Who's The Most Intrusive Mother-In-Law? | Bewitched

[@capitainebonhomme1609]

Mabel Albertson is so good at playing Darrin's overbearing mother !

[@pjesf]

I could never stop loving Endora. Like ever ❤

[@gerardlanphear9185]

She was one of the greatest television actresses.

[@sudokusensei]

She was my absolute favorite!!!

[@mordecaiesther3591]

Endor’s was so hot ! And has such a beautiful voice .

[@WakeupYourMakeup]

Eudora is the best! Love her ❤

[@cynthiasmith4130]

Endora was the best!!!! I loved her.. She is a great actress, she has been in so many excellent movies!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️...

[@galenstone9097]

"in case she's up, We wouldn't want Her to be startled by an unfamiliar face, now would We? " Epic shade from Endora.

[@mrwright7414]

What an epic line!

[@teutguy1]

From an epic actress!!!

[@pollyannaprinciple5860]

Shadezilla.

[@Carol-fg1ox]

Yesss Endora is a beast😅

[@bradredford4846]

Dannnng

[@NatSegovia1111]

That little assurance Endora gave Samantha before opening the door made me smile. Endora always had Samantha’s back. ❤

[@TrackerNeil]

Agreed, and it's similar to what Endora did when Maurice tried to zap Darrin. Endora doesn't like Darrin, doesn't like the marriage, but she is loyal to Samantha.

[@kerrykeene6471]

Well, when Sam and Maurice lost their powers in A PLAGUE ON MAURICE AND SAMANTHA, Darrin thought he'd challenge Maurice, until Sam warned him, "Careful." Endora threatened him with the threat he could end up a leaping lizard, after al. In some few cases, Endora did defend Darrin, for Sam's sake. Most if the time she was trying to break up the marriage. There is one thing that Endora did was to play up to Frank. Phyllis sometimes semed to project her aches and pains onto others, like here. If she only knew who and what Sam is. 🙂

[@amaclee]

Unfamiliar face- she is brutal love Endora

[@jennifersegrest582]

@@TrackerNeil 3:21

[@beckypeters5449]

I love how Darrins father gushes over Endora

[@rethablair6902]

Seeing Darren's mother get it from Endora every time was manna from heaven😂

[@lokijordan]

Mrs. Stephens shows you don't need magic powers to be a real witch. She was brilliant.

[@wanderlust62]

😂😂😂

[@laurie113]

Great Actors , great writing, great show. Weekly. Miss the good old days.

[@laurie113]

How many of you have a daughter or granddaughter name Samantha?

[@sashineb.2114]

Yes, very true. And what do we have now? Shows about people walking through their house taking selfies of themselves.

[@alondralabute2310]

Darrin's mother was such a pill! Loved how Endora kept goading her and flirting with Mr Stephens though she can't stand Darrin.

[@Boophooh]

Mrs. stevens is intrusive endora is legendary!!!!

[@susannajamieglenney_1]

Exactly! 😁

[@dianetheisen8664]

@@susannajamieglenney_1 Ditto❗️

[@susannajamieglenney_1]

@@dianetheisen8664 Exactly! 😁

[@sudokusensei]

YES!!!

[@Marilinaa]

I love that they used older actors on the show. So many fantastic performers. I can't think of any recent show that uses so many older and even very elderly actors.

[@marinecorpswarrior915]

Endora was such a shameless flirt and threw the best shade 😁

[@christinefennelly9551]

I loved Endora. She was awesome. Darrin’s mother always seem to criticise Samantha even though she wasn’t being obvious about it you can still tell. She was the intrusive one. Endora was the best

[@northerngirl1637]

Passive aggressive

[@dianetheisen8664]

Right

[@susannajamieglenney_1]

I agree. 😍

[@evoextremeX]

Tell me one mother in law that doesn't worry about her golden son..

[@walqqr1]

@@evoextremeX the good mothers who aren't insecure.

