Jed and Granny mistakenly believe that the Drysdale's are having marriage problems. While Mrs. Drysdale is away as, is their housekeeper, Miss Jane suggests that Mr. Drysdale hire Pearl as his housekeeper. This would help the Clampett's out by getting Pearl and Granny apart. But things get confused when Pearl misunderstands his call, believing he is proposing to her by asking her to be "the head housekeeper."