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The Flintstones S3E2 — Fred's New Boss
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The Flintstones•Season 3•Episode 2

Fred's New Boss

7.3/10 · 232 votesSep 21, 196225 min

Ranked #18 of 28 in Season 3•−0.2 vs season avg

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When Barney loses his job, Fred approaches Mr. Slate about hiring his friend for the quarry. He is mortified, however, when Barney lands the position of vice president, and becomes Fred's boss!

Directed byWilliam Hanna
Written byWarren Foster
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Alan Reed

Alan Reed

Fred Flintstone (voice)

Mel Blanc

Mel Blanc

Barney Rubble (voice)

Jean Vander Pyl

Jean Vander Pyl

Wilma Flintstone (voice)

Bea Benaderet

Bea Benaderet

Betty Rubble (voice)

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Warren Foster

Warren Foster

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William Hanna

William Hanna

Director

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Episode Summary

"Fred's New Boss" is episode 2 of The Flintstones season 3. It scored 7.3/10 from 232 votes, ranking #18 of 28 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by William Hanna and written by Warren Foster, it aired on September 21, 1962.

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