Green Acres Season 1 Episode 1
Green Acres
Season 1

Ep 1. Oliver Buys A Farm

  • TV-NR
  • September 15, 1965
  • 24 min

Oliver Wendell Douglas is a successful New York lawyer who dreams of owning a farm and living a simpler life in the country. His wife Lisa, a glamorous socialite, is hesitant but reluctantly agrees to join him on his quest for a simpler life. In the first episode of Green Acres season 1, "Oliver Buys A Farm", Oliver manages to find an ideal property in the idyllic town of Hooterville.

The episode starts off with Oliver and Lisa walking past a farm in the country where they watch a cow wander across the lawn. As they observe, Oliver tells Lisa how much he longs for a life on a farm. Lisa, who is more accustomed to city life, thinks he's crazy for wanting to give up their chic lifestyle in New York for a run-down farm in the middle of nowhere. Nevertheless, she decides to accompany Oliver to the town of Hooterville where the farm is located.

They arrive in Hooterville and quickly realize that the town is much different than where they come from. The townsfolk are quirky and the buildings and houses are old and run-down. Nonetheless, Oliver is determined to purchase the farm he's been eyeing. He visits the local bank to seek a loan but faces resistance since he has no farming experience. Fortunately, he is able to convince the bank manager by showing him his detailed plan.

Oliver's plan includes modern farming techniques like crop rotation, irrigation, and machinery. The bank manager is impressed and agrees to provide the loan. Ecstatic that he was able to secure the loan and purchase the farm, Oliver goes back to the farm with Lisa to explore their new property.

Once they arrive at the farm, they realize that their new property was not as great as they thought. The plumbing doesn't work, the electricity is faulty and one of the walls is falling apart. Lisa is not impressed, and Oliver is beginning to regret his decision. However, Lisa suggests renovating the house and modernizing the farm to make it livable. Olive agrees and they start making plans.

Despite the many challenges they face, Oliver and Lisa are determined to make their dream work. They begin to hire locals to help them fix the house and bring the farm back to life. Things don't always go as planned, and Oliver's inexperience in farming often leads to comical mishaps. For instance, a stubborn pig escapes and tramples through Oliver's carefully planted crops. However, he does not lose hope and continues to learn from his mistakes.

In conclusion, the first episode of Green Acres season 1, "Oliver Buys A Farm" introduces us to the concept of the show. It portrays the city folks' transition to a rural life and highlights the numerous challenges, as well as some of the humor that comes with it. Oliver and Lisa give it their all to make their dream a reality despite the odds stacked against them. Throughout the series, we will see the couple go through highs and lows as they learn to navigate the country life.

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  • First Aired
    September 15, 1965
  • Content Rating
    TV-NR
  • Runtime
    24 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
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