Petticoat Junction (1963)

Season 6: Episode 22

Uncle Joe announces his retirement. He learns that his big news has made him the laughing stock of the valley as everyone is saying he does nothing as it is. Feeling unappreciated, Uncle Joe decides to run away. When Janet finds out he's leaving, she tries to rally the residents of the valley to make Uncle Joe feel like he's wanted and needed. Joe sees through their plan and tries to get back at them. They then give Joe a retirement party. There he starts to feel needed and announces he won't retire.