Ep 3. The Slumber Caper

Carol and Mike decide that they will have a quiet night in, as do the neighborhood parents, leaving the kids with the house to themselves. The kids immediately seize upon the opportunity, planning a girls vs. boys battle. The girls use their resources to try and spook the boys in the middle of the night, while the boys try to engage in some mild mischief, like changing the girls' clocks. The girls quickly catch on and they proceed to hatch their own plan to retaliate against the boys mischief.

It's not all about the pranking though, as the episode also delves into some more serious issues as well. For example, Jan feels that Marsha is always hogging the spotlight, and she opts to confront her sister about it. Meanwhile, Bobby gets teased mercilessly by his brothers for being the youngest and smallest of the bunch, which causes him to feel left out and vulnerable. Amidst all this, there's also a subplot involving Alice, who is struggling to make a pie due to her limited cooking skills.

As the night progresses, the kids get more and more into their battle of the sexes, devising clever pranks and staying up late to try and outdo one another. The tension begins to escalate, and eventually one of the pranks goes a little too far, causing one of the kids to get hurt. In the aftermath, the kids realize that maybe they need to tone things down a bit and learn to treat each other with more respect and compassion. They reconcile and go off to bed, tired but happy in the knowledge that they've all grown a little closer as a family.

Overall, "The Slumber Caper" is a fun, lighthearted episode that captures the spirit of the Brady Bunch perfectly. The interplay between the various family members is charming and engaging, and the episode manages to balance the humor with some genuine emotional beats as well. It's easy to see why this beloved sitcom has remained a cultural touchstone for so many decades, appealing to viewers of all ages and backgrounds.