Jeeves and Wooster Season 2 Episode 1

Ep 1. Jeeves Saves the Cow-Creamer

  • TV-NR
  • April 14, 1991
  • 54 min
  • 8.3  (274)

Jeeves and Wooster is a British comedy television series based on the stories by P.G. Wodehouse. The show follows the adventures of the wealthy and carefree Bertie Wooster, played by Hugh Laurie, and his gentleman's gentleman, Jeeves, played by Stephen Fry. The series is set in the 1920s and 1930s and is filled with whimsical humor, eccentric characters, and the antics of the upper class.

In season 2 episode 1, titled "Jeeves Saves the Cow-Creamer," Bertie is once again facing a dilemma. He has purchased a silver cow-creamer as a gift for his formidable Aunt Dahlia, but it has gone missing. Meanwhile, Jeeves has resigned from his position as Bertie's valet. Bertie is left without Jeeves to help him solve the problem of the missing cow-creamer, and he turns to other resources for assistance.

Bertie enlists the help of Gussie Fink-Nottle, a friend who is known to have sticky fingers. Gussie agrees to search for the cow-creamer, but instead of finding it, he manages to steal a police helmet and ends up getting arrested. Bertie's troubles continue to mount when he discovers that his ex-girlfriend Madeline Bassett is engaged to his old school friend Spenser Gregson.

In the midst of all this chaos, Jeeves reappears. He had been working as a butler for a wealthy American family, but he returns to Bertie's service when things start to go awry. Jeeves is able to quickly deduce that Bertie's younger cousin, Claude, had taken the cow-creamer as a prank. Jeeves then devises a clever plan to retrieve the beloved silver object and return it to Bertie.

Throughout the episode, Jeeves proves his worth as Bertie's valet time and again. Whether he is helping to plan a surprise party for Aunt Dahlia or saving Bertie from a disastrous meeting with Spenser Gregson, Jeeves always has a solution to the problem at hand. His dry wit and unflappable demeanor are a sharp contrast to Bertie's flighty and impetuous nature.

The episode is filled with the usual hijinks and zany humor that fans of the series have come to expect. There are mistaken identities, misunderstandings, and a plethora of eccentric characters. The addition of Jeeves' temporary absence and subsequent return adds a deeper dimension to the show, allowing for a deeper exploration of the relationship between the two main characters.

Overall, "Jeeves Saves the Cow-Creamer" is a delightful episode that will leave viewers laughing and thoroughly entertained. With its witty dialogue, charming characters, and fast-paced plot, it is the perfect introduction to the world of Jeeves and Wooster.

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Description
  • First Aired
    April 14, 1991
  • Content Rating
    TV-NR
  • Runtime
    54 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    8.3  (274)