Ep 23. A Pig In a Poke

Oliver Wendell Douglas and his wife Lisa have embarked on an adventure to leave New York City and try out life in the countryside. The show Green Acres follows the couple's experiences as they navigate the unfamiliar territory of rural Hooterville.

In this particular episode, A Pig In a Poke, Oliver's good intentions lead him down a winding and hilarious path. Feeling guilty for always having the advice of friend and neighbor Fred Ziffel fall on deaf ears, Oliver decides to prove to Fred that his advice has value. And what better way to do that than by buying a pig?

Oliver visits Mr. Haney, the town's shady salesman, and is sold a pregnant pig without even realizing it. Once he arrives home with the pig, named Arnold, he and Lisa discover their "pig in a poke" has much more value than he bargained for.

As it turns out, Arnold is worth a lot of money and is a prized possession of Mr. Ziffel's. Mr. Ziffel, who is also the town's pig expert, points out that Arnold is the first pig to win the grand prize at the county fair in several years. Oliver is hesitant to give up the pig, despite Mr. Ziffel's persistence to buy him back.

Throughout the episode, we see Oliver and Lisa struggle with their new role as pig owners. They are not at all prepared for the amount of work it takes to care for a pregnant pig, nor do they have the proper space for her. The couple quickly realizes that pigs are much more than just pets, and it takes a lot of hard work to care for them.

Meanwhile, Mr. Ziffel becomes increasingly desperate to get Arnold back and even tries to steal him from Oliver's farm. His attempts at subterfuge and secrecy are comical, and highlight the humorous culture clash that occurs between the city folk and the country folk.

As the episode progresses, Oliver realizes that he can't keep Arnold and decides to sell him back to Mr. Ziffel. However, Mr. Haney arrives at the Douglases' farm and tries to swindle them out of a fair price for the pig. In a hilarious twist of events, Oliver and Lisa must outsmart Mr. Haney by taking advantage of his con-man tendencies.

In the end, the Douglases get a fair price for Arnold, and Mr. Ziffel is reunited with his beloved pig. Oliver learns a valuable lesson about trusting the advice of his neighbors, and both he and Lisa gain a new appreciation for the hard work and dedication it takes to live on a farm.

A Pig In a Poke is a prime example of the lighthearted and goofy humor that made Green Acres such a beloved show. The episode blends physical comedy with witty banter and provides an entertaining look at the challenges that come with rural living. Viewers are sure to get a laugh out of the antics of Oliver, Lisa, and the rest of the lovable characters in Hooterville.