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The Addams Family S2E18 — Fester Goes on a Diet

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The Addams Family•Season 2•Episode 18

Fester Goes on a Diet

7.3/10 · 277 votesJan 14, 196625 min

Ranked #25 of 30 in Season 2•−0.2 vs season avg

For his impending visit from pen pal Yvette of the Folies Bregeré, Uncle Fester is secretly trying to whip himself into shape, even recruiting guidance from fitness guru Jack LaLanne himself. With all the sudden dieting and exercise going on, Morticia and Gomez know something's

Directed bySidney Lanfield

Written byHarry Winkler, Hannibal Coons

Previous episodeE17 · Morticia and Gomez vs. Fester and Grandmama Next episodeE19 · The Great Treasure Hunt

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Cast7

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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Harry Winkler

Writer

Sidney Lanfield

Sidney Lanfield

Director

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Hannibal Coons

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Fester Goes on a Diet" is episode 18 of The Addams Family season 2. It scored 7.3/10 from 277 votes, ranking #25 of 30 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Sidney Lanfield and written by Harry Winkler, Hannibal Coons, it aired on January 14, 1966.

Next: E19 · The Great Treasure Hunt Best of Season 2