The Beverly Hillbillies Season 7 Episode 15 Drysdale and Friend
- January 1, 1969
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7.5 (76)
The Beverly Hillbillies season 7 episode 15, titled "Drysdale and Friend," follows the Clampett family and their wealthy banker Mr. Drysdale as they navigate a misunderstanding that threatens to ruin their friendship.
The episode opens with Mr. Drysdale introducing his old school friend, Arthur, to the Clampetts. The Clampetts are initially hesitant to trust Arthur, as they suspect he may be a con artist, but Mr. Drysdale vouches for him and assures them that Arthur is an upstanding citizen.
As the episode progresses, Arthur begins to show his true colors- he is indeed a con artist, and he has been using Mr. Drysdale's connections to swindle wealthy people out of their money. The Clampetts eventually catch on to Arthur's schemes and confront him, but Mr. Drysdale refuses to believe that his friend could be anything other than a good person.
The tensions between the Clampetts and Mr. Drysdale rise as each party stands firm in their beliefs about Arthur. However, when Arthur's true identity is revealed and he is arrested, Mr. Drysdale finally realizes that he was wrong to trust his old friend blindly.
In the end, the Clampetts and Mr. Drysdale reconcile, and the episode ends with the family jokingly telling Mr. Drysdale that he needs to be more careful about who he chooses to call a friend.
Overall, "Drysdale and Friend" is a classic episode of The Beverly Hillbillies that highlights the importance of trust and loyalty in friendships. The episode's comedic moments and witty dialogue make it a must-watch for fans of the show.