TEASER

FADE IN:

EXT. GILLIGAN'S ISLAND - ESTABLISHING SHOT - DAY

DISSOLVE TO:

EXT. CAMP - DAY

RADIO

"JINGLE BELLS" plays on the radio.

PULL BACK TO REVEAL the castaways decorating a Christmas tree made from tropical island parts.

MR HOWELL

First time I ever celebrated Christmas with a bamboo tree.

They decorate the tree.

MRS HOWELL

And seashells for ornaments.

PROFESSOR

Well, it's the best we could do here on the island.

They decorate the tree.

SKIPPER

Right. Do you know what I want for Christmas? A nice, thick, juicy steak.

GINGER

I know what I'd like for Christmas, but I don't think Cary Grant will fit in my stocking.

Gilligan places a starfish at the top of the tree.

GILLIGAN

You know what I want for Christmas? I wish we could be rescued.

MARY ANN

Oh, what a wonderful Christmas wish, Gilligan.

PROFESSOR

But I'm afraid that's asking just a bit too much from old Santa Claus.

RADIO

RADIO ANNOUNCER (V.O.)

We interrupt this program to bring you a special news ...

BACK TO SCENE

The Castaways gather around the radio.

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

... bulletin. A group of castaways was spotted on a small island a short time ago by a Navy weather plane. These marooned people are believed to be the crew and passengers of the S.S. Minnow ...

The Castaways cheer. The Professor shushes them.

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

... a small excursion boat which was presumed lost at sea. In the event the castaways can hear this broadcast, let me assure them that a Navy destroyer has been dispatched to the area pinpointed by the plane. We now return you to our regular program.

The Castaways cheer.

MARY ANN

Gilligan, you got what you wished for!

SKIPPER

What a Christmas present!

MR HOWELL

For Christmas, I want to buy everybody their own island!

FADE OUT.

END OF TEASER

ACT ONE

FADE IN:

EXT. OCEAN BEACH - DAY

Skipper and Gilligan build a signal fire with plenty of smoke.

OCEAN BEACH

Nothing but waves all the way to the horizon.

BACK TO SCENE

Skipper scans the horizon for a ship.

SKIPPER

That fire and smoke ought to help that Navy destroyer to spot us.

GILLIGAN

Right, Skipper. Lucky thing I made that Christmas wish, huh?

SKIPPER

Oh, you're so right, little buddy. I want to tell you, you've had your share of mistakes, but that wish has made up for all of them. Nothing you could do now can make me angry.

GILLIGAN

Thanks, Skipper.

SKIPPER

Well, let's see if we can spot that ship out there. Hand me the binocular.

Gilligan fishes the binoculars from the smoky signal fire.

SKIPPER (cont'd)

Come on, Gilligan. I said hand me the binocular.

Gilligan retrieves the binoculars from the signal fire. It is very hot and Gilligan holds it by the cord.

GILLIGAN

Remember what you said, Skipper. You're not gonna get angry at me.

Skipper grabs the binocular and realizes it is hot from the fire.

GILLIGAN (cont'd)

You did it, Skipper. You controlled yourself. Congratulations.

SKIPPER

Thanks, Gilligan. As a matter of fact, we've suffered through worse experiences than this. Remember when we first landed on the island?

GILLIGAN

I sure do. After I lost the anchor and the compass got broken during the storm, I thought we were goners.

SKIPPER

But we were real lucky, little buddy. I mean, the fact that the tide left us high and dry during the night.

RIPPLE DISSOLVE TO:

FLASHBACK - EXT. ISLAND BEACH - DAY

The beached S.S. Minnow lies on the sand.

EXT. S.S. MINNOW AFT DECK - DAY

Skipper sits up and looks around. Skipper sees that the S.S. Minnow is beached. The other castaways sleep soundly on the S.S. Minnow. Skipper jumps off the deck onto the beach.

SKIPPER

Hey, Gilligan.

EXT. ISLAND BEACH - DAY

Skipper lands on the beach and walks around the stern of the beached S.S. Minnow. The Skipper walks along the beach sand, quickly surveying the area.

SKIPPER (CONT'D)

Gilligan!

EXT. S.S. MINNOW AFT DECK - DAY

Gilligan awakens 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 up to see Skipper. The Skipper grabs Gilligan and lifts him 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.

MR HOWELL (O.S.)

Oh, Captain.

