: The truth inevitably comes out when Maurice discovers Darrin is a mortal. Furious, Maurice begins magically destroying objects in the house and declares he will annul the marriage. When Darrin tries to stand up to him, Maurice uses his powers to "disintegrate" his new son-in-law, making him disappear.
: Fans often note that while Samantha calls him "Father" throughout most of the episode, she switches to "Daddy" during their reconciliation at the end. "Bewitched" Just One Happy Family (TV Episode 1964) - IMDb [S1E10] Just One Happy Family
: Fearing for Darrin's safety, Samantha tries to keep him away from the house. She eventually resorts to locking Darrin in a phone booth to prevent him from meeting Maurice prematurely. : The truth inevitably comes out when Maurice
: Endora informs Samantha that her father, Maurice, is coming for a visit. While Samantha is happy to see him, she is terrified because Maurice has a fierce temper and a deep prejudice against mortals. He does not yet know that Samantha has married a "common, ordinary mortal" named Darrin. : Fans often note that while Samantha calls
: This episode introduces Samantha’s father, Maurice, establishing him as a more powerful and perhaps more dangerous figure than Endora.