[@kenw.1112]

The fact is Endora tries to help out . She means well. Darwoods (Lol) mother starts trouble most of the time.

[@patriciajrs46]

I think it's funny that she is never called anything but Mrs. Stephens. It's hilarious.

[@susannajamieglenney_1]

You got that right.

[@avian1971]

She’s exhausting.

[@kevinemmers9424]

@@patriciajrs46On the flip side, we never get to know Endora’s last name.

[@cynthiasmith4130]

Endora is so great, cool and lovely!!! Phyllis is every daughter in law's nightmare!!!

[@susannajamieglenney_1]

You got that right about Phyllis.

[@veraaddoyobo8482]

Phyllis is just looking out for her son

[@lapislazuli7876]

@@veraaddoyobo8482Phyllis was the worst sort of MIL ever. Endora was too Classy, Cool and chic for them

[@johnlargan6045]

Yes, but you have to admit - the actress who plays Phyllis is flawless!

[@beneaththecrust4661]

Cynthia Smith, are you serious? I'd take phyllis over endora any day.

[@christopherhennessey8991]

I’m happy to know that Dick York and Agnes Moorehead were actually very close friends off the set.

[@harperstacey9604]

She kept in touch with him after he left the series.

[@christopherhennessey8991]

@@harperstacey9604 I know . Disappointed that Liz didn’t.

[@harperstacey9604]

@@christopherhennessey8991 Elizabeth Montgomery felt that Dick York's health problems disrupted the Bewitched set.

[@christopherhennessey8991]

@@harperstacey9604 Ok.And ? Health problems stop you from being friends ? Shameful.

[@harperstacey9604]

@@christopherhennessey8991 Elizabeth Montgomery wasn't too fond of Dick York.

[@AbbaLeStrange]

Darrin's mother is really annoying, I love Endora.

[@luochi1465]

Like mother like son!

[@donyarz9237]

She is exactly like my ex-mother in low AND the only reason of our divorce after 17 years

[@perlebabin7115]

She really is. She was always very rude. “I think i have a sick headache” And she was jealous of Endora all of the time by constantly making snooty remarks, like “Oh, Do you live here now?” She was really disrespectful at times

[@jess4metoo]

Samantha you look pale, food on the plane was greasy, do you have a sore throat? Just oozing with criticism.

[@perlebabin7115]

@@jess4metoo she really was a Karen

[@dariusketchup4781]

Endora was my favorite witch, my favorite warlock was Uncle Arthur. Such a great show!

[@EduardoPelonso]

Both characters are so perfectly cast. Like everybody else in this show.

[@darknessislight3689]

Team Endora 🍸

[@andromedus4029]

Endora and Mrs. Stephens: comedic pleasure forever! Endora is a charm, a joy, though she can dish out like any mere mortal when pressed beyond endurance - I'd never like to be in her line of fire! I love this series! Thanks so much for sharing!

[@wardarcade7452]

Fun fact: Mabel Albertson was the mother of the writer George Englund and (until the mid 1970's), the mother-in-law of the unforgettable Cloris Leachman, This means that, for a time, Mr. Englund was the son and husband of actresses who played annoying women on prime time comedies both named Phyllis! All kidding aside, despite the union going asunder with Mr. Englund, Miss Leachman cherished her children's grandmother Miss Albertson and, in fact, was Miss Albertson's primary caregiver in her last years before Miss Albertson's death from Alzheimer's at age 81 in 1982!

[@MegaMagicdog]

Mabel was also the sister of actor Jack Albertson ("Chico and the Man").

[@wardarcade7452]

@@MegaMagicdog Mr. Albertson ALSO played Grandpa Joe in 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' so I wonder if his sister would have been happy about the Golden Ticket -or would she have just gotten a sick headache? LOL

[@ChristopherORourke-s7g]

Darrins mother & George Jeffersons mother were intrusive in their own ways.

[@susannajamieglenney_1]

Mrs. Stevens is the MOST INTRUSIVE Mother-In-Law!

