ACT ONE

FADE IN:

EXT. ISLAND BEACH - ESTABLISHING SHOT - DAY

PAN UP to S.S. Minnow, a small tourist ferry boat that is beached.

DISSOLVE TO:

EXT. S.S. MINNOW - AFT DECK - DAY

SKIPPER, the Captain of the S.S. Minnow, GILLIGAN, his first mate, the PROFESSOR, a high school teacher, two secretaries, red-headed GINGER and blonde BUNNY, sleep on the aft deck of the S.S. Minnow.

Skipper stirs. Skipper sits up and looks around. Skipper sees that the S.S. Minnow is beached.

Skipper jumps off the deck onto the beach.

EXT. ISLAND BEACH - DAY

Skipper lands on the beach and walks around the stern of the beached S.S. Minnow.

SKIPPER

Hey, Gilligan.

The Skipper quickly surveys the beach.

SKIPPER (CONT'D)

Gilligan!

EXT. S.S. MINNOW - AFT DECK - DAY

Gilligan awakens, crawls over to the Professor, and then looks at Bunny. He turns around and hears the Skipper calling to him.

SKIPPER (O.S.)

Hey, Gilligan!

GILLIGAN

Oh, my gosh! Man over board.

Gilligan dives off the stern of the S.S. Minnow.

GILLIGAN (CONT'D)

I'll save you, Skipper!

EXT. ISLAND BEACH - DAY

Gilligan lies on the sand face down. He lifts his head to see the Skipper.

PAN ON SKIPPER as he runs to Gilligan. The Skipper lifts Gilligan by the belt to a seated position.

SKIPPER

Gilligan, the Minnow's been beached.

GILLIGAN

Beached? When the storm was over and it was calm, you said we'd be home in no time.

SKIPPER

It may take longer.

GILLIGAN

When the passengers wake up and want to get off at the marina, what are you going to tell them?

SKIPPER

I'll think of something.

STARBOARD SIDE OF S.S. MINNOW

Two obvious, large holes dominate the starboard hull of the S.S. Minnow.

GILLIGAN (O.S.)

How are we going to get home? Look at those holes!

BACK TO SCENE

The Skipper scowls at Gilligan. Skipper grabs the brim of his cap as if threatening to hit Gilligan over the head with it.

GILLIGAN

No, Skipper. I'm very happy to be here. I'm so happy I could kiss the ground.

(kisses sand; spits)

This island tastes terrible.

Skipper notices the other passengers have awoken.

EXT. S.S. MINNOW - AFT DECK - DAY

Bunny, Ginger, and the Professor stand on the port side of the deck and look out over the dry land.

BUNNY

Isn't it wonderful, Ginger? We're safe.

GINGER

I never thought dirt could look so beautiful!

PROFESSOR

What a wonderful sight! Terra Firma.

BUNNY

He even knows the name of this place, Terra Firma. No wonder you're a professor!

The Professor pauses quizzically at Bunny's statement. He's uncertain what to make of it.

EXT. ISLAND BEACH - DAY

Skipper and Gilligan sit on the beach and try to cheer the passengers.

SKIPPER

Now hear this, folks. Now hear this. There's been a slight change in our plans.

GILLIGAN

That's right, folks. Instead of dropping you off at the marina, we've brought you right here to this very spot, wherever that is.

EXT. S.S. MINNOW - AFT DECK - DAY

The Professor moves from the port side to the starboard side of the deck. He throws a rope ladder over the side.

EXT. S.S. MINNOW - DAY

Gilligan helps MR. THURSTON HOWELL III, a multi-millionaire, and EUNICE (LOVEY) WENTWORTH HOWELL, his socially prominent wife, climb down a ladder placed against the S.S. Minnow's hull. The Howells move away from the ladder toward the bow.

MRS HOWELL

Thank you, steward.

MR HOWELL

I wonder if tipping would be in bad taste?

The Howells walk to the bow of the S.S. Minnow.

EXT. ISLAND BEACH - DAY

Bunny, Professor, and Ginger gather near the stern of the S.S. Minnow. The passengers are grateful that the Skipper got them them to dry land.

PROFESSOR

Skipper, there was a time back there when I thought my boys in my science class were going to have a new teacher next term.

GINGER

I want to thank you too, Skipper. I was sure I was gonna end up as a hunk of shish-kabob on a swordfish.

BUNNY

I'm especially glad that I didn't drown, Skipper, because I don't even know how to swim.

Skipper pauses at Bunny's statement.

EXT. ISLAND BEACH - DAY

The Howells make their way from the bow on the port side of the S. S. Minnow to the stern. The Skipper meets them mid-boat.

MR HOWELL

Oh, Captain. Would you have your man remove our luggage from this vessel?

SKIPPER

I'd be very happy to, Mister Howell. Where would you have it removed to?

MR HOWELL

Oh, someplace where the limousine can pick it up and take us to the nearest hotel.

