Aired: 2/18/1972
Every politician wants to leave a legacy and Mayor Bartholemy Piechut is no different — erecting a latrine in the village square might be a magnificent idea, but he knows he'll need help swinging opinion his way.
Aired: 2/25/1972
Aided by persuasive allies, Piechut gets his way and a startling new civic amenity is inaugurated, right outside the church and local shops — with mixed reviews from locals.
Aired: 3/3/1972
Old maid about town Justine Putet rallies support for her opposition to the newly installed village latrine.
Aired: 3/10/1972
Young soldier Claudius returns home from army manoeuvres, only to discover he potentially shares the blame with the new urinal for bespoiling Clochemerle treasures. His father surprisingly rates developments a good vintage!
Aired: 3/17/1972
The priest's sermon decrying the urinal in interrupted.
Aired: 3/24/1972
War breaks out on all fronts · village against village - innkeepers wife against shopkeepers wife – pro latrine mayor versus the rest, even the aristocracy get involved!
Aired: 3/31/1972
The fate of Clochemerle and its demolished latrine becomes a pass-the-parcel of responsibilities between church, ministers, and the army. Watch out, unsuspecting residents!
Aired: 4/7/1972
The army arrive in Clochemerle on 'manoeuvres', trouble is soon not far behind when the Captain mounts more than his horse. Piechut plans somehow take a step forward, notwithstanding a now barricaded urinal.
Aired: 4/14/1972
The villagers of Clochemerle face off against the army.