Ep 21. What's In a Name?

Oliver Douglas, a successful New York City lawyer, and his socialite wife, Lisa, leave the big city and move to the small, rural town of Hooterville, to fulfill Oliver's lifelong dream of becoming a farmer. The show follows their humorous adventures as they adjust to their new life, along with the eccentric locals they encounter.

In season 1 episode 21, titled "What's In a Name?", Oliver decides to name his farm after himself, calling it "Douglas Farms". However, the locals mock his choice, calling it a pretentious name for a small, simple farm. Lisa suggests that they rename the farm, and the two embark on a mission to find a new name that the townspeople will approve of.

As they brainstorm ideas, they discover that each name they come up with is either already taken by another farm or has a ridiculous meaning in the local dialect. They become increasingly frustrated, and tensions rise between them as they struggle to find the perfect name.

Meanwhile, Eb, the Douglases' farmhand, becomes worried that he may be allergic to the pigs on the farm. He confides in local doctor, Dr. Craig, who assures him that it's just a common cold. However, when Eb's condition worsens, Dr. Craig realizes that Eb is actually allergic to the hay on the farm.

As Oliver and Lisa continue to search for a new farm name, Lisa becomes increasingly concerned about the expense and effort required to change the farm's letterhead and signage. Oliver becomes more and more preoccupied with the task, and Lisa worries that he's neglecting his duties as a farmer.

Meanwhile, Eb's allergy to hay causes chaos on the farm, as he sneezes uncontrollably and accidentally releases the pigs from their pen. Oliver and Lisa try to corral the pigs back into their pen, but their efforts are in vain. The episode culminates in a madcap chase scene as the Douglases try to catch the pigs and return them to their pen.

In the end, the Douglases decide to keep the name "Douglas Farms", realizing that changing the name would be too much trouble and expense. They come to accept the townspeople's teasing, and even join in themselves, poking fun at their own pretentiousness.

In conclusion, "What's In a Name?" is a hilarious episode of Green Acres that showcases the show's signature blend of witty humor and rural charm. As the Douglases struggle to navigate the quirks of small-town life, they learn valuable lessons about compromise, hard work, and the importance of not taking themselves too seriously.