SKIPPER

I don't even know where we are. For all I know, this island is uninhabited.

MR HOWELL

Oh, nonsense. Mister Hilton has hotels everywhere.

MRS HOWELL

Quite right, Thurston, dear.

SKIPPER

That storm drove us hundreds of miles off course. This island doesn't even appear on my Navy charts.

MR HOWELL

Well, you should have gotten your charts from a more reliable source.

SKIPPER

There is no more reliable source than the United States Navy!

MR HOWELL

Well, yes there is. The Sunnybrook Yacht Club.

(salutes)

My outfit.

Stunned at Mr. Howell's gall, Skipper turns away.

MR HOWELL (CONT'D)

Come along, Lovey.

Mr. Howell offers his arm to Mrs. Howell.

MRS HOWELL

You know, I think someone ought to report him.

MR HOWELL

Well, he will bear watching.

The Howells stroll away toward the S.S. Minnow's bow. Skipper turns and heads toward the stern, where Bunny, Professor, and Ginger stand.

EXT. ISLAND BEACH - DAY

Skipper reveals his plan to the other passengers who are gathered near the S.S. Minnow's stern.

SKIPPER

Now hear this. I want all you passengers to stay right here by the boat and out of danger. Gilligan and I will explore the island.

(to Gilligan)

Gilligan!

EXT. S.S. MINNOW - AFT DECK - DAY

Gilligan stands tall. He wears binoculars and a spyglass around his neck, has rope draped over his shoulder, carries a canteen, knife, and small bag attached to his belt.

GILLIGAN

I got the equipment right here, sir. I knew you were going to need it.

EXT. ISLAND BEACH - DAY

SKIPPER

Good work! Let's get started.

EXT. S.S. MINNOW AFT DECK - DAY

GILLIGAN

Yes, sir!

Gilligan salutes and stomps his feet together. Gilligan falls through the deck to the hold of the S.S. Minnow and disappears

EXT. ISLAND BEACH - DAY

The Skipper, Bunny, Professor, and Ginger run over to the gaping hole in the starboard side of the S.S. Minnow.

INT./EXT. S.S. MINNOW HOLD - DAY

HOLE IN HULL FROM INSIDE

Bunny, the Professor, the Skipper, and Ginger peer into the hole in the hull.

HOLE IN HULL FROM OUTSIDE

A piece of wood falls on Gilligan. Gilligan salutes and smiles uncomfortably.

DISSOLVE TO:

EXT. COCONUT TREE GROVE - ESTABLISHING SHOT - DAY

EXT. COCONUT TREE GROVE - DAY

Gilligan and the Skipper walk through the jungle and stop at a coconut tree. The Skipper looks up at the tree.

SKIPPER

There's exactly what I've been looking for.

GILLIGAN

It's a coconut tree. We've passed a thousand of them. If you've seen one, you've seen them all.

SKIPPER

Not like this one.

TWO TALL COCONUT TREES

SKIPPER (O.S.)

This has got to be the tallest tree on the island.

BACK TO SCENE

SKIPPER

Now, from the top of this tree, it'll be possible to see the whole island. Then we'll know whether it is uninhabited or not.

GILLIGAN

That's a great idea, Skipper. But who's gonna climb up there and look around? I mean, there's only two of us here. And you can't do it because you're the Skipper. And I can't do it because I don't know how to climb a coconut tree.

Skipper sternly stares at Gilligan. Gilligan looks up at the tall coconut tree.

GILLIGAN (cont'd)

Besides, I'm afraid of heights.

Skipper sternly stares at Gilligan.

GILLIGAN (cont'd)

I'm not starting any mutiny, Skipper, but I'm not climbing up that tree. No siree. Not me.

FLIP TO:

EXT. COCONUT TREE TOP - DAY

Gilligan sits atop the coconut tree and shields his eyes.

TWO TALL COCONUT TREES

SKIPPER (O.S.)

What do you see?

BACK TO SCENE

GILLIGAN

Nothing! I've got my eyes closed!

EXT. COCONUT TREE GROVE - DAY

From the base of the tree, Skipper encourages Gilligan.

SKIPPER

There's nothing to be afraid of!

(emphatically)

Look around!

EXT. COCONUT TREE TOP - DAY

Gilligan uncovers his eyes.

GILLIGAN

Hey, you were right, Skipper! I can see ...

GILLIGAN'S ARM

Gilligan moves and dislodges a coconut.

BACK TO SCENE

GILLIGAN (cont'd)

... the whole island from up here.

EXT. COCONUT TREE GROVE - DAY

As Skipper stands next to the coconut tree, a coconut falls and hits him on the head.

EXT. COCONUT TREE TOP - DAY

GILLIGAN

Look out below!

EXT. COCONUT TREE GROVE - DAY

SKIPPER

Thanks for the warning!

EXT. COCONUT TREE TOP - DAY

Gilligan uses binoculars to scan the area. He notices something and pauses.

