The Beverly Hillbillies

Synopsis

Jed Clampett's swamp is loaded with oil. When a wildcatter discovers the huge pool, Jed sells his land to the O.K. Oil Company and at the urging of cousin Pearl, moves his family to a 35-room mansion in Beverly Hills, California.

First Air Date: 1962-09-26

Last Air Date: 1971-03-23

Number of Seasons: 9

Number of Episodes: 274

Created By: Paul Henning

Networks: CBS

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Top Cast

Buddy Ebsen as Jed "JD" Clampett
Irene Ryan as Granny
Donna Douglas as Elly May Clampett
Max Baer Jr. as Jethro Bodine
Raymond Bailey as Milburn Drysdale
Nancy Kulp as Jane Hathaway
Harriet MacGibbon as Margaret Drysdale
Bea Benaderet as Cousin Pearl Bodine
Shug Fisher as Shorty Kellems
Danielle Mardi as Helen Thompson

Seasons

Specials (Unknown Year) - (13 Episodes)

Season 1 (1962) - (36 Episodes)

Season 2 (1963) - (36 Episodes)

Season 3 (1964) - (34 Episodes)

Season 4 (1965) - (32 Episodes)

Season 5 (1966) - (30 Episodes)

Season 6 (1967) - (30 Episodes)

Season 7 (1968) - (26 Episodes)

Season 8 (1969) - (26 Episodes)

Season 9 (1970) - (24 Episodes)

Specials

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Unaired Pilot

The version of the pilot episode that sold the series to CBS, originally titled "The Hillbillies of Beverly Hills".
Ep. 2: The Return of the Beverly Hillbillies (1981-10-06)

Jed Clamplett and his backwoods family help solve an energy crisis in their own rustic ways for their Beverly Hills neighborhood they still cannot adjust to.
Ep. 3: The Legend of the Beverly Hillbillies (1993-05-24)

A mockumentary-style tribute with in-character appearances by Buddy Ebsen (Jed Clampett), Donna Douglas (Elly Mae Clampett), Max Baer (Jethro Bodine), Louis Nye (Sonny Drysdale), Roy Clark (Cousin Roy), and Larry Pennell (Dash Riprock).
Ep. 4: Introduction to The Return (2013-03-12)

An introduction to the Return of The Beverly Hillbillies by Paul Henning's daughter, Linda Kaye Henning.
Ep. 5: Paul Henning & The Hillbillies (2005-09-27)

A documentary about The Beverly Hillbillies and it's creator. Actors and business associates who worked with television, radio and film writer-producer Paul Henning recall his many talents, including his creation of "The Beverly Hillbillies," "Petticoat Junction," "The Bob Cummings Show" (aka "Love That Bob") and his association with George Burns & Gracie Allen on radio and TV. Includes clips from Henning's productions and rare, behind-the-scenes footage.
Ep. 6: Beverly Hillbillies TV Commercials (2003-03-11)

A selection of commercials and promo spots.
Ep. 7: CBS Promo Spots (2003-03-11)

Promo spots for The Beverly Hillbillies and Green Acres.
Ep. 8: Elly's Critters Promotional Trailer (2013-03-12)

A very rare promotional trailer for the first season episode "Elly's Animals," using its working title.
Ep. 9: Irene Ryan Screen Test

Irene Ryan's original screen test for the part of Daisy May "Granny" Moses, Jed Clampett's moonshiner mother-in-law on The Beverly Hillbillies.
Ep. 10: Paul Henning Interview

A short interview with Paul Henning, creator of The Beverly Hillbillies, during the '60s.
Ep. 11: CBS Fall Preview

Fall promotional for The Beverly Hillbillies
Ep. 12: Photo Gallery (2022-09-14)

Photos from the show set to the theme from The Beverly Hillbillies.
Ep. 13: The Clampetts Strike Oil (Extended Version) (2018-08-29)

Extended version of the series' first episode with unaired scenes.

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The Beverly Hillbillies (1962)