List of Bewitched Episodes - Season 8 (1971/72)

Season 8 (1971/72)

# Title Director Writer(s) Air date
8-01 "How Not to Lose Your Head to King Henry VIII (Part 1)" William Asher Ed Jurist September 15, 1971 (1971-09-15)

While on a trip to Europe, a nobleman trapped in a portrait asks Samantha to release him. The witch Malvina who had placed the curse zaps Samantha to the time of Henry VIII. Darrin and Endora must bring Samantha back to the 20th century, even though she has lost her memory and powers. Ronald Long guest stars.

Note: Beginning with this episode, Bewitched was moved from Thursday night to Wednesday night, opposite CBS's The Carol Burnett Show. This episode, along with Part 2, was filmed on June 29, 1971.
8-02 "How Not to Lose Your Head to King Henry VIII (Part 2)" William Asher Ed Jurist September 22, 1971 (1971-09-22)
Darrin and Endora try to rescue Samantha, who is trapped in the time of Henry VIII, and has caught his attention as a possible wife.
8-03 "Samantha and the Loch Ness Monster" William Asher Michael Morris September 29, 1971 (1971-09-29)

While visiting Scotland, Darrin, Samantha and Darrin's cousin Robbie encounter the Loch Ness Monster, whom Samantha reveals is really a warlock named Bruce, who was transformed into a monster by Serena 40 years ago. Steve Franken guest stars.

Note: Filmed July 22, 1971.
8-04 "Samantha's Not So Leaning Tower of Pisa" William Asher Ed Jurist October 6, 1971 (1971-10-06)

Esmeralda reveals she had caused the Tower of Pisa to lean in the 12th century, and has always been upset about her mistake. She makes it upright, setting off mass hysteria.

Note: Filmed July 2, 1971.
8-05 "Bewitched, Bothered and Baldoni" William Asher Michael Morris October 13, 1971 (1971-10-13)

While in Rome, Endora makes trouble for Darrin by bringing a statue of Venus de Milo to life. Every male who sees Venus becomes enchanted by her appearance.

Note: Filmed July 12, 1971.
8-06 "Paris, Witches' Style" William Asher Michael Morris October 20, 1971 (1971-10-20)

When Maurice discovers Samantha has not visited him during her European vacation, he blames Darrin. Endora creates an obsequious version of Darrin from a potted plant. When this ruse fails, the enraged Maurice zaps Darrin to a beam on the Eiffel Tower.

Note: Filmed July 29, 1971.
8-07 "The Ghost Who Made a Spectre of Himself" William Asher Ed Jurist October 27, 1971 (1971-10-27)

A lovesick ghost haunting a British castle possesses Darrin's body to be near Samantha, but she is not fooled. When she rejects the advances, the ghost, still in Darrin's body, tries to woo Louise Tate.

Note: Filmed July 16, 1971.
8-08 "TV or Not TV" William Asher Bernie Kahn November 3, 1971 (1971-11-03)

Annoyed with a violent Punch and Judy skit on a television show whose advertising is handled by her father, Tabitha zaps herself onto the set to help Judy, and becomes an instant hit with the sponsor, who wants her to continue to be part of the show, despite her parents' objections.

Note: Filmed June 17, 1971, the first episode filmed for the eighth season.
8-09 "A Plague on Maurice and Samantha" Richard Michaels Ed Jurist November 10, 1971 (1971-11-10)

Maurice arrives after hearing that Samantha's marriage is the cause of her latest power failure, but it is soon discovered that it was actually due to a contagious supernatural disease, which Maurice himself becomes infected with. While waiting for Dr. Bombay to discover a cure, Maurice experiences life as a mortal, and helps Darrin with an advertising account. Bernie Kopell guest stars.

Note: Filmed August 12, 1971, a week after filming the episode which reveals Adam's magical powers (8–14), a continuity error was created when it was decided to air this episode first, as Samantha mentions to her father that both Tabitha and Adam's witchcraft are progressing nicely.
8–10 "Hansel and Gretel in Samanthaland" Richard Michaels Michael Morris November 17, 1971 (1971-11-17)

Tabitha pops Hansel & Gretel out of a book, and then zaps herself into the story. Samantha goes into the storybook to rescue Tabitha from the wicked witch (Billie Hayes) while Darrin tries to explain the hungry siblings' presence to Larry.

