Ep 9. Clampett Cha Cha Cha
- November 9, 1966
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7.5 (78)
The Beverly Hillbillies season 5 episode 9 is titled Clampett Cha Cha Cha. In this episode, viewers are introduced to a new character named Miss Jane's niece, who is a dance instructor. Jed and Granny both express interest in taking her lessons, and Ellie May convinces them to do so. Meanwhile, Jethro is convinced that he has a natural talent for dancing and wants to be in a dance contest.
As the Clampetts start their dance lessons with Miss Jane's niece, it becomes apparent that they all struggle with the more sophisticated ballroom dances. However, Jethro quickly picks up the cha-cha and believes he is ready to compete in the big dance contest.
As Jethro practices his cha-cha moves, he becomes obsessed with his "dance image" and starts dressing up in various costumes. The family becomes concerned about his behavior and try to reign him in before the big contest.
On the day of the competition, things do not go as planned. Jethro's extravagant costume gets caught on a chair during his performance, and he falls to the ground, causing chaos on the dance floor. Despite the setback, the Clampetts all end up having a great time and even manage to place in the contest.
Overall, Clampett Cha Cha Cha is a light-hearted episode that showcases the Clampetts' willingness to try new things. The addition of Miss Jane's niece adds a new dynamic to the show, and Jethro's comical antics provide plenty of laughs along the way.