[@joeyconvery2055]

"Frank, I have a sick headache." 😆

[@susannajamieglenney_1]

@@joeyconvery2055 Exactly! Oh Phyllis, take a pill! 😁

[@stoneyboylero3000]

@@joeyconvery2055 hahaha 😆 😂

[@sudokusensei]

An ailment for every occasion 😂

[@aneatasewell8525]

Apparently you haven't met mine. 😂

[@rexlex1736]

Endora is the real star of the show!!!!!!!

[@gmunden1]

Mrs. Stevens is intrusive and judgemental. None of her business how often Endora visits.

[@dianetheisen8664]

Exactly

[@Soundofsilence-j4d]

She was great actress plays part well of over bearen mother in law

[@dianetheisen8664]

@@Soundofsilence-j4d She also played Donald's mother on That Girl with the same attitude toward Donald's girlfriend, Ann.

[@Soundofsilence-j4d]

@@dianetheisen8664 YES I MISS THOSE DAYS I FORGOT SHE WAS DONALDS MOTHER. SHE WAS FUNNY. SHE WAS MEAN MOTHER IN LAW. ON PAUL LYNDE SHOW. TWICE. AND IN THE MOVIE WHATS UP DOC. 1972

[@jawanzamarsh3867]

She was so intrusive and rude that I actually was waiting for Endora to put a whammy of a spell on her.

[@corneliuswhite5139]

Season three's lighting is so much better! Love this episode! ALSO my favorite in Season 5 when Tabitha turns herself into a raisin cookie. Mrs. Stephens and Endora go at it again. 😄

[@gfgall]

“I have an idea.” Oh, beginner’s luck!”

[@williedaniel6194]

Agnes Moorehead I always ♥️ her makeup 💄 😍

[@aeriel69]

Poor Darrin. Always high-strung and uptight.

[@pjesf]

But Dick York played it so well comedically, unlike Dick Sargent who was such a curmudgeon - the only smiles that ever came from that guy were caustic ones

[@dianetheisen8664]

@@pjesf You got that right❗️

[@wardarcade7452]

Too bad he seemed to take after his mother instead of his father!

[@lisabarnes3405]

I guess if you were married to a witch and her family, you might be uptight and high strung too! Lol! I love Dick York! I had the same maiden name!

[@JohnLee-pt5jz]

Samantha really tolerated Darren's mother, with her criticism and interfering, other daughter in law's would have lost it with her.

[@bunnicula38]

Oh come on! Endora turned Darrin into every animal form!

[@ruthyvonne5240]

Or turned her into a toad or something 🤣

[@AlbertaRose94]

Breathe, breathe, just breathe. Smile and remember this is the woman who gave birth to the man you are married to.

[@robsemail]

@@bunnicula38 which is why Endora was WAY more fun!

[@LaKellita]

Are we going to ignore how Endora treatment Darrin?

[@juniormendez1339]

Endora's accent makes her 10x more likeable and iconic. 😍

[@broeheemed32]

Any episode with "Mrs. Stevens" is a good one. Say what you want about "Gladys Kravitz", but Mrs. Stevens' parts were written perfectly, and only Mabel Albertson could play that part.

[@teresamartin4735]

Endora had the best lines on the show.

[@dkc4092]

Endora and her shade---🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@thelemonvr8747]

Phyllis is definitely the most intrusive mother-in-law. I really like Endora.

[@bernadettemurray8260]

Endora was wicked 🤣

[@davidcrazyrides]

She made the wicked witch look like a saint in comparison

[@sammieyoung2529]

Samantha was a genius. And the comedy! A true blonde bombshell.

[@Valentino22231]

The cast that Ms Montgomery surrounded herself was nothing short of perfection! The tense relationship between the mother in laws is 100% the actresses skill! Their use of their voice, facial expression, deliverance of lines, painted the rival picture to perfection! I read that Mabel Anderson , who played Mrs Stephens, was loved by everyone on set, was extremely professional and nice and was great friends with the superb Agnes Moorehead and Marion Lorne! Ms Mooreheads constistent performances are perfection! She was the perfect antagonist for the show! I dare anyone not to be carried away, bewitched, and fall in love with these people!

