Water, Water Everywhere

The first broadcast of 1965, "Water, Water Everywhere" is an example of how the show could wring laughs out of a serious situation, as a dry well indicates the need to find a new supply of fresh water. What little the castaways have is a prime target for theft, with a defining moment for Mr. Howell after everyone returns the goods and being asked if they're all ashamed: "I'm ashamed we got caught!" Gilligan's new divining rod actually succeeds in striking water, every last drop stored away. Fortunately, the heretofore unseen presence of a very wet frog leads a merry chase to an underground cave full of fresh water. The happy ending finds the castaways toasting Gilligan's 'froggy,' who never made a return appearance.