Ep 19. My Baby, the Tycoon
- TV-G
- January 20, 1966
- 25 min
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5.1 (355)
In Bewitched season 2 episode 19, titled "My Baby, the Tycoon," Samantha and Darrin are excited to welcome their new baby girl, Tabitha, into the world. However, things take an unusual turn when Tabitha displays a remarkable ability to create wealth out of thin air.
Darrin is initially skeptical when he sees his newborn daughter casually toss a coin to create a pile of cash on the crib. But after witnessing Tabitha's powers firsthand, he sees an opportunity to use her abilities to propel his advertising career. He decides to incorporate Tabitha's money-making abilities into an ad campaign for one of his clients, a toy manufacturer hoping to boost sales during the holiday season.
Things seem to be going well at first as the ad campaign gains widespread attention and Darrin is lauded for his creative genius. However, Samantha soon becomes concerned that using their baby for commercial gain goes against their values as a family. As Tabitha's magical powers continue to grow and attract the attention of everyone around them, Samantha and Darrin must navigate the ethical implications of exploiting their child's supernatural abilities.
As the story unfolds, we see how the arrival of Tabitha has created new dynamics in the Stephens household. Endora, Samantha's mischievous mother, is thrilled to have a new granddaughter with such extraordinary powers and begins to use her own magical abilities to help Tabitha in creative ways.
Meanwhile, Samantha's nosy neighbor Gladys Kravitz continues to poke her nose in the Stephens' business, leading to even more misunderstandings and hijinks along the way. With Darrin's career success and Samantha's new role as a mother, the couple faces a host of new challenges as they navigate their way through the magical and mundane worlds they inhabit.
Filled with humor, heart, and magical hijinks, "My Baby, the Tycoon" is a classic episode of Bewitched that showcases the charm, wit, and talent of its stars and the enduring appeal of its fantastical premise. As the second season draws to a close, we are left with a tantalizing hint of the many adventures still to come for Samantha, Darrin, and their family.