The Real McCoys
Overview
The Real McCoys, a classic American sitcom co-produced by Danny Thomas' Marterto Productions alongside Walter Brennan and Irving Pincus' Westgate, delighted audiences for five seasons on ABC from 1957 to 1962, followed by a final season on CBS from 1962 to 1963. Set against the backdrop of California's San Fernando Valley, the show was filmed at Hollywood's Desilu studios, blending humor and family dynamics in a charming rural setting. Its engaging storytelling and memorable characters left a lasting impact on television comedy.
Episodes
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1
Californy, Here We Come
Title: Californy, Here We Come Plot: The McCoy family relocates from Smokey Corners, West Virginia, to a ranch in the San Fernando Valley, a property...
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2
The Egg War
The McCoys open a roadside egg stand, sparking an unexpected rivalry with their neighbor, Harry Poulson. As they venture into this new business, tensi...
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3
Kate's Dress
The male McCoys scheme to outsmart the women by spending the money in the cookie jar on a shotgun instead of a dress for Kate to wear to the PTA meeti...
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4
Grampa Sells His Gun
Title: Grampa Parting with His Rifle Plot: The McCoy family faces a financial crunch as they scramble to gather $150 for an urgent mortgage payment. ...
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5
A Question of Discipline
Grampa McCoy steps in to oversee Hassie and Little Luke after Kate decides to discipline them for their poor school performance. However, he quickly r...
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6
You Can't Cheat an Honest Man
Title: An Honest Man’s Luck Plot: Grampa believes he’s struck a great deal by selling off some worthless farmland, only to discover that a new fr...
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7
Luke Gets His Freedom
Grampa suspects that Luke is being pushed around by Kate, so Luke decides to show him that’s not the case. However, his efforts lead him to end up s...
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8
Grampa's Date
Luke and Kate encourage Grampa to ask Flora MacMichael to be his date for the Valley Ranchers' annual fall dance and box supper. Grampa is initially r...
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9
The Fishing Contest
Grampa McCoy finds himself in a fierce competition with his longtime rival, George MacMichael, as they both sign up for a fishing tournament. However,...
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10
It's a Woman's World
Mrs. Webster, the McCoys' neighbor, seeks their help in her campaign for a City Council position, but Grampa is skeptical, believing that women should...
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11
The Bigger They Are
Grampa's jealousy drives him to seek legal action, resulting in a showdown with his romantic competitor—the judge. When Grampa discovers a mysteriou...
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12
Gambling Is a Sin
Grampa and Luke decide to have their minister over for dinner, hoping to help Kate join a church committee. However, before the minister arrives, Gram...
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13
Let's Be Buddies
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14
Grampa and the Driver's License
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15
The Lady's Man
Title: The Lady's Man Plot: Luke's jealousy flares when a national magazine's photographer arrives at their ranch to shoot Kate as a model, and he se...
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16
Luke's Mother-in-Law
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17
The Matchmaker
A stray hunting dog shows up at the McCoy ranch, prompting the owner, Joe Johnson, to come and retrieve him. Grampa sees an opportunity and attempts t...
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18
The Goodys Come to Town
The McCoys receive a visit from Frank Goody and his lovely daughter, who come all the way from Smokey Corners, West Virginia. As Elvira flirts with Lu...
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19
Little Luke's Education
After Little Luke finds himself in a scuffle due to his classmates taunting him as a "hillbilly," the whole McCoy family steps in to support him. Gram...
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20
Time to Retire
Title: A Change of Pace Plot: After discovering that their mailman, Mr. Perkins, is stepping down due to his children's wishes, Luke and Kate believe...
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21
Grampa's Proposal
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22
The Homeymoon
Following two years of wedded bliss, Luke and Kate finally embark on their long-awaited honeymoon. Grampa, played by Walter Brennan, adds his own char...
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23
Once There was a Traveling Saleswoman
Luke finds himself smitten with an attractive swimming pool saleswoman named Miss Eberle, played by Peggy Knudsen. As he pursues her, his infatuation ...
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24
My Favorite Uncle
Uncle Dave's exaggerated stories captivate everyone in the McCoy family, except for Grampa, played by Walter Brennan. While Dave, portrayed by Harry S...
