Ep 4. Sweet Sunday / The Spy / Lucky Beetle / The Sergeant's Master

Beetle Bailey season 1 episode 4 features four different mini-stories centered around the lives of the platoon members at Camp Swampy.

In the first story titled "Sweet Sunday," the platoon prepares for their one day off in the week. While most of the soldiers are looking forward to relaxing, Private Beetle Bailey's plans to catch up on sleep are interrupted by Sergeant Snorkel, who demands he clean his quarters. Beetle is left fuming and decides to take action by striking a deal with Cookie, the cook, to exchange his cleaning duty for a slice of pie. Chaos ensues as the rest of the platoon catches on to Beetle's scheme and demand a slice of their own.

Next up, in "The Spy," the platoon becomes suspicious that there is a spy among them leaking information to the enemy. They suspect Private Zero, who has been acting suspiciously, but Sergeant Snorkel insists that Zero is merely shy and harmless. However, when Private Blips inadvertently leaks information about a secret mission, everyone becomes convinced that Zero is indeed the spy. It's up to Beetle to prove Zero's innocence by looking for the real spy.

In "Lucky Beetle," the platoon enters a shooting competition against a neighboring base. The stakes are high, and everyone is determined to win. However, when all the top shooters are disqualified for various reasons, Beetle finds himself the last man standing. Suddenly, he becomes the center of attention for the platoon, and expectations are high for his success. With everything on the line, Beetle will have to summon all his luck and concentration to secure a victory for the team.

Finally, in "The Sergeant's Master," Sergeant Snorkel's life is turned upside down when his wife takes in a stray dog. However, the dog is not what it seems as it wreaks havoc on the barracks and causes chaos in the camp. Sergeant Snorkel struggles to get rid of the dog but finds himself quickly becoming attached to the unruly canine. In the end, it is up to Beetle and the platoon to help the Sergeant devise a plan to keep the dog without getting into trouble with the army.

Beetle Bailey season 1 episode 4 provides viewers with a glimpse into the comedic, everyday lives of the platoon members at Camp Swampy. From the scheming of Private Beetle Bailey to the antics of Sergeant Snorkel, there is never a dull moment with this group of soldiers.