Ep 22. Going Ape
- TV-G
- February 27, 1969
- 25 min
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7.7 (279)
Samantha and Darrin's plans for a weekend getaway are interrupted when Samantha's mischievous cousin Claude turns himself into a gorilla and escapes from the zoo. In order to protect him from harm and keep his identity a secret from the authorities, Samantha uses her magic to turn Darrin into a gorilla as well. However, their plans hit a snag when a group of hunters mistake them for real gorillas and try to capture them.
Meanwhile, Endora and Uncle Arthur are up to their usual antics, with Endora trying to teach Arthur a lesson about responsibility by giving him an important task to complete. However, as always, things don't go quite as planned and chaos ensues.
As Samantha and Darrin try to evade the hunters and figure out how to turn back into humans, they face a number of challenges including navigating the city streets as gorillas and avoiding capture by the authorities. Throughout it all, they rely on their love and trust for each other to get them through the crazy situation.
In the end, everything works out, and Claude is safely returned to the zoo. Samantha and Darrin transform back into humans, and they are able to enjoy the rest of their weekend getaway. As for Endora and Uncle Arthur, they make amends and learn the true meaning of responsibility.
Overall, "Going Ape" is a classic episode of Bewitched that showcases the show's signature blend of humor, romance, and fantasy. Fans of the show will be delighted by the hilarious hijinks that ensue when Samantha and Darrin turn into gorillas, while newcomers will be charmed by the endearing love story between the two leads.