Fred and Barney Meet the Thing is an American animated package show and a spin-off of The Flintstones produced by Hanna-Barbera which aired on NBC from September 8, 1979, to December 1, 1979.

The characters of Fred Flintstone, Barney Rubble and Thing were only featured together during the opening title sequence and in brief bumpers between segments.

[5] Like many animated series created by Hanna-Barbera in the 1970s, the show contained a laugh track, one of their last productions to do so.

Only Kelly and her scientist father Professor Harkness (voiced by John Stephenson) know Benjy's secret identity.

The Thing is part of Fantastic Four, and the character is owned by The Walt Disney Company due to their purchase of Marvel Comics in late 2009.