The Beverly Hillbillies

Jed and Mr Drysdale set about pairing Elly May with a newly appointed bank executive, hoping the match will benefit both parties. Meanwhile, the unscrupulous Lafe Crick makes another move to seize the family’s fortune, continuing his pattern of deceit.

Lafe Returns is a single‑episode programme that forms part of its eponymous series. It presents a self‑contained story that follows the familiar characters as they navigate personal and financial intrigues, keeping the tone consistent with the rest of the show. In this instalment, Jed teams up with Mr Drysdale to play cupid for Elly May. Their plan centres on introducing her to a newly appointed executive from the bank, hoping the match will benefit both her social standing and the family’s connections. The two men put considerable effort into arranging meetings and creating the right atmosphere for the budding romance. At the same time, the episode follows the scheming Lafe Crick, whose reputation for dishonesty remains intact. Lafe makes another bid to lay claim to the family’s wealth, employing his usual underhanded tactics to try and wrest control of the riches that belong to the household. The narrative therefore runs two parallel threads: the well‑meaning matchmaking venture by Jed and Mr Drysdale, and Lafe Crick’s relentless pursuit of the family’s assets. Both storylines intersect, heightening the tension as each side works toward opposite goals, setting the stage for the episode’s unfolding events.