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25
Grampa's Birthday
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26
New Doctor in Town
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27
For Love or Money
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28
Kate's Career
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29
When a Fellow Needs a Friend
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30
It Pays to Be Poor
The McCoy family shows a well-off couple how fulfilling a life of simplicity can be.
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31
The Life of the Party
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32
Three Is a Crowd
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33
The New Look
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34
Volunteer Fire Department
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35
You Can't Always Be a Hero
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36
The Homely Boy
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37
Her Flaming Youth
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38
The Corn Eating Contest
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39
You're Never Too Old
Luke and Kate become involved in a youth recreation group and encourage Grampa to join the "Young Old Timers." He declines, dismissing them as boring ...
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Do You Kiss Your Wife?
Luke and Kate get into an argument when Luke and Grampa express their disdain for the public displays of affection from the Emerys, who have been happ...
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2
Grampa Learns About Teenagers
Grampa is unsettled to discover Hassie practicing her dance moves to rock and roll tunes and putting on makeup to catch the eye of Tommy, the most pop...
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3
The Dancin' Fool
Title: The Dance Dilemma Plot: After failing to teach Luke the art of dancing, Kate convinces him to enroll in dance classes, much to Grampa's disapp...
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4
The New Car
Luke and Kate agree that the McCoy family needs a new vehicle and decide to trade in their old Ford. When Grampa finds out about the change, he's deva...
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5
The New Dog
Grampa gets tangled up with a pair of swindlers while dealing with a dog. He soon figures out their scheme to take advantage of him. With the assistan...
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6
Blow the House Down
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7
Sing for Your Supper
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8
The New Hired Hand
Grampa's convincing argument leads Luke to take on the role of coach for the little league team. Grampa, portrayed by Walter Brennan, encourages him w...
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9
The New Well
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10
Leave It to the Girls
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11
The Perfect Swine
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12
The Gift
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13
The New Neighbors
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14
The McCoys Visit Hollywood
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15
Luke Gets a Job
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16
The Bank Loan
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17
The Great Discovery
Chaos ensues when Luke discovers a priceless prehistoric bone. As the excitement unfolds, Luke, played by Richard Crenna, shares the news with his gra...
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18
Sweet Fifteen
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19
Son of the Mystic Nile
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20
Kate Learns to Drive
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21
Grampa's Private War
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22
The Rainmaker
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23
The Perfect Houseguest
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24
The Wedding
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25
Kate's Diet
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26
What's a Family For?
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27
Grampa Takes the Primrose Path
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28
Batter Up!
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29
Go Fight City Hall
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30
Two's Company
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31
The Mrs. Homemaker Contest
Title: The Ultimate Homemaker Showdown Plot: Grampa sets his sights on the award that Kate is poised to snag in a homemaking competition. Amanda take...
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32
The Tax Man Cometh
Title: The Tax Collector Arrives Plot: Grampa stages an elaborate performance of being destitute for both the tax collector and the local residents. ...
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33
The Insurance Policy
Grampa's plan to hold back an insurance payout takes an unexpected turn. Walter Brennan plays Grampa, while Rusty Lane portrays Simmons, Stanley Farra...
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34
How to Paint a House
A paint salesman deceives the McCoy family, leaving them feeling cheated. Grampa, portrayed by Walter Brennan, and Kate, played by Kathleen Nolan, fin...
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35
The Great Woodsman
Grampa sets out to dethrone Little Luke's newfound hero. The characters involved are Grampa, played by Walter Brennan, Little Luke portrayed by Michae...
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36
The Big Skeet Shoot
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37
Grampa's New Job
Grampa lands a job sorting through the mail, but he faces a major hurdle—he can't read. Woodruff, played by Jack Mather, tries to help him navigate ...
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The Actor
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39
Fire When Ready, Grampa
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The Farmer Took a Wife
The McCoy family is gearing up for a visit from Kate's dimwitted former boyfriend and his wife. Eph, played by James Holden, is set to make an appeara...
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2
The Game Warden
Title: The Game Warden Plot: Grampa finds himself under scrutiny from the recently appointed game warden, his neighbor George (Andy Clyde). As tensio...
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4
Work No More, My Lady
The family begins to pay attention to Kate's cooking when she accidentally spills Luke's dinner all over his head. Kathleen Nolan plays Kate, while Ri...
