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The Flintstones Season 3 Episodes
Season 3 Episode Guide
28 Episodes 1962 - 1963
Episode 1
Dino Goes Hollyrock
Fri, Sep 14, 196225 mins
Dino is a fan of "Sassie", a TV show shown on Channel 7 featuring a lady Dino. Annoyed by this, Fred gets over the top when Dino purchases too much "Dino-Gro" pet food to get an autographed picture. However, when he sees that the studios need a male Dino to share the lead in the show, Fred brings Dino for a "try-out" at the studio. However, if Hollyrock seems promising to Fred money wise, he noticed that it has its hard sides, at the cost of maybe losing Dino.
Episode 2
Fred's New Boss
Fri, Sep 21, 196230 mins
When Barney loses his job, he prevails upon Fred to try to get him hired on at the gravel pit. The introduction of Fred's neighbor to his boss results in the startling discovery that Barney and Mr. Slate are relatives--and to an instant executive suite for Barney. All at once, Fred's old buddy is his new boss.
Episode 3
Barney the Invisible
Fri, Sep 28, 196230 mins
Fred's latest "get-rich-quick" scheme is to invent a new soft drink. His concoction may not have what it takes to displace the beverages dominating the market, but it makes Barney invisible.
Episode 4
Bowling Ballet
Fri, Oct 5, 196230 mins
Fred, a talented bowler, seems to have lost the knack of it of late, and a big tournament is coming up. Some of his co-workers have even bet their wages on the outcome. Desperate to get back his game, Fred decides to take ballet lessons at the local dance school; perhaps a little fancy footwork is what he needs.
Episode 5
The Twitch
Fri, Oct 12, 196230 mins
To help for Wilma's charity show, Fred must find an attraction. He visits a friend who is a star agent. However the choice is very poor and Fred must act quick to get a top billing name. He lies to Wilma when he tells he has hired rocker "Rock Roll" to the show. But to redeem himself, he and Barney go meet the rocker at his suite and he accepts. But some bad luck about "pickled dodo eggs" might occur and Fred must think of a plan "B" if the rocker becomes mute...
Episode 6
Here's Snow in Your Eyes
Fri, Oct 19, 196230 mins
Fred and Barney must attend a Water Buffalo convention in a snow resort. As they are bored in their house, Betty and Wilma goes for the ride but are disguised. Both are invited to participate in a "snow beauty queen" contest. However, Barney is accidentally involved in a coup concerning a stolen diamond. A suspicious butler and maid takes Barney as their main contact, but when the real one arrives, Barney and Fred must run for their lives...
Episode 7
The Buffalo Convention
Fri, Oct 26, 196230 mins
Unable to get the perfect gift for Wilma's birthday, Fred gives her a "doozy dodo bird" who talks, that she accepts reluctantly. At the same evening, Fred and Barney attend the Water Buffalo meeting where they announce a major convention in Frantic City. Aware most of their wives will not let them go there, the Grand Poobah will send a fake doctor to give them a case of "dipsy-doodlitis" to excuse them from their home. However, all goes well, but the dodo bird overhears and repeats what the false doctor said. Fred and Barney must get ride of the bird before it snitches to Betty and Wilma...
Episode 8
The Little Stranger
Fri, Nov 2, 196230 mins
Fred is rather grumpy lately and therefore Wilma tells him to see the doctor. Reluctantly, Fred goes to the doctor and comes across Arnold the news paper boy, who tricks him into paying more for his newspaper in future. When he gets home, he overhears Wilma on the phone talking about a little stranger who will soon be visiting the household. She's talking about Arnold the news paper boy, but a thrilled Fred thinks Wilma is expecting a baby.
Episode 9
Baby Barney
Fri, Nov 9, 196230 mins
In order to prove his uncle Tex that he has a "descendant" and to get his inheritance, Fred must find a baby to pass for his son. After unfortunate attempts to adopt a kid, he asks Barney to pass for Fred's son against his will when Uncle Tex comes to visit.
Episode 10
Hawaiian Escapade
Fri, Nov 16, 196230 mins
Wilma and Betty thrill for a TV show, "Hawaiian Spy" and their star Larry Lava, so much they forget their steaks on the barbecue. However, Fred does not like it at all having burnt steaks. Hearing that a contest for an all-expenses trip to Hawaii featuring an appearance on one episode, Wilma puts a ballot in for Fred, including the fact that he is athletic and "can wrestle dinosaurs".