GILLIGAN

Hey, I see something.

(pause)

I see some people.

EXT. COCONUT TREE GROVE - DAY

SKIPPER

Is it a village?

EXT. COCONUT TREE TOP - DAY

GILLIGAN

It's just some people. But they have a boat, Skipper. They can get us off here. Skipper, we're saved!

EXT. COCONUT TREE GROVE - DAY

Skipper looks up toward the top of the coconut tree.

EXT. COCONUT TREE TOP - DAY

Gilligan quickly climbs down the coconut tree, dislodging many coconuts.

CAMERA MOVES WITH Gilligan as he rapidly descends from the top of the coconut tree to the base where Skipper stands.

EXT. COCONUT TREE GROVE - DAY

Gilligan lands on the Skipper followed by the coconuts raining down. Gilligan gets to his feet and tries to help the Skipper up, but Skipper's weight overwhelms Gilligan. Gilligan tumbles over the Skipper.

Another coconut falls on the Skipper. Skipper rises to his feet. And another coconut falls on him. Skipper helps Gilligan to his feet.

GILLIGAN

I'm sorry, Skipper. I'm just so anxious.

SKIPPER

Never mind that. Are you --

Another coconut falls and hits the Skipper.

SKIPPER (cont'd)

Are you sure you saw some people?

GILLIGAN

Yes, sir. And a boat too. Skipper, we're saved! Just follow me. I know exactly where it is.

Gilligan turns and exits. Skipper follows him.

EXT. JUNGLE TRAIL - DAY

Gilligan leads the Skipper through the jungle.

GILLIGAN

Right this way, Skipper. I'm blazing the ol' trail.

Gilligan pushes a palm frond out of his way, but it snaps back and hits the Skipper, knocking him to the ground.

Gilligan runs along the path and stops to encourage the Skipper.

GILLIGAN (cont'd)

We're saved. We're saved. C'mon, Skipper! C'mon.

Gilligan turns and runs toward the beach.

EXT. JUNGLE EDGE - DAY

GILLIGAN

Here's the beach. Wait until we tell the passengers the good news!

Skipper catches up with Gilligan, but Gilligan is too eager to wait for the Skipper to catch his breath so he continues running toward the people. Skipper picks up the pace and runs after him.

EXT. ISLAND BEACH - DAY

GILLIGAN

Whoo! Yippee! Look, Skipper, look. Oh, yippee! Yeah! Yippee! Yahoo!

Skipper looks toward the boat. Gilligan notices Skipper's lack of enthusiasm.

GILLIGAN (cont'd)

Hurray! Yippee! Yahoo!

(looks closer at boat)

Yippee. Ya -- hoo --

ZOOM - GILLIGAN

Gilligan's widely opens his eyes as he realizes his mistake.

EXT. S.S. MINNOW STERN - DAY

LONG SHOT - S.S. MINNOW

ZOOM - S.S. MINNOW

ZOOM - S.S. MINNOW'S LIFE PRESERVER

The life preserver reads "S.S. Minnow."

EXT. ISLAND BEACH - DAY

Gilligan looks sheepish as he realizes that the people he saw were the S.S. Minnow's passengers.

DISSOLVE TO:

EXT. ISLAND BEACH - DAY

RADIO

RADIO ANNOUNCER (V.O.)

The sea and air search for the S.S. Minnow has proven unsuccessful.

BACK TO SCENE

The Skipper, Professor, Ginger, Bunny, and the Howells listen to the radio detail the search for their boat.

RADIO ANNOUNCER (V.O.) (cont'd)

The small boat which usually ferries tourists among nearby islands, must have been sunk in the recent storm and the Coast Guard is abandoning the search. And now the latest from Wall Street. Today, the Dow Jones averages climbed to a new high.

The Professor turns off the radio. Mr. Howell gets up and rushes over to the radio.

MR HOWELL

Don't turn that off! That's the best part.

Mr. Howell grabs the radio and turns it back on.

MR HOWELL (cont'd)

(disgusted)

Really.

Mr. Howell returns to his seat with the radio.

The Professor, Skipper, Ginger, and Bunny sit near a small table. The transmitter sits on the table.

SKIPPER

Here we are on a desert island, uninhabited, unexplored, uncharted.

GINGER

I get the picture. Just color us lost.

SKIPPER

Well, our only chance of rescue is if the Professor here can get the transmitter fixed. Then we can radio for help.

PROFESSOR

(frustrated)

I've been trying, but it's very difficult without the proper tools.

TRANSMITTER

The Professor fiddles with the transmitter.

BACK TO SCENE

SKIPPER

Now hear this, folks. We've all got enough to keep us busy. The Professor here, he's fixing the transmitter.

EXT. ISLAND SHORE - DAY

Gilligan fishes in the ocean from the edge of the water with a fishing rod and reel.

SKIPPER (O.S.)

Gilligan is out there right now, fishing for our dinner.

