Ep 18. Is There a Doctor in the House?

Is There a Doctor in the House? is the eighteenth episode of season four of the classic television show I Dream of Jeannie. The episode starts off with Jeannie’s master, astronaut Tony Nelson, coming back from a spacewalk with a mission partner who is experiencing hallucinations. Tony is worried that he may be sick as well, and he does all that he can to avoid any germs. Meanwhile, Jeannie is planning a surprise party for Tony’s birthday, and she wants to get him the perfect gift. She decides to give him the gift of healing, and she does so by making him a doctor.

Jeannie blinks and turns Tony into a doctor, complete with a medical degree and the knowledge to diagnose and treat any ailment. She also creates a hospital in Tony’s living room, complete with nurses and patients. When Tony wakes up and discovers that he’s a doctor, he’s surprised and doesn’t know what to do. However, he quickly jumps into action when he realizes that he can help his mission partner who is still experiencing hallucinations.

As Tony treats his friend, the party guests start to arrive, and chaos ensues. Patients start mixing in with the partygoers, and everyone starts to become ill. Tony is the only doctor, and he’s quickly overwhelmed by all the patients. Jeannie tries to help by creating more doctors, but this only makes things worse. The situation becomes so bad that Tony begins to consider sending some of the patients home.

Meanwhile, Jeannie is still trying to give Tony the perfect gift. She thinks that his true gift is in the healing power that he possesses as a doctor, but Tony doesn’t see it that way. Instead, he just wants to get rid of all the patients so that he can enjoy his birthday party. Jeannie tries to convince Tony otherwise, but he’s too busy treating patients to listen.

As the episode progresses, Tony starts to realize the true value of being a doctor. He sees how much he can help people and how satisfying it can be to heal someone. This realization comes to a head when he treats a little girl who is sick. After Tony diagnoses her, he tells Jeannie that he wants to keep his gift of healing, and he becomes dedicated to his new profession.

The episode ends with Tony successfully treating all of the patients, and they all leave the hospital feeling much better. Tony thanks Jeannie for her gift, and he realizes that he can use his new profession to help people all over the world. The episode’s final shot is of Tony looking out the window at the stars, ready to embark on a new adventure as a doctor.

Is There a Doctor in the House? is a heartwarming episode that teaches viewers the importance of helping others. The episode’s message is particularly poignant during these times, when many people are in need of medical assistance. Tony’s transformation from astronaut to doctor is a reminder that anyone can make a difference in the world, and that there’s always a way to help those around us. Fans of I Dream of Jeannie will appreciate this episode’s positive message and lighthearted humor.