Ep 1. Samantha and the Beanstalk
- TV-G
- September 18, 1969
- 25 min
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8.0 (283)
Samantha and the Beanstalk is the first episode of season six of Bewitched. The episode is a classic retelling of the popular fairy tale Jack and the Beanstalk, with a magical twist. The episode begins with Samantha dreaming of a giant chasing her through a field, before she wakes up and realizes that it was just a nightmare. However, her nightmare becomes a reality when she discovers that her young daughter Tabitha has cast a spell that has caused a beanstalk to grow in their backyard.
Samantha is initially pleased to see the beanstalk, as she believes it will provide some excitement for Tabitha. However, her excitement soon turns to concern when she realizes the beanstalk is growing at an alarming rate. Samantha tries to stop the beanstalk from growing by casting a spell, but it only makes it grow faster. She then calls on her mother, Endora, to help her with the situation.
Endora suggests that they climb the beanstalk to see where it leads, and Samantha reluctantly agrees. They climb the beanstalk and are transported to a magical land filled with talking animals and mystical creatures. They soon discover that the land is ruled by an evil giant, who has imprisoned a beautiful maiden named Daisy. Samantha and Endora set out to rescue Daisy from the giant's clutches, but they are quickly captured and thrown into a dungeon.
While in the dungeon, they meet Jack, a brave young man who is also imprisoned by the giant. Jack tells Samantha and Endora that he has a plan to defeat the giant and rescue Daisy, but they must escape the dungeon first. Samantha uses her magic to escape while Jack fashions a rope out of hay to help them climb down the beanstalk.
Once they are back in the real world, Samantha tries to use her magic to defeat the giant, but it proves too powerful. Jack comes up with a new plan and enlists the help of Tabitha, who uses her own magic to shrink the giant down to size. The group then returns to the magical land and rescues Daisy from the giant's clutches.
Samantha and Endora return home, with the knowledge that they helped save a magical land from the grasp of an evil giant. Samantha tucks her daughter Tabitha into bed, who asks about the adventure she just went on. Samantha reassures her that it was just a dream, but Tabitha knows better.
The episode ends with Samantha and Endora reflecting on their adventure and the importance of using their magic for good. It's a heartwarming episode that reminds viewers of the wonder of fairy tales and the power of imagination.