List of Bewitched episodes

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Bewitched is an American fantasy situation comedy originally broadcast for eight seasons on ABC from 1964 to 1972. 254 half-hour episodes were produced. The first 74 half-hour episodes were filmed in black-and-white for Seasons 1 and 2 (but are now also available in colorized versions on DVD); the remaining 180 half-hour episodes were filmed in color. Film dates are the dates the Screen Gems distribution company reported the episode was "finished". [1]

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Series overview

SeasonEpisodesOriginally releasedRankRating
First releasedLast released
1 36September 17, 1964 (1964-09-17)June 3, 1965 (1965-06-03)231.0
2 38September 16, 1965 (1965-09-16)June 9, 1966 (1966-06-09)725.9 [a]
3 33September 15, 1966 (1966-09-15)May 4, 1967 (1967-05-04)723.4 [b]
4 33September 7, 1967 (1967-09-07)May 16, 1968 (1968-05-16)1123.5
5 30September 26, 1968 (1968-09-26)April 24, 1969 (1969-04-24)1123.3 [c]
6 30September 18, 1969 (1969-09-18)April 16, 1970 (1970-04-16)2420.6 [d]
7 28September 24, 1970 (1970-09-24)April 22, 1971 (1971-04-22)
8 26September 15, 1971 (1971-09-15)March 25, 1972 (1972-03-25)72 [2] 11.3 [2]

Dick York missed a total of 14 episodes during his five years on the show (1964–1969). The first due to a bereavement in his family. The others 13 due to a degenerative back ailment that limited his mobility. These latter episodes are denoted with †.

Episodes

Season 1 (1964–65)

Episodes originally filmed in black-and-white (though they were later colorized.)

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11"I, Darrin, Take This Witch, Samantha" William Asher Sol Saks September 17, 1964 (1964-09-17)

In the pilot episode, strangers Samantha (Elizabeth Montgomery) and Darrin (Dick York) meet one another by bumping into each other several times. They fall in love and get married. On their wedding night, Samantha's witch mother, Endora (Agnes Moorehead), visits Samantha. She is shocked to learn her new husband is a mortal and predicts the marriage will not last. Before he can enter the bedroom, Endora puts him in the hotel lobby. Samantha tells Darrin she's a witch and proves it. Darrin is shocked, but realizes he loves Samantha and cannot give her up. He tells her he wants her to become a suburban housewife and refrain from using magic. At McMann and Tate, where Darrin works in advertising, Sheila Sommers (Nancy Kovack) comes by to see him. Sheila is an ex-girlfriend and she invites Darrin and Samantha over for a casual dinner party. That night the dinner party turns out to be quite formal. Sheila is very condescending to Samantha. Samantha uses her powers to get back at Sheila. At home, Darrin admits Sheila had it coming, but he still wants Samantha to try harder to not use witchcraft.

Notes:

  • Rehearsal for the pilot was to begin on November 22, 1963, but was ultimately postponed due to the assassination of John F. Kennedy. Filming was completed December 6 of that year.
  • Elizabeth Montgomery would give birth to her first child seven months later, on July 24, 1964.
  • Nancy Kovack's character of Sheila was originally intended to be an occasionally recurring nemesis of Darrin and Samantha,[ citation needed ] but did not appear again until the fourth season episode "Snob in the Grass".
  • Gene Blakely's character of Dave, a drinking companion of Darrin's, would recur very occasionally in seasons 1 through 4, as would Paul Barselow's bartender character (who at various times was credited as Al, Joe, Pete or Max). C. Lindsay Workman would also appear in a few later episodes as Dr. Koblin (the character he plays here), as well as playing other roles throughout the series run.
  • Narrated by an uncredited José Ferrer, who would also narrate episodes 2 and 4 before being dropped from the show.
22"Be It Ever So Mortgaged"William Asher Barbara Avedon September 24, 1964 (1964-09-24)

Endora is still surprised that Sam is willing to do housework without using magic. Darrin comes home and Endora hides because she wants to get an idea what he's like. Despite it being a little beyond their means, Darrin has found a house he'd like to buy. Endora thinks it is silly that Samantha would tie herself down to an earthly home. Sam and Endora go to see the house. It is newly built so there's no landscaping or furnishings. Sam and Endora use some magic to landscape around the house. Nosy neighbor Gladys Kravitz (Alice Pearce) sees the landscaping and goes to tell her husband Abner (George Tobias). When Abner goes to look, the yard is barren. Sam and Endora then use magic to see what the interior would look like furnished. Gladys goes to the house, looks in the window and sees the furniture. When she looks again it has gone. Gladys becomes shocked and hysterical. Darrin comes by and Endora leaves before Darrin can meet her. Gladys comes to the door and Darrin thinks she's Endora.

