Ep 15. Punchy Cowpunchers

The Three Stooges Collection season 6 episode 15, titled "Punchy Cowpunchers," follows the antics of Larry, Moe, and Curly as they try to make a living as cowboys on a western ranch. The episode starts with the Stooges arriving at the Lazy Q Ranch, where they are hired as cowhands by the ranch owner, Mr. Flint.

Despite their lack of experience, the Stooges are eager to prove themselves as capable cowpunchers. However, their enthusiasm is short-lived as they quickly discover that ranch life is not as easy as it looks. The trio has some hilarious misadventures as they bungle their way through various ranch tasks, such as branding cattle and herding them to pasture.

Things take a turn for the worse when the Stooges accidentally cause a stampede, causing chaos and havoc on the ranch. Mr. Flint is furious and threatens to fire them unless they can prove their worth by participating in a local rodeo competition.

Determined to redeem themselves, the Stooges enter the rodeo and compete against other skilled cowboys. Their events include bull riding, bronco busting, and calf roping. The Stooges' lack of experience once again puts them at a disadvantage, but they manage to hold their own thanks to their quick thinking and a healthy dose of luck.

As the rodeo winds down, the Stooges find themselves in a dead heat with their main rival, the menacing Buck Benson, for the grand prize of $1,000. In a dramatic final event, the Stooges and Buck must race to rope a wild mustang. In classic Three Stooges fashion, the race becomes chaotic and the Stooges end up causing a comedy of errors before finally succeeding in capturing the horse.

The episode ends with the Stooges triumphantly returning to the Lazy Q Ranch with their prize money, proving that they are indeed capable cowboys. Mr. Flint is pleased with their performance and invites them to stay on as permanent employees, much to the delight of Larry, Moe, and Curly.

"Punchy Cowpunchers" is a classic episode of the Three Stooges Collection, showcasing the trio's trademark slapstick humor and physical comedy. Fans of western movies and cowboy culture will appreciate the episode's humorous take on the genre. The Stooges' bumbling antics are sure to provide plenty of laughs, making this episode a must-watch for fans of comedy and lighthearted entertainment.