Ep 12. The Addams Family Meets the V.I.P.'s

The Addams Family is a classic American sitcom that aired in 1964 and ran for two seasons. The show followed the lives of the strange and spooky Addams family – a wealthy, eccentric, and macabre family of seemingly supernatural beings who live in a gothic mansion.

In season 1 episode 12, titled The Addams Family Meets The V.I.P.'s, the Addams family is visited by some very important people – a group of wealthy and influential businessmen who are considering investing in Gomez's company. Of course, the Addams family is not like any other family, and their strange and spooky ways immediately shock and confuse the businessmen.

The episode opens with Uncle Fester and Lurch playing a game of checkers when Gomez rushes in to tell them that some important people are on their way to visit. He is excited at the prospect of making a big business deal but is told that the visitors are from the Better Business Bureau and are coming to inspect his company. Gomez is confident that he can impress the V.I.P.'s with his company's success, but is worried that the eccentricities of his family will scare them off.

The visitors arrive and are immediately taken aback by the creepy mansion and odd family. Gomez tries to play it cool and show them around, but the V.I.P.'s are horrified by the family's strange hobbies and habits. The men start to question whether this is the kind of company they want to invest in, and Gomez is desperate to prove to them that his company is a success and that the family's quirks shouldn't affect their decision.

Meanwhile, Morticia is worried that their strange and spooky behavior is ruining the chance for Gomez to get the investment he needs. She suggests that they try to be more "normal" and show the visitors that they can fit in with society. She even goes so far as to serve them standard American fare for lunch, including sloppy joes and mac and cheese. However, the family can't resist their strange tendencies and soon Morticia is playing with a parrot's skeleton instead of eating, and Pugsley is playing with his pet octopus.

Throughout the episode, the Addams family tries to impress the V.I.P.'s by showing them their wealth and success, but it becomes evident that their odd ways will not win them any favors. The V.I.P.'s eventually conclude that they cannot do business with the Addams family, leaving Gomez without the investment he needs.

In the end, the Addams family is melancholic that they could not impress the V.I.P.'s. Morticia consoles Gomez by saying that they should not change their ways for the sake of money and they should appreciate the family they have. In the final scene, the family gathers together on their beautiful estate and cheers to themselves, happy to be who they are.

The Addams Family season 1 episode 12 is a classic example of the "fish-out-of-water" trope, where the strange and spooky Addams family finds themselves in a situation where their strange ways clash with powerful and affluent businessmen. The episode shows the family's struggle to fit in with society while still being true to themselves. It is a heartwarming and humorous episode that highlights the importance of staying true to oneself, even when facing rejection and adversity.