Ep 13. The Impractical Joker

The Impractical Joker is the thirteenth episode of season 2 of the classic American sitcom The Brady Bunch. Originally aired on December 19th, 1970, this episode centers around the mischievous antics of the middle Brady brother, Peter.

As the episode begins, the Brady family is preparing for a big charity event that will be held at their school. Marcia and Greg are set to perform a musical number, while Peter is tasked with running a game booth. However, Peter has other plans. He decides to use his booth to play practical jokes on his family and friends instead of running the actual game.

Marcia is the first victim of Peter's pranks. When she steps up to play his game, Peter rigs it to make it impossible for her to win. Instead of winning a prize, Marcia gets sprayed with water. Next, it's Jan's turn to play. Peter tells her that he has a new game that's even better than the one Marcia played, but he doesn't tell her what the game is. Jan agrees to play, only to find out that the game is simply Peter throwing water balloons at her. She is less than amused.

Things start to escalate when Peter decides to prank his little sister Cindy. He hides a fake spider in her hair, causing her to scream and freak out. However, when Peter tries to prank his older brother Greg, things don't go as planned. Greg catches on to Peter's scheme and decides to prank him right back.

The rest of the episode is a hilarious back and forth between Peter and Greg as they try to out-prank each other. Greg puts shaving cream in Peter's shoes, causing his feet to get all sudsy. Peter retaliates by putting tar and feathers in Greg's jacket. The pranks continue until the charity event is over and the family heads back home.

Overall, The Impractical Joker is a hilarious and lighthearted episode of The Brady Bunch. While it may not have any earth-shattering plot twists or emotional moments, it's a great example of the show's fun and wholesome family values. Watching Peter and Greg prank each other is a perfect example of the sibling dynamics that many viewers can relate to. The episode also touches on themes of responsibility and integrity, as Peter learns that it's not okay to trick people when it's for a good cause. Overall, The Impractical Joker is a fun and entertaining episode that is sure to bring a smile to viewers' faces.