Ep 3. The Missing Bus

The Flintstones season 2 episode 3, titled "The Missing Bus", is a classic episode of the beloved animated sitcom. The show follows the daily lives of the Flintstones and the Rubbles, two families who live in the prehistoric town of Bedrock. In this particular episode, the Flintstones and the Rubbles embark on a comical adventure when they realize that their bus is missing.

The episode starts with the two families waiting at the bus stop for the Bedrock Bus Company's school bus to take their children to school. However, the bus never arrives, and the parents start to worry. They decide to investigate and start looking for the bus all over Bedrock. In their search, they encounter many hilarious situations and obstacles.

The first place they look is at the Bedrock Bus Company's headquarters, where they meet the owner, Jasper J. Jasper. Jasper, who is always looking for shortcuts to save money, tells the families that they have canceled their school service to save money. This infuriates the parents, who demand the bus to be returned. When Jasper refuses to cooperate, the parents decide to take matters into their own hands.

The Flintstones and Rubbles start building their bus from scratch, using an old jalopy they found in Jasper's junkyard. They use their prehistoric tools to construct the bus, including a saw made of a giant clamshell and a hammer made of a dinosaur bone. The process is fraught with comical mishaps, as the families struggle to assemble the bus in time to take their kids to school.

As they near completion, Jasper finds out about the families' plan and tries to sabotage their bus. He sends his henchmen to steal the bus and hide it in a remote part of Bedrock. But the Flintstones and the Rubbles are determined to get their bus back, and they set out on another adventure to find it.

The second half of the episode sees the families exploring the wilderness and trying to find their missing bus. Their journey takes them through a swamp filled with giant crocodiles, a prehistoric forest with dangerous animals, and even a tar pit. Along the way, they come across a wise old hermit who helps them navigate their way through the wilderness.

Finally, they arrive at the place where Jasper's henchmen have hidden the bus. The two families manage to overpower the thugs with their unique prehistoric skills and retrieve their bus. With their vehicle back in their hands, the Flintstones and the Rubbles finally make it to school on time.

"The Missing Bus" is a classic episode of The Flintstones that showcases the show's signature mix of humor, adventure, and heartwarming family moments. It is a fun and entertaining episode that will delight viewers of all ages.