Ep 19. The Addams Family Splurges

The Addams Family Splurges is the nineteenth episode of the first season of the classic TV series, The Addams Family. The episode begins with Gomez Addams receiving a letter informing him that the family has inherited a substantial sum of money from a deceased relative named Cousin Balthazar. Overjoyed at their newfound wealth, the entire family decides to go on a shopping spree.

The Addams Family is known for their extravagant and unconventional tastes, and they spare no expense when it comes to their spending spree. Gomez purchases a suit of armor that once belonged to a medieval knight, while Morticia buys an antique Egyptian sarcophagus. Uncle Fester splurges on an electronic machine that can generate lightning, and Lurch, the family butler, gets a grand piano.

As the family members continue to spend money on their extravagant purchases, they begin to notice that their newfound wealth is causing them to become increasingly selfish and materialistic. Wednesday and Pugsley, the family's children, are appalled by the excesses of their parents and decide to take matters into their own hands. They secretly conspire to teach their family a lesson about the dangers of greed and frivolous spending.

Meanwhile, the family's accountant, Tully Alford, becomes suspicious of the Addams family's sudden increase in spending. He enlists the help of a private investigator to look into the source of the family's wealth. The private investigator, a man named Mr. Hilliard, goes undercover as a salesman and infiltrates the Addams family's home to gather information.

As tensions rise between the family members and suspicions grow, Wednesday and Pugsley execute their plan to teach their family a lesson. They dress up as ghosts and haunt their family members, causing chaos and confusion. In the end, they reveal themselves to their family and explain the true source of their wealth – a misplaced decimal point in Cousin Balthazar's will that led to a miscalculation of the inheritance.

Realizing their folly, the Addams family members come to their senses and return all of their extravagant purchases. They apologize to each other for their selfish behavior and learn the valuable lesson that material possessions are not the key to happiness.

The Addams Family Splurges is a classic episode of the beloved TV series that highlights the quirky and eccentric nature of the Addams family. With its humorous storyline and unforgettable characters, this episode is sure to delight fans of the show and newcomers alike.