Ep 15. No Trespassing

Oliver Wendell Douglas and his wife Lisa Douglas are still adjusting to life in the rural town of Hooterville in season three of Green Acres. In episode 15, titled "No Trespassing," Oliver is perplexed when he receives a notice informing him that his property line is in question. The notice is from the Peabody Coal Company, which has purchased a neighboring farm. The company alleges that the line runs through Oliver's barn, which is now on their property.

Oliver is outraged and insists that there must be a mistake. He immediately contacts his lawyer, who advises him to hire a surveyor to determine the exact property line. Meanwhile, Lisa tries to convince the coal company's representative, Mr. Haney, to drop the matter. She offers Haney a bribe in exchange for leaving them alone, but Haney refuses, insisting that he is only doing his job.

As Oliver and Lisa delve deeper into the issue, they discover that the coal company is planning to strip mine the area. They are shocked to learn that the beautiful countryside they have come to love may soon be destroyed by mining operations. Lisa is particularly upset, as she worries about the loss of the town's natural beauty and its impact on the town's tourism industry.

Oliver decides to take a stand against the coal company and their plans for Hooterville. He reaches out to the other farmers in the area and convinces them to form a coalition to fight the mining. Together, they attend a town hall meeting to protest the strip mining. However, they find that the town's mayor is in favor of the mining, as it will bring much-needed jobs to the area.

Determined to stop the mining, Oliver and Lisa try to come up with a plan. They realize that the only way to prevent the mining is by proving that the coal company has no legal right to the land. To do this, they need to find an old survey map of Hooterville, which will clearly show the property lines. The search takes them to a local library, where they come across an ancient book with a map of the town.

Armed with the map, Oliver and Lisa confront the coal company's representative and prove that their property line is indeed valid. They also reveal that the strip mining will destroy a rare breed of flower that only grows in Hooterville, convincing the company to abandon their plans. In the end, the town rejoices in their victory as Oliver and Lisa drive off into the sunset, grateful for their life in Hooterville.

"No Trespassing" is a heartwarming episode that showcases the power of community and the importance of protecting the environment. Oliver and Lisa's determination to save Hooterville from strip mining is inspiring and reminds us of the importance of standing up for what we believe in. With its hilarious characters and clever plot twists, Green Acres continues to be a beloved classic that entertains and educates viewers to this day.