[@johnlargan6045]

You are right! They were all perfect in their roles, and obviously had a great time working together!

[@BrianRIngram]

Her name was Mabel Albertson. Her younger brother was Jack Albertson from Chico and the man.

[@ethelryan257]

One reason the show is still so great after nearly sixty years is the caliber of the actors.

[@aisha2370]

Miss Albertson was such a wonderful actress none of us liked Mrs. Stephens! 😁

[@markwilloughbywood3868]

Agreed, and speaking from first-hand experience, those I knew were exactly how you wanted them to be: extraordinary!

[@lukec.9819]

This show will forever make me smile and laugh..classic TV at its best!!!! 😊❤❤❤⚘

[@cynthiahawkins2389]

Wonderful character actress - Mabel Albertson..

[@harperstacey9604]

Mabel Albertson was the sister of character actor, Jack Albertson, who starred on the sitcom, Chico and the man.

[@MsBaby1959]

@@harperstacey9604😮

[@brucemcgee2281]

Mabel Anderson is the best mother-in-law on TV!

[@AdaraBalabusta]

Although I love her, Endora is hands-down the more intrusive of the two mils. ❤

[@bubbaclark4355]

Agnes Moorehead was wonderful

[@gfgall]

More accomplished than ANY actress currently on tv.

[@sudokusensei]

I really miss her!!! So sad she didn't live to be 106 years old like her mother did

[@nelliethursday1812]

@@sudokusensei that's because of the cancer she developed during the filming of the Conquer it was filmed in Nevada down wind from nuclear testing over half of the actors and film crew died of some form of cancer John Wayne Susan Hayward (brain cancer) Dick Powell (director) and many more

[@johnlargan6045]

Such brilliant writing and acting!

[@cynthiasmith4130]

I watch it everyday!!! I even record it... I love this show. We need more show's like this on TV today!!! 🥀🥀🥀🥀...

[@harperstacey9604]

Do you know the difference between in-laws and outlaws? Outlaws are wanted.

[@dianetheisen8664]

LOL Funny❗️

[@susanmccormick6022]

That was a fav joke of my father's.

[@letolethe3344]

Darrin was treated with real cruelty at times by Endora. But then, he was insulting to her every time he saw her, before she'd even say anything. Plus he held Samantha back and demanded she not use her natural gifts, which sadly she put up with.

[@laurie113]

Please remember these are not living beings. It’s a SHOW?

[@carmenfrisicaro9890]

@@laurie113 But when a show is well done, reality and fiction are blurred. When nobody cares about a show, it's because it's mediocre or just poorly executed

[@howtubeable]

Darrin did not hold Samatha back. She CHOSE to marry a mortal. She wanted to live a mortal's life. But most of all, Samatha did not tell Darrin she was a witch until AFTER they were married. Who is the victim here?

[@yvonneburns2786]

Until it put her in a state of ill health and Darwood nearly lost her...

[@letolethe3344]

@@laurie113 I'm sorry you've reduced yourself to the point of self-delusion that you actually feel superior to people because they analyze characters in a fictional work.

[@PaulyWally30]

I understand that Darrin may find it challenging to get along with Endora. However, if he ever spoke about my mother disrespectfully, there would be a huge problem in our house. Especially since I treat his mother with the utmost respect.

[@mariamarshall6120]

Endora is brilliant

[@MsJoyce31202]

Oh brother, Mrs. Stevens.

[@el7jake]

Samantha always tried to be so conciliatory. I would have hauled off and told Darren that his mother was no picnic either, witch or not.

[@wayneolsen8965]

She’s so great At passive aggressive. No match for Endora though.