EXT. ISLAND BEACH - DAY

Skipper assigns tasks to the passengers.

SKIPPER

(to the girls)

And you girls, you girls wash all of the dirty clothes on board.

BUNNY

Aye, aye, Skipper.

Bunny gets up and Ginger follows her. Skipper walks over to the Howells. The Howells sit in their directors' chairs. Mr. Howell holds the radio close to his ear and listens to the radio.

SKIPPER

Mister Howell?

MR HOWELL

Quiet, please.

SKIPPER

Uh, Mister Howell, please. Just above the beach in that group of palms is a fresh water spring.

MR HOWELL

And?

The Skipper reaches up and removes a bucket from the S.S. Minnow's deck.

SKIPPER

And here's a bucket.

MR HOWELL

My dear Captain, you don't quite understand.

SKIPPER

Understand? What?

MR HOWELL

Well, I'm retired.

MRS HOWELL

Of course you are, dear.

MR HOWELL

Well, I haven't worked since -- well, let me see now -- Lovey, when was the last time I worked?

MRS HOWELL

Darling, you never have.

MR HOWELL

Of course. Dear old dad left me everything!

Mr. Howell rises to leave.

MR HOWELL (cont'd)

C'mon, Lovey. Industrials are up.

Mr. Howell hands the radio to Mrs. Howell.

MRS HOWELL

Ooh.

Mrs. Howell hands the radio to the Skipper.

MRS HOWELL (cont'd)

Here you are.

SKIPPER

Never mind. I'll get the water myself.

MRS HOWELL

Oh, uh, Captain? Something very important.

SKIPPER

How's that?

MRS HOWELL

We always have dinner at eight.

MR HOWELL

Cocktails first.

The Skipper scowls at the gall of the Howells, places the radio on the Professor's work table, and steadies himself on the table. Skipper shakes off his disgust and carries the bucket away.

EXT. ISLAND SHORE - DAY

As ordered, Gilligan fishes for dinner near the water's edge.

PROFESSOR (O.S.)

Test, one, two, three, four.

EXT. ISLAND BEACH - DAY

The Professor works on the transmitter and radio and speaks into the microphone.

PROFESSOR

Test, one, two, three, four.

The Professor's words ECHO on the RADIO.

PROFESSOR (cont'd)

One, two.

The Professor hears an ECHO of his voice over the radio, the Professor excitedly confirms his findings and picks up the radio and listens to it.

PROFESSOR (cont'd)

Test, one, two, three, four!

The Professor puts down the radio.

PROFESSOR (cont'd)

(to himself)

It works. I fixed it.

(to Skipper)

Skipper! Skipper! The transmitter works!

EXT. ISLAND SHORE - DAY

Gilligan continues to fish for dinner.

PROFESSOR (O.S.)

I fixed it!

SKIPPER (O.S.)

Great. Wonderful!

EXT. ISLAND BEACH - DAY

The Professor excitedly leaves his work table and rushes to the Skipper.

Gilligan's fishing hook snags the transmitter and pulls the transmitter off the Professor's work table.

PROFESSOR

I found the break in the printed circuit and I fixed it. Now it works. Come on.

The Professor returns to his work table with the Skipper and discovers the transmitter is missing.

PROFESSOR (cont'd)

(puzzled)

Well, the transmitter was right here right next to the radio.

The Professor picks up the empty transmitter case.

PROFESSOR (cont'd)

This is just the case.

The Professor tosses the empty transmitter case to the ground behind him.

SKIPPER

You mean right here?

PROFESSOR

Yes, and I know I fixed it. I heard myself on the radio.

EXT. ISLAND SHORE - DAY

Gilligan continues to fish for dinner.

SKIPPER (O.S.)

Well, now come on, Professor.

EXT. ISLAND BEACH - DAY

Skipper picks up the radio from the table. The Skipper disbelieves the Professor's story.

SKIPPER

If it was right here with the radio, how could it vanish?

RADIO

Gilligan's fishing hook snags the radio and pulls it out of Skipper's hands.

BACK TO SCENE

SKIPPER (cont'd)

Now I know how it could vanish.

The Skipper and Professor chase the radio across the sand as it is pulled by Gilligan toward the water. Professor gives up the chase before he reaches the water's edge.

Professor places his face in his palm.

EXT. ISLAND SHORE - DAY

The Skipper plunges into the water and submerges quickly.

GILLIGAN

Hi, Skipper. Goin' in for a dip?

Skipper replaces his completely soaked cap on his head. Skipper yells to the ocean.

SKIPPER

Now hear this! If there be a man-eating shark out there --

(points to Gilligan)

What are you waiting for?

Gilligan looks hurt by Skipper's words.

FADE OUT.

END OF ACT ONE

ACT TWO

FADE IN:

EXT. ISLAND BEACH - ESTABLISHING SHOT - NIGHT

JUNGLE

EXT. CAMPFIRE - NIGHT

The Skipper tends to a small campfire. Skipper hears a noise in the nearby jungle and rises. The Skipper carries a revolver.

