The Beverly Hillbillies (1962)

Jed Clampett's swamp is loaded with oil. When a wildcatter discovers the huge pool, Jed sells his land to the O.K. Oil Company and at the urging of cousin Pearl, moves his family to a 35-room mansion in Beverly Hills, California.

Genres: Comedy, Family

What to watch after The Beverly Hillbillies

• Happy Days (1974) — Similar consistency, episode to episode
• Bobby's World (1990) — A loose match in how its finales land
• Green Acres (1965) — Paul Henning created both
• Bonanza (1959) — Fred Freiberger wrote for both
• Gilligan's Island (1964) — Same feel: whimsical, fun
• The Wayans Bros. (1995)