Note: This episode was completed along with the next five episodes on September 11, 1964. Filming needed to work around Elizabeth Montgomery's first pregnancy. William Asher Jr. was born July 24, 1964. First episode to feature the Kravitzes.
33"It Shouldn't Happen to a Dog"William AsherJerry DavisOctober 1, 1964 (1964-10-01) [3]

Samantha is preparing dinner for Darrin's potential client, baby food maker Rex Barker (Jack Warden). That night at the dinner party, alcoholic and lecherous Rex makes several passes at Samantha. She decides to teach him a lesson by turning him into a dog. After the party, Sam tells Darrin what she did to Rex. Sam gets upset when Darrin seems to care more about his possible account with Rex than the fact that Rex assaulted her. She kicks Darrin and the dog out of the bedroom. Because of a cat that Endora put outside, the dog runs away. Samantha chases the dog and changes it back into Rex. A Policeman (Karl Lukas) comes by and Sam changes Rex back into a dog and it runs away again. The next morning, Sam gets the dog back and brings it to Darrin's office, where she changes it back to Rex. Rex doesn't remember anything about being a dog. When Rex makes another pass at Sam, Darrin knocks him cold. Rex winds up giving Darrin his account. Grace Lee Whitney as Babs Livingston. Irene Vernon as Louise Tate.

Note: First episode to feature David White as Larry Tate.
44"Mother Meets What's-His-Name"William Asher Danny Arnold October 8, 1964 (1964-10-08)
Samantha is visited by Gladys Kravitz, June Foster (Alice Backes) and Shirley Clyde, the Morning Glory Circle Welcome Committee. The ladies showed up with three little boys, who immediately start running around the house. June is slightly condescending and she and Shirley are clearly snooping in an attempt to see what things look like inside the house. They have cake and coffee and Sam has to use a little magic. The boys run into Endora upstairs. Something strange happens to them and Gladys is puzzled as a result. After they leave, Endora tells Sam that all mortals are the same. Sam says that Darrin isn't like them and she wants Endora to finally meet him. Endora refers to Darrin as "What's his name" and she agrees to come to dinner. That night, Darrin is quite nervous about meeting Endora. Despite the fact that Endora uses her magic, Darrin tries to be very cordial. Darrin tells Endora that they can get along without witchcraft. They have a heated exchange before Endora leaves.
55"Help, Help, Don't Save Me"William Asher Danny Arnold October 15, 1964 (1964-10-15)
Darrin has been spending all hours working on his Caldwell Soup advertising campaign. Caldwell Soup has been losing market share and are thinking of going to another agency. Samantha suggests some clever slogans and Darrin loves them. But then he suspects Samantha of using magic to help. Darrin has lunch with Mr. Caldwell (Charlie Ruggles) and shows him one of his original campaigns. Caldwell is not impressed. Darrin for a second thinks of using one of Sam's suggestions, but doesn't. That night Darrin and Sam get into an argument, he calls her a liar and she leaves home. The next day, Darrin shows Larry Sam's ideas passing them off as his. Larry loves them. Darrin and Larry pitch Sam's slogans to Caldwell. He doesn't like them at all. Darrin now realizes Sam didn't use any magic. Darrin goes back to his empty house and apologizes to Sam. Sam comes back and forgives him. Something Sam says gives Darrin a great idea and he wins back the Caldwell account.
66"Little Pitchers Have Big Fears"William AsherBarbara AvedonOctober 22, 1964 (1964-10-22)
Darrin learns that Samantha has made friends with Marshall Burns (Jimmy Mathers), a little boy who lives down the street. Sam tells Darrin that Marshall has no friends or father and an overprotective mother (June Lockhart). To help Marshall gain self-confidence, Sam takes him to Little League Baseball tryouts. Marshall isn't doing too well pitching. Samantha uses her magic to help him. Sam tells Darrin that Marshall made the team. Darrin is against her using witchcraft to help the boy. That night they find Marshall in their backyard. He says he's running away from home because his mother won't let him play on the team. Mrs. Burns comes by and Sam and Darrin try to show her that she's being too protective. Mrs. Burns tells them to stay away from Marshall. The next day Mrs. Burns thinks Marshall has run away again. Sam says he probably went to play in the baseball game. They go to the game. Marshall does gain self-confidence and hits the game winning home run. His mother realizes that she needs to let him do the things that little boys do. Byron Keith as Coach Gribben. Joe Brooks as Umpire.
77"The Witches Are Out"William Asher Bernard Slade October 29, 1964 (1964-10-29)

Elderly witches Bertha (Reta Shaw) and Mary (Madge Blake) are visiting Samantha. Sam's Aunt Clara, who's witchcraft is not as good as it used to be, then shows up. They're sad that the world still sees witches as ugly old hags. Sam thinks Darrin might be able to help them. Meanwhile, Darrin's latest client, Mr. Brinkman (Shelley Berman), wants to use a stereotypical ugly witch to promote his Halloween candy. When Sam sees some of Darrin's sketches of an ugly witch, she is understandably upset. Darrin suggests to Brinkman that he updates his campaign and use a beautiful witch. Brinkman is not impressed. Darrin tells Larry to put someone else on the account and he quits. Sam recruits Bertha, Mary and Clara to help get Darrin's job back. The foursome team up to give Brinkman a taste of his own medicine. Darrin gets back to work and Brinkman goes along with the updated campaign.

