Ep 1. Nobody's Perfect

In Bewitched season 3 episode 1, titled "Nobody's Perfect," we see our beloved protagonist, Samantha Stephens, facing yet another hurdle in her life as a witch married to a mortal. The episode starts with Samantha trying to surprise her husband, Darrin, as she often likes to do. She uses her magical powers to decorate their entire apartment in a matter of seconds. However, to her dismay, Darrin doesn't appreciate her efforts. He tells her that he prefers things done without magic and that he's tired of living in a world of spells and incantations.

Samantha is taken aback by his reaction, feeling as though he doesn't understand or appreciate her identity as a witch. This argument quickly leads to a series of small misunderstandings that escalate into a larger rift between the couple. As the episode progresses, we see the couple attempting to communicate and compromise but continually struggling to see things from each other's perspective.

Meanwhile, we also see Samantha's nosy and opinionated mother, Endora, adding fuel to the fire of their argument. Endora is notorious for meddling in her daughter's personal affairs and often takes her daughter's side over her son-in-law. In this episode, her actions lead to some even more significant misunderstandings that further strain the relationship between Samantha and Darrin.

While this episode does have moments of humor and playful magic, it also touches on more profound themes around understanding and accepting differences in relationships. We see Samantha questioning whether or not her magic is a fundamental part of her identity, and we see Darrin struggling to reconcile his human perspective with the existence of the magical world around him.

The episode ultimately ends on a bittersweet note, with Samantha and Darrin coming to a compromise that both parties can live with but not resolving some of the underlying tensions that exist between them. It's a thought-provoking episode that touches on some of the challenges that can come with having differences in relationships, and it does so with a light touch that doesn't detract from the show's overall warmth and humor.