SKIPPER

Who goes there?

Gilligan approaches the Skipper from behind and touches him on the shoulder.

GILLIGAN

Skipper?

Startled, the Skipper fires the revolver toward the jungle.

SKIPPER

Ugh! Gilligan!

(motioning to revolver)

That was our last bullet.

GILLIGAN

Skipper? Skipper? Let me stand guard for a while. You've been up half the night. I want to help. You must be exhausted. Someone has to relieve you.

SKIPPER

Maybe you're right. Go get the Professor. Ask him to come over here. Maybe he can stand watch for a while.

GILLIGAN

But the Professor is only a passenger. I'm your very own crew.

SKIPPER

Do you have to remind me of that?

GILLIGAN

I know this mess we're in is all my fault. I mean, I'm the one who lost the anchor. And I'm the one who lost the radio. And I'm the one who lost the transmitter. And without the transmitter, we're marooned on this island. I tell you what, Skipper.

SKIPPER

What?

GILLIGAN

You don't have to pay me for this week's work.

Skipper buries his frustration with Gilligan.

SKIPPER

Do you really know the fix we're in?

Gilligan shakes his head.

SKIPPER (cont'd)

There may be wild animals out there waiting to chew us to bits. We may be attacked by savages from nearby islands. Cannibals!

As he speaks, Skipper turns and picks up the revolver.

SKIPPER (cont'd)

And now, thanks to you, we don't even have a weapon to defend ourselves.

GILLIGAN

Skipper? I saved some good news for last.

SKIPPER

With you around, there's no such thing as good news.

GILLIGAN

I saved a box of cartridges, Skipper, for the revolver.

Skipper is pleased and he hints at a smile.

SKIPPER

Bullets for the gun?

GILLIGAN

Yes, sir. I kept them dry all through the storm and everything.

SKIPPER

Good work, Gilligan. Give them to me and I'll load the pistol.

THEIR FEET AND CAMPFIRE

Gilligan hands the Skipper the box of bullets. They slip out of the Skipper's hands and fall into the fire.

BACK TO SCENE

Skipper glances at Gilligan.

Gilligan glances back at Skipper. He slowly looks down at the campfire and wonders what happens to bullets in a fire.

THEIR FEET AND CAMPFIRE

The BULLETS FIRE in random directions.

BACK TO SCENE

Gilligan and the Skipper scramble away from the campfire as the BULLETS FIRE. They exit into the jungle.

EXT. ISLAND BEACH - ESTABLISHING SHOT - DAY

EXT. JUNGLE EDGE - DAY

The Professor carries palm leaves up the beach and drops them in front of the under-construction shelter.

The Professor and the Skipper work to build a shelter. The Skipper hands a stake to the Professor.

SKIPPER

Hold this for me, would you?

The Professor crouches down to hold the stake. The Skipper uses a mallet to hammer the stake into the soil.

PROFESSOR

Skipper, how long do you really think we'll be on this island?

SKIPPER

Well, Professor, with that transmitter on the bottom of the ocean, we're stuck here. That is, unless we're spotted by a plane or a ship.

PROFESSOR

It could be days, weeks, or even months. No wonder you insisted on building this shelter.

SKIPPER

Correction, Professor. Three shelters. A "his" for the boys, a "hers" for the girls, and a "theirs" for the Howells.

Skipper laughs. Professor gets up from his crouched position.

PROFESSOR

I better go get some more palm leaves.

SKIPPER

Good idea.

Gilligan walks up and offers to help Skipper.

GILLIGAN

Skipper, can I help you?

SKIPPER

No, Gilligan.

GILLIGAN

Please?

SKIPPER

You're just plain ol' bad luck to me.

Skipper stops hammering the stake.

SKIPPER (cont'd)

You remember that time on the destroyer when that depth charge broke loose?

GILLIGAN

Yes, sir. It was rolling across the deck and I pulled you out of the way. I saved your life.

SKIPPER

Well, not exactly. You didn't save it, you just prolonged it so you'd give me more bad luck. Now, will you run along? I've got a lot of work to do.

Gilligan salutes Skipper.

GILLIGAN

Aye, aye, sir.

Skipper, frustrated but knowing that as a leader he must set an example and follow the rules, returns Gilligan's salute.

As Gilligan walks away the Skipper puts down his mallet on his foot.

SKIPPER

(pained)

Oh!

Gilligan looks back at the Skipper.

SKIPPER (cont'd)

Shove off, Gilligan!

Gilligan turns and runs from the Skipper.

EXT. JUNGLE - DAY

The Professor cuts palm leaves. Gilligan approaches him.

GILLIGAN

Professor, can I help you?

PROFESSOR

Gilligan, it is incorrect English to say "Can I help you?" You should say "May I help you?"

GILLIGAN

Professor, may I help you?

