Ep 4. Ed the Redecorator

Ed the Redecorator is the fourth episode of the second season of Mister Ed, a classic American sitcom that originally aired from 1961 to 1966. The show follows the comedic adventures of a talking horse named Mister Ed and his owner, Wilbur Post. In this episode, Wilbur and his wife Carol decide to redecorate their house, but they run into trouble when Ed becomes obsessed with the new furniture.

At the beginning of the episode, Wilbur and Carol are excited to start their home renovation project. They have chosen a new sofa and chairs, and they are eager to see how the new furniture will look in their living room. However, their plans soon go awry when Ed sees the new furniture and becomes enamored with it. He declares that the new sofa and chairs are his, and he refuses to let anyone sit on them.

Wilbur tries to reason with Ed, but the horse is stubborn and won't budge. He even goes as far as to suggest that they move all of the other furniture out of the room to make more space for his new possessions. Wilbur and Carol are amused at Ed's antics at first, but they become frustrated when they realize that they can't seem to get him to change his mind.

As the episode continues, Wilbur becomes increasingly exasperated with Ed's behavior. He enlists the help of his neighbor Roger, but even together they can't seem to convince Ed to share the space. Desperate for a solution, Wilbur decides to take matters into his own hands and tries to outsmart the horse. He puts up a makeshift barrier around the new furniture, hoping that Ed will be deterred by the physical obstacle. However, Ed simply jumps over the barrier and continues to claim the furniture for himself.

Despite their frustration, the Post family can't help but find Ed's obsession with the furniture endearing. He has always had a unique personality, and his stubbornness and determination are no exception. In fact, as the episode goes on, they come to admire his dedication to his new possessions.

Ultimately, it is Carol who comes up with a creative solution to the problem. She decides to bring in a professional decorator to help them rework the living room design so that it accommodates both Ed's love of the new furniture and the needs of the rest of the family. The new layout solves the problem, and everyone is happy with the final result.

As with all episodes of Mister Ed, Ed the Redecorator offers a lighthearted and entertaining take on family life. The show's unique premise - a talking horse who interacts with humans - adds an extra layer of humor and whimsy to the storyline. The episode exemplifies the show's trademark blend of slapstick comedy and heartwarming family moments. Fans of classic sitcoms are sure to enjoy this charming episode of Mister Ed.