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

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

Oh, 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 walk away. Skipper turns and heads toward the stern.

FLIP TO:

EXT. ISLAND BEACH - DAY

Gilligan and Skipper discuss their situation next to the Minnow. Gilligan holds his hat in his hands.

GILLIGAN

You mean we're marooned?

Skipper shushes Gilligan.

SKIPPER

Not so loud. We have three women on board that might panic.

GILLIGAN

You have one sailor down here that already has.

Gilligan puts on his hat.

PROFESSOR

Skipper, I think I'll have another try at fixing that transmitter.

Professor exits.

GILLIGAN

You mean the radio's broken?

SKIPPER

The transmitter's broken. The receiver works fine.

GILLIGAN

With no transmitter, how are we gonna tell the rescue ship where to find us? But Skipper, I'm scared.

They move from the beached Minnow closer to the beach.

SKIPPER

Gilligan, now pull yourself together. There's really nothing to worry about. Sure, we're marooned on an uncharted island. The transmitter's broken, the boat's wrecked, we're low on provisions. Does that sound like the end of the world?

GILLIGAN

No. But it sounds like the end of us.

SKIPPER

Gilligan, your job now is to calm the passengers. Cheer them up.

GILLIGAN

Yes, sir. Keep them calm. Cheer them up.

SKIPPER

Do you want those people to hear your teeth chattering? Let me have a smile.

GILLIGAN

If I smile, sir, they'll see my teeth chattering.

SKIPPER

(irritated)

Gilligan.

GILLIGAN

Yes, sir. Smile.

FLIP TO:

EXT. JUNGLE CLEARING - DAY

Mary Ann and Ginger are seated on a log in the jungle clearing. Gilligan stands before them with a large, obviously fake smile.

GINGER

You certainly do look cheerful.

Gilligan points to his smile.

GILLIGAN

That's probably because I'm smiling.

Gilligan points at his smile.

MARY ANN

You got a message through. We're gonna be saved.

GILLIGAN

No, we couldn't get a message through. The transmitter's broken.

MARY ANN

Broken? There's nothing to smile about.

GILLIGAN

(cheerfully)

No, it isn't.

Gilligan stops smiling.

GILLIGAN (cont'd)

(somberly)

No, it isn't.

GINGER

Then why were you smiling?

GILLIGAN

Skipper's orders. I'm supposed to cheer you up.

GINGER

What for?

GILLIGAN

So you won't worry about the mess we're in.

Mary Ann stands up.

MARY ANN

Terrible mess? Oh, Gilligan, are we in danger?

GILLIGAN

Danger? What makes you say a thing like that?

Ginger stands up too.

GINGER

Gilligan, we're in awful trouble, aren't we?

GILLIGAN

Not really. There's a chance the transmitter can be fixed. And there's every possibility we won't be eaten by cannibals.

Mary Ann and Ginger exchange uncomfortable glances.

GILLIGAN (cont'd)

If we're careful, we can stretch our food supply to last almost a week.

Gilligan stretches out his arms, but realizes how bad their situation actually is.

GILLIGAN (cont'd)

(glumly)

Then when you think about it, things couldn't be worse.

FLIP TO:

EXT. ISLAND BEACH - DAY

Skipper addresses Mr. Howell and Mrs. Howell in front of the beached Minnow.

SKIPPER

I want you two to see what you can salvage out of the galley. Meanwhile, Gilligan and I will explore the island. 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, Mr. Howell, and Mrs. Howell run over to the gaping hole in the starboard side of the Minnow.

INT./EXT. MINNOW HOLD - DAY

FROM INSIDE THE HULL

The Skipper, Mr. Howell, and Mrs. Howell peer into the hole in the hull from the outside.

FROM OUTSIDE THE HULL

Gilligan salutes and smiles uncomfortably as the others peer into the hole in the starboard hull.

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)

(looks up at the tree)

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.

VERTICAL 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 motions 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.

FLIP TO:

EXT. ISLAND BEACH - DAY

Professor and Skipper work on the transmitter. Gilligan walks up the beach carrying his fishing pole.

PROFESSOR

Skipper, will you switch that to our frequency? I'll hold these two wires together, and then will you try talking into it?

Gilligan walks up and stands behind Skipper.

SKIPPER

Hello? Hello? If anyone can hear me, please answer.

GILLIGAN

I can hear you fine.

SKIPPER

It works! It works.