Note: Marion Lorne makes her first of 28 appearances as Aunt Clara.
88"The Girl Reporter"William AsherPaul David & John L. Greene November 5, 1964 (1964-11-05)
Liza Randall (Cheryl Holdridge), a local junior college student, comes by the house to interview Darrin for her college newspaper. She seems quite taken with Darrin and he's enjoying the attention. Samantha is a little surprised that Darrin invited her to his office the next morning. The next day, Liza arrives at the house all dressed up. After her and Darrin leave, her large football player of a fiancé, Marvin "Monster" Grogan (Roger Ewing), drops by. He is not happy about Liza being with Darrin. Sam invites Marvin in. Meanwhile, at the office, Liza starts to flirt with Darrin. Sam feeds Marvin to keep him distracted. Liza makes some cocktails for her and Darrin. Larry and Mr. Austen come by the office and find Liza, who just tripped, laying on top of Darrin. Sam talks to Marvin and he begins to have feelings for Samantha. Darrin and Liza come home. Darrin kicks Liza and Marvin out. Sam can tell Darrin is jealous and they have a little fight. Liza and Marvin come back and Sam uses magic when Marvin tries to hit Darrin. In the end, the two couples work things out.
99"Witch or Wife"William AsherBernard SladeNovember 12, 1964 (1964-11-12)
Larry will be going on a business trip to Paris and his wife Louise (Irene Vernon) will be going with. He asks Darrin to take over his work will he's gone. This means very long hours at the office and Samantha doesn't see Darrin much. Sam is bored and lonely. She agrees to have lunch in Paris with Endora. After lunch, Sam and Endora go to a fashion show. While there, they run into Larry and Louise. Larry insists they have dinner together. When Sam steps away from the table, Larry calls Darrin and then has Sam talk to him. Later, Sam returns home. Things don't go well with Darrin and Sam goes back to Paris. Larry returns early and leaves Louise with Sam and Endora. Larry tells Darrin that Sam is miserable. Darrin flies to Paris, but Sam has come home. Sam joins Darrin on the plane. They make up and fly to Paris together. Raquel Welch as Stewardess.
1010"Just One Happy Family"William AsherFred Freeman & Lawrence J. CohenNovember 19, 1964 (1964-11-19)
Endora tells Samantha that her father, Maurice (Maurice Evans), is coming to visit her home that evening. Sam is looking forward to seeing him, but she knows he doesn't approve of marriages between mortals and witches. Sam tells Darrin about Maurice and the terrible temper which he has. She asks Darrin not to be around until she's explains things to Maurice. Maurice arrives with gifts for Sam and Endora. Meanwhile, Darrin is having a drink with Larry. Larry says that if he loves Sam, he should stand up to Maurice. Darrin calls Sam and tells her he's coming home. She locks him in a phone booth. Maurice learns Darrin is mortal and is not happy. Darrin comes home and confronts Maurice. Maurice makes him disappear. Endora is furious, and Samantha tells Maurice she loves Darrin and not to take him away from her. Maurice brings Darrin back. They all have dinner together and Darrin even has Maurice's favorite champagne. Joseph V. Perry as TV Repairman.
1111"It Takes One to Know One"William Asher Jack Sher November 26, 1964 (1964-11-26)
Endora shows Samantha several pictures of women that she found in Darrin's briefcase. Sam isn't concerned. It turns out that Darrin is searching for a beautiful model to be "Miss Jasmine" for Jasmine Perfume. Janine Fleur (Lisa Seagram) shows up at Darrin's office and Darrin and Larry have found who they're looking for. After a photo shoot, Janine asks Darrin to lunch. When he says he's to meet Sam, Janine says he should find another model. Darrin cancels his lunch date with Sam to talk to Janine. Sam takes Endora to where Darrin is lunching with Janine to prove there's nothing going on. Samantha recognizes Janine as Sarah Baker the witch. Sam learns that Endora brought Sarah in to seduce Darrin. She tells Sarah to stay away from Darrin. Sarah is determined to fulfill what she set out to do, despite Endora calling off the contract. Samantha, who still has faith in her husband, tells Sarah to not use any tricks and let Darrin act of his own feel will. Sam does have to help Darrin as Sarah is still playing dirty. In the end, Sarah's scheme doesn't work.
1212"...And Something Makes Three"William AsherDanny ArnoldDecember 3, 1964 (1964-12-03)

Louise Tate calls Samantha and says that she needs to see her right away. Louise comes by and tells Sam that after 16 years of marriage, she's going to be a mother. She's afraid to tell Larry because she thinks he hates children. Coming out of his dentist's office, Larry sees Louise and Sam going into an obstetrician's office. Something he overhears leads Larry to think Darrin is about to become a father. Larry tells Darrin the news. Sam calls Darrin and tells him she'd like to have Larry and Louise over for dinner that night. Darrin has a daydream about Samantha having "witch" children. That night, Darrin and Larry both bring Sam flowers and fawn all over her. Louise tries to tell Larry about the baby, but doesn't. Sam finally tells everyone. Larry is thrilled. Maureen McCormick as Little Endora, one of the witch children.

Note: Filmed October 22, 1964
1313"Love Is Blind"William AsherRoland WolpertDecember 10, 1964 (1964-12-10)

Samantha would like to find a boyfriend for her plain friend Gertrude (Kit Smythe). She thinks Darrin may know of an eligible bachelor at the office. Sam suggests that Darrin ask handsome artist, Kermit (Adam West). Darrin believes that Kermit is happy playing the field and he isn't interested in a steady girlfriend, but he'll ask him. It is Friday night and Kermit comes by for dinner and meets Gertrude. When Kermit is instantly attracted to Gertrude, Darrin asks Sam if she's a witch. Samantha doesn't really say no. Kermit has been seeing Gertrude every night for a week. Darrin still thinks she's a witch. Darrin hopes to break up the budding romance by calling on model Susan (Chris Noel), Kermit's ex-girlfriend. Darrin, Sam and Kermit are at a restaurant. Kermit mentions how much he likes Gertrude and he's thinking about marriage. Kermit is surprised when Susan comes by. Sam uses a little magic to get rid of her. Gertrude comes by and Kermit asks her to marry him. Kermit and Gertrude are before a Minister and get married.

