Ep 20. Samantha Meet the Folks
- TV-G
- January 27, 1966
- 25 min
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5.9 (363)
Samantha Meet the Folks is an episode from the second season of the classic sitcom, Bewitched. In this episode, Samantha decides to introduce her mortal husband, Darrin, to her magical family. She invites her parents, Endora and Maurice, and her mischievous uncle Arthur to dinner at their home.
Darrin is initially nervous about meeting Samantha's family, especially considering their magical powers and tendency to meddle in their lives. Samantha assures him that everything will be fine and asks him to trust her.
As expected, Endora and Maurice are not thrilled about their daughter marrying a mortal and try to discourage Darrin from being with Samantha. Uncle Arthur, on the other hand, is fascinated by Darrin and his mortal ways and decides to help him win over the family.
Throughout the episode, Uncle Arthur tries to impress Darrin by performing magic tricks and offering him advice on how to handle the family. Meanwhile, Samantha tries to convince her parents that Darrin is the perfect match for her and that his mortal ways are what make him special.
The dinner starts off tense, with Endora and Maurice trying to intimidate Darrin with their magic. However, Uncle Arthur's antics keep things light and help to diffuse the tension. As the night goes on, Darrin proves himself to be resourceful and charming, impressing the family and even Endora with his wit and quick thinking.
Despite an initial reluctance, the family begins to warm up to Darrin and even approves of their relationship. Samantha is overjoyed to see her family accept her mortal husband, and the episode ends on a positive note with everyone enjoying each other's company.
Samantha Meet the Folks is a classic Bewitched episode that showcases the show's trademark blend of magic and comedy. It is a heartwarming tale of acceptance and family, with plenty of laughs along the way. Fans of the show will appreciate seeing Samantha's magical relatives interact with the mortal world, and the episode is sure to leave audiences feeling warm and fuzzy inside.
