Ep 14. The House Guest

Fred Flintstone and Barney Rubble have an unexpected house guest in the season 2 episode 14 of The Flintstones. The episode appropriately named "The House Guest" is full of surprises and comic twists as the duo goes through hilarious situations to give their guest a comfortable stay.

The episode starts with Fred and Barney spending their day off at the bowling alley, discussing what they should do with their time. They agree to spend the afternoon relaxing at home instead of going somewhere else. When they reach home, they find a surprise waiting for them - their friend Sam the saurian, waiting at their doorstep. Sam had been kicked out of his apartment by his roommate and was in need of a place to stay. Fred and Barney hesitate to lend their apartment as they were not sure how Wilma and Betty would react to a house guest without notice.

Sam hasn't got any other options aside from his friend's place, so Fred and Barney decide to help him out. They make arrangements and place Sam in Pebbles' room, without letting their wives know about their unexpected houseguest. They hope to keep the guest's stay a secret for the time being but things go awry when Sam accidentally ruins the living room. With his long tail, he smashes an expensive vase while trying to sit on the sofa. Fred and Barney panic, but they help Sam to fix the vase.

They also force him to get a job, so he will be able to pay for the damages and get back on his feet. Sam agrees and starts working at Slate Construction. He gets assigned as a wrecking ball operator, which proves to be a disaster as Sam is too inexperienced and damages several buildings instead of tearing them down. Fred and Barney face the consequences of Sam's recklessness and struggle to pay for the damages they caused.

Meanwhile, Wilma and Betty are unaware of their guest's presence. They get suspicious when they notice that their husbands are constantly on edge and seem to be hiding something. Noticing the weird behaviour of their husbands, they start snooping around and eventually stumble onto Sam. Initially, the women are furious with their husbands for keeping a secret for so long. However, they quickly forgive them and offer to help with their houseguest's needs.

The four start planning how to settle the damages, and the women come up with several ideas to help out. They decide to create several outrageous outfits for Sam to wear to attract customers to his antique store. The plan works, and Sam manages to pay off his debt. The men are thrilled and grateful to their wives for helping them out of their mess.

The episode is full of laughs and jokes that will keep the audience engaged. The episode shows how Fred and Barney's carefree lifestyle can sometimes prove to be a problem. At the same time, it also demonstrates the importance of being honest with one's partner and how forgiveness and understanding can solve problems.

In conclusion, the second season episode 14 of The Flintstones titled "The House Guest" offers an entertaining adventure that is enjoyable for both children and adults. The show is a timeless classic that continues to capture hearts since its initial release in 1960. The episode is a perfect example of The Flintstones' signature lighthearted humor and playful antics that make it an endearing show.