Ep 5. Voodoo

The show Gilligan's Island is an American television sitcom that originally aired from 1964-1967. The show is about seven strangers who are stranded on a deserted island after their boat, the S.S. Minnow, becomes shipwrecked during a storm.

In season 3, episode 5 titled "Voodoo," the castaways are excited to receive a crate from a nearby island. However, they soon realize that the crate contains a voodoo idol that begins to cause chaos on the island. Gilligan, the show's main character, accidentally breaks the idol, which leads to the appearance of a mysterious voodoo man who accuses the castaways of stealing the idol.

As the episode progresses, strange events begin to occur on the island, making the castaways fear for their safety. Ginger, one of the main female characters, begins to act strange and believes that she has been cursed by the voodoo man. Meanwhile, Skipper, the captain of the S.S. Minnow, tries to investigate the mysterious occurrences on the island and find a way to appease the voodoo man.

The episode is filled with humorous moments, as the castaways try to figure out how to stop the curse and appease the voodoo man. They try various methods, including making offerings to the idol and performing a voodoo dance. However, each attempt is met with failure, and the castaways begin to lose hope.

As the tension on the island increases, the voodoo man becomes more aggressive, and the castaways fear for their lives. Eventually, they come up with a plan to trick the voodoo man and escape the island. The plan involves a fake idol and a secret tunnel.

Overall, the episode is a lighthearted and entertaining take on the voodoo culture of the Caribbean. It is filled with humor and suspense, making it a fan favorite among Gilligan's Island viewers. The episode is also notable for its portrayal of voodoo as a mysterious and scary practice, which was often a common trope in 1960s popular culture.