Ep 9. Who Needs a Green Eyed Jeannie?

Jeannie's green eyes prove to be quite valuable to a con artist in the season 2 episode 9 of I Dream of Jeannie, titled "Who Needs a Green Eyed Jeannie?". In this episode, Jeannie's brother, Djinn Djinn, pays a visit to her and Major Nelson. Djinn Djinn brings along his new girlfriend, a gemologist named Tina. During her visit, Tina becomes fascinated by Jeannie's green eyes and offers to buy them from her for a sizable sum of money.

Jeannie, who is very naive and innocent, is flattered by Tina's interest in her eyes and agrees to sell them. However, Major Nelson quickly realizes that Tina is actually a con artist trying to swindle Jeannie out of her eyes. He tries to warn Jeannie, but she is so thrilled at the prospect of having money that she doesn't listen.

Despite Major Nelson's warnings, Jeannie goes ahead with the transaction with Tina, who promptly disappears with the green eyes and the money. Major Nelson is left to console Jeannie, who is devastated at the loss of her eyes and the realization that she has been duped.

Determined to help Jeannie get her eyes back, Major Nelson devises a plan to catch Tina in the act and retrieve the stolen goods. He and Jeannie set a trap for Tina at a nearby jewelery store, where they confront her and demand that she return the green eyes.

Tina, realizing that she has been caught, tries to flee the scene but is apprehended by the police. She is later sentenced to jail for her crimes, and Jeannie is overjoyed to have her green eyes returned to her.

Throughout the episode, there are also several humorous subplots involving Jeannie's magical powers, as well as her miscommunications with Major Nelson. At one point, Jeannie accidentally turns Major Nelson into a statue, which she promptly tries to cover up by pretending he is a piece of art.

Overall, "Who Needs a Green Eyed Jeannie?" is a fun and light-hearted episode that showcases the dynamic between Jeannie and Major Nelson, as well as the whimsical nature of the show. Despite the serious themes of deception and theft, the episode maintains a playful tone and ends on a positive note.