Ep 13. Love Is Blind

Bewitched season 1 episode 13, titled "Love Is Blind," follows Samantha and Darrin as they face a unique challenge in their marriage. The episode opens with a nervous Darrin meeting his client, Mr. Brinkman, for a business lunch. Samantha tags along and uses her magical powers to make the meal a success. However, things take a turn when Mr. Brinkman's blind friend, Charlie, joins them for dessert.

Charlie quickly falls for Samantha's bubbly personality and decides to propose. Samantha tries to let him down gently, but Charlie insists that love is blind and ageless. Samantha is flattered but explains that she is already married. Charlie understands and leaves, but not before accidentally setting himself and a nearby tree on fire with his cigar.

Darrin is grateful that Samantha handled the situation so well, but becomes jealous of Charlie's interest in his wife. Samantha reassures Darrin that she loves him and could never leave him for someone else. However, Darrin can't shake his insecurities and decides to take matters into his own hands.

Darrin invites Charlie over for drinks and tries to bond with him. However, Charlie makes himself at home and overstays his welcome. Darrin becomes more frustrated as Charlie talks about his bachelor days and his ex-girlfriends. Samantha tries to lighten the mood by using her magic to play a prank on Charlie, but it only makes things worse.

Darrin ultimately realizes that he is being unfair and jealous. He apologizes to Samantha and they make up. Charlie, meanwhile, continues to pine for Samantha and decides to hire a private investigator to learn more about her. The investigator ends up following Endora, who gives him a taste of his own medicine by tricking him into thinking he is invisible.

In the end, Charlie realizes that his love for Samantha was misguided and that he should move on. Darrin and Samantha reaffirm their love for each other and put the incident behind them. The episode ends with Samantha casting a spell to make Charlie's cigar smoke smell like daisies, giving him a happy reminder of his time with her.

Overall, "Love Is Blind" is a charming episode that explores jealousy and the power of love. The antics of the magical characters add humor to the story, while the theme of insecurity in relationships is relatable for many viewers. Fans of Bewitched will enjoy seeing Samantha and Darrin face this challenge in their marriage and come out stronger on the other side.