Splashdown

"Splashdown" is the 90th episode of Gilligan's Island and the 22th episode of the Third Season. It aired on February 20, 1967.

Synopsis
An experimental space capsule lands on the Island. The castaways decide to use it to float to safety...but what hey dont know is that the capsule will self destruct!

Trivia

 * When Ginger is found out trying to stow away on the capsule..she stars her sentences "Would you beleive..."? {This echos "Get Smart" Agent 86 Maxwell Smart who also stated silly sentences this way}


 * Three times the castaways try to get help: first by sending a weak radio signal-which goes through but fails; then by lighting logs signaling "S.O.S" until as usall Gilligan ruins everything; then they try to use the space capusal {See above}


 * Mt howell loses his money and brandy and has a temper tantrum.