PROFESSOR

No.

Gilligan begins to leave, but turns to ask to help a second time.

PROFESSOR (cont'd)

No.

Gilligan, disappointed that he isn't allowed to help, exits. As he leaves, he moves a large palm leaf out of his way. The palm leaf springs back into position, hitting the Professor's face. The Professor moves it out of the way.

EXT. LAGOON - DAY

As ordered by the Skipper, the girls wash clothes in the lagoon.

BUNNY

Isn't it fun, being cast away on a desert island?

GINGER

Oh, yeah. Loads of laughs. Robinson Crusoe enjoyed it for nine years.

Gilligan, smiling, runs up to the girls.

GILLIGAN

Hi, girls. Can I help? I'm very good at washing.

GINGER

I'm very good at wishing. And I wish you'd get lost.

Dejected, his face turns from a smile to hurt. Gilligan gets up and exits.

BUNNY

Ginger, I'm surprised at you. Why are you so mean to him?

GINGER

Bunny, it's Gilligan's fault we're stuck on this stupid island.

BUNNY

But after all, he is a human being.

GINGER

I'll bet he isn't, and I'll give you six points.

Bunny leaves the lagoon and chases after Gilligan.

BUNNY

Gilligan! Gilligan!

EXT. JUNGLE EDGE - DAY

Gilligan walks over the to the edge of the beach, where the jungle vegetation begins, and sits down on a rock.

BUNNY (O.S.)

Gilligan! Gilligan!

Bunny runs to where Gilligan is seated.

GILLIGAN

You better keep away from me. I'm nothing but plain ol' bad luck.

BUNNY

You mustn't talk that way.

Gilligan removes his hat.

GILLIGAN

Every time I try to help, something goes wrong. You know what I thought of doing before? Packing my things and clearing out.

BUNNY

Oh, I'm glad you didn't.

GILLIGAN

I couldn't. There's no place to clear out to.

EXT. LAGOON - DAY

Ginger is frustrated as she tries to wash the castaways' laundry in the lagoon. Ginger looks skyward as she talks to herself.

GINGER

I wish I had some suds. I'd even settle for "brand ecks."

Ginger throws the laundry down in a pile.

EXT. JUNGLE EDGE - DAY

Bunny tries to console Gilligan.

BUNNY

I've got to go help Ginger with the washing. Now, you go catch some big fish.

GILLIGAN

Now, I don't think I can --

BUNNY

Now, those are orders.

Bunny kisses her index finger and touches it to Gilligan's nose.

Gilligan looks down the bridge of his nose, touches it, and smiles. Gilligan puts his hat on.

FLIP TO:

EXT. ISLAND SHORE - DAY

SERIES OF SHOTS

Gilligan fishes at the edge of the ocean.

Gilligan pulls back his fishing rod.

A large fish, perhaps a marlin, jumps out of the water as it swims.

Gilligan struggles with the fishing rod.

Gilligan backs up the beach.

Gilligan marches up the beach with the fishing rod over his shoulder.

Gilligan turns around and faces the ocean. The marlin pulls on the line and Gilligan is pulled face-down onto the sand.

The marlin jumps out of the water as it swims.

The marlin drags Gilligan down the beach into the water.

The marlin jumps out of the water as it swims.

Gilligan is toppled and the marlin drags him to the water's edge. A wave crashes over Gilligan, but he remains determined to land the marlin.

EXT. S.S. MINNOW BOW DECK - DAY

Mrs. Howell sits with Mr. Howell on the bow deck of the S.S. Minnow. Mrs. Howell sees Gilligan fishing on the beach.

MRS HOWELL

Darling, look at that.

MR HOWELL

Why, it's Gilligan!

EXT. ISLAND SHORE - DAY

SERIES OF SHOTS

Gilligan pulls the marlin to shore.

Gilligan struggles with his fishing rod and the marlin on the hook. He pulls the fishing line up the beach and sits on the sand.

The marlin struggles in the water.

The fishing line drags Gilligan to his feet and back to the water.

The fishing line pulls Gilligan face-first toward the water.

At the water's edge, Gilligan stands up, turns around, and pulls the fishing line up the beach.

EXT. S.S. MINNOW BOW DECK - DAY

Mrs. Howell sits with Mr. Howell on the bow deck of the S.S. Minnow. Mr. Howell raises his binoculars to get a better look at Gilligan's efforts to land the marlin.

EXT. ISLAND SHORE - DAY

SERIES OF SHOTS

Gilligan again pulls the line with the marlin and struggles up the beach.

The marlin regains the upper hand and drags Gilligan back into the water.

Waves crash over Gilligan.

Another wave crashes over Gilligan as he gets up.

Determined, Gilligan confidently puts the fishing pole under his arm and marches out of the water onto the beach.

The marlin is pulled into the shallow beach water by Gilligan.

Gilligan continues marching up to the beach.

