Ep 8. Lisa, the Helpmate

In Green Acres season 1 episode 8, titled "Lisa, the Helpmate", Oliver is having trouble with the farm work and decides to hire a farm hand named Charlie. However, Charlie is not very good at his job and Lisa takes it upon herself to teach him how to do things properly.

Meanwhile, Eb is trying to impress the new school teacher by pretending to be someone he's not. He tells her that he's a famous writer and invites her to dinner at Oliver's house. Lisa is not happy about the dinner and decides to make it an awkward experience for everyone.

As Lisa tries to teach Charlie how to work on the farm, she realizes that he is not very motivated and doesn't really care about doing a good job. She decides to talk to him about it and encourage him to take pride in his work. Her efforts pay off and Charlie starts to work harder and do a better job.

At dinner, everyone is uncomfortable and Eb's lies are starting to catch up with him. Lisa starts pretending to be a newlywed and makes things even more awkward. Eventually, Eb's lies are exposed and the teacher leaves in embarrassment.

Back at the farm, Oliver is impressed with Lisa's work ethic and her ability to motivate Charlie. He realizes that he has underestimated her and starts to appreciate her more.

Overall, "Lisa, the Helpmate" is a fun and quirky episode that shows the dynamics of the characters in Green Acres. Lisa's determination and work ethic shine through, while Eb's tendency to lie and deceive is revealed. It's a lighthearted and entertaining episode that will leave viewers with a smile on their face.