Ep 22. The Tycoon

In this episode of The Flintstones, titled "The Tycoon," we see Fred and Barney struggling to make ends meet on their modest salaries. Desperate for extra money, they come up with the idea to pitch their boss, Mr. Slate, on a new invention - a window-washing machine. Despite Mr. Slate's initial skepticism, Fred and Barney sell him on the idea and he agrees to invest in it.

With Mr. Slate's backing, Fred and Barney are able to get their invention off the ground, but they soon realize they need a celebrity endorsement to really make it take off. They set their sights on the wealthy and influential Mr. Rockpile, who's rumored to have a hand in everything from oil drilling to space exploration.

Fred and Barney go to great lengths to try and get an audience with Mr. Rockpile, even disguising themselves as waiters at a fancy restaurant to get close to him. However, their efforts are in vain, as Mr. Rockpile rebuffs their pitch and tells them he's not interested in any more investments.

Disheartened, Fred and Barney return to their day jobs, only to find out that Mr. Slate's window-washing machine has become a huge success overnight - thanks to the unexpected endorsement of Mr. Rockpile himself. Fred and Barney are elated, but they soon learn that success comes at a cost, as Mr. Rockpile now wants a controlling stake in the company and plans to take it in a completely different direction.

In the end, Fred and Barney are able to outmaneuver Mr. Rockpile and regain control of their invention, but not before learning a valuable lesson about the perils of greed and the importance of staying true to one's principles.

Overall, "The Tycoon" is a classic episode of The Flintstones that highlights the series' timeless themes of friendship, perseverance, and the struggle to make it in a world where the odds are often stacked against you. It's a must-see for fans of the series and anyone looking for a lighthearted but meaningful story.