[s1e10] Just One Happy Family -

: The story explores the classic Bewitched theme of "mixed" marriages and the comedic tension of trying to blend magical and mortal family dynamics.

: Fearing for Darrin's safety, Samantha tries to keep him away from the house. She eventually resorts to locking Darrin in a phone booth to prevent him from meeting Maurice prematurely. [S1E10] Just One Happy Family

: Both Samantha and Endora are outraged by Maurice's actions. Samantha tells her father she loves Darrin and refuses to ever see Maurice again unless he brings Darrin back. Maurice eventually relents, "rematerializing" Darrin so the family can sit down for a dinner together, ending the episode on a relatively happy note. Key Details : The story explores the classic Bewitched theme

: Endora informs Samantha that her father, Maurice, is coming for a visit. While Samantha is happy to see him, she is terrified because Maurice has a fierce temper and a deep prejudice against mortals. He does not yet know that Samantha has married a "common, ordinary mortal" named Darrin. : Both Samantha and Endora are outraged by Maurice's actions

: Fans often note that while Samantha calls him "Father" throughout most of the episode, she switches to "Daddy" during their reconciliation at the end. "Bewitched" Just One Happy Family (TV Episode 1964) - IMDb

: This episode introduces Samantha’s father, Maurice, establishing him as a more powerful and perhaps more dangerous figure than Endora.