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Green Acres S5E21 — The Case of the Hooterville Refund Fraud
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Green Acres•Season 5•Episode 21

The Case of the Hooterville Refund Fraud

8.8/10 · 137 votesFeb 28, 1970

Ranked #1 of 26 in Season 5•+0.9 vs season avg

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Oliver unintentionally provides the motive for the residents of Hooterville to illegally receive more than $500,000 from the Internal Revenue Service. The locals think all they have to do is write in and state their losses--not understanding that they actually have to file taxes first.

Directed byRichard L. Bare
Written byJay Sommers
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Eddie Albert

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Oliver Wendell Douglas

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Episode Summary

"The Case of the Hooterville Refund Fraud" is episode 21 of Green Acres season 5. It scored 8.8/10 from 137 votes, ranking #1 of 26 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Richard L. Bare and written by Jay Sommers, it aired on February 28, 1970.

Next: E22 · The PicnicBest of Season 5