gathers a group of his friends to build a protective fence around the hive. He also learns how to make honey and presents a jar of it to Mr. Wilson as a peace offering. Mr. Wilson is impressed by Dennis' knowledge and determination and begins to warm up to him.

In the end, the gardening competition arrives, and Mr. Wilson's roses are beautiful. However, the judges are also impressed by the bee-friendly garden next door and award Dennis and his family a special prize for their contribution to pollination.

Overall, Dennis and The Bees is a heartwarming episode that teaches the importance of protecting the environment and appreciating nature. The episode is packed with fun and educational moments, and the character of Dennis shines as a caring and curious young boy.