Ep 22. Operation Barney

In this episode of The Flintstones, titled "Operation Barney," Fred and Wilma Flintstone's best friends, Barney and Betty Rubble, have been struggling financially and are unable to make ends meet. To help out his friends, Fred devises a plan to "loan" Barney his paycheck, and Barney in turn will repay him when he is able to. However, things take a turn for the worse when Barney's wealthy uncle, J. Montgomery Vanderbilstone, comes to town and offers to pay off all of Barney's debts and give him a high-paying job. Barney's pride gets the best of him, and he declines the offer, stating that he wants to make it on his own.

Determined to help Barney maintain his independence, Fred and Wilma come up with a plan to transform their friend's yard into a lavish garden and sell the produce to make a profit. However, the plan hits a snag when Barney's next-door neighbor, Mrs. Slaghoople, gets wind of the scheme and begins a competition with the Rubbles to see who can sell the most produce. The competition becomes fierce, with both sides resorting to dirty tactics to gain the upper hand.

Meanwhile, Barney continues to struggle financially and begins to feel guilty about accepting money from his friend. Determined to make things right, he consults with his uncle and asks for his help in finding a job. Vanderbilstone agrees to help, but on the condition that Barney accept his offer and work for him at his company. Barney finally relents, and Vanderbilstone helps him land a job as a mailroom clerk.

In the end, the Rubbles and Mrs. Slaghoople both achieve success with their produce-selling ventures, and Barney finds success in his new job. The episode ends with a heartwarming scene of the friends sitting together, eating the fruits of their labor, and feeling grateful for the support and love they have for each other.

"Operation Barney" is a touching episode that showcases the strong bond of friendship between the characters of The Flintstones. It also highlights the importance of independence and hard work, and the value of having a support system to lean on during difficult times. Overall, it is a heartwarming and uplifting episode that is sure to bring a smile to the faces of viewers of all ages.