Gilligan reels in the marlin almost to his feet, but it is a shark, not a marlin!

Gilligan beaches the shark.

Gilligan wrestles the shark and subdues it.

EXT. S.S. MINNOW BOW DECK - DAY

Mrs. Howell sits with Mr. Howell on the bow deck of the S.S. Minnow.

MR HOWELL

At a time like this, water sports!

(disgusted)

I mean, really!

EXT. ISLAND SHORE - DAY

Exhausted, Gilligan drags the shark by the tail out of the water onto the beach.

DISSOLVE TO:

EXT. ISLAND SHORE - DAY

FISHING - MONTAGE

Gilligan reels in fish.

EXT. JUNGLE EDGE - DAY

Gilligan carries a big fish and adds it to a large pile of big fish he's caught. Gilligan rearranges the fish when a FISH begins to emit the sound of a RADIO BROADCAST.

TROPICAL TOM (V.O.)

And now it's time for your ...

OPEN-MOUTHED FISH

TROPICAL TOM (V.O.) (cont'd)

... daily exercise again. Open the windows, take a deep breath ...

BACK TO SCENE

Gilligan looks around to locate the source of the voice. He points one ear toward the ground.

TROPICAL TOM (V.O.) (cont'd)

... and let good ol' Tropical Tom help you stay in shape. First, let's try the simple knee bend.

OPEN-MOUTHED FISH

TROPICAL TOM (V.O.) (cont'd)

Hands on hips now. Bend at the knees and here we go.

BACK TO SCENE

Gilligan cocks his head and steps around the fish and tries to determine which fish is "speaking."

TROPICAL TOM (V.O.) (cont'd)

One, two, three, four. One, two, three, four. Up, down, three, four. Up, down, three, four.

OPEN-MOUTHED FISH

TROPICAL TOM (V.O.) (cont'd)

C'mon, you! Let's get with it.

BACK TO SCENE

GILLIGAN

Me?

TROPICAL TOM (V.O.)

I mean you, yes.

Gilligan begins knee bends according to Tropical Tom's instructions.

TROPICAL TOM (V.O.) (cont'd)

Up we go, down we go. Up we go, down we go. Up, down, up, down.

Gilligan discontinues his knee bends and resumes searching for the sound.

TROPICAL TOM (V.O.) (cont'd)

Up, down, up, down.

Gilligan finds a candidate fish and grabs it out of the large pile of fish.

TROPICAL TOM (V.O.) (cont'd)

Up, down, up, down. That's enough now. Relax.

Gilligan drops the fish.

When the fish lands, the RADIO program changes to MARCHING BAND MUSIC. Startled, Gilligan picks up the fish again.

GILLIGAN

The radio. The fish must have swallowed the radio.

Gilligan strikes the side of the fish and the RADIO program changes to a BASEBALL GAME.

BASEBALL ANNOUNCER (V.O.)

And Mantle hit a bunt single and caught the infield landing. They were expecting him to hit away. This puts men on first and third with one out, with Roger Meris coming up to bat.

GILLIGAN

Come on, Roger. Get a hit.

The fish stops emitting sound of the radio, so Gilligan strikes the side of the fish again. The RADIO program changes back to MARCHING BAND MUSIC.

GILLIGAN (cont'd)

The radio. I've got to tell them I caught the radio.

Gilligan hoists the fish containing the radio over his shoulder and exits.

INT./EXT. SHELTER - DAY

Bunny, Ginger, Professor, and Skipper work on the inside of the shelter. Skipper hears the MARCHING BAND MUSIC and runs to the shelter's window. Gilligan runs up to the shelter and comes to the open window on the outside.

GILLIGAN

I've got it! I've got it! We're saved!

SKIPPER

(laughing)

Well, I'll be.

PROFESSOR

The fish must have swallowed the radio.

Bunny excitedly hugs Gilligan.

BUNNY

You did it, Gilligan! You saved us!

GILLIGAN

And if that fish swallowed the radio, maybe another fish swallowed the transmitter.

BUNNY

(excitedly)

Eek!

SKIPPER

What do you think our chances are, Professor?

Gilligan leaves the window, walks around the shelter, and joins the others inside the shelter.

PROFESSOR

Well, considering the size of that lagoon, and the number of fish large enough to swallow a transmitter, the odds on catching one, after we've already caught one that swallowed the radio -- I'd estimate those odds to be roughly a million to one.

SKIPPER

Well, that's good enough for me! Come on, get to work.

Skipper hands the fish with the radio to the Professor. Skipper, Ginger, and Bunny exit the shelter. The Professor lays the fish on the table, takes a knife, and begins to gut the fish.

EXT. JUNGLE EDGE - DAY

Ginger, Bunny, Skipper, and Gilligan rush to Gilligan's pile of fish.

SKIPPER

Now, everybody grab a fish and start feeling for that transmitter.

INT. SHELTER - DAY

The Professor cleans off the radio with a cloth.

