Ep 12. Sam's Spooky Chair

Samantha is back with her magical powers on Bewitched season 3 episode 12 titled Sam's Spooky Chair. In this episode, Sam is visiting a furniture store when she stumbles upon a special chair which catches her attention. The chair has a mysterious and spooky aura around it, which prompts Sam to inquire further.

As it turns out, the chair has been made out of a cursed tree, and whoever sits on it will be bound by the tree's curse. Sam being a witch is intrigued by the curse and sits on the chair to see what happens. And just like that, she is cursed by the tree, which now restricts her magical powers. This, of course, is a major setback for Sam, who relies heavily on her powers.

While looking for ways to break the curse, Sam discovers that the manufacturer of the chair, Henry Bascom, has a similar chair in his home. With the hope of finding an antidote, Sam pays Mr. Bascom a visit, only to find out that he had the chair destroyed ages ago. However, after some probing, Sam discovers that Bascom has a son who has been in possession of the chair for years.

With this new lead, Sam decides to pay a visit to Bascom's son, who lives in a secluded area. Upon arriving, Sam discovers that Bascom Jr. is a firm believer in the curse of the chair and has been preserving it as a way of honoring his family's tradition. He makes a deal with Sam and agrees to destroy the chair, but only if she helps him break the curse on his family.

Sam uses her best efforts and successfully breaks the curse on Bascom Jr.'s family, and in return, the chair is destroyed. The viewer is left with a sense of relief that the curse has been lifted and that Sam's powers are no longer restricted. Samantha successfully reclaims her magical powers, and we are left to wonder what other adventures await her in the future.

In conclusion, Bewitched season 3 episode 12, Sam's Spooky Chair, is an interesting episode in which we see Sam facing a challenge that threatens to strip her of her magical powers. The episode takes us on a journey to unravel the mystery behind the curse and how it can be broken. The episode is a testament to Samantha's strength and resilience, as she uses her wits and determination to resolve the issue at hand. The episode is worth watching and will keep the audience on their toes until the very end.