Up at Bat

Up At Bat is the 71st episode of Gilligan's Island and the first episode of the third season. It aired September 12, 1966.

Synopsis
While storing supplies in a cave, Gilligan is bitten by what the Skipper believes to be a vampire bat. He becomes convinced Gilligan will become a vampire. Gilligan's fear is perpetuated by the fact that he cannot see his reflection in Ginger's mirror which has lost all the silver on the back. After sleepwalking and trying to bite Mrs. Howell on the neck, he decides to flee camp, later having a dream that he's a vampire attacking his fellow castaways. However, the Professor discovers Gilligan was bitten by a fruit bat, and the skipper heads off to bring Gilligan back to camp.

Credits
Main Cast
 * Bob Denver as Gilligan
 * Alan Hale Jr. as The Skipper
 * Jim Backus as Mr. Howell
 * Natalie Schafer as Mrs. Howell
 * Tina Louise as Ginger
 * Dawn Wells as Mary Ann
 * Russell Johnson as The Professor

Guest Cast
 * None

Trivia

 * As usual, Gilligan can't do anything right even as a Vampire. He jumps out a window forgetting to turn himself into a bat. He tries to hide in a alcove, but forgets he doesn't have an alcove. He only succeeds in biting Mr. Howell's Teddy bear.
 * In the dream, Ginger is Gilligan's bride, Mary Ann is his hideous landlord and the Howells are his wealthy guests. Russell Johnson is hilarious as "Inspector Sherlock" and Alan Hale as the bumbling sidekick "Colonel Whattley" in a Sherlock Holmes spoof.
 * The spooky set in Gilligan's dream was also used as Boris Balinkoff's castle.
 * Gilligan's dream is highlighted by a number of floating words similar to those in the 70s series "Batman," which it was competing for in ratings during the last season.

Quotes

 * Mr. Howell - "Even a five-year-old child will tell you there's no such thing as a vampire." Mrs. Howell - "There's a vampire..." Mr. Howell - "Last time I listen to a five-year-old child...."