The Flintstones

10 Best Episodes of The Flintstones - Season 5

The misadventures of two modern-day Stone Age families, the Flintstones and the Rubbles.

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 04, 2023.

PS: The following content contains spoilers!

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The Flintstones - S5E11

#15 - Dino and Juliet (Season 5 - Episode 11)

The Flintstones have a new neighbor: Mr. Loudrock! After tormenting Fred through practical jokes such as tickling his trapped feet, they go into a feud., which is only broken by Dino falling in love with Loudrock's dog. Eventually, she has puppies, and all is forgiven, and Loudrock and Flintstone live happily ever after.

The episode was rated 7.82 from 11 votes.

The Flintstones - S5E2

#14 - Monster Fred (Season 5 - Episode 2)

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Conked on the head by a bowling ball, Fred awakens believing he is a baby. Barney then takes Fred to see Dr. Frankenstone, who has been experimenting with switching personalities in animals.

The episode was rated 7.85 from 27 votes.

The Flintstones - S5E1

#13 - Hop Happy (Season 5 - Episode 1)

Barney and Fred get a Hopparoo (a Stone Age kangaroo) for Bamm-Bamm as a pet. After causing momentary chaos for Fred, Hoppy is accepted and invited along on a picnic with the group, where he and Dino end up saving the families from near catastrophe.

The episode was rated 7.86 from 28 votes.

The Flintstones - S5E8

#12 - Dr. Sinister (Season 5 - Episode 8)

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Fred and Barney are suddenly thrust into an international spy plot involving a mysterious stranger who passes them an envelope, then beautiful spy Madame Yes, and Dr. Sinister, a villain who seeks world power. The two escape the villains and their nefarious plot, but once home, their wives refuse to believe the wild tale.

The episode was rated 7.88 from 17 votes.

The Flintstones - S5E26

#11 - Surfin' Fred (Season 5 - Episode 26)

The quiet of the families' seaside weekend is shattered by a national surfing contest. Fred, however, gets caught up in surfin' fever, and ultimately has to be saved by Jimmy Darrock (voiced by James Darren), a surf music idol posing as a lifeguard.

The episode was rated 7.90 from 10 votes.

The Flintstones - S5E12

#10 - King for a Night (Season 5 - Episode 12)

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The King of Stonesylvania (who is naturally a look-alike for Fred) is in Bedrock to secure a ten million dollar loan for his country. He runs away and his assistants hire Fred to impersonate him. Barney encounters the king and, thinking it is the real Fred, is puzzled as to why he is acting so strangely.

The episode was rated 7.93 from 14 votes.

The Flintstones - S5E15

#9 - Christmas Flintstone (Season 5 - Episode 15)

Fred works as a department store Santa to pick up some extra holiday cash. He is so successful that the real Santa Claus, who is ill, asks him to take over delivering toys on Christmas Eve. Fred does, but in his rush he forgets to deliver presents to his own house. To his delight, he finds Santa has already taken care of it.

The episode was rated 7.96 from 24 votes.

The Flintstones - S5E3

#8 - Itty Bitty Freddy (Season 5 - Episode 3)

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Inventor Fred comes up with a weight-loss potion that doesn't just shed pounds, it drastically reduces Fred's size. Capitalizing on the weird situation, Barney goes on "The Ed Sullystone Show" as a ventriloquist, with Fred acting as his dummy. But during the act, Fred returns to his normal size, and they are thrown off the show.

The episode was rated 7.96 from 24 votes.

The Flintstones - S5E22

#7 - Deep in the Heart of Texarock (Season 5 - Episode 22)

In order to help Fred's rich Uncle Tex (whose ranch is so large it has its own ocean) capture some rustlers, Fred and Barney dress up as a cowasaurus. The only problem is they attract the attentions of Carmen, a real female cowasaurus.

The episode was rated 8.07 from 14 votes.

The Flintstones - S5E17

#6 - Fred's Second Car (Season 5 - Episode 17)

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Fred buys a second car at a police auction, unaware that the vehicle is also being sought by a gang of jewel thieves, who think stolen jewels are hidden inside. Fred is captured by the gang and sends Dino for help, then manages to escape. Wilma, Betty, and the police arrive on the scene just as the gang catches up with him a second time.

The episode was rated 8.10 from 10 votes.

The Flintstones - S5E25

#5 - Fred Meets Hercurock (Season 5 - Episode 25)

Impressed by Fred's physical strength, movie producer Go-Go Ravine hires him to play "Hercurock" in a new movie. After braving pterodactyls, charging mastodons, and a three-headed brontosaurus, though, Fred retires back to the safety of his day job at the rock quarry.

The episode was rated 8.29 from 14 votes.

The Flintstones - S5E9

#4 - The Gruesomes (Season 5 - Episode 9)

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Weirdly and Creepella Gruesome, along with their son Gobby, move into Tombstone Manor, next door to the Flintstones. Trying to be neighborly, Fred and Barney agree to babysit Gobby, whose strange pets make for a tortuously eventful evening.

The episode was rated 8.31 from 16 votes.

The Flintstones - S5E20

#3 - Moonlight and Maintenance (Season 5 - Episode 20)

Tired of household chores, Fred moves his family to the fully automated Bedrock Towers, taking on the job of building custodian to help pay the rent. Problems result from the discovery that his own apartment is in the sub-basement, while his daytime boss, Mr. Slate, occupies the penthouse.

The episode was rated 8.33 from 12 votes.

The Flintstones - S5E14

#2 - Adobe Dick (Season 5 - Episode 14)

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A Water Buffalo fishing trip turns exciting when Fred and Barney are swallowed by the feared whalesaurus Adobe Dick. They escape by tickling the beast until it laughs itself to sleep, and Barney photographs Fred standing next to it. But when they use the picture to prove their fish story, they discover that Barney has taken a great shot of his own finger.

The episode was rated 8.38 from 13 votes.

The Flintstones - S5E13

#1 - Indianrockolis 500 (Season 5 - Episode 13)

Fred and Barney enter Barney's home-built car in the Indianrockolis 500, with Fred driving under the name "Googles Pisanno." They are disqualified when the car's tires disintegrate during the race, but gain a quick $5,000 for making a television commercial for Flintrock Wheels.

The episode was rated 8.77 from 13 votes.

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