Note: Filmed October 29, 1964
1414"Samantha Meets the Folks"William AsherBernard SladeDecember 17, 1964 (1964-12-17)

Aunt Clara comes by and says she's staying for the weekend. Turns out Darrin's parents, whom Samantha has not yet met, are coming for the weekend as well. Clara says she'll leave, but Sam wants her to stay for moral support. Phyllis (Mabel Albertson) and Frank (Robert F. Simon) arrive. Phyllis spends some time with Sam. Clara comes in the room and meets Darrin, Phyllis and Frank. Darrin is surprised when he learns Clara will be staying the weekend. Clara tells Darrin's parents that her and Sam are witches. Frank finds Clara amusing, but Phyllis isn't so sure. Something Clara overhears Phyllis say, makes her want to help Sam be a better housewife. Clara uses magic to make a special dinner. Frank really likes Sam, but Sam doesn't think Phyllis likes her. Darrin tries to tactfully tell Clara to stop using magic. Sam gets upset when she finds that Clara has left. Samantha confesses that it was actually Aunt Clara who helped her with the food, and that she is still learning how to be a good housekeeper. Phyllis feels better about Sam now. Darrin finds Clara and they all have a nice evening.

Note: Filmed November 5, 1964
1515"A Vision of Sugar Plums" Alan Rafkin Herman GrovesDecember 24, 1964 (1964-12-24)

The Orphanage is running a program that allows orphaned children to stay with adults for the Christmas holidays. Abner and Gladys Kravitz tell Mrs. Grange (Sara Seegar) they've come to pick up Tommy Becker. Michael (Billy Mumy) tells Tommy that Christmas isn't real and they get into a fight. Later, Samantha and Darrin come to pick up Michael. Mrs. Grange tells Darrin that Michael is a problem child. Sam wants to take him home anyway. Darrin dresses up as Santa, but Michael knows it is him. Michael tells Sam that he doesn't believe in Santa Claus. Sam tells Michael that she's a witch. She takes him and Darrin to the North Pole. They meet Santa (Cecil Kellaway) and Michael now believes. The next day, Michael brings Tommy a present. Mrs. Grange comes by the Stephens' house with Mr. and Mrs. Johnson (Bill Daily and Gerry Johnson). They are interested in adopting Michael.

Note: Filmed November 12, 1964
1616"It's Magic" Sidney Miller Tom Waldman & Frank Waldman January 7, 1965 (1965-01-07)

Samantha learns she is the new entertainment chairwoman for the hospital's fund-raising benefit show. Norman the Waiter (Cliff Norton) recommends a magician to Sam. What Sam has yet to find out is that Zeno the Great (Walter Burke) is down on his luck, he has started drinking and his assistant, Roxie Ames (Virginia Martin), has left him. It is the night of the show and Zeno admits to Samantha that he's not a very good magician. Sam agrees to be his assistant. Zeno's act doesn't start out well. Sam uses her magic to help the magician gain self-confidence. The next day, Zeno calls Sam and tells her he'll be on a TV show. Sam turns down his request to be his assistant again. She agrees with Darrin that Zeno will have to make it on his own. Sam says that she'll come to watch him. That night, Roxie returns to capitalize on his newly found fame. Samantha stops the scene-stealing Roxie from taking over the act. Darrin tells Sam that the sponsor wants Zeno on the show for the next 13 weeks. Eddie Ryder as M.C.

Note: Filmed November 27, 1964
1717"A Is for Aardvark" Ida Lupino Earl BarretJanuary 14, 1965 (1965-01-14)

Darrin falls down the stairs and twists his ankle. Now confined to his bed, Darrin is running Samantha ragged with requests for things. Samantha suggests enchanting the house so it can fulfill Darrin's needs. Endora tells Sam that the power will go to Darrin's head. Darrin starts encouraging Samantha to use her powers to get the things she wants, but she feels uncomfortable about it. One day Larry comes by and Darrin tells him he wants to retire and travel the world. Larry gets upset and leaves. Darrin tells Sam his plans. Sam tells Endora that she was right about Darrin. Sam hears Darrin on the phone talking about renting out the house. Darrin gives Sam a very sentimental gift he bought before his accident. He tells her he's done some thinking about it and he came to realize he likes his old life better.

