Ep 5. Washington vs. the Bunny

Rob and Laura Petrie invite their friends Jerry and Millie to dinner, but as they are about to eat, Rob realizes he has forgotten a special cake that he had promised to bring for dessert. He quickly runs to the bakery, leaving his friends to wait for him at the table. On his way back home, Rob encounters a small bunny who seems lost and without hesitation, decides to bring it home. However, when he arrives home, the bunny causes chaos, running all over the house and leaving a trail of destruction.

Rob is forced to lock the bunny in the kitchen, but soon the little rabbit escapes and makes its way into the living room where it causes even more commotion. Laura is not pleased and insists that Rob gets the bunny out of the house. However, when Rob attempts to catch the bunny, it escapes once again and makes a new home in the piano. This causes further issues, as Rob and Laura are both concerned that the bunny will damage the expensive instrument.

At the same time, Jerry and Millie are growing increasingly impatient as they await Rob's return. Millie is especially upset, as she had planned a surprise for the Petries and is worried that their evening has been ruined. When Rob finally returns, he explains the situation, but neither Jerry nor Millie are amused with his antics.

The situation is made even more complicated when Rob discovers that the bunny belongs to a powerful politician who is visiting the town. He fears that he will be in trouble for taking the bunny without permission and doesn't know how to return it without being caught.

Rob eventually comes up with a plan to return the bunny to its rightful owner, with some help from Jerry and a few other friends. However, things don't go as smoothly as planned, and they end up causing quite a scene at the politician's hotel. Despite their best efforts, they are unable to return the bunny and must resort to more creative measures to ensure that it is not found in their possession.

In the end, Rob and Laura manage to get the bunny out of their house, but not before it has caused a lot of damage and stress. The episode closes with the couples sitting down to eat their dinner, but with a noticeably strained atmosphere.

Overall, this episode of The Dick Van Dyke Show is a funny and entertaining look at the chaos that can ensue from a small bunny. It is also an interesting commentary on the pressures and expectations placed on couples in terms of hosting and entertaining guests. Despite some of the more ridiculous situations in the episode, it ultimately addresses some relatable themes and offers up some memorable moments.