The Flintstones

10 Worst Episodes of The Flintstones

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

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

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The Flintstones - S2E16

#10 - The Gambler (Season 2 - Episode 16)

A compulsive gambler in his younger days, Fred has been cured through psychiatric consultation - until paperboy Arnold tempts him with a bet. When the Flintstones' furniture begins to mysteriously disappear, Barney is dispatched to investigate Fred's marble games behind locked doors.

The episode was rated 7.35 from 23 votes.

The Flintstones - S3E5

#9 - The Twitch (Season 3 - Episode 5)

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Wilma is in dither over finding an act for her auxiliary's benefit show until big mouth Fred boasts that he will line up singer Rock Roll, whose hit song is "The Twitch." Now committed, Fred has to pull out all the stops to obtain the rock star's participation.

The episode was rated 7.28 from 29 votes.

The Flintstones - S6E11

#8 - The Masquerade Party (Season 6 - Episode 11)

For his costume for the Water Buffalos' masquerade party, Fred picks a spaceman's uniform. Unfortunately, he goes out on a night when a local radio station has launched a publicity stunt about an invasion by space aliens, a stunt that backfires and creates a panic in the city.

The episode was rated 7.25 from 12 votes.

The Flintstones - S4E21

#7 - Room for Two (Season 4 - Episode 21)

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After building a new room onto the Flintstone home, Fred and Barney start feuding. Fueling the rift is the fact that Barney cast the deciding vote against Fred for Water Buffalo of the Year, and Barney's discovery that half of Fred's new room is on his property.

The episode was rated 7.25 from 12 votes.

The Flintstones - S3E6

#6 - Here's Snow in Your Eyes (Season 3 - Episode 6)

The Lodge delegates Fred and Barney depart for a convention at Stone Mountain Ski Resort, leaving their disappointed wives at home. The girls congratulate themselves on being so understanding until they become involved in a big diamond theft and beauty contest at the resort.

The episode was rated 7.24 from 17 votes.

The Flintstones - S2E21

#5 - Impractical Joker (Season 2 - Episode 21)

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Fed up with Fred's practical jokes, Barney decides to give him a taste of his own medicine. Barney sets up the gag with a stack of five, crisp $100 bills, his prize from the Sudsy-Wudsy jingle contest.

The episode was rated 7.24 from 17 votes.

The Flintstones - S6E3

#4 - The Return of Stony Curtis (Season 6 - Episode 3)

Through a publicity contest, Wilma and Betty win movie star Stoney Curtis (voiced by Tony Curtis) as a "slave boy" for a day. Jealous Fred works him unmercifully, until Stoney offers him a job as his stand-in for a new movie. Fred quits his job and prepares for life as a star, which, of course, is not all it is cracked up to be.

The episode was rated 7.21 from 19 votes.

The Flintstones - S6E2

#3 - The House That Fred Built (Season 6 - Episode 2)

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When Wilma gets a letter from her mother saying that she is moving in with her favorite son-in-law and his wife, Fred begins refurbishing a dilapidated shack to house Mrs. Slaghoople. But soon Wilma learns that he mother was not referring to Fred, but her other daughter's husband. Fred is delighted, until he realizes how much he spent on the shack.

The episode was rated 6.91 from 32 votes.

The Flintstones - S6E26

#2 - The Story of Rocky's Raiders (Season 6 - Episode 26)

Fred relives the exciting adventures of his grandfather, flying ace Lt. Rocky Flintstone, and his sidekick Lt. Reggie Vanderrock, whose mission is to rescue the famous spy Mata Harrock from the clutches of Baron Von Rickenrock.

The episode was rated 6.85 from 20 votes.

The Flintstones - S5E10

#1 - The Most Beautiful Baby in Bedrock (Season 5 - Episode 10)

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When The Water Buffalos hold a baby contest, a fight breaks out between the Flintstones and the Rubbles over whose child is the most beautiful. Upset by all the bickering, Pebbles and Bamm-Bamm run away. Upon finding their children, the couples vow never again to fight.

The episode was rated 6.71 from 17 votes.

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