Ep 22. Birds Gotta Fly
- TV-NR
- February 26, 1982
- 48 min
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7.4 (140)
The Dukes of Hazzard season 4 episode 22, titled "Birds Gotta Fly", follows cousins Bo and Luke Duke as they attempt to help a family friend, Jimmy Joe Jeeter, raise enough money to save his farm from a ruthless land developer named Jarvis. Jarvis is set on acquiring the land Jeeter's farm sits on and plans to turn it into a large shopping mall. With the help of their trusted sidekick, Cooter, the Dukes come up with a plan to help Jeeter hold onto his land and save his farm.
The episode kicks off with Bo and Luke heading over to Jeeter's farm to check on him. They find out about his financial troubles and learn that he needs a considerable amount of money to keep his farm from being taken away. Meanwhile, Jarvis pays a visit to the farm, and after a heated argument with Jeeter, he threatens to use force if he doesn't sell his land. The Dukes are not willing to let Jarvis bully their friend and decide to take matters into their own hands.
Bo and Luke devise a plan to raise enough money for Jeeter to pay off his debt. They come up with the idea to have a cross-country race and invite all their friends from Hazzard County to participate. The prize money will be donated towards Jeeter's cause, and the winner takes home half the money. The race is set to start and finish at the Duke Farm, and all the racers line up, ready to take on the challenge.
As the race starts, the Dukes try to level the playing field by sabotaging some of the high-performance cars owned by rival racers. They don't, however, anticipate the dangerous turns and rough patches on the road, which cause several racers to spin out of control and leave the race.
Halfway through the race, Bo and Luke's car begins to experience some technical difficulties, causing them to fall behind and lose their lead. Their beloved car, the General Lee, starts to lose its power, and they realize the culprit is a pair of birds who have decided to nest in the hood. Bo and Luke face the dilemma of whether to remove the birds and risk losing the race or letting them be and losing their chance to save Jeeter's farm.
As the race comes to a close, it becomes clear that the competition is fierce. One racer pulls ahead of the rest and seems destined to be the winner. Ultimately, the Dukes, with a bit of luck and quick thinking, come out on top, winning the race and donating the prize money to Jeeter. With the money raised, Jeeter can finally pay off his debt and keep his farm safe from Jarvis's clutches.
In the end, the community comes together to celebrate Jeeter's victory, with a party held at the Duke Farm. The episode concludes with the Dukes reflecting on their victory, thankful for their friends and family's support, and looking forward to their next adventure in Hazzard County.
Overall, "Birds Gotta Fly" is an action-packed episode filled with comedy, heart, and suspense. It showcases the Dukes' willingness to go above and beyond to help those in need and highlights the importance of community and loyalty in Hazzard County. Fans of the show will appreciate the familiar characters and exciting storyline, making it a must-watch for Dukes of Hazzard enthusiasts.