Gilligan's Island/The Matchmaker

The Matchmaker
Season 1, Episode 25
Airdate	March 20, 1965
Written by	Joanna Lee
Directed by	Tony Leader
Produced by	Jack Arnold
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Gilligan's Island — Season One

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The Matchmaker is the twenty-fifth episode of the first season of Gilligan's Island.

Starring: Bob Denver (Gilligan), Alan Hale (Skipper)

Also Starring: Jim Backus (Thurston J. Howell III), Natalie Schafer (Mrs. Howell)

and Also Starring: Tina Louise (Ginger Grant)

Co-Starring: Russell Johnson (The Professor)

and Dawn Wells (Mary Ann)

Plot Overview

Lovey's attempts to show Gilligan,and Mary Ann what the perfect Marriage looks like(she had been trying to get them together as a possible match)fails,when she invited them for Dinner.Her attempts resulted in she,and Thurston fighting,and not speaking to each other that evening.The following morning was no different.Adding to their not speaking to each other is the insults that they hurled at one another.Afew of the other Castaways giving their opinions of the matter resulting in their not talking to each other as well.The Skipper seeing this situation plans to put a stop to it,and bringing the Howells back together.With the help of Gilligan,they suceed.

Notes

It is in my opinion an almost battle of the sexes in this episode.

Arc Advancement

Happenings

Lovey making plans to bring Gilligan,and Mary Ann together for the possibility of Marriage.Gilligan carrying Mary Ann after she twisted her ankle.

Trivia

Memorable Moments

Gilligan accidentally breaking Howells Camera.Ginger sings.Gilligan spilling soup on Skipper.