The Invasion

Season 3, Episode 11, Aired
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While fishing, Gilligan and the Skipper reel in a briefcase, stamped with the words "Property of the U.S. Government."
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  • While fishing off the lagoon, the Skipper reels in a government briefcase labeled "Top Secret." The castaways are dying to learn the contents of the briefcase, but the Professor, fearing a compromise of national security, forbids it.moreless

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    By meathead704, Aug 09, 2009 Report Abuse
    In interviews over the years, cast members of "Gilligan's Island" have said that their favorite episodes are ones that have dream sequences. This episode is, in my opinion, not only the best episode with a dream sequence, but the best episode of "Gilligan's Island" ever. Each cast member gives their best performances of the series both as their regular chatacters and in Gilligan's dream sequence. As both Mr. Howell and as Mr. Evil in Gilligan's dream the late Jim Backus has never been better. Russell Johnson also gives his best performance as well. An episode that's no doubt worth viewing.moreless

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    • Theme of episode: Wine may get more valuable with age, but not secret plans. Edit
    • At least broadcast wise, this is the first episode to have a teaser, Sherwood Schwartz is now again executive producer, and Bobby Rosen is his immediate producer. Edit

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    • Mr. Howell: (Dressed as a burglar) Put out a saucer of cream, Lovey. The cat burglar prowls again! (He hisses at Lovey.) Edit
    • Ginger: (as evil spy in Gilligan's dream) The steak is full of arsenic and the Sauternes is full of strychnine. Mr. Howell: Oh, ghastly, no, no, no! Ginger: Well, what's wrong? Do you object to poisoning him? Mr. Howell: No, I object to white wine served with meat. Edit
    • Gilligan: (In dream) You are talking to the greatest secret agent since Beethoven. Professor: I didn't know Beethoven was a secret agent. Gilligan: You see how great he was? Edit

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    • Ginger as a spy in Gilligan's dream says, "Sorry about that, Chief," a reference to contemporary comedy series "Get Smart" on rival network NBC. Edit

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