[@TheMan750]

I love how so many people don’t see the similarities between Endora’s criticism of Darrin and Phyllis’s criticism of Samantha

[@markwhitman9029]

Yes and that subtle criticism of Samantha is why Serena turned Mother Stevens into a cat! LOL

[@ravenregards]

@@markwhitman9029 Ha, yes. We still use the line, "Meow, Meow yourself" around our house.

[@yolandasisneros1740]

Good 👍 point

[@lucascavalvante2784]

The difference is that Samantha was always nice and polite to her mother in law, we can’t say the same for that bigoted Darwin

[@carmenfrisicaro9890]

Darrin doesn't even ATTEMPT to get along with Endora or to even be civil to her or anyone in her family. Sam bends over backwards to please and cater to Phyllis

[@bewitched]

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[@Youngstown529]

Darrin's mom was the inspiration for twin beds. Sick headache indeed.

[@williedaniel6194]

I love ❤️ this television series Elizabeth Montgomery ❤️

[@judyledbetter3915]

Frank Really Likes Endora.💕☺️ God Bless 💗🙌

[@kevinemmers9424]

Can’t say I blame him.

[@gretchennelson7056]

“I wish you’d try to make an effort to get along with Samantha’s mother” “What for dear? You seem to be making effort enough for both of us”😂😂😂😂

[@terryjones802]

Darrin's snobbish mom Mrs. Stephens.

[@LisaKoffler]

I say Phyllis Stephens, because she acts paranoid and rude - especially with her "sick headaches!" Endora only intrudes when she senses a problem or if she's angry!

[@mrwright7414]

They are both fantastic.

[@lindaalvarez8855]

Mrs. Steven's is way more intrusive than Endora! I Love Endora by far!

[@louisewestie989]

Mrs Steven’s was always very judgmental and catty about Samantha and Samantha’s family. She didn’t like Samantha because she married her precious Darren and didn’t think she was good enough

[@JonMcIntosh-sc9wl]

Love when the two mothers get together and the catty remarks fly back and forth.

[@ellylovely205]

Can you upload the full episode? Thanks!

[@bryannrogers2851]

"I want your mother out of the house" the nerve... smh

[@edleynycz8957]

I could watch it everyday. It is the best tv serie, ever! I would call Tabatha if I was born a girl in 1976 in Brazil

[@musickfreek]

Let’s not forget that Endora was a nightmare to Darrin. Why is Phyllis getting flack for her passive aggressive criticism of Samantha while Endora was outright abusive to Darrin.

[@nicholasking4302]

Usually Darren started it with Endora.

[@musickfreek]

@Will N That definitely wasn’t how seasons 1-5 was written lol

[@tina8796]

Agnes was so pretty here. I loved her red hair and those outfits are divine. She was such an intelligent, engaging presence.

[@Pntngbrn]

What a great cast and show. I have to say i was always partial to Endora. She was so supportive of Samantha and never took any anti-witchcraft crap from Darrin. And the anti-witchcraft stuff is my only criticism of Darrin, cause he really loved samantha

[@NaNa-j7b2q]

I just luv Endora!

[@cynthiasmith4130]

This episode in full is the best ever!!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣...❤️❤️❤️... 🌹🌹🌹.....

[@EDWRFle]

I love Endora

[@thinkthensend9228]

I just realized that old mrs Stephens’ neurosis is the cause of Darrin’s.

[@pamczech5984]

Well endora but then endora always protects Samantha but she can go a little to far at times

[@misskj7773]

Agnes Moorehead...was in a league all to herself. Perfection.

[@deanomarshall2926]

In some episodes Samantha would call her "Mother Stephens" instead of Mrs. Stephens. Lol

[@comfynlux5695]

I never liked Darrin’s mother he acted just like her. She was always looking down her nose at everyone. Everyone needs a mother like Endora ❤️😍😘💕. Love her!!! I did like his father.

