Ep 32. Take Me Out of the Ball Game

Fred Flintstone and his friend Barney Rubble are enthusiastic about a baseball game called the Bedrock Dodgers which is coming to town. They are eager to watch their favorite team play, but the tickets are so expensive that they cannot afford them. They realize that the only way to go to the game is by winning a radio contest which offers a pair of tickets as the prize.

Fred and Barney are determined to win the contest, so they participate with utter dedication. The contest rules require them to sing a commercial for a furniture store, so they put together a jingle and record it on their tape recorder. However, their attempt falls flat as they cannot sing well.

Not giving up, they ask a street musician to help them rehearse. They work hard and come up with a much better song, which they record and send to the radio station. The announcer on the radio is impressed with their song and declares them the winners of the contest.

Excited about winning the tickets, Fred and Barney reach the stadium and find that they have great seats. They start watching the game and are having a great time until the Dodgers' star player suffers an injury. The team's owner approaches Fred and Barney, who were chanting loudly, and offers them the chance to play for the team in exchange for the injured player's salary.

The two friends are initially hesitant, but the owner convinces them to play. They choose to switch positions and end up messing up the game. They do, however, make a few good plays that keep the Dodgers in the game. In the final innings, the Dodgers have a chance to win the game, but Barney strikes out, leaving Fred to take the final swing for the team.

With the outcome of the game hanging on his actions, Fred strikes the ball hard, but it ends up flying towards a nearby bird which catches it mid-air, effectively ending the game. Although they have lost, the Bedrock Dodgers' fans, including Fred and Barney, are still celebrating their team, feeling proud of their home team's efforts.

In conclusion, The Flintstones season 2 episode 32, Take Me Out of the Ball Game, is a fun-filled episode that depicts the excitement and passion associated with baseball. The show's creators have done a great job in portraying how winning a contest can change the fortunes of two avid fans, providing them with an unforgettable experience. The episode highlights how teamwork and dedication can make a significant difference in a game and portrays how the love for the game goes beyond winning or losing. Overall, it is a must-watch episode for fans of The Flintstones and baseball enthusiasts.