Ep 21. Flight to Nowhere

Oliver and Lisa take to the skies in season 3, episode 21 of Green Acres titled "Flight to Nowhere." The Hooterville airport is in danger of losing its license, so Oliver decides to buy the airport and become a pilot himself. However, things quickly take a turn for the worse when Oliver and Lisa become stranded in the air due to a storm. With fuel running low and nowhere to land, the couple must rely on their own wits and the help of some unexpected allies to make it safely back to the ground.

As the episode begins, a representative from the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) arrives in Hooterville to announce that the airport's license is up for review. If the airport fails to meet certain safety standards, it could lose its license, effectively putting the small town out of commission. Oliver, always quick to jump on a new project, decides that he will purchase the airport and become a pilot in order to keep the airfield open.

Despite Lisa's initial hesitations, Oliver convinces her to take a flying lesson with him, promising that they will be able to take short trips to nearby towns in no time. The two head up in a small plane, with Lisa nervously clutching her armrests and Oliver trying to reassure her that everything will be fine.

However, as they fly farther out, a dark storm cloud looms on the horizon. Oliver tries to steer the plane back to Hooterville, but the storm is too strong. Soon, they are completely lost in the thick clouds, with no idea of their location or how much fuel they have left.

Desperate for help, Oliver tries to make an emergency call to the ground, but the radio is dead. With no way to contact the airport or any other planes, they are completely on their own. The tension builds as they fly in circles, searching for any sign of civilization or a safe place to land.

Luckily, they stumble upon a crop duster plane flown by a friendly farmer. With his help, they are able to stay in the air a little longer, but their options are running out. The storm continues to rage on, and they are in danger of crashing any moment.

In a stroke of luck, they spot a landing strip in the distance. However, it is overgrown with plants and clearly hasn't been used in years. Oliver bravely makes the decision to try to land there anyway, but it isn't easy. The runway is covered in weeds and rocks, and their landing gear nearly collapses upon impact.

Despite the rough landing, Oliver and Lisa are grateful just to be back on the ground. As they survey their surroundings, they realize that they have landed in a ghost town, with abandoned buildings and no signs of life. They are truly in the middle of nowhere.

Their predicament only gets worse when they discover that the plane's engine is damaged and they have no way to repair it. They must find a way to get back to Hooterville with no transportation and little hope of being found in such a remote location.

However, just when things seem bleak, they are rescued by a group of eccentric individuals living in the abandoned town. These characters, each with their own quirks and idiosyncrasies, take Oliver and Lisa under their wing and help them make their way back to Hooterville.

Through a series of hilarious and heartwarming events, Oliver and Lisa finally make it back home, but not without learning a few valuable lessons along the way. The episode ends with the Hooterville airport passing its safety inspection, and Oliver and Lisa ready to take on whatever new adventures may come their way.