Note: Filmed November 18, 1964. Endora addresses her son-in-law as "Darrin" for the first of only eight times in the series.
1818"The Cat's Meow"David McDearmon Richard Sale & Mary Sale January 21, 1965 (1965-01-21)

It is Samantha and Darrin's seven month anniversary. Endora tells Sam it won't be long before Darrin strays. Meanwhile, Darrin and Larry are going over a layout for Countess Margaret's Youth cream with Charlie Godfrey (Harry Holcombe). Charlie likes what he sees, but it has to be approved by Margaret Marshall (Martha Hyer), the chairman of the board. Margaret wants to discuss things with Darrin in Chicago that evening. Larry tells Darrin to not let Margaret know he's married. Darrin tells Sam they'll have to postpone their anniversary dinner. In Chicago, Darrin is taken to Margaret's yacht. Capt. Kelly (George Ives) found a cat on the pier. He wants to bring it on the yacht. Darrin suspects the cat is Samantha in disguise. Margaret starts to flirt with Darrin. When Margaret leaves the room to change, Darrin talks to the cat. Margaret comes back and continues to flirt with Darrin. Out on the deck, Darrin sees a pelican and thinks it is Sam. Capt. Kelly sees Darrin talking to the bird and then the cat. Darrin tells Margaret he's married and she says he will still get her account. Darrin brings the cat home and finds out it isn't Sam. Clarence Lung as Kujo.

Note: Filmed December 3, 1964
1919"A Nice Little Dinner Party"Sherman MarksBernard SladeJanuary 28, 1965 (1965-01-28)

Samantha and Darrin are talking about how Darrin's father Frank just retired. Sam says she invited his parents over for dinner. She also says Endora will be there. Darrin is worried, but Sam says Endora promised to behave. That evening when Endora arrives, she immediately starts to compliment Frank. Phyllis is getting jealous and annoyed. Frank asks Endora to a play when Phyllis refuses to go. The next morning, Darrin goes to his parents house and Phyllis still won't to go to the play. She tells Darrin that Frank is smitten with Endora. Later, Phyllis tells Darrin she wants a divorce when Frank didn't come home that night. Frank tells Sam that he actually locked himself out and stayed at the club. He tried calling Phyllis, but she wouldn't answer the phone. Frank tells Sam a story about when he and Phyllis were younger and a special place they were at. Endora apologizes to Phyllis, but Phyllis says she hopes her and Frank will be happy together. Endora and Samantha use a little witchcraft to get them together at the place that Frank told Sam about. C. Lindsay Workman as train conductor.

Note: Filmed December 10, 1964
2020"Your Witch Is Showing" Joseph Pevney Joanne Lee February 4, 1965 (1965-02-04)

Samantha learns that her cousin Mario is getting married in Egypt and she's asked to be matron of honor. Darrin can't get anyway from work and he doesn't want Sam to get there by using witchcraft. Endora, who is livid, states that Darrin is in "trouble". Darrin gets a new assistant named Gideon Whitsett (Jonathan Daly). Gideon wants to learn all he can from Darrin. They go to a meeting with Larry and new client Mr. Woolfe. Several things that make Mr. Woolfe like Gideon more than Darrin happen. When Darrin gets trapped in a stalled elevator, Gideon fills in at a cocktail meeting with Woolfe The next morning. Darrin is late to work because he ran out of gas. Gideon shows Woolfe some layouts that are like the ones which Darrin made. Darrin starts to believe that Gideon is a warlock who was sent by Endora. Sam tells Darrin that witchcraft is not behind every bad thing that happens to him. Endora tells Darrin that because he's family, she will help him. But things still don't go well when Darrin gives a presentation to Woolfe and others. Samantha uses a little magic to find out that Gideon is actually a conniving young man. Darrin wins the Woolfe account. Peggy Lipton makes a brief appearance as a secretary.

Note: Filmed December 16, 1964
2121"Ling Ling"David McDearmonStory by: Anthony Wilson
Teleplay by: Jerry Davis
February 11, 1965 (1965-02-11)

Samantha finds a stray Siamese cat in the backyard. Darrin needs a new model for the "Jewel of the East" campaign, but time is running out. Sam turns the cat into an attractive Asian woman named Ling Ling (Greta Chi). Larry, Darrin and the agency's up and coming photographer, Wally Ames (Jeremy Slate), thinks she's perfect. Wally starts taking pictures. Ling Ling knows she's really a cat and sometimes acts like one. Wally is starting to fall for Ling Ling. Darrin invites Larry, Louise and Wally to the house that evening to celebrate. Wally brings Ling Ling. Ling-Ling likes the attention she is receiving from Wally as opposed to the life of a cat. Sam has a talk with Ling Ling and tells her she has to stop leading Wally on. Sam tells Darrin that Ling Ling is really a cat. Sam and Darrin now have to try to persuade Wally that Ling-Ling is not the right woman for him. Sam finds a way.

Note: Filmed December 16, 1964
2222"Eye of the Beholder"William AsherHerman GrovesFebruary 25, 1965 (1965-02-25)

Darrin, Samantha and Endora are browsing through an antiques store. Endora has Darrin see a 300-year-old painting, "Maid of Salem", which bears a striking resemblance to Samantha. She did this in the hope that Darrin will question how old Samantha really is. Back at home, Darrin puts the picture in a closet. He then asks Sam how old she is, but she doesn't say. Darrin thinks she'll look exactly the same when he's 75. Darrin starts to feel old. At work, Larry can tell something is bothering Darrin when he talks about older men and younger women. Sam finds the picture in the closet and now knows why Darrin is acting the way he is. Sam tells Endora she'll tell Darrin the truth. That night, Larry calls Sam and says that Darrin never came back to the office after lunch. He tells Sam that Darrin was acting strangely. A policeman calls Sam and says Darrin's car has been by the park for hours. Sam finds Darrin in the park. He says he loves her and it doesn't matter how old she is. Peter Brocco as Mr. Bodkin. Carter DeHaven as Henry. Georgia Schmidt as Agatha. Stephen Whittaker as Eddy.

