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What is The Flintstones?
The Flintstones is an American animated sitcom produced by Hanna-Barbera Productions. Created by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera, the series follows the misadventures of two modern-day Stone Age families, the Flintstones and the Rubbles.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1960
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 166
- Runtime
- 25 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 30, 1960
- Last aired
- Apr 1, 1966
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- ABC
- Genres
- Family, Animation, Comedy
- Updated
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Estimate the schedule using 166 episodes and an average 25-minute runtime.
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Overview
The Flintstones is an American animated sitcom produced by Hanna-Barbera Productions. Created by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera, the series follows the misadventures of two modern-day Stone Age families, the Flintstones and the Rubbles. The show originally aired on ABC from September 30, 1960, until April 1, 1966. It holds the distinction of being the first animated series to occupy a prime-time slot on television, as well as the first animated sitcom. The voice cast for the program included Alan Reed, Mel Blanc, Jean Vander Pyl, and Bea Benaderet. Throughout its broadcast history, the series was designed to appeal to both adult and child audiences. Following its initial run, the show has been featured in various formats, including reruns on networks such as Cartoon Network and Boomerang, and it remains available for viewing through digital platforms. The program is recognized for its portrayal of contemporary life set within a prehistoric environment, focusing on the daily lives and interactions of its central family units.
Should you watch it?
“Follow the daily lives of two Stone Age families navigating modern life in prehistoric Bedrock.”
- historical significance as the first prime-time animated sitcom
- engaging for both adult and younger audiences
- older animation style may feel dated to some viewers
Watch it if you enjoy classic television animation and sitcom-style storytelling.
The series is generally suitable for a wide audience, including both adults and children.
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Season 1 · 28 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Flintstone Flyer Mytharc Sep 30, 1960
- E2 Hot Lips Hannigan Core Oct 7, 1960
- E3 The Swimming Pool Core Oct 14, 1960
- E4 No Help Wanted Core Oct 21, 1960
- E5 The Split Personality Core Oct 28, 1960
- E6 The Monster from the Tar Pits Core Nov 4, 1960
- E7 The Babysitters Core Nov 11, 1960
- E8 At the Races Core Nov 18, 1960
- E9 The Engagement Ring Core Nov 25, 1960
- E10 Hollyrock, Here I Come Core Dec 2, 1960
- E11 The Golf Champion Core Dec 9, 1960
- E12 The Sweepstakes Ticket Core Dec 16, 1960
- E13 The Drive-in Core Dec 23, 1960
- E14 The Prowler Core Dec 30, 1960
- E15 The Girls' Night Out Core Jan 6, 1961
- E16 Arthur Quarry's Dance Class Core Jan 13, 1961
- E17 The Big Bank Robbery Core Jan 20, 1961
- E18 The Snorkasaurus Hunter Core Jan 27, 1961
- E19 The Hot Piano Core Feb 3, 1961
- E20 The Hypnotist Core Feb 10, 1961
- E21 Love Letters on the Rocks Core Feb 17, 1961
- E22 The Tycoon Core Feb 24, 1961
- E23 The Astra' Nuts Core Mar 3, 1961
- E24 The Long, Long Weekend Core Mar 10, 1961
- E25 In the Dough Core Mar 17, 1961
- E26 The Good Scout Core Mar 24, 1961
- E27 Rooms for Rent Mytharc Mar 31, 1961
- E28 Fred Flintstone: Before and After Mytharc Apr 7, 1961
Season 2 · 32 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Hit Song Writers Mytharc Sep 15, 1961
- E2 Droop Along Flintstone Core Sep 22, 1961
- E3 The Missing Bus Core Sep 29, 1961
- E4 Alvin Brickrock Presents Core Oct 6, 1961
- E5 Fred Flintstone Woos Again Core Oct 13, 1961
- E6 The Rock Quarry Story Core Oct 20, 1961
- E7 The Soft Touchables Core Oct 27, 1961
- E8 Flintstone of Prinstone Core Nov 3, 1961
- E9 The Little White Lie Core Nov 10, 1961
- E10 Social Climbers Core Nov 17, 1961
- E11 The Beauty Contest Core Dec 1, 1961
- E12 The Masquerade Ball Core Dec 8, 1961
- E13 The Picnic Core Dec 15, 1961
- E14 The House Guest Core Dec 22, 1961
- E15 The X-Ray Story Core Dec 29, 1961
- E16 The Gambler Core Jan 5, 1962
- E17 A Star is Almost Born Core Jan 12, 1962
- E18 The Entertainer Core Jan 19, 1962
- E19 Wilma's Vanishing Money Core Jan 26, 1962
- E20 Feudin' and Fussin' Core Feb 2, 1962
- E21 Impractical Joker Core Feb 9, 1962
- E22 Operation Barney Core Feb 16, 1962