Episode 11
Ladies' Day
Fri, Nov 23, 196230 mins
Fred hears from Barney there is a big ball game and the latter will attend it while Fred's at work. He also knows it is Ladies Day, where a lady accompanied by a paying customer gets in for free. Fred happens to have Wilma's old clothes for a rummage sale and disguises himself as a woman to sneak out of his job and attend the ball game with Barney. However, he gets somewhat into trouble with the police who suspects him of wooing women while searching for Fred...
Episode 12
Nuttin' But the Tooth
Fri, Nov 30, 196230 mins
Barney has a severe aching tooth that needs to be extracted. But Fred wants to avoid the dental bill by trying to pull the tooth loose himself. Then, Fred took Barney to a veterinarian office for ill pets (like Dino). Just as the veterinarian starts to inject gas into Barney, he is interrupted leaving Barney alone. Barney falls into a deep sleep from the additional gas and became airborne. Fortunately, Fred saw Barney float by and away. Fred quickly found Barney outside and floating in the air. After Fred lassos Barney and pulls him to the ground. Fred's quick jerk also removed Barney's aching tooth. With the additional gas inside Barney & knowing how long the gas will last, they get to see the boxing match & free of charge. Fred ties two ropes on to Barney, one at his feet and one at his shoulders, making Barney Rubble a temporary "Stone-Age hot-air blimp".
Episode 13
High School Fred
Fri, Dec 7, 196225 mins
A new executive at the quarry tells Fred he must get his high school degree to keep his job. Mr.Slate gives him a leave of absence to complete his course and get a diploma. A bit embarrassed, he tells Wilma that he goes to an executive school. However, at school, he is a popular student with the kids, so much that he arrives tired at home at night. Suspecting this school is too much for Fred, Wilma asks Barney to check on Fred...
Episode 14
Dial S for Suspicion
Fri, Dec 14, 196225 mins
Fred must pass a physical to get a new job. At the same time, Wilma asks him to sign up for life insurance. Strange happenings follow, causing Fred to suspect that his wife is trying to kill him, especially when an old boyfriend of Wilma's, a knife thrower at the circus, comes to town.
Episode 15
Flash Gun Freddie
Fri, Dec 21, 196225 mins
Fred's new "Polarock" camera is an occasion for all kinds of misadventure for him and Barney.
Episode 16
The Kissing Burglar
Fri, Jan 4, 196330 mins
There is a Kissing Burglar roaming in Bedrock. Wilma dreams this man will come and rob the house while kissing her. To give her a lesson, Fred dresses as the Burglar himself. Little he knows that the Kissing Burglar next target is his own home, and the burglar's wife is after him, since she is tired to see his husband being too charming for his victims...
Episode 17
Wilma, the Maid
Fri, Jan 11, 196325 mins
Wilma, tired of housekeeping, hires a maid. But Fred's loud singing annoys the maid, and she quits. Inconveniently, Betty would like the maid's assistance in receiving important guests at her house, and Fred has invited his boss, Mr. Slate, for dinner.
Episode 18
The Hero
Fri, Jan 18, 196325 mins
After a Lodge meeting at the Loyal Order of Water Buffaloes, Barney saves a baby from an accident. While Barney is out getting something for the baby, a crowd comes and greet Fred as the hero who saved the baby. Fred takes the fact so seriously that it irritates Wilma so much. Discovering the lie, Wilma won't speak to Fred until he redeems with his self-conscience, who confronts him in a ghostly matter.
Episode 19
The Surprise
Fri, Jan 25, 196330 mins
Barney isn't available to Fred because he's babysitting his baby nephew, Marblehead, with Betty. When the kid escapes from his crib and ends up in the Flintstones' backyard, Fred is briefly suspected of kidnapping him. Fred roars at the absurdity: he doesn't even like babies. His tirade prompts tears from Wilma, who's knitting with delicate yarn in the corner and is just about to reveal some interesting news to Fred.
