Mr. Farquar, Mrs. Drysdale's father comes for a visit. When he's alone with Drysdale, he reveals he's broke. It seems on his way over, he passed through Las Vegas and lost his whole fortune and is asking Drysdale for a handout, which he refuses. He later learns of the Clampetts, he goes there hoping to get some of their money so he can go back to Las Vegas.

Jethro wants to be a general and Mr. Drysdale decides the safest idea is to get him into a boys military academy. With Jethro twice the size of the other boys, the commander has his doubts while a mock battle confuses Granny and Jed.