Ep 10. Do It Yourself Mr. Bean
- TVG
- October 1, 1994
- 25 min
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8.9 (1,906)
Mr. Bean is a British sitcom created by Rowan Atkinson and Richard Curtis. The show's main character is Mr. Bean, a childish and sometimes mischievous man who often finds himself in unusual and embarrassing situations. In season 1 episode 10, entitled Do It Yourself Mr. Bean, Mr. Bean decides to take on some home improvement projects, with disastrous results.
The episode begins with Mr. Bean sitting in his apartment, bored and looking for something to do. He discovers a DIY book and decides to try his hand at some home repairs, despite his complete lack of experience in this area. He begins by fixing a leaky faucet, but only succeeds in flooding his entire apartment. Undeterred, he moves on to painting his living room walls. However, he quickly discovers that he has accidentally painted himself in a corner, and is unable to get out of the room without ruining the freshly painted walls.
Next, Mr. Bean decides to replace his sofa, which he deems to be too small and uncomfortable. He purchases a new sofa and tries to bring it into his apartment, but finds that it is too large to fit through the door. He tries a variety of methods to get it inside, including sawing off the arms and legs, but nothing works. The sofa ultimately ends up stuck in the doorway, with Mr. Bean trapped inside his apartment.
As the episode progresses, Mr. Bean's DIY projects become increasingly chaotic. He attempts to build a bookshelf, but ends up getting tangled in a mess of wood and screws. He tries to hang a picture on the wall, but ends up breaking the frame and shattering the glass. In one particularly memorable scene, he accidentally drills a hole in his own foot while trying to hang a coat rack.
Throughout all of his mishaps and misadventures, Mr. Bean remains his usual charming and quirky self. He never gets discouraged, even when things go horribly wrong, and always finds a way to make the best of the situation. At the end of the episode, he falls asleep on his ruined sofa, exhausted and covered in paint and sawdust. Despite his failures, he is content in the knowledge that he at least tried to improve his living space.
Do It Yourself Mr. Bean is a classic episode of the series, showcasing Mr. Bean's endearing character and penchant for comedic disasters. It is a perfect example of the show's unique brand of humor, which relies on physical gags, facial expressions, and absurd situations. Fans of the series will enjoy this episode for its sheer hilarity and for the chance to see Mr. Bean at his bumbling best.