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Isn't it amazing that, whenever the Castaways turn on the radio, they invariably hear a news bulletin pertaining to them? On this episode, a radio newscaster announces that the Marine Board of Inquiry has concluded that the Skipper (Alan Hale Jr.)--and the Skipper alone--was responsible for the loss of the Minnow and its passengers. Facing a court-martial in absentia, the hapless Skipper places his fate in the hands of the Castaways, who meticulously re-enact the events leading up to the shipwreck in hopes of preventing the "old salt" from ending it all. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

The only person on the island who knows how to repair the radio transmitter is the Skipper (Alan Hale Jr.). Unfortunately, the Skipper can only rememeber the instructions when he's asleep and dreaming. As the possibility of rescue in the form of the famous aviatrix "The Vagabond Lady" looms large, everyone does everything within their power to keep the Skipper in dreamland, with the Professor (Russell Johnson) working hardest of all as an amateur hypnotist. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Gilligan (Bob Denver) and the Skipper (Alan Hale Jr.) come across an old Honolulu newspaper announcing the death of one Randolph Blake. It seems that every one of the castaways had contact with Blake just before embarking on their fateful "three-hour tour"--and thus, every one of them is under suspicion for murder. Before long, the island is in the thrall of mass paranoia, with each castaway assuming that another one is the killer! ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Wally (Tony Dow) is pressed into service as guide for Beaver (Jerry Mathers) and his friends during a weekend camping trip. This is not good news for Eddie (Ken Osmond) and Lumpy (Frank Bank), who have arranged for Wally to accompany them on a triple date. Thus, Eddie hatches a scheme to sneak up to the campsite and frighten the younger kids into scurrying back home. Like most of Eddie's best-laid plans, this one goes disastrously a-gley, thanks to the unexpected appearance of a humorless forest ranger (John Hart). ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Ever in need of ready cash, Beaver (Jerry Mathers) and Gilbert (Stephen Talbot) form a lawn-mowing business. Trouble is, no one in the neighborhood needs their services. Acting upon a suggestion from Eddie Haskell (Ken Osmond), the boys decide to work on "spec," mowing lawns first and then asking for money afterward. Not surprisingly, the scheme backfires -- and to add insult to injury, Gilbert gives up on the project, leaving Beaver to soldier on alone. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Late for school again -- the third time this week -- Beaver (Jerry Mathers) and Larry (Rusty Stevens) decide to avoid getting punished by playing hooky; after all, they can think up a good story as to why they were absent later. Unfortunately, the boys end up in the studio audience of Marshal Moran's live TV show -- and practically everybody in town, including Wally, sees the telecast! The best bit is the boys, explaining how they -- and they alone -- were excused early from school. Richard Lane, an L.A.-based actor and newscaster best remembered for his play-by-play commentary on the old roller derby broadcasts appears as Marshal Moran. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Beaver (Jerry Mathers) is thrilled that he's been chosen to appear on "Teen-Age Forum," a local television discussion show. On the day Beaver is scheduled to make his TV debut, his parents tune in, his friends tune in, and his teacher and principal tune in. But where's Beaver? Well, it seems that no one told him (or anyone else) that the show is taped a week in advance.... ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Purchasing an old mini-car from Eddie, Beaver (Jerry Mathers) is in dire need of a set of wheels. To this end, he acquires a worn-out doll buggy from the mother (Jean Vander Pyl) of his schoolmate Penny Woods (Karen Sue Trent). So far, so good -- but there's still one problem to be overcome. Namely, how is Beaver going to be able to wheel the doll buggy home without suffering the merciless ridicule of his male friends? ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

In danger of failing sixth-grade English, Beaver (Jerry Mathers) and Gilbert (Stephen Talbot) submit to being tutored by Wally (Tony Dow). When it becomes obvious that the boys aren't grasping what he is telling them, Wally decides to let them practice on one of his old English tests. Inevitably, Beaver and Gilbert take an exam in school -- which of course turns out to be the exact same one that Wally had given them. Thus is set up a daunting dilemma: should the boys accept the "A"s they receive, or should they tell the whole truth about their sudden spurt of intelligence? ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Beaver (Jerry Mathers) is thrilled at the prospect of getting his first football letter at a father and son banquet. However, neither Beaver nor his friends Richard (Richard Correll) and Gilbert (Stephen Talbot) are keen about dressing for the occasion. The boys agree to show up to the event in their street clothes, a decision that meets with a surprising lack of resistance from Beaver's dad, Ward. Comes the night of the banquet, and Beaver confidently walks in sporting casual wear -- and there stand Richard and Gilbert, nattily attired in coats and ties! ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Well, it has finally come to this -- Beaver Cleaver (Jerry Mathers) is 14 years old and poised to graduate from the eighth grade. Or is he? Having impulsively cut one of his classes, Beaver comes across "evidence" which convinces him that he will be denied his diploma for his indiscretion -- and golly, what will mom and dad say then? ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

A delighted Beaver (Jerry Mathers) looks forward to spending the weekend with Jackie Walters (Gary Hunley), an old friend from his elementary school days. But once the reunion has taken place, Beaver and Jackie conclude that they no longer have anything in common -- and worse, they now bore each other stiff! It is up to Ward (Hugh Beaumont) to help Beaver overcome his disappointment that "you can't go home again." ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi