Ep 6. Jethro's First Love
- NR
- October 30, 1963
- 25 min
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7.8 (131)
Jethro's First Love is a heartwarming episode from season 2 of The Beverly Hillbillies that follows Jethro Bodine, the Clampett family's loveable and dim-witted nephew, as he experiences his first romantic crush.
Jethro becomes smitten with a beautiful young actress named Cynthia Fenwick who is staring in a movie being shot on the Clampett's property. While Jethro's attempts to woo Cynthia are humorous and endearing, he faces some competition from Hollywood heartthrob Lance Lovelace who is also vying for Cynthia's affection.
As Jethro tries to win Cynthia's heart, his family playfully teases him and share their own memories of their first loves, including Granny's story of falling for a moonshiner. Meanwhile, Cynthia seems to be more interested in Lance's fame and fortune than Jethro's simple country charm.
The episode takes a comedic turn when Jethro attempts to impress Cynthia by pretending to be a famous movie producer with a private jet at his disposal. Jethro's pretend persona leads to a hilarious misunderstanding when the real jet owner, an eccentric millionaire named Jasper DePew, shows up and mistakes the Clampett's property for his own.
In the end, Jethro's crush on Cynthia fades as he realizes that she is more interested in Lance's fame and glamour than a genuine connection. However, Jethro's family tells him that his first love is an important milestone and he should cherish the memories he made with Cynthia.
Overall, Jethro's First Love is a charming episode that showcases the Clampett family's wholesome values while providing plenty of laughs. It's a reminder that sometimes your first love doesn't work out, but the experience is still significant and should be treasured.