Note: Filmed September 2, 1971. Hayes was portraying Witchiepoo in the children's fantasy show H.R. Pufnstuf at the time this episode was produced.
8–11 "The Warlock in the Gray Flannel Suit" Richard Michaels John L. Greene December 1, 1971 (1971-12-01)

Because Darrin refuses to allow Samantha to attend her cousin Panda's wedding in Hong Kong, Endora recruits a hippie warlock (Bernie Kopell) to make trouble for Darrin at the office. Charles Lane guest stars.

Note: Filmed August 19, 1971.
8–12 "The Eight-Year Itch Witch" Richard Michaels Ruth Brooks Flippen December 8, 1971 (1971-12-08)

Endora tests Darrin's faithfulness by changing a black cat into a statuesque model (Julie Newmar) for a sponsor's (Parley Baer) ad campaign.

Note: This episode is a remake of the season one episode "It Takes One To Know One." Filmed August 26, 1971. Newmar was recognized for having played the Catwoman in the late 1960s Batman TV series.
8–13 "Three Men and a Witch on a Horse" Richard Michaels Ed Jurist December 15, 1971 (1971-12-15)

Endora casts a spell on a hobby horse that makes it predict the results of horse races, and also zaps Darrin with a gambling bug, hoping to make him a better provider to his family. Scatman Crothers guest stars.

Note: Filmed September 16, 1971.
8–14 "Adam, Warlock or Washout?" William Asher Ed Jurist December 29, 1971 (1971-12-29)

Samantha's parents, Aunt Grimalda and Aunt Enchantra come to test whether Adam has magic powers, and again threaten to dissolve Samantha's marriage if he proves to have none.

Note: Last episode to feature Maurice. Filmed August 5, 1971. This was the last episode shown by ABC in prime time when rerun on July 1, 1972.
8–15 "Samantha's Magic Sitter" Richard Michaels Henry Sharp & Phil Sharp January 5, 1972 (1972-01-05)

While babysitting a McMann and Tate client's son, Ralphie Norton, Esmeralda performs magic and tells him she is a witch. Ralphie tells his friends and gets into a fight, which outrages the client, who cancels his account. Richard X. Slattery guest stars.

Note: This episode was a partial remake of the season one episode "There's No Witch Like An Old Witch." Filmed September 23, 1971.
8–16 "Samantha Is Earthbound" Richard Michaels Michael Morris January 15, 1972 (1972-01-15)

Samantha develops a condition, gravititis inflamitis, that makes her weigh over 500 pounds. Dr. Bombay gives her an antidote which makes her lighter than air, just when she must attend a charity event as an attendant and fashion model. Sara Seeger, Molly Dodd, and Jack Collins guest star.

Note: Beginning with this episode, Bewitched was moved from Wednesdays to Saturdays, opposite TV's number one show, All in the Family. Filmed October 14, 1971.
8–17 "Serena's Richcraft" William Asher Michael Morris January 22, 1972 (1972-01-22)

Serena's powers are taken away by the jealous Contessa Pirhana (Ellen Weston). The grounded Serena amuses herself by going out with a wealthy client of Darrin, and they become smitten with each other. Peter Lawford and Joe Ross guest star.

Note: This episode was filmed during the show's seventh season, on January 15, 1971. This episode is a partial remake of the season six episode "A Chance on Love."
8–18 "Samantha on Thin Ice" William Asher Richard Baer January 29, 1972 (1972-01-29)

Disappointed with her granddaughter's inability to ice skate, Endora casts a spell on Tabitha, making her an ice skating sensation. Alan Oppenheimer guest stars.

Note: This episode is a remake of the season five episode "Samantha on the Keyboard.” Filmed September 30, 1971.
8–19 "Serena's Youth Pill" E.W. Swackhamer Michael Morris February 5, 1972 (1972-02-05)

While babysitting for Samantha, Serena livens things up when Larry visits by slipping him a youth pill. He becomes a red head, then progresses to believing it is 1961, then becomes a teenager, and finally a little boy.

Note: Last episode to feature Serena and Louise Tate. Filmed October 7, 1971.
8–20 "Tabitha's First Day in School" Richard Michaels Ed Jurist February 12, 1972 (1972-02-12)

Samantha is required to enroll Tabitha in school, where the young witch meets a bully and zaps him into a bullfrog. Maudie Prickett and Nita Talbot guest star.