PROFESSOR

Skipper! Skipper, wait.

EXT. JUNGLE EDGE - DAY

Still holding the radio, the Professor runs to Gilligan's pile of fish where the other castaways are gathered.

PROFESSOR

Skipper, Skipper, wait a minute. Wait. Wait. There's an easier way to do it. Now I've just tuned this radio to the same wavelength as the transmitter. Now, if you just say a few words into the fish, I'll be able to hear you on the radio.

SKIPPER

(to Gilligan)

Well, you heard what the man said. Don't just stand there, Gilligan, say something in a fish!

Gilligan picks up a small fish from the pile of fish.

GILLIGAN

I don't know what to say. I've never talked to a fish before.

The Professor listens to the radio.

PROFESSOR

Say anything.

GILLIGAN

Hello there, fish.

PROFESSOR

Louder.

GILLIGAN

Hello there, louder.

Skipper picks up a bigger fish and speaks into it.

SKIPPER

Now hear this. Now hear this. At north by northeast --

Ginger speaks into a fish. The Professor listens to the radio, but doesn't hear any sound.

GINGER

Please get me off this island, fish.

Bunny speaks into a fish.

BUNNY

"Shoot, if you must, this old gray head. But spare my country's flag, she said."

The Howells enter and walk up behind the other castaways.

The Howells appear positively puzzled at the odd behavior of the other castaways. Mr. Howell glances at Mrs. Howell. Mrs. Howell looks on curiously.

SKIPPER

Now hear this. Now hear this --

GINGER

Please get me off this island, fish!

The castaways all speak at the same time into their fish.

MRS HOWELL

Thurston, they've all gone mad!

Skipper brings a fish to the Howells.

SKIPPER

Mister Howell, you've just come out of retirement. I want you to grab a fish and say something into it.

MR HOWELL

Now just one moment --

SKIPPER

Those are orders! Mister Howell, grab a fish

(swings fish to Mr. Howell)

and say something into it.

(to Mrs. Howell)

You too, Missus Howell.

MR HOWELL

You heard the Captain, Lovey.

Mr. Howell passes the fish to Mrs. Howell. Mrs. Howell holds the fish. The other castaways continue speaking into their respective fish and the Professor listens to the radio.

MRS HOWELL

Maybe we'd better humor them.

MR HOWELL

Yes, yes.

Mrs. Howell holds the fish while Mr. Howell speaks into it.

MR HOWELL (cont'd)

May I have long distance, please?

Mr. Howell nods at Mrs. Howell. Mrs. Howell nods back.

The castaways continue to all speak into their fish at the same time.

FADE OUT.

END OF ACT TWO

TAG

FADE IN:

EXT. JUNGLE EDGE - DAY

RADIO

RADIO ANNOUNCER (V.O.)

... and all hope for the missing charter boat S.S. Minnow has now been abandoned.

BACK TO SCENE

The castaways lounge near the ocean beach and enjoy the day. The Howells sit in their directors' chairs.

PROFESSOR

Without that transmitter, we could be here for a very long time.

Gilligan sits up.

GILLIGAN

Hey, I know how we can be saved.

SKIPPER

Gilligan, I don't want to hear it.

An airplane's ENGINE DRONES above them.

GILLIGAN

Okay, I won't tell you about the plane up there.

SKIPPER

Plane?

The castaways jump to their feet.

BUNNY

A plane! A plane! A real live plane!

The castaways look to the sky.

GINGER

We've been rescued!

AIRPLANE

A single-engine airplane flies overhead.

BACK TO SCENE

The castaways rise to their feet.

SKIPPER

We've got to attract their attention. We'll spell out the word "help."

GILLIGAN

How, Skipper?

SKIPPER

Well, now hear this! We'll use the fish. We'll line them up on the beach and spell out the word "help." I'll make the letter "aitch."

Skipper grabs for a fish from the large pile of fish.

PROFESSOR

I'll take the "e."

Professor grabs a fish from the large pile of fish.

GINGER

(to Bunny)

We'll take the "el," Bunny.

Ginger and Bunny grab fish from the large pile of fish.

GILLIGAN

I'll take the "pee."

Gilligan grabs fish from the large pile of fish.

FLIP TO:

EXT. ISLAND BEACH - DAY

PAN OVER the "H," "E," and "L" formed from fish. The "P" is backward.

ZOOM ON "P" FISHES

PAN UP TO Gilligan as he scratches his head, turns around trying to figure out where he went wrong, and removes his hat.

Skipper throws up his arms in disappointment.

Gilligan looks sheepish. He's messed up again. Gilligan puts his hat back on his head.

"P" FISHES

HIGH ANGLE - S.S. MINNOW, CASTAWAYS, AND THE FISH

DISSOLVE TO:

EXT. ISLAND SHORE - ESTABLISHING SHOT - DAY

PAN AND PULL BACK from S.S. Minnow to ocean.

FADE OUT.

THE END