Ep 7. Baby Sitter Jitters
- TV-PG
- February 1, 1951
- 16 min
The Three Stooges Collection season 6 episode 7, titled "Baby Sitter Jitters," finds the trio in a comical predicament as they attempt to babysit a young child. The episode begins with the Stooges being hired by a busy couple to watch their young son for the evening. Initially excited about the easy job, the Stooges soon find themselves in over their heads.
As soon as the parents leave, chaos ensues. The child, who proves to be quite mischievous, immediately runs away from the Stooges and causes all sorts of trouble. The Stooges try various methods to capture the child, but each attempt ends in disaster. The child manages to elude the trio by hiding in various places around the house.
Meanwhile, the Stooges are also dealing with their own inner turmoil. Moe and Larry can't stop arguing, and Curly's attempts to calm them down only make things worse. In between chasing the child and trying to keep the peace, the Stooges find themselves in a number of hilarious scenarios.
One of the most memorable moments of the episode occurs when the Stooges attempt to cook dinner for the child. It quickly becomes apparent that they have no idea how to cook, and the kitchen soon becomes a disaster zone. When the food finally does come out, it is inedible, and the child makes a run for it again.
Throughout the episode, the Stooges are constantly getting into trouble. They accidentally break things, get hit on the head, and fall down stairs. But despite all the chaos, they never lose their determination to catch the child and complete their job.
As the night wears on, the Stooges become increasingly tired and frustrated. But just when it seems like all hope is lost, they come up with a plan to finally catch the child. In a hilarious sequence of events, they manage to corner him and get him back to bed.
The episode concludes with the parents returning home to find their son safely tucked in bed. The Stooges are relieved to have completed their job, but it's clear that they will never volunteer for babysitting duty again.
Overall, "Baby Sitter Jitters" is a classic Three Stooges episode that showcases the trio's signature brand of physical comedy. Fans of the show will appreciate the humor and absurdity of the Stooges' antics, while newcomers will be entertained by the timeless humor that has made the Three Stooges a beloved comedy institution.