One can sense that the regular cast knew the end was nigh; this episode reeks of both desperation and indifference, if such a thing is possible. Everyone overacts horribly, none of the intended funnies having the desired effect.
Bud's jailbird penpal Starla escapes from prison and pays the Bundys a visit with the intention of robbing them. However, not only has Bud lied about being a Brad Pitt-alike, but he also told porkies about living in a French provincial home. Starla holds the family hostage (as well as the D'Arcys, who show up in fancy dress), aided by her moronic boyfriend Lonnie.
With the police surrounding the house, Starla decides to start offing the hostages, beginning with Kelly, who Lonnie has fallen for. As Starla is about to shoot, Lonnie rushes her and the gun goes off, the bullet hitting Al...
The standard of gags in this episode is really low, the absolute nadir being when Lucky the dog is sent to get help, but comes back with what looks like a stem of corn in his mouth. "I said cops, not crops!" says Al. Just terrible.
Bud's jailbird penpal Starla escapes from prison and pays the Bundys a visit with the intention of robbing them. However, not only has Bud lied about being a Brad Pitt-alike, but he also told porkies about living in a French provincial home. Starla holds the family hostage (as well as the D'Arcys, who show up in fancy dress), aided by her moronic boyfriend Lonnie.
With the police surrounding the house, Starla decides to start offing the hostages, beginning with Kelly, who Lonnie has fallen for. As Starla is about to shoot, Lonnie rushes her and the gun goes off, the bullet hitting Al...
The standard of gags in this episode is really low, the absolute nadir being when Lucky the dog is sent to get help, but comes back with what looks like a stem of corn in his mouth. "I said cops, not crops!" says Al. Just terrible.