PROFESSOR

Skipper --

SKIPPER

Just a minute, Professor. I think I've got something.

Skipper speaks slowly into the microphone.

SKIPPER (cont'd)

(haltingly)

Where are you?

GILLIGAN

(haltingly)

Right behind you.

Skipper turns and looks at Gilligan. Gilligan waves his fingers.

SKIPPER

(irritated)

Gilligan. We're trying to fix the transmitter.

Gilligan walks around to the transmitter and sticks his hands inside.

GILLIGAN

Oh.

GILLIGAN (cont'd)

Maybe if you took one of these tubes in here --

SKIPPER

The Professor and I will fix the transmitter. Why don't you try and catch something for dinner?

GILLIGAN

Right, Skipper. How about fish?

SKIPPER

Fish sounds just fine.

Gilligan salutes, turns, and exits.

PROFESSOR

Skipper, have you got a smaller screwdriver?

SKIPPER

I think I have in my toolkit.

Skipper gets up and walks back to the S.S. Minnow.

EXT. ISLAND SHORE - DAY

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

EXT. ISLAND BEACH - DAY

The Professor works on the transmitter on a large boulder-sized rock near the S.S. Minnow. He uses the radio as a receiver to test the transmitter's signal.

PROFESSOR

(echoing)

Testing, one, two, three,

(pause)

four. Testing, one, two, three, four.

PROFESSOR (cont'd)

It works! I fixed it! Skipper! Skipper!

The Professor carries the radio over to Skipper to report the good news.

EXT. ISLAND SHORE - DAY

Gilligan fishes for dinner.

EXT. ISLAND BEACH - DAY

PROFESSOR

It works. The transmitter works!

HOOKED TRANSMITTER

Gilligan's fishing hook catches the transmitter and drags it away from the Professor's work area.

SKIPPER (O.S.)

Great! Wonderful!

The transmitter is pulled off the rock. Professor and Skipper walk up to the rock the Professor was using as a work area. Both men carry the radio back to the Professor's work area.

PROFESSOR

My voice just came over the radio.

The Professor releases his grip on the radio. Skipper continues to carry it.

PROFESSOR (cont'd)

I found a break in the circuit, and I fixed it --

The Professor finds the transmitter missing.

PROFESSOR (cont'd)

Well, it was right here on the rock.

SKIPPER

Well, how could it just vanish?

EXT. ISLAND SHORE - DAY

Gilligan continues to fish. He casts his reel.

PROFESSOR (O.S.)

The transmitter was right here.

EXT. ISLAND BEACH - DAY

The radio in Skipper's hands is hooked and pulled out of his hands.

SKIPPER

Now I know how it could vanish.

Skipper and Professor chase the radio and exit.

RADIO

rides on the sand, pulled by Gilligan's fishing line. Skipper and Professor chase the radio across the sand as it is pulled toward the shore.

BACK TO SCENE

The Professor continues to chase the radio, but stops as he looks on toward Gilligan.

EXT. ISLAND SHORE - DAY

The Skipper chases the radio across the sand as it is pulled toward the water by Gilligan's fishing line.

Professor places his palm against his forehead.

Skipper tumbles into the water. Gilligan stands looking at him.

The waves push Skipper toward the beach.

GILLIGAN

Hi, Skipper. Goin' in for a dip?

Skipper replaces his completely soaked cap on his head. Water runs down his face.

Gilligan looks at Skipper in a puzzled way.

END FLASHBACK.

RIPPLE DISSOLVE TO:

EXT. LAGOON BEACH - DAY

Skipper and Gilligan share the story of their first days on the island.

SKIPPER

Yes, sir, all in all, I'd say we were pretty lucky.

Ginger, Mary Ann, and the Professor emerge from the jungle onto the lagoon beach. The Professor carries the radio.

PROFESSOR

Hey, listen to this. Should be just a matter of hours now.

Professor turns the radio on.

RADIO ANNOUNCER (V.O.)

... and the Coast Guard cutter reports it is now nearing the island. According to all indications, the crew and passengers of the ess ess Minnow will shortly be leaving the island where they have been marooned.

The Professor turns off the radio.

MARY ANN

Oh, we owe it all to Gilligan and his Christmas wish.

GINGER

Oh, that's right.

Mary Ann and Ginger back Gilligan toward the signal fire and simultaneously kiss him on opposite cheeks.

GILLIGAN

(bashfully)

I feel like I'm on fire.

