: This episode introduces Samantha’s father, Maurice, establishing him as a more powerful and perhaps more dangerous figure than Endora.
: The story explores the classic Bewitched theme of "mixed" marriages and the comedic tension of trying to blend magical and mortal family dynamics.
: Both Samantha and Endora are outraged by Maurice's actions. Samantha tells her father she loves Darrin and refuses to ever see Maurice again unless he brings Darrin back. Maurice eventually relents, "rematerializing" Darrin so the family can sit down for a dinner together, ending the episode on a relatively happy note. Key Details [S1E10] Just One Happy Family
"" is the tenth episode of the first season of the classic sitcom Bewitched . It originally aired on November 19, 1964, and marks the first appearance of Samantha's father, Maurice (played by Maurice Evans) . Plot Summary
: The truth inevitably comes out when Maurice discovers Darrin is a mortal. Furious, Maurice begins magically destroying objects in the house and declares he will annul the marriage. When Darrin tries to stand up to him, Maurice uses his powers to "disintegrate" his new son-in-law, making him disappear. Samantha tells her father she loves Darrin and
: Endora informs Samantha that her father, Maurice, is coming for a visit. While Samantha is happy to see him, she is terrified because Maurice has a fierce temper and a deep prejudice against mortals. He does not yet know that Samantha has married a "common, ordinary mortal" named Darrin.
: Fans often note that while Samantha calls him "Father" throughout most of the episode, she switches to "Daddy" during their reconciliation at the end. "Bewitched" Just One Happy Family (TV Episode 1964) - IMDb It originally aired on November 19, 1964, and
: Fearing for Darrin's safety, Samantha tries to keep him away from the house. She eventually resorts to locking Darrin in a phone booth to prevent him from meeting Maurice prematurely.