Ep 21. My Master, the Ghostbreaker
- TV-NR
- February 20, 1968
- 25 min
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6.7 (183)
In the season 3 episode 21 of I Dream of Jeannie titled "My Master, the Ghostbreaker," Captain Nelson (played by Larry Hagman) gets a job as a ghost hunter despite his skepticism towards the supernatural. When he brings Jeannie (played by Barbara Eden) along to his ghost hunting assignment at a haunted mansion, the two soon realize that the ghost may not be what they thought it was. Meanwhile, Tony's best friend and fellow astronaut, Roger Healey (played by Bill Daily), begins dating a woman who claims to be a psychic and can communicate with ghosts.
As Captain Nelson sets up his ghost hunting equipment, Jeannie uses her powers to make herself invisible and help him with his assignment. However, as they explore the mansion and try to communicate with the ghost, they eventually realize that the ghost is not causing the disturbances in the house - someone else is. It's up to Captain Nelson and Jeannie to solve the mystery and put a stop to the real culprit's mischievous activities.
Meanwhile, Roger's new girlfriend, Madame Zolta (played by Alice Ghostley), convinces him to hold a seance to communicate with the ghost haunting the mansion. The seance doesn't go quite as planned, leading to some comical moments as Roger tries to keep his cool amidst the chaos. In the end, Roger realizes that he may have been better off not knowing the truth of what was really going on in the haunted mansion.
As always, Barbara Eden shines as Jeannie, using her magical powers to help Captain Nelson and create some unexpected twists and turns in the plot. Meanwhile, Larry Hagman delivers a strong performance as Captain Nelson, showing off his comedic timing and natural chemistry with Eden. Bill Daily provides the perfect counterbalance as the bumbling and hapless Roger, adding some levity to the proceedings.
Overall, "My Master, the Ghostbreaker" is a fun and entertaining episode of I Dream of Jeannie that offers a unique twist on the classic ghost hunting story. With plenty of humor, mystery, and a touch of the supernatural, this episode is sure to delight fans of the show and newcomers alike.