Ep 4. The Clampetts Meet Mrs. Drysdale

The Beverly Hillbillies season 1 episode 4 is titled "The Clampetts Meet Mrs. Drysdale". In this episode, the Clampetts are visited by their new neighbor, Mrs. Margaret Drysdale. Mrs. Drysdale is the wife of the president of the Commerce Bank in Beverly Hills and is used to living in an upscale neighborhood. She is shocked to see the Clampetts' rundown mansion and their rustic way of life.

Initially, Mrs. Drysdale is very critical of the Clampetts and their way of living. She tries to convince them to move back to their old life in the Ozarks, but they refuse. This makes her very angry and she goes to see her husband to get him to force the Clampetts out of the neighborhood. However, Mr. Drysdale sees an opportunity to ingratiate himself with the Clampetts, who are worth millions of dollars, and tells his wife to befriend the Clampetts.

Mrs. Drysdale tries to win over the Clampetts by offering them money and gifts, but they don't understand the concept of money and refuse. However, they do agree to attend a dinner party at the Drysdales' house. At the party, Mrs. Drysdale tries to impress the Clampetts with her sophistication and wealth, but they are more interested in the food and the entertainment.

Despite the initial rocky start, Mrs. Drysdale begins to warm up to the Clampetts and even starts to enjoy their company. She realizes that they are good-hearted people, even though they don't fit in with the high society crowd in Beverly Hills. In the end, she realizes that she has misjudged the Clampetts and has learned to appreciate their simple way of life.

This episode is a classic example of the clash between different social classes and how first impressions can be deceiving. It also shows how people can learn to appreciate each other's differences and find common ground, even if they come from very different backgrounds. The Clampetts' innocence and simplicity are endearing and make them characters that audiences can identify with and root for. Overall, season 1 episode 4 of The Beverly Hillbillies is a comedic and heartwarming episode that showcases the talents of its cast and the appeal of its unique premise.