[@kerrykeene6471]

Phyllis tries to project her feeling about Darrin's health onto Sam. She says Sam looks a little under the weather. She does it again in SAMANTHA'S SUPER MAID. In that episode, Phyllis has an ulterior motive, trying to impress a wealthy woman in the neighborhood, by suggesting tbat they get a maid, to help boost Darrin up the ladder of success. Sometimes, even Sam's relatives frustrate her, including her Mother. Sam and Darrin are caught between both mothers. At least Sam tries to be nice to Phyllis. Serena, that's a different story. 😀 A reminder to Frank. You only have one daughter-in-law. 🙂

[@SH-yu3nf]

too good episodes full ones please

[@davidwhite3180]

Whomever used to write this stuff is HILARIOUS

[@jeffreyschwartzberg7827]

Phyllis is annoying but funny.Endora is a wild cat.Phyllis in real life (Mable Albertson) was Cloris Leachmens ex mother in law.Hope she wasn't like that in real life.

[@mellymel6331]

The guy playing Mr. Stephens is definitely one hot Daddy!

[@gretchennelson7056]

“Now you just stay right there, you do look at little peaked” ❤

[@VictorPerez-hg2ed]

U know I prefer endora from Mrs Stephens. Endora is a real riot in parties.

[@littletroll]

Endora's outfit is fabulous!

[@jtg3765]

Grammar correction to post title: Should be: "Who's the 'more' intrusive mother-in-law?" hehe!

[@36Kourtney]

I couldn't stand Endora until I grew up she's the Best.

[@lindakilbride6755]

I had always felt sorry for Mrs. Stevens. She really should have been given fair opportunity to have a real relationship with her own granddaughter. The episodes involving Mrs. Stevens always left me feeling angry. You know. Like when kids stomp their feet and yell "Thats not FAIR!!

[@ItsMe-gv2ug]

I can't stand Darren's mother!!! Not to say anything bad about the actress who played her...but she did her job way too well.

[@hectormanuel9793]

Endora is the most intrusive mother-in-law in television history!

[@ernestchacon4928]

Endora is more interesting, Mrs. Stevens complains too much.

[@mikepacker7616]

Agnes hated the role. She's mostly from movie and theater

[@harperstacey9604]

Agnes moorehead was terrific in the movie, hush, hush, sweet Charlotte. From Ms. Harper Stacey.

[@hcombs0104]

Don't forget radio. She was brilliant in "Sorry, Wrong Number" in the 1940s. She never expected Bewitched to be such a big hit. She never even expected any network to pick up the series, thinking it was too far out.

[@candyolson2832]

My first MIL was just like Mrs. Stephens. Very judgemental. Always eavesdropping and I could never please her. Her abusive son could do no wrong. I was always the "bad" guy. I can fully relate to this episode

[@9Crow]

i grew up watching bewitched i love this show. i have elder relatives who are very old school i wonder if they ever watched the show and if they did what did they think about it? My Mother and my aunt are very old school they don't believe in pets they think all animals belong outside not even a dog or a cat is allowed inside the house my cousin Bruce has red hair and he has a cat now his mother my aunt wont go visit him because he has a cat in the house. lol.

[@leahwhiteley5164]

I'm sure that's a happy result!

[@Dani-ICU-RN]

Cant find too many entire episodes:(

[@lokie3502]

Fraaank, I have a sick headache....

[@shadesalans4977]

One of the two Mr. Stevens

[@harperstacey9604]

There were also 2 Louise Tates and 2 Gladys kravitzes.

[@robsemail]

@@harperstacey9604 I hope you’re sitting down for this. There were two Darrins! Yes.

[@harperstacey9604]

@@robsemail no kidding 😂.

[@jaredjlinden]

There were also multiple Tabithas.

[@devinholmes5246]

At least we know where Darrin get his mouth from. His mother!!!

[@steveyj3002]

Endora is useful and Darren's mom is annoying

[@warrenbfeagins]

Endora hands down. She's ALWAYS there and can do so without notification by just appearing out of thin air. She also spies on him in order to catch him doing something OR using witchcraft to make him say or do something. I love her, but she's a nightmare.