Ep 9. Nyet, Nyet -- Not Yet

When the four main characters (Gilligan, the Skipper, Mary Ann, and Ginger) are stranded on a desert island after their boat trip went awry, they struggle to survive. The group is always searching for a way to escape the island and return to civilization. In season 2 episode 9, "Nyet, Nyet -- Not Yet," the group thinks they've finally found their way out when a Russian satellite crashes onto the island.

As the group is investigating the wreckage, they encounter a Russian astronaut named Ivan. The group learns that he crashed his capsule onto the island and is waiting for a rescue team to arrive. Ivan reveals that he has a device that he can use to signal the Russian army to come rescue him, but he needs a power source to activate it.

The group searches the island for a power source and eventually finds the Professor's battery-operated radio. The radio is not powerful enough to activate the device, so the group tries other means, including trying to charge the battery by using a windmill they built. They also try to use the satellite's own batteries, but they are not compatible with the device.

During their attempts to power the device, the group experiences tensions and arguments. Gilligan, in his usual bumbling manner, accidentally breaks the satellite's batteries, causing a rift between him and the rest of the group. Meanwhile, the Skipper and Mary Ann argue over the best way to build a windmill.

As the group tries various methods to power the device, they encounter additional setbacks. They discover that the signal can only be sent during a particular time window, and they have to make several attempts to get the timing right. When they finally make contact with the Russian army, they accidentally mix up their coordinates, leading the rescue team to another island.

As the team prepares for their rescue, they are forced to deal with Ivan, who suddenly becomes paranoid about the rescue team's intentions. Although the rescue team has no hostile intentions, Ivan becomes convinced that they are going to take him back to Russia where he will be imprisoned. The group tries to calm him down, but he eventually steals their boat and escapes the island on his own.

The group is left on the island yet again, frustrated and disappointed with their failed attempts to escape. However, they are given a glimmer of hope when they receive a message from the rescue team, apologizing for the mix-up and promising to return for the group.

"Nyet, Nyet -- Not Yet" is a classic episode of Gilligan's Island that captures the frustration and desperation of the group's attempts to escape the island. The episode is filled with humorous moments, particularly Gilligan's mishaps, but it also explores deeper themes of mistrust and paranoia. Ultimately, the group's failures in the episode serve to emphasize the idea that they are truly stranded on the island and must rely on each other to survive.