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Indeed Fred is overly harsh toward Betty and Barney but Wilma calls him on it instantly and makes they point they have been blessed with a child and it's cruel to act that way to dear friends who haven't. To Fred's credit he feels awful and goes to Barney and Betty's house and gives a sincere apology the fastest Fred has ever admitted fault and asked for forgiveness .Betty and Barney feel bad too they have probably spent too much time with the Flintstones since Pebbles was born. It's a sweet and tender scene.

The next morning of course Bamm -Bamm is on their door step and they take steps to adopt him with Fred,Wilma and Pebbles in full support.

A rich man though has a request that pushes the Rubbles out of the picture until they fight for custody. In the end it works out of course the rich man's wife is expecting and he gives Bamm-Bamm to the Rubbles. The court case also reveals the rich man the judge are actually brothers ( based on the Rockafeller family) and the lawyer is based on Perry Mason. All three are actually decent people and there is no ill will on anyone's part. Betty, Fred,Wilma and Pebbles find out they can keep Bamm-Bamm but Barney has wondered off and they must race to tell him the good news.

A wise decision, your honor!

This is not the 1st episode produced either featuring or mentioning Bamm Bamm, written by Warren Fister. Fortunately, for the sake of continuity, Hanna Barbera featured this episode before the others. Yes, there were dark moments here but they don't take away from the enjoyment of this episode. Don Messick loaned his voice for the pint sized Arnold Schwartzstone and in every episode except Season 6's Circus Days. Hal Smith plays Barney's lawyer, Bronto Burger.

Plot synopsis: Like most of Season 4, there's an introduction which is not later featured in the rest of the episode. Dino has trouble getting his big bone out the door. Instead of helping, Fred has a good laugh at the dinosaur's expense. Later that evening, the Rubbles are due to come over, as they have every night. Fred mocks Barney's entertaining Pebbles, scaring her in the process. Finally, they come over and Fred is both annoyed and jealous at the attention Pebbles gives Barney and Betty. Finally, Fred screams at them "Go get your own child!" and cruelly throws them out. Wilma is furious at Fred, who feels bad right away. Wilma assures Fred he's not a heel, even though he's jealous and thoughtless and reminds him she loves him. So Fred goes over to rhe Rubbles and sincerely apologizes. Barney and Betty, though upset, forgive Fred. After he leaves, Barney and Betty wish they could have a child of their own. Suddenly, a star falls from the sky. Barney and Betty make a wish on the falling star. They agree not to tell each other what they've wished for, then Barney addresses the audience "But I'll bet you've all guessed what we wished for." The next morning, a basket is left on the Rubbles' doorstep. To Barney's surprise, there's a baby boy inside and a note saying his name is Bamm Bamm. Barney tries to tickle Bamm Bamm but the baby grabs the finger and body slams Barney, shouting "Bamm! Bamm! Bamm!" Barney tells Betty the good news, who doesn't believe him but when she sees Bamm Bamm, she drops the big breakfast egg all over Barney! Barney tells Fred and Wilma, who introduce Bamm Bamm to Pebbles. The two babies hit it off immediately, especially after Bamm Bamm rescues Pebbles from a saber tooth cat! Fred and Wilma suggest they take Bamm Bamm to the adoption agency. So Barney and Betty drive there very carefully, even letting a turtle out-speed them! One person doubts there's anything unique about Bamm Bamm. Barney watches on as Bamm Bamm proves that man wrong! To show they're good citizens, Barney hires an old lady to help cross the street, back and forth all day! However, Betty gets a call from the adoption agency saying they're giving Bamm Bamm to another family. Betty, once again, is broken hearted and sobs "I don't want falling stars. I want Bamm Bamm!"The next day, the Rubbles demand Bamm Bamm back and the lady says he's going to a wealthy family, the Stonefellers. So in the court, the judge is Mr. Stonefeller's brother. Fortunately, they don't get along. Unfortunately however, Mr. Stonefeller's lawyer is Perry Masonary, who's never lost a case! Attorney Perry accuses Barney of letting Bamm Bamm starve. The judge decides in honor of the Stonefellers. Barney tearfully says goodbye to Bamm Bamm and walks out of the courthouse. Suddenly, Mr. Stone teller gets a call from his wife. She tells him she's expecting and he unanimously decides to give Bamm Bamm to the Rubbles. Since Barney hasn't gotten the good news yet, he ties a rock around him. Just before he throws the rock, Fred tells Barney he'll be getting Bamm Bamm after all. So Barney unties the rock which Fred happens to be holding. Barney throws the rock, throwing Fred in instead of Barney. Fred survives- albeit a little wet and annoyed!

Trivia: The falling star scene was featured in a 1980's movie Better Off Dead. Barney talks to character Lane (played by John Cusak) and asks permission to take out his ex-girlfriend Beth! I doubt Betty would approve! Also, the court scene is very similar to Millionaire Astro which appeared a year later on The Jetsons.

Definitions- Haneceforth means from now on. Also, Fred suggests a baby shower, a party where the new parents get new gifts for their babies. Barney misunderstands and thinks Bamm Bamm is too young to take a shower! "He'll be taking baths until he's older!"

What I liked: I liked that Fred had the courage to apologize for losing his temper at the Rubbles. The references to the Rockefellers and Perry Mason were also pretty funny. With Barney almost taking his life, I'm glad Fred gave him the good news. The new addition wouldn't be complete without the new father! Nine falling stars out of 10!