[s1e10] Just: One Happy Family

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

: The truth inevitably comes out when Maurice discovers Darrin is a mortal. Furious, Maurice begins magically destroying objects in the house and declares he will annul the marriage. When Darrin tries to stand up to him, Maurice uses his powers to "disintegrate" his new son-in-law, making him disappear. [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. When Darrin tries to stand up to him,

: 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. While Samantha is happy to see him, she

: 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

: 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.

"" is the tenth episode of the first season of the classic sitcom Bewitched . It originally aired on November 19, 1964, and marks the first appearance of Samantha's father, Maurice (played by Maurice Evans) . Plot Summary