SKIPPER

You are. Get your feet out of the fire.

Gilligan hurries out of the signal fire.

FADE OUT.

END OF ACT ONE

ACT TWO

FADE IN:

EXT. GILLIGAN'S ISLAND - ESTABLISHING SHOT - DAY

EXT. LAGOON BEACH - DAY

Mary Ann, Skipper, Gilligan, Professor, and Ginger gathered their luggage and wait on the shore for the Navy destroyer reported to be coming to rescue them.

GINGER

I can't see any ship.

SKIPPER

Won't be long now.

Mr. Howell and Mrs. Howell emerge from the jungle.

MR HOWELL

Where's the rescue party? I thought this was an afternoon affair.

SKIPPER

Should be here any time now, Mister Howell.

MRS HOWELL

Well, I certainly hope so, or I'll have to change into evening clothes.

Skipper laughs.

SKIPPER

Gilligan and I were talking about the first day we landed on the island. Remember that?

MR HOWELL

How can we ever forget? We were all simply furious with Gilligan that day.

SKIPPER

We certainly were.

Skipper pats Gilligan on the back.

GILLIGAN

I guess everybody was mad at me then.

RIPPLE DISSOLVE TO:

FLASHBACK - EXT. CLEARING - DAY

Skipper and Professor count the salvaged provisions from the S.S. Minnow. They include a box of matches. The Professor records these with a pencil and a spiral-bound pad of paper.

SKIPPER

Four blankets, one hatchet.

PROFESSOR

Check.

SKIPPER

A pistol, flashlight, and a pair of binoculars.

PROFESSOR

Right.

(pause)

Well, that completes the list of everything we can salvage from the boat. Skipper, how long do you really think we'll be on this island?

SKIPPER

With the transmitter on the bottom of the ocean, we're stuck till we're spotted by a plane or a ship.

PROFESSOR

That could be days or weeks or even months. We've got one box of matches left.

Gilligan enters.

GILLIGAN

Hi.

PROFESSOR

Oh, hi, Gilligan.

SKIPPER

(coolly)

Gilligan.

PROFESSOR

We've got to use these very sparingly.

Professor hands the box of matches to Skipper, but Gilligan intercepts the box.

SKIPPER

Gilligan.

Skipper takes the box of matches from Gilligan.

PROFESSOR

Skipper, why don't you two get a fire started? I'll go help the others gather more wood so we can keep it going.

SKIPPER

Good idea, Professor.

The Professor exits.

SKIPPER (cont'd)

Well, don't just stand here. Go get some brush for the fire.

Gilligan salutes.

GILLIGAN

Aye aye, sir.

Skipper salutes in return as Gilligan exits.

FLIP TO:

EXT. CLEARING - DAY

Gilligan sits in front of a small pile of wood brush. Skipper enters from the jungle.

SKIPPER

Gilligan, got the fire ready to start yet?

GILLIGAN

Fire ready to start, sir.

Skipper kneels next to Gilligan.

SKIPPER

Good. Remember now, we've got to try and do this with only one match.

GILLIGAN

Only one match, sir.

SKIPPER

We've got to be careful.

GILLIGAN

We've got to be careful.

SKIPPER

Gilligan, will you do me a favor?

GILLIGAN

Do you a favor? Yes, indeed, sir.

SKIPPER

Will you stop repeating everything I say?

GILLIGAN

Stop repeating everything you say? Right you are, sir. No more repeating everything you say.

SKIPPER

(angrily)

Gilligan!

Skipper regains his composure.

SKIPPER (cont'd)

All right now, the minute I get the fire started, I want you to blow into it like this --

Skipper demonstrates blowing onto the kindling.

GILLIGAN

Like this?

Gilligan mimics the Skipper's blowing, but more aggressively. Skipper nods.

SKIPPER

Okay. Here we go.

Skipper lights a match. Gilligan blows aggressively and blows out the match.

GILLIGAN

I guess I blew too soon, huh? Well, I'm sure not gonna do that the next time.

Skipper glares at Gilligan. Skipper shakes his head. Gilligan shakes his head in unison.

GILLIGAN (cont'd)

'Cause you're not gonna let me do it next time.

They both nod in agreement.

FLIP TO:

EXT. JUNGLE EDGE - DAY

The Skipper uses a mallet to hammer the stake into the soil. Gilligan walks up and offers to help Skipper.

GILLIGAN

Skipper, can I help you?