Note: Filmed January 11, 1965
2323"Red Light, Green Light"David McDearmonRoland WolpertMarch 4, 1965 (1965-03-04)

Samantha and Abner Kravitz can't get across an intersection at Morning Glory Circle because of the constant traffic. They would like a traffic light put there. Several citizens hold a meeting about what to do. Sam suggests that they stage a protest rally at the school auditorium. Back at home, Sam finds Endora has put several traffic lights in her living room. Gladys sees them from outside and goes to get Abner. By the time they get back, the lights are gone. Darrin spends the night coming up with an advertisement poster for the rally. At the rally, the Mayor (Dan Tobin) doesn't think the intersection warrants a traffic light. Samantha uses some witchcraft to convince him otherwise. Vic Tayback as Mayor's Chauffeur. Robert Dornan as Policeman.

Note: Filmed December 31, 1964
2424"Which Witch Is Which?" William D. Russell Earl BarretMarch 11, 1965 (1965-03-11)

Samantha's going bargain shopping and invites Endora along. They're at the store and Sam realizes she won't have time to do the marketing. But Sam really wanted to try on some dresses. To assist her daughter in a dress fitting, Endora transforms herself into a double of Samantha. On the way to the fitting, Endora runs into Robert Frazer (Ron Randell), a young writer, who's there for a book signing. Bob becomes smitten with her. Bob happens to be an old friend of Darrin's and he gives Darrin a call. Darrin invites him to dinner. Meanwhile, Endora decides to cavort with Bob as Samantha. Gladys Kravitz sees the couple at a restaurant and thinks Samantha is having a secret affair. Endora and Bob spend a lot of time together. Things get awkward when Bob runs into the real Sam and tries to give her a kiss. Sam figures out what Endora did and confronts her about it. Bob comes to Darrin's house for dinner and tells him he thinks he's falling in love with Sam. Sam explains to Darrin what Endora did. Endora shows up (as Samantha) and Bob now believes Endora is Sam's twin. Donald Foster as Elderly Gentleman.

Note: Filmed January 18, 1965; remade in Season 6 as "A Chance on Love", broadcast March 19, 1970.
2525"Pleasure O'Riley"William D. RussellKen EnglundMarch 18, 1965 (1965-03-18)

Flirtatious Pleasure O'Riley (Kipp Hamilton) moves in next door to Darrin and Samantha. Darrin learns that Pleasure's real name is Priscilla and she's an ex-beauty queen. Darrin introduces Pleasure to Sam. That night, Sam is trying to have a romantic dinner with Darrin. There's a noise from next door and Darrin is worried something happened to Pleasure. He goes running over to her house. Pleasure is lying on the floor and Darrin leans over her to see if she's alright. Sam comes by and finds Darrin in that position and is not happy. During the night, Pleasure wakes Darrin up to tell him she's afraid. She found out that her incredibly jealous ex-boyfriend, pro football player 'Thunderbolt' Swenson (Ken Scott), found out where she lives. Thunderbolt arrives and things get a little confusing when he tries to find Pleasure. Thunderbolt winds up punching Abner Kravitz and a policeman arrests him. Despite a restraining order, Thunderbolt and Pleasure spend time together. Norman Burton as Moving Man. William Woodson as Police Sergeant.

Note: Filmed January 25, 1965
2626"Driving Is the Only Way to Fly"William Asher Richard Baer March 25, 1965 (1965-03-25)

Darrin agrees to teach Samantha how to drive. Sam is quite nervous and things do not go well. They get into an argument before they even start the car. The next day, Darrin gets Sam an appointment with a driving school. Darrin calls the owner, Basil Koenig (Paul Bryar), to confirm the time. Because all his other men are booked, Basil assigns his nervous brother-in-law Harold (Paul Lynde) to teach Sam. When he comes to pick up Sam, Harold tells her he's had 4 jobs in the last 4 months. They start the lesson and Harold is having a hard time instructing Sam. Sam has to use a little magic to help things along. Harold gets confused when Endora keeps popping in and out of the back seat. He thinks he's going crazy when the car disappears. Later, Sam and Darrin go to the driving school to see Harold. Harold tells them he's been fired. They talk Basil into keeping Harold on. Samantha gives Harold a little self confidence.

Note: Filmed February 5, 1965. Lynde was cast as Uncle Arthur starting in Season 2.
2727"There's No Witch Like an Old Witch"William Asher Ted Sherdeman & Jane KloveApril 1, 1965 (1965-04-01)

Fellow witch Bertha (Reta Shaw) tells Samantha that Aunt Clara sometimes gets depressed because her witchcraft isn't what it used to be. Bertha asks Sam if she could help Clara get along without witchcraft. Later, Clara comes by and things don't go well when she tries some magic. Darrin and Sam take Clara to visit Tom and Beatrice Caldwell. Clara volunteers to babysit the Caldwell's son, Jimmy. Clara's magical tricks with toys and games make her a success, and she quickly becomes the most popular caretaker in the neighborhood. But after she tells the children that she is a witch, a suspicious mother brings her before a judge for a competency hearing. Sam and Darrin go with Clara to see Judge Virgil Winner. They find out it was Agnes Bain that filed the complaint. Clara admits to the Judge that she told the children she was a witch. The Judge is amused when Clara does some simple tricks. He asks if Clara could babysit for his son.

