Ep 20. The Big Chicken

The Beverly Hillbillies season 4 episode 20, titled "The Big Chicken," begins with the Clampett family trying to come up with a plan to get rid of a giant chicken that has taken up residence in their backyard. The chicken, which they have named Big Tom, has become quite a nuisance, eating all their leftover food and even attacking Granny.

Jed decides to take Big Tom to Mr. Drysdale's bank, where he hopes to sell him to the highest bidder. However, when Drysdale sees the enormous bird, he realizes that it could be a big attraction for his new shopping center. He convinces Jed to let him keep the chicken as a mascot for the shopping center, promising to take good care of him and even offering to pay the Clampetts for their trouble.

The Clampetts become immediate celebrities when Big Tom is unveiled as the new mascot for the shopping center. They are invited to all sorts of events and even get to meet some Hollywood stars. However, they soon discover that fame and fortune come with their own set of problems.

While attending a fancy dinner party, Granny becomes upset when she realizes that the other women are wearing diamonds and pearls worth more than her entire house. She becomes convinced that the only way to keep up with these high society types is to start wearing expensive jewelry herself.

Jethro, meanwhile, is offered a job as a model for a clothing store, but quickly realizes that he has no idea how to walk or pose properly. He seeks the help of a professional modeling coach, who teaches him all sorts of tricks to look more impressive.

As the Clampetts enjoy their newfound fame, they begin to realize that they miss their old simple life in Beverly Hills. They miss their backyard, their critters, and most of all, Big Tom. After hearing that the chicken has become homesick and depressed, they decide to sneak him out of the shopping center and back to their own backyard.

The episode ends with the Clampetts happily reunited with Big Tom, enjoying a simple meal of fried chicken and cornbread. They realize that they don't need fancy jewelry or high society parties to be happy, and that their biggest treasure is the love and companionship of their family.

Overall, "The Big Chicken" is a heartwarming episode of The Beverly Hillbillies that explores the pitfalls of fame and fortune, while also celebrating the simple joys of life. It is a reminder that no matter how much we may crave wealth and status, true happiness can only be found in the company of those we love.