Ep 22. Fred's Island
- TVG
- March 4, 1966
- 24 min
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7.5 (148)
Fred's Island is the twenty-second episode of the sixth season of the classic animated show, The Flintstones. In this episode, the Flintstones and the Rubbles decide to take a vacation and head to a remote island for some fun in the sun.
As they arrive on the island, they realize that they are the only ones there, which is perfect for them as they can have all the fun to themselves. The group divides up into two teams, with Fred, Wilma and Pebbles on one team and Barney, Betty and Bamm-Bamm on the other.
The two teams engage in various competitive activities, such as fishing, surfing, and beach volleyball. However, tensions rise as each team tries to outdo the other and prove their superiority. Fred, in particular, becomes very competitive and obsessed with winning, leading to arguments and friction with his own team members.
As the days go by, the island starts to reveal some strange and spooky secrets. The group discovers a mysterious cave filled with strange artifacts and even an old pirate ship. To add to the mystery, they also find a map that seems to point to treasure hidden on the island.
Fred becomes obsessed with finding the treasure and enlists Barney to help him uncover it. They spend hours searching the island for clues, while Wilma and Betty become concerned about their husband's erratic behavior.
Meanwhile, Bamm-Bamm and Pebbles accidentally stumble upon a tribe of natives living on the island. The tribe accepts them as guests, and they learn about the island's history and culture.
As night falls, the group gathers around a campfire and decides to call it a night. But just as they are about to sleep, strange and mysterious things start to happen on the island. They hear strange noises and see strange shadows moving in the dark.
The group soon realizes that their vacation may not have been such a good idea after all. They become trapped on the island, with no way to call for help or escape. Fred, in particular, becomes increasingly paranoid and fearful as he imagines all sorts of scary scenarios.
However, with the help of Barney, Betty, Wilma, and the natives, they manage to uncover the truth about the island and its mysterious past. They learn that the island was once home to a notorious pirate gang who stashed their loot on the island.
The group also discovers that the strange occurrences were caused by the pirates' ghosts, who were still protecting their treasure even after all these years. Fred and the rest of the group must decide whether to stay and fight the ghosts or leave the island and never come back.
The episode ends with the group successfully escaping the island and returning home, but not before encountering one last surprise that confirms the adventures they had was indeed amazing. This episode of The Flintstones is a perfect blend of mystery, adventure, and comedy, making it a must-watch for fans of the show.