SKIPPER

No, Gilligan.

GILLIGAN

Please?

SKIPPER

It's no use, Gilligan. 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.

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 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

LONG SHOT - GILLIGAN

picks himself up out of the water and resumes pulling the fish to shore.

EXT. S.S. MINNOW BOW DECK - DAY

Mr. Howell raises his binoculars to get a better look at Gilligan's efforts to land the marlin.

EXT. ISLAND SHORE - DAY

Gilligan again pulls the line with the unseen "fish" and struggles up the beach.

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

Gilligan is pulled down into the water again.

Another wave crashes over Gilligan as he gets up. Determined, Gilligan confidently pulls the fishing pole over his shoulder and marches out of the water onto the beach.

MARLIN

being pulled ashore. Gilligan continues marching up to the beach.

Gilligan reels in the "fish" to his feet. Gilligan beaches the big "fish," which is seen to be a shark!

Gilligan wrestles with the shark and subdues it.

EXT. S.S. MINNOW BOW DECK - DAY

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

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)

(filtered)

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 with the radio over his shoulder and exits.

FLIP TO:

EXT. JUNGLE CLEARING - DAY

Gilligan runs over to a large fish lying on the ground. Skipper and Professor follow him. Gilligan picks up the fish.

GILLIGAN

I caught the radio. Look, I caught the radio.

Skipper and Professor exchange skeptical glances. Gilligan hits the side of the fish and it begins making sound from a radio broadcast.

SKIPPER

Well, I'll be darned.

PROFESSOR

The fish must've swallowed the radio.

GILLIGAN

And if this fish swallowed the radio, maybe another one swallowed the transmitter.

PROFESSOR

Gilligan, the chances of that are absolutely zero.

SKIPPER

But Professor, what have we got to lose? Gilligan, go get the rest of those fish.

Gilligan hands the fish to the Skipper. Gilligan salutes.

GILLIGAN

Aye, aye, sir.

Skipper salutes in return, but hits himself in the head with the fish.

SKIPPER

Gilligan!

Gilligan exits.

FLIP TO:

EXT. JUNGLE CLEARING - DAY

PILE OF FISH

PAN UP AND DOLLY BACK

to Skipper, Gilligan, Ginger, and Mary Ann.

Skipper, Gilligan, Mary Ann, and Ginger stand around a pile of large fish. Skipper holds a fish.

SKIPPER

Now ladies, I want you to pick up a fish and start squeezing 'em. Maybe we might find the fish that swallowed the transmitter.

GILLIGAN

Yeah!

Professor enters.

PROFESSOR

Wait a minute. Wait a minute. Skipper, I just tuned the radio to the same wavelength as the transmitter.

SKIPPER

And?

PROFESSOR

Well, if you say a few words into a fish and the transmitter's in there, I should be able to hear it on the radio.

SKIPPER

That's a great idea, Professor!

Skipper hands the fish to Gilligan.

SKIPPER (cont'd)

Well, don't just stand there, Gilligan, say something into the fish.

GILLIGAN

I've never talked to a fish before.

PROFESSOR

Say anything.

GILLIGAN

Hello there, fish!

PROFESSOR

Louder!

Gilligan speaks louder.

GILLIGAN

(yelling)

Hello there, little fish!

PROFESSOR

No, that's not it. Try another one.

Mary Ann and Ginger bend down and talk into fish.

MARY ANN

Hello? Hello, Kansas?

SKIPPER

Hello, this is the ess ess Minnow. This is the Skipper of the ess ess Minnow. On an uncharted island.

Professor listens to the radio and shakes his head.

MARY ANN

Hello, Uncle George? Having a wonderful time, Uncle George. I'll be back to Kansas pretty soon.

Professor listens to the radio and shakes his head.

GINGER

(sultry)

Hello, Coast Guard? This is Ginger Grant. I sing and I dance -- and lots of things.

Ginger giggles.

GILLIGAN

"... the pussycat went to sea in a beautiful pea green boat ..."

Professor listens to the radio and shakes his head.

Mr. and Mrs. Howell enter.

MRS HOWELL

Thurston! They've all gone mad.

MR HOWELL

I have never in my entire life --

SKIPPER

Don't just stand there, Mister Howell. Talk into a fish.

Skipper hands Mr. Howell a fish. Mr. Howell hands the fish to Mrs. Howell.

MR HOWELL

Talk into it?