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5
The Garden Club
The McCoys make a concerted effort to persuade their cousin Orval, played by Sterling Holloway, that he isn't actually a jinx. Grampa, portrayed by Wa...
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6
The Weaker Sex?
Grampa and George find themselves in a fierce competition for a crucial position in the lodge election. George, portrayed by Andy Clyde, is determined...
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7
The Fighter and the Lady
Grampa charms a single woman seeking marriage, persuading her to avoid losing her home. Walter Brennan portrays Grampa, while Minerva Urecal plays Ber...
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8
The Gas Station
Title: The Gas Station Plot: At George's gas station, Grampa finds himself in a series of comedic mishaps. Walter Brennan portrays Grampa, who brings...
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9
Grampa Fights the Air Force
Grampa devises a plan to stop jets from flying overhead. With determination, he sets his sights on finding a solution. Grampa is portrayed by Walter B...
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10
The Girls at Mom's Place
Grampa takes it upon himself to mentor a widow in managing her café. Mrs. Meade, played by Sarah Selby, receives his tough love and guidance as she l...
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11
The Politician
Grampa discovers that his preferred candidate's concern for farmers is nothing more than empty promises. Slade is portrayed by Robert Middleton, while...
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12
Pepino Takes a Bride
Title: Pepino's Wedding Woes Plot: The McCoy family steps in to assist Pepino (Tony Martinez) as he prepares to meet his future in-laws for the first...
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13
Hot Rod
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14
The Ghostbreakers
Little Luke has a spooky night in a haunted house, discovering he isn't by himself. Vern, played by Jimmy Baird, tries to keep the mood light, while L...
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15
The Marriage Broker
Title: The Matchmaker's Scheme Plot: Grampa takes it upon himself to play matchmaker to ensure that the extraterrestrial Sam Hartunian can remain in ...
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16
How to Build a Boat
Grampa faces a barrage of disagreements that derail his dream of constructing a boat. Walter Brennan plays Grampa, while David Mortashed portrays Harv...
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17
The Artist
Grampa envisions a bright future for his artistic friend and himself. With enthusiasm, he shares his dreams, hoping to inspire both Walter Brennan's c...
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18
The Perfume Salesman
Title: The Scent Merchant Plot: Luke seeks to boost the McCoy family's finances by marketing an unusual barn-scented perfume. In this quirky adventur...
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19
The Television Set
Title: The TV Dilemma Plot: Chaos ensues when Grampa decides against purchasing a television. Grampa, played by Walter Brennan, stands firm in his de...
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20
The Lawsuit
A freshly excavated ditch creates a barrier between Grampa and George. Grampa, played by Walter Brennan, finds himself frustrated as he tries to commu...
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The Town Councilman
Title: The Town Councilman Plot: As George runs for the position of town councilman, Grampa takes charge of his campaign but inadvertently starts sup...
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Cousin Naomi
The McCoy family welcomes George's cousin for a visit, but things quickly spiral out of control as he takes over their home. Naomi, played by Verna Fe...
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23
The Bowling Champ
Kate is furious when she discovers Luke spending time at the bowling alley with a beautiful girl. The girl is Jeanne Vaughn, and Kate, played by Kathl...
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24
The Talk of the Town
Little Luke pens an award-winning essay that uncovers a troubling secret about his grandfather, Grampa (Walter Brennan). As the story unfolds, Little ...
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25
Once There Was a Man
Luke raises a fuss when he sees his cousin, who’s always pushed around. Charlie: Hal Baylor. Ethel: Doris Singleton. Luke: Richard Crenna. Kate: Kat...
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26
Weekend in Los Angeles
Luke aims to impress the ladies at the pool, hoping to catch their attention. Richard Crenna, Kathleen Nolan, and Walter Brennan all play key roles in...
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27
First Date
Little Luke rises to the occasion by bringing Agnes to the school dance. Agnes is portrayed by Lynette Winter, while Little Luke is played by Michael ...
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28
How To Discover Oil
Chaos ensues when Grampa and George believe they've discovered oil. George, portrayed by Andy Clyde, finds himself caught up in the excitement, while ...
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29
A House Divided
The kids seize the opportunity when Grampa steps into the role of strict disciplinarian. With Walter Brennan as Grampa, Lydia Reed playing Hassie, Kat...