- E23 The Happy Household Core Feb 23, 1962
- E24 Fred Strikes Out Core Mar 2, 1962
- E25 This is Your Lifesaver Core Mar 9, 1962
- E26 Trouble-In-Law Core Mar 16, 1962
- E27 The Mailman Cometh Core Mar 23, 1962
- E28 The Rock Vegas Story Core Mar 30, 1962
- E29 Divided We Sail Core Apr 6, 1962
- E30 Kleptomaniac Caper Core Apr 13, 1962
- E31 Latin Lover Mytharc Apr 20, 1962
- E32 Take Me Out to the Ball Game Mytharc Apr 27, 1962
Season 3 · 28 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 Dino Goes Hollyrock Mytharc Sep 14, 1962
- E2 Fred's New Boss Core Sep 21, 1962
- E3 Barney the Invisible Core Sep 28, 1962
- E4 Bowling Ballet Core Oct 5, 1962
- E5 The Twitch Core Oct 12, 1962
- E6 Here's Snow in Your Eyes Core Oct 19, 1962
- E7 The Buffalo Convention Core Oct 26, 1962
- E8 The Little Stranger Core Nov 2, 1962
- E9 Baby Barney Core Nov 9, 1962
- E10 Hawaiian Escapade Core Nov 16, 1962
- E11 Ladies' Day Core Nov 23, 1962
- E12 Nuttin' But the Tooth Core Nov 30, 1962
- E13 High School Fred Core Dec 7, 1962
- E14 Dial S for Suspicion Core Dec 14, 1962
- E15 Flash Gun Freddie Core Dec 21, 1962
- E16 The Kissing Burglar Core Jan 4, 1963
- E17 Wilma, the Maid Core Jan 11, 1963
- E18 The Hero Core Jan 18, 1963
- E19 The Surprise Core Jan 25, 1963
- E20 Mother-In-Law's Visit Core Feb 1, 1963
- E21 Foxy Grandma Core Feb 8, 1963
- E22 Fred's New Job Core Feb 15, 1963
- E23 The Blessed Event Core Feb 22, 1963
- E24 Carry On, Nurse Fred Core Mar 1, 1963
- E25 Ventriloquist Barney Core Mar 8, 1963
- E26 The Big Move Core Mar 22, 1963
- E27 Swedish Visitors Mytharc Mar 29, 1963
- E28 The Birthday Party Mytharc Apr 5, 1963
Season 4 · 26 episodes
Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →- E1 Ann-Margrock Presents Mytharc Sep 19, 1963
- E2 Groom Gloom Core Sep 26, 1963
- E3 Little Bamm-Bamm Core Oct 3, 1963
- E4 Dino Disappears Core Oct 10, 1963
- E5 Fred's Monkeyshines Core Oct 17, 1963
- E6 The Flintstone Canaries Core Oct 24, 1963
- E7 Glue for Two Core Oct 31, 1963
- E8 Big League Freddie Core Nov 7, 1963
- E9 Old Lady Betty Core Nov 14, 1963
- E10 Sleep On, Sweet Fred Core Nov 21, 1963
- E11 Kleptomaniac Pebbles Core Nov 28, 1963
- E12 Daddy's Little Beauty Core Dec 5, 1963
- E13 Daddies Anonymous Core Dec 12, 1963
- E14 Peek-a-Boo Camera Core Dec 19, 1963
- E15 Once Upon a Coward Core Dec 26, 1963
- E16 Ten Little Flintstones Core Jan 2, 1964
- E17 Fred el Terrifico Core Jan 9, 1964
- E18 Bedrock Hillbillies Core Jan 16, 1964
- E19 Flintstone and the Lion Core Jan 23, 1964
- E20 Cave Scout Jamboree Core Jan 30, 1964
- E21 Room for Two Core Feb 6, 1964
- E22 Ladies' Night at the Lodge Core Feb 13, 1964
- E23 Reel Trouble Core Feb 20, 1964
- E24 Son of Rockzilla Core Feb 27, 1964
- E25 Bachelor Daze Mytharc Mar 5, 1964
- E26 Operation Switchover Mytharc Mar 12, 1964
Season 5 · 26 episodes
Open the complete Season 5 guide & lore primer →- E1 Hop Happy Mytharc Sep 17, 1964
- E2 Monster Fred Core Sep 24, 1964
- E3 Itty Bitty Fred Core Oct 1, 1964
- E4 Pebbles' Birthday Party Core Oct 8, 1964
- E5 Bedrock Rodeo Round-Up Core Oct 15, 1964
- E6 Cinderellastone Core Oct 22, 1964
- E7 A Haunted House is Not a Home Core Oct 29, 1964
- E8 Dr. Sinister Core Nov 5, 1964
- E9 The Gruesomes Core Nov 12, 1964
- E10 The Most Beautiful Baby in Bedrock Core Nov 19, 1964
- E11 Dino and Juliet Core Nov 26, 1964
- E12 King for a Night Core Dec 3, 1964
- E13 Indianrockolis 500 Core Dec 10, 1964
- E14 Adobe Dick Core Dec 17, 1964
- E15 Christmas Flintstone Core Dec 25, 1964
- E16 Fred's Flying Lesson Core Jan 1, 1965
- E17 Fred's Second Car Core Jan 8, 1965
- E18 Time Machine Core Jan 15, 1965
- E19 The Hatrocks and the Gruesomes Core Jan 22, 1965
- E20 Moonlight and Maintenance Core Jan 29, 1965
- E21 Sheriff for a Day Core Feb 5, 1965
- E22 Deep in the Heart of Texarock Core Feb 12, 1965
- E23 The Rolls Rock Caper Core Feb 19, 1965
- E24 Superstone Core Feb 26, 1965
- E25 Fred Meets Hercurock Mytharc Mar 5, 1965
- E26 Surfin' Fred Mytharc Mar 12, 1965
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise of the show?
The series follows the misadventures of two modern-day Stone Age families, the Flintstones and the Rubbles.
When did the series originally air?
The show originally aired on ABC from September 30, 1960, until 1966.
Who produced the series?
The series was produced by Hanna-Barbera Productions.
What makes this show historically significant?
It was the first animated series to hold a prime-time television slot and the first animated sitcom.
Is the show appropriate for children?
While geared toward adults, the series is considered watchable for children as well.
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