Note: Filmed February 12, 1965; reworked in Season 8 as "Samantha's Magic Sitter", broadcast January 5, 1972.
2828"Open the Door, Witchcraft"William Asher Ruth Brooks Flippen April 8, 1965 (1965-04-08)

Samantha uses her powers to open her garage door as Gladys is watching from across the street. Abner tells Gladys that Samantha probably has an electric garage door. Abner asks Darrin about the door and Darrin knows Sam was using magic. Darrin and Sam buy an electric garage door to avoid further suspicions from Gladys. Because of an installation problem, the door opens and closes due to radio waves from aircraft passing over their house. Sam notices the door open after she closed it. Endora comes by and Sam thinks she did it. Endora says it wasn't her. Sam tells Darrin about the problems with the door and she says they should return it. Darrin doesn't believe her and thinks witchcraft is involved. Things get tense between the two when they get stuck in the garage, but they make up. They have the door repaired. Baynes Barron as Max.

Note: Filmed February 18, 1965
2929"Abner Kadabra"William AsherLawrence J. Cohen & Fred FreemanApril 15, 1965 (1965-04-15)

Gladys catches Samantha using her magic to move some pictures around on the wall. Gladys thinks Sam is from another planet. The quick-thinking witch convinces the snoop that she possesses the gift of ESP. She was the one that caused the pictures to move. Some coincidental things happen and Gladys believes she has the power. Things take a turn for the worse when Gladys will not stop trying to use her new "talent" in every situation, which frustrates Abner. Sam tries to tell her that the powers don't always last. Abner tells Sam and Darrin that he and Gladys were at the market and she was talking to spirits. Sam tells Abner to bring Gladys by that evening. Samantha holds a seance to scare Gladys into giving up her thoughts of having powers. Gladys thinks she turned Abner into a pile of dust. Gladys swears she will never try to use her powers again.

Note: Filmed February 25, 1965; remade in Season 7 as "Samantha and the Antique Doll", broadcast April 22, 1971.
3030"George, the Warlock"William AsherKen EnglundApril 22, 1965 (1965-04-22)

Neighbor Pleasure O'Riley is on her honeymoon. Her younger sister, Dora "D.D." Danger O'Riley (Beverly Adams), is watching the house. One morning, Darrin locks himself out of his house and then he meets Danger. They wind up having breakfast together. Samantha finds out and isn't happy. Endora asks handsome warlock George (Christopher George) to woo Samantha in an attempt to break up her marriage to Darrin. A raven flies into Sam's window and then it changes into George. He tells Sam that he's there to rescue her from her dull mortal life. Sam says that she 's perfectly happy and George leaves as the raven. Outside, George sees Danger. Later, the raven George winds up at Darrin's office. Darrin and Larry want to use the raven in an ad campaign. Darrin brings the bird home and Sam shows him it is George, whom she used to date. Danger comes by and asks Darrin's to help her use her oven. George volunteers to help her. Darrin thinks that Danger should be told what George is. George tells Danger that he's a warlock and he does some magic for her. George and Danger tell Darrin and Sam that they have found each other.

Note: Filmed March 4, 1965
3131"That Was My Wife"William AsherBernard SladeApril 29, 1965 (1965-04-29)

After hearing a radio commercial for hair dye, Samantha first changes her hair to red and then brunette. Gladys comes by and Sam tells her she's wearing a wig. Samantha and Darrin spend the night at a hotel and Sam still has her hair brunette. Larry spots them and thinks Darrin is having an affair. Darrin left a book he was reading back at home and Sam goes to get it. Larry comes by the house claiming to be looking for Louise and Sam is there with her blonde hair. Meanwhile, Gladys puts on a blonde wig and Abner doesn't even notice. Larry comes by the hotel room and tells Darrin he saw the brunette and Sam at home. Larry reluctantly tells Louise about Darrin. Louise meets with Darrin at a hotel hoping to convince him to drop the other woman. Larry spots them and thinks Darrin's other woman is Louise. Gladys confronts Abner and he says that he didn't notice the blonde wig because he's color blind. At the office, Larry punches Darrin in the eye and tells him to stay away from Louise. Sam finds a way to straighten everything out and get Larry and Louise together.

Note: Filmed March 15, 1965
3232"Illegal Separation"William AsherRichard BaerMay 6, 1965 (1965-05-06)

Samantha and Darrin were hoping to have a quiet romantic evening when the doorbell rings. It is Abner and he says that he and Gladys had a big fight. When Abner says he's been locked out of the house, Sam offers to let him stay the night. The next morning, Gladys comes by. But instead of wanting Abner back, she brings a suitcase of his clothes. Gladys says that her and Abner are through. Abner doesn't seem concerned when he hears what Gladys said. Sam goes to see Gladys and she does wants Abner back but won't ask him. Sam's first plan to get them together doesn't work. Abner is starting to wear out his welcome. Sam decides to reunite the couple by having them simultaneously dream of the day Abner proposed. The couple dream they are college students and are in a malt shop. Abner says he loves her and asks her to marry him. Sam wakes them up and they run into each others arms outside. Sam and Darrin again try to have a romantic night. Gladys and Abner come by to thank them and wind up staying.