Note: Filmed November 11, 1971. Prickett is credited as playing "Miss Vogel", but is called "Miss Peabody". This episode is a remake of the season five episode "I Don't Want to be a Toad, I Want to be a Butterfly", which featured Prickett as Tabitha's pre-school teacher.
8–21 "George Washington Zapped Here (Part 1)" Richard Michaels Michaels Morris February 19, 1972 (1972-02-19)

Esmeralda accidentally makes George Washington (Will Geer) appear while trying to help Tabitha with a school project. Samantha tries to keep the President entertained and out of trouble while Esmerelda tries to send him back. However, he wanders into a park where he is arrested for demonstrating without a license, and must be bailed out. Esmeralda finally reverses the spell and sends the President back to the past, but without his shoes. Her attempt to correct this brings back not only George, but Martha Washington (Jane Connell) to the present as well. Dick Wilson guest stars.

Note: Filmed December 3, 1971. This episode and “George Washington Zapped Here (Part 2)” are remakes of the two-part season three episodes "My Friend Ben" and "Samantha for the Defense".
8–22 "George Washington Zapped Here (Part 2)" Richard Michaels Michael Morris February 26, 1972 (1972-02-26)

While George Washington awaits his appearance in court to defend himself for demonstrating in public, Larry wants to use the President in ads for Whirlaway Washing Machines.

Note: Last episode to feature Esmeralda. Filmed December 8, 1971.
8–23 "School Days, School Daze" Richard Michaels Michael Morris March 4, 1972 (1972-03-04)

Tabitha is worried about being promoted to the next grade, so Endora casts a spell to give her granddaughter complete knowledge of all subjects. When Tabitha's teacher, Mrs. Peabody (Maudie Prickett) discovers Tabitha's genius, she snoops into her student's home life. Mrs. Peabody sees the witchcraft in the Stephens household and threatens to go public. Charles Lane guest stars.

Note: Filmed November 4, 1971. Last episode to feature Adam.
8–24 "A Good Turn Never Goes Unpunished" Ernest Losso Bernie Kahn March 11, 1972 (1972-03-11)

Darrin and Samantha have yet another fight over her alleged use of witchcraft to help him with an advertising slogan, this time for a mattress account.

Note: Remake of the season five episode "Is It Magic or Imagination?", which itself was a remake of the season one episode, "Help, Help, Don't Save Me". Filmed November 19, 1971. Last episode to feature Tabitha.
8–25 "Samantha's Witchcraft Blows a Fuse" Richard Michaels Leo Townsend March 18, 1972 (1972-03-18)

After consuming an exotic drink at a Chinese restaurant, Samantha feels ill. After her dizziness subsides, red stripes appear on her face. Aunt Hagatha (Reta Shaw) calls Dr. Bombay to cure Samantha. He prescribes a potion from the witches' apothecary (Bernie Kopell), but forgets to mention two very hard to acquire ingredients.

Note: Filmed on November 26, 1971. Last episode to feature Dr. Bombay and the Apothecary. This is a remake of the season two episode "Take Two Aspirin and Half a Pint of Porpoise Milk.”
8–26 "The Truth, Nothing but the Truth, So Help Me Sam" William Asher Ed Jurist March 25, 1972 (1972-03-25)

Samantha and Darrin's devotion to each other is tested one more time in the series' final episode. Suspicious of Darrin's reasons for giving Samantha a unicorn pin, Endora casts a spell on it that causes mortals to tell the absolute truth while they are near it. This causes trouble for Darrin at the office, and later during cocktails with Larry, a client (Sara Seegar) and her husband (Parley Baer) at the Stephens' home. While Samantha is wearing the pin, the mortals all reveal their thoughts about the client's ridiculous ideas, and each other. A big fight ensues, much to Endora's amusement. During the epilogue however, it's discovered that everything turned out beautifully with the client thanks to the spell, and Darrin and Samantha truthfully profess their love for each other.

Note: Filmed December 16, 1971. This was the last episode filmed, and the last broadcast first-run. This episode is a remake of the season two episode "Speak the Truth". Seegar and Baer portray the latest client and spouse, Cora May and Walter Franklin, but are credited as "Frances" and "Ed" Franklin.

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