The Monkees Season 1 Episode 16 The Son of a Gypsy
- December 26, 1966
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7.8 (90)
The Monkees season 1 episode 16 is titled "The Son of a Gypsy". In this episode, the Monkees stumble upon a group of gypsies who are trying to find a young man named Paco, who they believe is the son of their late leader. The Monkees decide to help the gypsies in their search for Paco and soon find themselves embroiled in a series of misadventures as they try to locate him.
As they search for Paco, the Monkees encounter a host of colorful characters, including a fortune teller, a hypnotist, and a group of bikers known as the Fury. They also have to deal with a rival group of gypsies who are trying to find Paco for their own reasons.
Throughout the episode, the Monkees find themselves in various sticky situations, including being locked in a trunk and narrowly avoiding being run over by a car. However, they persist in their search for Paco, and eventually manage to locate him.
Once they find Paco, the Monkees discover that he is not actually the son of the gypsy leader but rather a young man who was adopted by the gypsies as a child. Nevertheless, they decide to help him claim his rightful inheritance, which includes a valuable ring that was left to him by his father.
In the end, the Monkees manage to outwit the rival gypsies and secure the ring for Paco. The gypsies are grateful for their help and offer to pay them with a magic carpet ride, which the Monkees excitedly accept.
Overall, "The Son of a Gypsy" is a fun and lighthearted episode that showcases the Monkees' quirky sense of humor and their ability to get themselves into (and out of) all sorts of trouble. Fans of the show are sure to enjoy this wacky adventure, which features plenty of laughs, excitement, and memorable moments.