Note: Filmed March 19, 1965. In the episode's dream sequence, Gladys's maiden name is revealed as Gruber.
3333"A Change of Face"William AsherBernard SladeMay 13, 1965 (1965-05-13)

Endora decides to experiment with a different look to Darrin's face while he is taking a nap. Sam needs to do something in the kitchen and Endora leaves without changing him back. The doorbell rings and wakes Darrin up. He answers the door and it is Gladys. She screams when she sees his changed face. After Sam changes him back, Darrin is upset with her. He becomes self-conscious about the way he looks. Darrin talks to a Doctor (Henry Hunter) about his face being changed. The Doctor recommends a psychiatrist. Samantha disguises herself as sexy French sculptor Michelle (Marilyn Hanold) to help repair Darrin's tattered ego. Endora worries that Darrin may fall for Michelle. Michelle runs into Darrin in a bar and starts to compliment his face. Darrin turns down her advances. During dinner, Sam asks Darrin about his day. He doesn't mention Michelle, because he suspects she was Sam. Barbara Lucas is filling in for Darrin's secretary. He thinks it is Sam again and gives her a kiss. Just then Sam comes in. Everything does get straightened out. Dick Wilson as Man in Bar.

Note: Filmed March 25, 1965
3434"Remember the Main"William D. RussellMort R. LewisMay 20, 1965 (1965-05-20)

Samantha volunteered to work on the election campaign of Ed Wright (Edward Mallory). He is running for Morning Glory Circle councilor against long time incumbent John C. Cavanaugh (Byron Morrow). Sam holds a last minute rally at her house. Wright wants to expose Cavanaugh's immoral and illegal dealings in past capital works projects. Darrin comes up with some slogans for Wright and becomes his campaign manager. Wright thinks there's some corruption in the current water works project and wants the Governor to investigate. Cavanaugh declines Wrights requests for a televised debate. Wright is on TV when Cavanaugh suddenly shows up. Cavanaugh brings with him Merrill Sedgwick from the Governor's investigation staff. Sedgwick clears Cavanaugh of any wrong doing in the water works project. Sam and Endora believe there was still past corruption and find proof. Endora causes a water main to burst and it is flooding much of the neighborhood. Darrin thinks Sam is behind it until Endora admits to it. Darrin gets a call and learns that Sedgwick was wrong and they will look into all of Cavanaugh's past dealings. Wright wins the election and it seems Cavanaugh has left the country. Stuart Nisbet as Charles Turner.

Note: Filmed February 1, 1965
3535"Eat at Mario's"William AsherRichard BaerMay 27, 1965 (1965-05-27)

Samantha and Endora are eating at Mario's (Vito Scotti), a small, independent Italian restaurant. Endora believes it is the best Italian food they've ever eaten this century. The problem is that Mario's little one man operation isn't getting many customers. Sam wants to ask Darrin's advice about advertising for Mario. Darrin tells Sam his new client is Linton H. Baldwin (Alan Hewitt). His is the owner of Perfect Pizza, a chain looking to expand its market. Baldwin has dropped several different agencies lately. Darrin shows Sam a newspaper ad he wants to use for Baldwin. Samantha, using witchcraft, decides to provide some advertising for Mario's. Darrin sees Mario's ad in the paper. Baldwin wants to know why Mario's got a full page ad and he only got a quarter page ad. Sam and Endora are watching a TV commercial for Perfect Pizza. Endora uses witchcraft to make the announcer also mention Mario's. Baldwin pulls his account from Darrin's firm to go with Samantha's supposed agency. Sam and Endora figure out a way to help Mario and save Darrin's career by Baldwin keeping his account at McMann & Tate. Phil Arnold as Ice Cream Vendor. Pamelyn Ferdin as Young Girl at Vending Cart. Billy Beck as Balloon vendor.

Note: Filmed April 1, 1965
3636"Cousin Edgar" E. W. Swackhamer Story by: John L. Greene & Paul David
Teleplay by: Paul Wayne
June 3, 1965 (1965-06-03)

During the night, Samantha gets a brief visit from her distant cousin Edgar (Arte Johnson). He is an elf who has the power to become invisible. Darrin has a big meeting for the lucrative Shelley Shoes account and he has no ideas. His morning is not going well as everything seems to be going wrong. At the office, Darrin is talking to Larry and a couple things happen to Darrin. He thinks Endora is behind it and calls Sam. Sam talks to Endora and Sam mentions seeing Edgar. Endora tells her that Edgar feels their marriage isn't the right thing for Samantha. Larry and Darrin are waiting for Mr. Shelly to arrive. Shelly also invited Fred Froug (Roy Stuart) from a competing ad agency. Shelly arrives and Darrin again looks like a clumsy fool. At home, Darrin tries to tell Sam what happened, but she keeps falling asleep. Later, Sam tells Darrin the things that are happening to him are caused by Edgar. Sam convinces Edgar that she loves Darrin and he is the best thing that has ever happened to her. At the next meeting with Mr. Shelly, bad things happen to Fred Froug. Darrin winds up winning the account.

Note: Filmed April 8, 1965

Season 2 (1965–66)

Episodes originally filmed in black-and-white, but were colorized.

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