Skipper hands Mr. Howell another FISH.

SKIPPER

Talk into the fish.

MR HOWELL

Good heavens! Hello there. This is Thurston Howell. Yes, I want long distance.

DISSOLVE TO:

EXT. JUNGLE CLEARING - DAY

SKIPPER

All right, Gilligan, you can watch. But don't come any closer. Stay right here.

GILLIGAN

Yes, sir.

SKIPPER

Professor, I don't know how those fish managed to swallow the radio and the transmitter, but at least we've got a chance again.

Skipper sits down next to Professor.

SKIPPER (cont'd)

How's it coming?

PROFESSOR

Just give me a little more time, and I think I'll have it working.

Gilligan picks up a screwdriver and tries to help.

GILLIGAN

Maybe if we took this and kinda pried this up--

SKIPPER

Give me that screwdriver!

Skipper takes the screwdriver from Gilligan.

GILLIGAN

Skipper, isn't there anything I can do to help?

SKIPPER

Yes, Gilligan. Get some more wood for the fire. Lots of wood.

Gilligan salutes.

Skipper salutes.

Gilligan walks to leave as Ginger enters. Mary Ann, Mr. Howell and Mrs. Howell follow Ginger from the jungle.

GINGER

How's the Professor doing with the transmitter?

GILLIGAN

Almost got it fixed.

Gilligan exits. Ginger, Mary Ann, Mr. Howell, and Mrs. Howell join around Skipper and Professor as he works on the transmitter.

MARY ANN

Oh, that's wonderful!

MR HOWELL

Well, I must say, that is a happy turn of events. You think you could reach my broker?

GINGER

Or my agent in Hollywood?

MARY ANN

Can you get in touch with my mother, please? She's in Winfield, Kansas.

MRS HOWELL

Oh, if you reach your mother, would you ask her to telephone the Bixby-Taylors in Newport? We're expected there for dinner on Tuesday.

SKIPPER

Please, folks. I think the first thing we should do is get in touch with somebody that has a boat.

The radio emits tuning SOUNDS.

PROFESSOR

Wait a minute. I think it's working. Here, Skipper. Try it. I'll take the radio.

SKIPPER

Cee cue, come in, cee cue. Cee cue, this is a mayday.

Gilligan carries a load of firewood logs. The logs obscure his view.

DOLLY BACK

to the other castaways listening to the Professor and Skipper attempt to reach civilization by radio. Gilligan drops a few logs of wood.

SKIPPER (cont'd)

This is a mayday. Calling cee cue. Cee cue, calling cee cue.

GILLIGAN

Skipper, where can I --

SKIPPER

Not now, Gilligan! Stay where you are. Don't come any closer.

(to microphone)

Cee cue, calling cee cue.

GILLIGAN

But Skipper, these logs are heavy.

SKIPPER

Calling cee cue. Cee cue.

PROFESSOR

I hear it. I hear it.

SKIPPER

It's beginning to work.

The castaways express glee.

SKIPPER (cont'd)

Quiet, quiet, quiet!

Skipper talks slowly and distinctly into the microphone for the transmitter.

SKIPPER (cont'd)

If anyone can hear me, this is the skipper of the ess ess Minnow.

GILLIGAN

Where can I put them?

SKIPPER

(to Gilligan)

Just drop them anywhere.

(to microphone)

This is the Skipper of the --

GILLIGAN

Drop them?

SKIPPER

Drop them!

Gilligan drops the logs right where he stands. Gilligan drops the logs on the transmitter, thoroughly wrecking it.

Skipper looks disgusted with himself. He looks at Gilligan.

Gilligan looks sheepish.

Skipper pulls the remains of the transmitter from beneath the pile of logs.

Skipper holds up the remains of the transmitter.

Gilligan looks down.

Skipper shakes his head and almost speaks.

Gilligan gestures to Skipper to hold off speaking.

GILLIGAN

Wait a minute, Skipper. I know what you're gonna say, and you're right. I've been nothing but trouble to everybody. I threw the radio in the ocean. And now I just crushed the transmitter. But I'll make it up to you. Honest.

SKIPPER

How, Gilligan?

Gilligan smiles.

GILLIGAN

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

Skipper becomes obviously frustrated. Gilligan's smile turns into a sheepish look.

END FLASHBACK.

