Ep 28. Samantha's Good News

Samantha's Good News is the 28th episode of season 5 of the iconic comedy series Bewitched. The show follows Samantha, a witch who has married a mortal man named Darrin and must navigate the cultural differences and prejudices between her magical community and the human world.

This episode centers around Samantha's announcement that she is pregnant. When Samantha tells her family the news, her mother Endora is delighted, but her father Maurice is outraged. Maurice believes that witches should not be married to mortals and that Samantha's child will be an abomination.

Meanwhile, Darrin is overjoyed and excited to become a father. He envisions a future with a happy family, but soon realizes that his father-in-law's disapproval might make that dream impossible. The tension between Samantha's two families becomes unbearable, and even Samantha begins to doubt her decision to have a child.

Samantha seeks advice from her friend Alice, who recommends that she seek out a third opinion. Samantha remembers an old friend named Dr. Bombay, a eccentric but highly skilled physician who specializes in supernatural pregnancies.

Dr. Bombay arrives at the Stephens' house, looking more like a magician than a doctor. He is greeted with skepticism by Darrin and Samantha's mother-in-law, but is able to put their minds at ease with his extensive knowledge of witchcraft and obstetrics. Dr. Bombay explains that Samantha's pregnancy will be more intense than a normal human pregnancy, but that she should be able to have a healthy child if she takes the proper precautions.

Samantha is relieved to hear this news, but her father is still angry. He hatches a plan to use his magic to make Samantha believe that she is not pregnant. He visits her in her dreams and shows her an illusion of herself as a slim, un-pregnant woman. Samantha wakes up confused and disoriented, but Darrin is able to remind her of the truth and reassure her that she is not alone.

As the due date approaches, Samantha becomes more and more anxious. Darrin plans a surprise baby shower for her, which turns out to be a disaster when Maurice crashes the party and causes a scene. Yet again, Darrin is forced to play peacemaker between the two families.

Finally, the day of the birth arrives. Dr. Bombay is there to assist, and the birth is complicated but successful. Samantha and Darrin welcome a baby girl into the world, and both families are overcome with emotion. Maurice even apologizes to Samantha and admits that he was wrong to doubt her.

In the end, Samantha's Good News is a heartwarming episode about the power of love and family, even in the face of seemingly insurmountable obstacles. The show handles the topic of supernatural pregnancies with humor and sensitivity, while also exploring the complex relationships between mortals and witches. Fans of Bewitched will enjoy seeing their favorite characters navigate the challenges of parenthood and come out stronger on the other side.