Ep 7. The Girl From Philadelphia

The show F Troop season 1 episode 7 titled The Girl From Philadelphia takes place in the midst of the Wild West era. The episode revolves around a young lady named Gloria, who hails from Philadelphia and has arrived in town to visit her Uncle Wendell. Gloria is a beautiful and wealthy girl who is used to having everything done for her. However, her Uncle is in a bit of a financial crisis and cannot afford to take care of her.

The Hekawi tribe, the local Indian tribe, sees Gloria's arrival as an opportunity to get their hands on some silver. They kidnap Gloria, hoping to hold her for ransom in exchange for silver. They are unaware of Gloria's diminishing wealth and the fact that her Uncle does not have the money to pay for her release. The Hekawi decide to hold Gloria in exchange for the entire town's silver supply.

The F Troop comes into play when they are informed of Gloria's kidnapping and are ordered to search for her. F Troop is a group of rag-tag soldiers who are not the brightest or strongest soldiers around. They are led by Captain Parmenter, a young and naive officer who is always up for a challenge. Captain Parmenter is joined by Sergeant O'Rourke, a cunning and conniving man who always has a plan up his sleeve. The rest of F Troop is made up of soldiers who are more interested in having fun than doing their duty.

The search for Gloria begins and leads F Troop deep into Indian territory. Along the way, they encounter various obstacles, including hostile Indians and rough terrain. Gloria is not accustomed to the harsh life of the Wild West and finds it difficult to hold her own against the Indians.

Despite their shortcomings, F Troop manages to come up with a plan to rescue Gloria. The plan involves a lot of trickery and deception, which is not surprising given Sergeant O'Rourke's involvement. The plan is risky, but F Troop manages to pull it off with some hair-raising moments.

Overall, The Girl From Philadelphia is an enjoyable episode of F Troop. The show is known for its humor and slapstick comedy, and this episode does not disappoint in that regard. The episode also highlights the contrast between the wealthy Easterners, represented by Gloria, and the tough Westerners. Gloria's struggles in the Wild West highlight the differences between the two worlds, and the episode ends on a hopeful note, suggesting that the two can coexist.