RIPPLE DISSOLVE TO:

EXT. OCEAN BEACH - ESTABLISHING SHOT - DAY

EXT. LAGOON BEACH - DAY

The castaways wait for the destroyer with their belongings.

SKIPPER

Still don't see a thing.

GILLIGAN

Nothing there.

MR HOWELL

When we get back, I'll have the entire Navy demoted for this.

PROFESSOR

Well, perhaps we can get some information on the radio.

Professor turns on the radio.

RADIO ANNOUNCER (V.O.)

And here's another flash about the exciting rescue of the castaways. A Coast Guard cutter has just picked up all the passengers and crew who were marooned on the tropical island.

SKIPPER

Picked them up?

RADIO ANNOUNCER (V.O.)

And they're bringing them back to civilization. According to reports they were believed to be survivors from the ess ess Minnow.

PROFESSOR

Well, It wasn't our island they sighted.

SKIPPER

It was another island, with other castaways.

GINGER

Oh, we're not going to be saved.

RADIO ANNOUNCER (V.O.)

So the happy group that was marooned for eleven years ...

MARY ANN

Eleven years?

RADIO ANNOUNCER (V.O.)

... are safe and steaming for home aboard the Coast Guard cutter.

MRS HOWELL

Coast Guard cutter?

MR HOWELL

We thought it was going to be the Navy, at least.

MRS HOWELL

Oh, I'm glad they didn't find our island. We're both terribly overdressed.

The Howells turn around and exit.

GILLIGAN

Don't feel so bad. The other group was stranded for eleven years. We could be rescued in ten.

Mary Ann glances at Gilligan.

GILLIGAN (cont'd)

Nine?

(pause)

Eight?

(pause)

Seven?

(pause)

Six?

(pause)

Five?

(pause)

Four, three, two, one?

FADE OUT.

END OF ACT TWO

TAG

FADE IN:

EXT. GILLIGAN'S ISLAND - ESTABLISHING SHOT - SUNSET

DISSOLVE TO:

EXT. CAMP - NIGHT

Gilligan sits on a crate and tends to a small fire. Mrs. Howell, Mr. Howell, Professor, Ginger, and Mary Ann sit around the table.

GINGER

Christmas Eve.

MARY ANN

And we're still on this island.

PROFESSOR

Yes, I thought sure we'd be home by now.

GILLIGAN

I'm sorry.

MRS HOWELL

Aw, Gilligan, it's not your fault.

Santa Claus appears from the jungle, RINGING a BELL.

SANTA CLAUS

Merry, merry Christmas! Ho, Merry Christmas to you all!

MR HOWELL

Well, thank you, Santa. But would you care to tell us what we have to be merry about?

SANTA CLAUS

Why, certainly, good sir. After all, you might have been lost at sea and never reached this island.

GILLIGAN

He's right.

SANTA CLAUS

That's right. Or you might have hit an island that had no food or water.

GINGER

That's right, too.

SANTA CLAUS

Or you might have all been enemies by now instead of the family group that you are, who all learned to get along with each other.

MR HOWELL

By George, this bearded gentleman is right.

SANTA CLAUS

That's right, good sir. So remember, and be of good spirit. Merry Christmas to all! Ho ho ho. Merry Christmas!

Santa Claus turns and exits into the jungle.

Skipper enters carrying a pile of logs.

SKIPPER

What's everybody looking at?

Gilligan is startled by Skipper's entrance. Gilligan stands up and looks at Skipper with his mouth agape.

Gilligan and Skipper exchange glances.

SKIPPER (cont'd)

Well, what's everybody looking at?

GILLIGAN

You'll never believe it, Skipper. Merry Christmas.

Skipper shakes Gilligan's hand while still holding the LOGS.

SKIPPER

Merry Christmas, Gilligan. Thank you.

SKIPPER (cont'd)

Merry Christmas!

Skipper looks on, puzzled. Gilligan can't believe his eyes.

PROFESSOR

Merry Christmas, Skipper.

SKIPPER

Merry Christmas.

The sound of SLEIGH BELLS comes from above.

MR HOWELL

Merry Christmas!

Gilligan and Skipper look up to the sky and cannot believe what they see. They exchange glances.

MR HOWELL (cont'd)

Merry Christmas.

GINGER

Merry, merry Christmas.

MARY ANN

Merry Christmas.

DISSOLVE TO:

EXT. GILLIGAN'S ISLAND - ESTABLISHING SHOT - DAY

FADE OUT.

THE END