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The Addams Family S1E18 — Uncle Fester's Illness

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The Addams Family•Season 1•Episode 18

Uncle Fester's Illness

7.4/10 · 384 votesJan 22, 196525 min

Ranked #22 of 34 in Season 1•−0.1 vs season avg

Lately, Uncle Fester's been a bit rundown, literally unable to maintain his wattage. Since Dr. Mbogo, the reliable family witch doctor, is too busy to leave Africa, the Addamses must take their chances by engaging the services of a local physician, who pays them a

Directed bySidney Lanfield

Written byBill Lutz

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Carolyn Jones

Carolyn Jones

Morticia Addams

John Astin

John Astin

Gomez Addams

Jackie Coogan

Jackie Coogan

Uncle Fester

Ted Cassidy

Ted Cassidy

Lurch

Marie Blake

Marie Blake

Grandmama

Lisa Loring

Lisa Loring

Wednesday Addams

Ken Weatherwax

Ken Weatherwax

Pugsley Addams

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Sidney Lanfield

Sidney Lanfield

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Bill Lutz

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Episode Summary

"Uncle Fester's Illness" is episode 18 of The Addams Family season 1. It scored 7.4/10 from 384 votes, ranking #22 of 34 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Sidney Lanfield and written by Bill Lutz, it aired on January 22, 1965.

Next: E19 · The Addams Family Splurges Best of Season 1