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Gilligan's Island S2E29 — The Friendly Physician

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Gilligan's Island•Season 2•Episode 29

The Friendly Physician

8.2/10 · 312 votesApr 7, 196625 min

Ranked #2 of 32 in Season 2•+0.9 vs season avg

A mad scientist lands on the island and takes the Castaways to his castle . . . on a nearby island . . . to perform experiments on them.

Directed byJack Arnold

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Bob Denver

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Episode Summary

"The Friendly Physician" is episode 29 of Gilligan's Island season 2. It scored 8.2/10 from 312 votes, ranking #2 of 32 episodes this season (season average 7.3). Directed by Jack Arnold, it aired on April 7, 1966.

Next: E30 · V for Vitamins Best of Season 2