Ep 6. The Psychiatrist
- March 22, 1973
- 29 min
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7.5 (84)
Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em season 1 episode 6, titled "The Psychiatrist", is a classic British sitcom that originally aired in the 1970s. The show centers around the character of Frank Spencer, a hapless and accident-prone man who is always getting into trouble despite his best intentions. In this episode, Frank decides to visit a psychiatrist to deal with his anxiety and stress.
The episode begins with Frank being convinced by his wife Betty to visit a psychiatrist, Mr. Parminter, to help him deal with his nerves. Frank is initially skeptical of the idea but reluctantly agrees to go along with it. However, things quickly start to go wrong as Frank finds himself in a series of hilarious mishaps on the way to the psychiatrist's office.
Once he finally arrives at the office, Frank meets Mr. Parminter and tries to explain his problems. However, he is quickly sidetracked by the various objects in the office, from the diploma on the wall to the inkwell on the desk. As Frank's rambling monologue continues, Mr. Parminter becomes increasingly exasperated and suggests that Frank's problems may be too deep-seated to be solved with just one session.
As the session comes to an end, Frank stands up to leave but accidentally knocks over a lamp, setting the curtains on fire. In the chaos that follows, Frank accidentally trips Mr. Parminter and sends him crashing through a window. Frank tries to help Mr. Parminter up, but accidentally knocks him down again and sends him hurtling into a nearby canal.
The episode ends with Frank returning home, where he tells Betty about his disastrous session with the psychiatrist. Despite her disappointment, Betty tries to reassure Frank that he did the right thing by seeking help. However, Frank has already moved on to his next scheme, which involves building a homemade swimming pool in the garden.
Overall, Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em season 1 episode 6 is a hilarious and classic example of British sitcom humor. Despite Frank's best intentions, he inevitably finds himself always causing chaos and mayhem wherever he goes. This episode is a prime example of this, as Frank's attempt to get help only leads to more trouble and mishaps. Despite this, Frank remains a lovable and endearing character, and viewers will no doubt be left laughing and smiling throughout the entire episode.