Episode 20
Mother-In-Law's Visit
Fri, Feb 1, 196330 mins
Wilma's mother, Mrs Slaghoople, comes to greet her daughter since she learns she is pregnant. Fred must repeat himself that "he loves his mother-in-law" in order not to get into a fight with her. However, in the meanwhile, Fred must find a way to get money to purchase a crib for the baby. Barney suggests to take a part-time job as a cab driver. Seeing his son-in-law leaving for the evening, Mrs. Slaghoople suspects Fred of fooling around instead of taking care of Wilma. She happens to take a cab in which a disguised Fred is on the wheels...
Episode 21
Foxy Grandma
Fri, Feb 8, 196324 mins
To avoid his mother-in-law being a helper for the house, Fred tries out many maids with little success. However, on a ride on town, a somewhat innocent old maid proposes to Fred to be their in-house maid. However, little he knows that this lady is a criminal called "Grandma Dynamite" who steals banks with dynamite sticks. And he learns it the hard way when he goes on an errant with her and her hunky grandson...
Episode 22
Fred's New Job
Fri, Feb 15, 196330 mins
With a baby on the way, Fred needs a raise in his salary, but Mr. Slate can see it coming and is determined not to give one. First, when Fred waits outside his office for him, Slate's son plays an employee asking for a raise and getting fired, only to agree to come back to work for him with a pay cut. This initially dissuades Fred, so he comes up with an idea of having Barney pose as a millionaire who wants to hire Fred away as a way to get a counteroffer from Slate. Instead, Slate tells Barney, "You can have him." and fires Fred. Now Fred is out job hunting. First, he gets a job as a short order cook at a drive-in, which doesn't seem so bad at first until workers at a nearby job site let out for lunch all at once. Suddenly, the workload is too much for him and he runs screaming from the place. His second job as a gas station attendant ends quickly when he forgets to get payment from his first (and last) customer. His next job sees him get dressed up in a bird costume and is able to actually fly. Slate sees him, and realizing how desperate he is to provide for his new family, has a change of heart and woos him back to the quarry with the pay bump he was looking for.
Episode 23
The Blessed Event (The Dress Rehearsal)
Fri, Feb 22, 196330 mins
The blessed event is due any day now, so Fred asks Barney to help him practice for the big moment, so that he can take Wilma to the hospital swiftly and smoothly when the time comes.
Episode 24
Carry On, Nurse Fred
Fri, Mar 1, 196324 mins
Wilma and newborn baby Pebbles are brought home by Fred, who seems a bit uptight, worried that something might happen to his new daughter. At home, the happy threesome are welcomed by Barney and Betty...and a new nurse who's strict on the "rules". Fred does not like that dictatorial nurse at his home and decides to take the house chores by himself. However, can Fred keep up to his new responsibilities? Especially when he thinks he left Pebbles on the laundry basket while going asleep...
Episode 25
Ventriloquist Barney
Fri, Mar 8, 196324 mins
Barney has a new hobby: doing ventriloquism. He plays a joke on Fred thinking Pebbles can talk. The latter falls for it first, but discovers the joke and kicks Barney out of the house. Later, Barney redeems himself and offers to bring Fred at a wrestling show. But Fred babysits Pebbles and wish to go. He calls a babysitter who happens to be quite a noisy teenager. Afterwards, Fred must take the decision: stay home or bring Pebbles along at the fights?
Episode 26
The Big Move
Fri, Mar 22, 196330 mins
Fearing that Barney might cast a bad influence on Pebbles, Fred decides to move his family to a upscale manor, in a posh community. Though at first, it seems all right, Fred soon discovers those people are pretentious freeloaders. And worst, Wilma can't stand "snobby" gossips. They have second thoughts, and call finally the Rubbles to think of a plan to get out of this place...
Episode 27
Swedish Visitors
Fri, Mar 29, 196330 mins
Fred wants to bring everyone on vacation, but Wilma wants to stay home. In order to make up for Fred's request to go away on a holiday, Wilma secretly rents the house to a Swedish music band. Fred rents a trailer and brings them to "Jellyrockstone Park". But unexpected things (including a picnic basket snatched by Yogi Bear !) happens and despite Wilma's requests, he returns home with the family...
Episode 28
The Birthday Party
Fri, Apr 5, 196330 mins
Fred's anniversary is around the corner, but he knows he will be surprised. However, Barney must bring him for an all day drive in order that Wilma must prepare the surprise party. Fred attempts to know where he will be surprised, but fails in many ways. For the rest, Barney has a hard time keeping Fred's ego all right...