'Allo 'Allo! season 9 episode 1 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

Rene celebrates a false pregnancy scare with Yvette, his waitress, leading to a vow of fidelity to his wife, Edith. When Colonel and Lieutenant Gruber seek refuge after a failed escape to Spain, a convoluted plan involving a fake Resistance capture and a note in a bottle is hatched to exonerate them. Misinterpretations and comedic errors abound as the Germans plan to destroy the windmill, mistakenly believed to be a Resistance hideout. The episode culminates in the windmill's destruction, with Rene mistakenly believed dead, leading to his humorous resignation to a hero's life in hiding.

Full Episode S09E01 Recap

### Opening Scene: Rene's Monologue - Rene humorously reflects on his life's dangers while humming a tune, celebrating the mistaken pregnancy scare of Yvette, his young waitress. - He vows fidelity to his wife, Edith, albeit with reservations about his ability to maintain it. ### Rene and Yvette - Rene tries to end his affair with Yvette, likening their separation to the inevitable change of seasons. - Their intimate moment is interrupted by Edith, leading to a humorous misunderstanding involving a poker and a stove. ### The Return of the Colonel and Lieutenant Gruber - Colonel and Lieutenant Gruber, having failed to escape to Spain, return to seek Rene's help in evading capture for desertion. - They concoct a story to clear their names, involving being captured by the Resistance and forced to pose with a stolen painting. ### Planning the Escape - A convoluted plan is formed to create a false narrative for the Colonel and Gruber's desertion, involving a note in a bottle and a series of unlikely events to mislead the Germans. - Rene, Edith, and the deserters engage in a series of comedic misunderstandings and preparations to execute their plan, involving disguises and a hearse driven by Monsieur Alphonse. ### The Note in the Bottle - The plan proceeds with the placement of a note in a bottle to mislead the Germans, involving a series of convoluted steps meant to suggest the Colonel and Gruber were captured by the Resistance. ### The German Response - The Germans, led by General Von Klinkerhoffen, misinterpret the cryptic message and plan to blow up the windmill where they mistakenly believe the deserters are held. ### Rene's Heroic Act - Rene races to the windmill to rescue the Colonel and Gruber, only to find they have already fled. He then encounters Louise, who warns him of the impending explosion. ### The Windmill Explosion - The windmill is destroyed just as Rene and Louise take cover, leading to the mistaken belief among the Resistance and his wife that Rene has died. ### The Aftermath - As the news of Rene's supposed death spreads, the Resistance plans to honor him as a posthumous hero, while Rene contemplates his unexpected fate. ### Closing Scene: Rene's Dilemma - Rene, presumed dead, faces the prospect of living a hero's life in hiding, humorously resigned to his new role within the Resistance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was Rene celebrating at the beginning of the episode?

Rene was celebrating the news that Yvette, his young waitress, was not pregnant after all due to a mix-up with a doctor's tests.

Why did Rene vow to be true to his wife Edith?

Rene vowed fidelity to his wife after the pregnancy scare with Yvette, realizing the absurdity of chasing after young girls at his age.

What plan did Rene and others concoct to save the Colonel and Lieutenant Gruber?

They devised a plan to create a false narrative involving the Colonel and Gruber being captured by the Resistance, using a note in a bottle to convey this story to the Germans.

How did the Germans respond to the note in the bottle?

General Von Klinkerhoffen and his men misinterpreted the cryptic message and decided to blow up the windmill, mistakenly believing it to be the location where the deserters were held.

What led to the belief that Rene had died?

The destruction of the windmill, coupled with the discovery of Rene's personal effects nearby, led the Resistance and his community to believe Rene had died in the explosion.

Who was responsible for driving the hearse in the plan to save the Colonel and Lieutenant Gruber?

Monsieur Alphonse, the undertaker, was initially tasked with driving the hearse but was too inebriated, leading to Rene helping him.

What was the ultimate fate of the windmill?

The windmill was destroyed by the Germans during their target practice, believing it to be a Resistance hideout.

How did Rene react to the plan of being declared a posthumous hero?

Rene humorously resigned himself to his fate, contemplating the pros and cons of being honored as a hero while in hiding.

Who mistook Rene for being dead and spread the news?

The Resistance members, upon finding Rene's belongings near the destroyed windmill, spread the news of his presumed death.

What was the reaction of Rene's community to the news of his death?

The community, including Madame Edith and the Resistance, was shocked and saddened by the news, planning to honor Rene's memory as a hero.

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