What was the title of the first episode of The Flintstones?

The first episode of The Flintstones was titled “The Flintstone Flyer.” It premiered on September 30, 1960, introducing viewers to Fred and Wilma Flintstone, Barney and Betty Rubble, and the show’s comic Stone Age world.

The episode’s story centers on Barney’s invention of a primitive flying machine. Fred names it the Flintstone Flyer, and the pair use it while trying to attend a bowling tournament without upsetting their wives. Their scheme leads to disguises, near-discovery, and the series’ characteristic domestic comedy.

A common mix-up is confusing the episode title with the machine itself, since both are closely tied to the same phrase. The title is also sometimes informally written with “Flintstones,” but the canonical episode title uses the singular “Flintstone.” The series ultimately ran for six seasons and 166 episodes, ending in 1966.