Mr Bean: The Whole Bean Season 1 Episode 10 Mind the Baby, Mr. Bean
- April 25, 1994
- 24 min
Mr. Bean: The Whole Bean is a British sitcom that follows the life of Mr. Bean, played by the fantastic Rowan Atkinson. The show features the comical and often awkward misadventures of Mr. Bean as he goes about his daily life. Episode 10 of season 1 is named "Mind the Baby, Mr. Bean."
In this episode, Mr. Bean finds himself responsible for taking care of a baby. He first comes across the baby while walking in a park when he sees a mother leaving the baby alone in a stroller to answer a phone call. Mr. Bean, ever the helpful person, takes it upon himself to keep an eye on the baby until the mother returns. However, things quickly escalate as the mother doesn't seem to be coming back anytime soon, and Mr. Bean is left in charge of the baby for the rest of the day.
The episode is generally centered around this new responsibility Mr. Bean has found himself in, and the hilarious situations he finds himself in as he tries to take care of the baby. From trying to change the baby's diaper to trying to feed it, Mr. Bean struggles to take care of the baby, and it's highly entertaining to watch.
One of the standout moments in the episode is when Mr. Bean takes the baby shopping. Mr. Bean is shopping for groceries and takes the baby with him, but as he goes through the aisles, the baby starts to cry. Mr. Bean tries to quiet the baby down by giving it a teddy bear, but that only makes things worse as the baby throws the teddy bear away. Mr. Bean then tries to distract the baby by giving it a jar of olives to hold, but as he turns his back to get other things, the baby throws the jar of olives, which shatters on the floor. Mr. Bean quickly tries to pick up the broken glass and the olives while maintaining control of the baby. It's a comical scene that shows the struggle of taking care of a baby, especially for someone like Mr. Bean, who isn't used to it.
Another hilarious scene shows Mr. Bean trying to put the baby to sleep. He rocks the baby back and forth, but every time he thinks the baby is asleep, it wakes up again. In desperation, Mr. Bean tries to give the baby sleeping pills, but that only leads to more chaos when he accidentally drops the pills in the baby's bottle of milk. Fortunately, the episode doesn't take things too far, and the baby isn't harmed in any way.
In conclusion, "Mind the Baby, Mr. Bean" is a hilarious episode that showcases the comedic talents of Rowan Atkinson as he tries to navigate the world of parenting. While there are several cringe-worthy moments, the episode manages to stay light-hearted and never takes things too far. It's an entertaining watch for anyone who loves physical comedy and slapstick humor.