Ep 16. Addams Family Meets the Undercover Man

The Addams Family season 1 episode 16, titled "Addams Family Meets the Undercover Man," is a wacky and entertaining episode that follows the family's encounter with an undercover agent sent by a government agency to investigate them. The episode begins with Gomez receiving a letter from the Internal Revenue Service, notifying him that they will be auditing his tax return. As he tries to decipher the letter, Morticia suggests that they invite the auditor over for dinner so they can get to know him better.

Meanwhile, Uncle Fester is out in the yard testing a new invention, a magnet that can attract anything metal. When the magnet accidentally attracts a passing car, the driver turns out to be the undercover agent in question. The agent introduces himself as Joe Digby and claims to be a potential buyer for Fester's magnet. However, the family becomes suspicious of Joe's intentions, particularly when they notice he has a hidden camera in his jacket and a microphone in his tie.

As the night progresses and dinner is served, Joe begins to ask the family odd and incriminating questions. He asks them about their hobbies, their family history, and even their involvement in "secret societies." The Addams Family, being the eccentric and unique family that they are, answer the questions with a mix of humor and confusion. They even take Joe on a tour of their spooky home, showcasing their various oddities and possessions.

Despite the family's initial suspicions, Joe seems to be charmed by the Addams' quirks. He even begins to let his guard down and joins in their silly games and eccentricities. However, things take a turn when Joe accidentally swallows a potion that Lurch serves him, causing him to fall asleep. While Joe is knocked out, the family discovers a hidden camera inside a potted plant, confirming their suspicions that Joe is indeed an undercover agent.

The family decides to play a prank on Joe by using Fester's magnet to strip him of all his clothes while he's asleep. However, their plan backfires when they realize Joe is wearing a wire that's attached to a machine that will notify the government if he's exposed. The family decides to get rid of the wire by sending Joe through a special device that strips off all his clothes and the wire as well. Once Joe is free of the wire, the family decides to give him a taste of their potion to make him forget everything that's happened.

As the episode concludes, Joe wakes up with no memory of his time with the Addams Family. Morticia and Gomez are relieved that they won't have any problems with the IRS, and the family is left to continue their wacky and spooky adventures together as usual.

Overall, "Addams Family Meets the Undercover Man" is a hilarious and entertaining episode that showcases the family's oddities, humor, and their love for each other. It's a classic example of the show's unique brand of spooky and funny comedy and will leave viewers laughing and wanting more.