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The Addams Family S2E5 — Gomez, the People's Choice

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The Addams Family•Season 2•Episode 5

Gomez, the People's Choice

7.6/10 · 286 votesOct 15, 196525 min

Ranked #5 of 30 in Season 2•+0.1 vs season avg

Morticia and Gomez visit Mayor Henson to complain that their property tax is ridiculously low. After the Mayor proves his incompetence by offering a refund Gomez is persuaded to become a candidate for the office.

Directed bySidney Lanfield

Written byHenry Sharp, Joseph Vogel

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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

Crew4

Sidney Lanfield

Sidney Lanfield

Director

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Henry Sharp

Writer

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Joseph Vogel

Writer

Marvin Kaplan

Marvin Kaplan

Story

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Episode Summary

"Gomez, the People's Choice" is episode 5 of The Addams Family season 2. It scored 7.6/10 from 286 votes, ranking #5 of 30 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Sidney Lanfield and written by Henry Sharp, Joseph Vogel, it aired on October 15, 1965.

Next: E6 · Cousin Itt's Problem Best of Season 2