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30
Foreman of the Jury
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31
One for the Money
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32
That Was No Lady
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33
The Tycoon
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34
Where There's a Will
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35
The Jinx
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The Delagates
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37
The Gigolo
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Teenage Wedding
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39
McCoys, Ahoy
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Grampa Pygmalion
Grandpa brings Tilda Hicks from Smokey Corners into the McCoy household as their new housekeeper, and she quickly sets her sights on widower Luke McCo...
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Three Strikes and Out
Grandpa finds himself in a playful romantic situation with three widows eager for companionship, cleverly fueling their interest to score some free ho...
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3
Army Reunion
Title: Veterans' Homecoming Plot: George MacMichael is excited to be elected commander of the local VFW post, but his celebration takes an unexpected...
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4
The Roofing Salesman
Title: The Roofing Saleswoman Plot: Luke gets caught up in a crafty scheme orchestrated by a charming saleswoman, who tricks him into promoting a roo...
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5
The Good Will Tour
When a delegation from a foreign country arrives for a farm tour at neighbor George's ranch, Grandpa finds himself entangled in diplomatic affairs wit...
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6
Money From Heaven
Title: Cash from the Clouds Plot: Grandpa believes he’s stumbled upon a fortune when an Army paratrooper crashes down onto an old chicken coop, whi...
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7
Actress in the House
Taina Engstrom, a Hollywood star seeking refuge from her chaotic life, finds solace at the McCoy farm, where she realizes that Luke has become quite f...
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8
The New Housekeeper
Grandpa becomes an unwitting target for Mrs. Gaylord, an eager housekeeper who sees her new role in the McCoy home as a stepping stone to securing a l...
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9
Pepino's Inheritance
When Pepino seemingly inherits a valuable estate in Arizona, Grandpa and Luke find themselves stuck with an ineffective hired hand. As Pepino rekindle...
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10
The Girl Veterinarian
Worried about Grandpa's reaction, Luke claims that the girl veterinarian who is caring for their sick cow is just another one of his girlfriends. Howe...
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11
The Health Addict
Luke secures a fun position teaching calisthenics at a women’s fitness center. Seeing an opportunity, Grandpa believes that Luke’s involvement cou...
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12
The Love Bug Bites Pepino
Grandpa and George play matchmaker when their farmhands, Pepino and Pedro, start vying for the attention of the same girl. Grandpa gets involved in th...
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13
Luke the Reporter
Luke thinks he’s stumbled upon a great way to make some extra cash after he shares some juicy gossip he hears at the laundromat with a local newspap...
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The Farmer and Adele
A charming dance teacher manages to con Luke into enrolling in a two-decade dance program. To help him out of this awkward predicament, Grandpa devise...
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The Crop Duster
Luke finds himself in a whirlwind adventure when he takes a ride in an airplane, only to get caught up in a rivalry with a crop duster for the attenti...
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Cupid Wore a Tail
Luke finds himself smitten when he encounters the charming widow, Louise Howard, whose runaway cow has wreaked havoc on the McCoy cornfield. Meanwhile...
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The Other Side of the Fence
Grampa finds himself in a heap of trouble when he lends a hand to Louise with her harvest. Louise is portrayed by Janet De Gore, while Pepino is voice...
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Sir Fergus McCoy
Grandpa is unsettled by the arrival of Sir Fergus, the leader of the Scottish branch of the McCoy family, who immediately asserts his authority as the...
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The Little Boy Blew
Title: The Little Boy Blew Plot: Young Greg feels abandoned and takes off from home after his widowed mother chooses to start a new life with a new h...
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Luke in the Ivy League
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Aunt Win Arrives
Aunt Win employs her clever charm to help Grampa in his campaign. With her strategic finesse, she navigates the political landscape, using her wit to ...
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Aunt Win's Conquest
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Grampa Apron Strings
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Aunt Win Steps In
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How're You Gonna Keep 'Em Down on the Farm?
Luke and Louise are increasingly concerned about Greg's tendency to spin elaborate tales about imaginary friends and characters. After spending the da...
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Luke the Dog Catcher
Dog catcher Luke finds himself inundated with a bunch of stray puppies looking for a home. With a heartwarming mix of chaos and affection, he juggles ...
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The Incorruptibles
