Ep 7. Samantha's French Pastry

Samantha's French Pastry is the seventh episode of the fifth season of the classic sitcom Bewitched. The episode originally aired on October 25, 1968, and was directed by Paul Davis.

The plot centers on Samantha's attempts to impress her mother-in-law, Endora, by preparing a complicated French pastry, known as a croquembouche, for a dinner party. Samantha is determined to show Endora that she is a capable domestic goddess and can handle anything that her mother-in-law throws her way.

However, things do not go as planned, and Samantha's efforts to prepare the pastry turn into a comedy of errors. She accidentally sets her kitchen on fire, and later is unable to keep her magic under control, which causes the pastry to explode in front of her guests. Unbeknownst to Samantha, Endora has been secretly sabotaging her efforts, determined to show her daughter-in-law that she is not worthy of her son, Darrin.

Despite the setbacks, Samantha perseveres and once again proves that she is more than capable of handling any situation. With the help of her magical powers, she manages to create a stunning croquembouche that leaves her guests speechless. Even Endora is visibly impressed and realizes that she has underestimated her daughter-in-law.

The episode is classic Bewitched, with all of the trademark humor and charm that made the show so popular during its run in the late 1960s. It also offers insight into the complex relationship between Samantha and Endora, which was a central theme throughout the show's eight-season run.

Overall, Samantha's French Pastry is a delightful episode of Bewitched that showcases the talents of its cast and the wit of its writers. It is a must-watch for fans of the show and a great introduction to anyone who is new to the world of Samantha and Darrin Stephens.