Ep 5. Fred's Monkeyshines

Fred's Monkeyshines is the fifth episode of the fourth season of the beloved animated series, The Flintstones. In this episode, we see Fred Flintstone, the iconic protagonist of the series, getting into some monkey business.

The episode starts with Fred being assigned with the task of taking care of a monkey named Bunky for a friend. Bunky is a mischievous little monkey who causes chaos wherever he goes. Immediately, Fred finds himself in trouble as Bunky gets loose and starts wreaking havoc in Fred's home.

As the episode progresses, we see Bunky causing trouble for Fred at work too. We witness Bunky sabotaging Fred's job at the quarry, leading to some humorous mishaps. However, these disruptions result in Fred getting fired from work.

Not one to let this get him down, Fred decides to use his misfortune to make a quick buck. He sees an ad in the paper looking for a new act at a club and convinces Bunky to perform with him. Eventually, they end up booking the gig, and the duo becomes a hit.

However, their fame is short-lived, and soon Bunky gets into even more mischief, leading to a series of misunderstandings that threaten their act and friendship.

In the end, Fred realizes that it's not worth compromising his integrity and ends up making things right. The episode delivers some valuable life lessons about honesty, loyalty, and the ways in which our choices and actions impact others.

The episode is filled with classic Flintstones humor, including plenty of physical comedy and sight gags. As always, the charming voice performances of the cast, featuring Alan Reed as Fred Flintstone, Jean Vander Pyl as Wilma Flintstone, and Mel Blanc as Barney Rubble, make the viewer feel much more invested in the characters' predicaments.

Overall, Fred's Monkeyshines is a fun and entertaining entry to the Flintstones catalogue. It keeps the spirit of the show alive and delivers a valuable moral lesson about the importance of honesty and loyalty.