Samantha's Better Halves

Samantha's Better Halves
Season 6, Episode 15 Series Episode 185
Airdate	January 1, 1970
Written by	Lila Garrett & Bernie Kahn
Directed by	William Asher
Episode Guide
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Samantha's Better Halves is the fifteenth episode of the sixth season and the 185th episode of the Bewitched series. The episode was completed by March 31, 1969.

Plot

In a flashback, Samantha reminds Darrin what happened the last time he told her he wanted to be in two places at once. Endora split him in two, sending businessman-oriented Darrin to Tokyo and keeping beloved husband Darrin at home.

Trivia

General

• The story is framed as a flashback to when Samantha was expecting Adam.
• This episode has the longest opening scene before the opening credits, approximately seven minutes.
• Remake of the Season Two's "Divided He Falls".

Casting

• First episode filmed with Dick Sargent as Darrin Stephens.

Cast

• Elizabeth Montgomery as Samantha Stephens
• Dick Sargent as Darrin Stephens
• Agnes Moorehead as Endora
• David White as Larry Tate
• Richard Loo as Mr. Tanaka
• Frances Fong as Mrs. Tanaka
• Erin Murphy as Tabitha Stephens
• Debbie Wong as Stewardess

See Also

• Season Six
• Bewitched Episodes

Sources

• Pierce, David L. "The omni-directional three-dimensional vectoring paper printed omnibus for Bewitched analysis : a.k.a. the Bewitched history book." BearManor Media, 2012, pages 481-482.
• James, Adam-Michael. "The Bewitched Continuum: The Ultimate Linear Guide to the Classic TV Series." (Foreword and Edited by Herbie J. Pilato), Bright Horse Publishing, 2014, pages 396-397.
• Pilato, Herbie J. "Bewitched forever : the immortal companion to television's most magical supernatural situation comedy." Summit Pub. Group, 1996, page 187.
• Samantha's Better Halves on the Internet Movie Database. Retrieved on December 18, 2024.
• Samantha's Better Halves on Wikipedia. Retrieved on December 18, 2024.