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While fishing, Gilligan pulls a WWII mine out of the lagoon. When the Professor is unable to deactivate the mine, Gilligan tows it back into the lagoon, where it harmlessly explodes.
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Bob Denver
Gilligan
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Jim Backus
Thurston Howell III
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Tina Louise
Ginger Grant
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ADD TRIVIA- A World War II mine does not have enough magnetic force to pull Gilligan and Mr. Howell to it by their jewelry against the pull of their weight. Also, ultra high frequency waves from a transistor radio cannot neutralize magnetic waves. Edit
- The Professor explains that most mines exploded on impact, but this one had a timing mechanism so that it would be attracted to the boat and then explode in the port, damaging more ships. Edit
- Gilligan's shirt is remarkably clean and dry after picking up and lugging, with both arms, a swordfish that was blown out of the water and onto the sand when the mine exploded. Edit
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ADD NOTES- Theme of episode: Once again, a heroic deed is done by the unlikeliest hero. Edit
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ADD QUOTES- Thurston: My boy, I'm going to give you a really big tip. (Gilligan holds out his hands for money.) Gilligan: Thanks, Mr. Howell. Thurston: Consolidated National Acme. Buy! Edit
- (The men are going to tow the mine out to see.) Professor: It's dangerous, but it has to be done, and it has to be done now. All right, let's eliminate Mr. Howell. He's a married man. Skipper: And Gilligan. I don't want my little buddy doing anything so dangerous. Professor: It's up to me. Skipper: No. Professor, you're too smart. They need your brain. Professor: No. No. No. Skipper, you're the leader. I'm expendable. Skipper: There's only one way to do this. Quick and fairly, we'll cut the cards. Professor: All right. High card does the job. Skipper: Right. Thurston: What a strange time to be playing gin rummy. Skipper: We're not playing gin rummy, Howell. Thurston: Well whatever it is count me in. Professor: We're cutting the cards to see who tows the mine out into the ocean. Thurston: Like I said, count me out. Skipper: Go ahead, Professor. Professor: Two of clubs. Skipper: Eight of hearts. Great, I won. Thurston: Well that all depends on the way you look at it. Professor: Now Skipper, remember, first you've got to remove the metal rudder so it don't attract the mine. Thurston: Well I believe Gilligan is already on his way to do that. Skipper: Gilligan. Thurston: Yes, I saw him run to the lagoon. Edit
- Professor: Gilligan's good luck charm is made out of steel. Mr. Howell's watch and identification bracelet are probably made out of steel, too. Thurston: I beg your pardon. They're a gift from my board of directors. They couldn't be anything less than gold or platinum. Professor: I'm sorry, Mr. Howell but that watch and identification bracelet are just gold-plated. Thurston: Remind me to drop their options and change the lock on the executive washroom. Edit
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