Ep 20. Our Vines Have Tender Apes
- TV-NR
- January 30, 1967
- 24 min
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6.7 (184)
In the Gilligan's Island season 3 episode 20 titled "Our Vines Have Tender Apes," the castaways prepare for their annual "buggy race," in which they fashion buggies out of various materials and race them around the island. However, their plans are interrupted by the discovery of a group of monkeys who have somehow become extremely intelligent and have started speaking English.
The monkeys, led by a gorilla named Goliath, claim to be from a nearby island and ask the castaways for help. They explain that their island is being invaded by a group of hunters who are intent on capturing them. The castaways agree to help, and Goliath leads them to the monkeys' island.
Upon arriving, the castaways find themselves in the middle of a battle between the monkeys and the hunters. Using their wits and the gadgets they've made from materials found on the island, they help the monkeys fend off the hunters. However, in the chaos, Goliath is injured and the castaways are forced to find a way to transport him back to their island for medical treatment.
With the help of the monkeys, the castaways create a makeshift stretcher and carry Goliath back to their island. However, their troubles aren't over yet - the hunters arrive on the island, searching for the monkeys. The castaways and the monkeys work together to trick the hunters and drive them off the island.
In the end, the monkeys depart, grateful for the castaways' help. The castaways return to their buggy racing plans, but with a newfound appreciation for the intelligence and abilities of the animals they share the island with.
"Our Vines Have Tender Apes" is an entertaining episode that showcases the resourcefulness of the castaways and the wonders of the island they are stranded on. The monkeys are a fascinating addition to the show's cast of characters, and their ability to communicate with the humans adds an extra layer of intrigue to the episode. Fans of Gilligan's Island will enjoy this episode's blend of action, humor, and heartwarming moments.
