Ep 17. The Long, Long, Long Weekend

Title: The Long, Long, Long Weekend

Season 6 Episode 17

The Flintstones is an American animated sitcom produced by Hanna-Barbera Productions that revolves around the life of a suburban middle-class family in the prehistoric town of Bedrock. The main characters are Fred Flintstone, his wife Wilma, his best friend Barney Rubble and his wife Betty. The show debuted in 1960 and has remained one of the most popular animated television shows of all time.

In season 6 episode 17 "The Long, Long, Long Weekend", Fred and Barney plan a long weekend of fishing and camping at the local lake, but their plans are quickly derailed when Wilma invites her mother and sister to stay with them for the weekend. Things only get worse when Barney's mother-in-law shows up unannounced, thus proving that good intentions rarely go unpunished.

As the four women take over the Flintstone household, Fred and Barney decide that the only way to salvage their lost weekend is to sneak off to the lake without telling anyone. However, every attempt they make to sneak away is foiled by the women, who seem to have a sixth sense whenever their husbands are up to something.

Meanwhile, a mix-up at the grocery store leads to the delivery of a cow to the Flintstone household instead of the expected groceries. With Wilma and Betty busy with household chores, Fred and Barney are forced to take care of the cow on their own. Chaos ensues as the cow wreaks havoc in the house, much to the chagrin of the women.

As the weekend draws to a close, Fred and Barney are frustrated and exhausted from trying to catch a break from their overbearing wives. However, a sudden thunderstorm forces everyone inside, providing the perfect opportunity for the couples to spend some quality time together.

With the storm raging outside, the group decides to play a game of charades, which turns out to be a lot more fun than anyone anticipated. Laughter ensues as each person takes a turn acting out a phrase or action, leaving everyone in stitches.

As the storm passes and the weekend comes to a close, Fred and Barney have a newfound appreciation for their wives and realize that even though their plans were derailed, they still had a great time with their families.

Overall, the Long, Long, Long Weekend is a heartwarming episode that highlights the importance of family and the joys of spending quality time together. The show's witty writing, unforgettable characters, and catchy theme song continue to captivate audiences of all ages, making it a timeless classic that will be remembered for generations to come.