The castaways are arguing with each other and generally irritable. The professor diagnoses ‘Island fever’ and suggests hope of a rescue would raise people’s spirits.

He persuades Ginger to pretend she has clairvoyant powers and can ‘see’ a ship coming soon to rescue them.

Ginger predicts a rescue the next night at 8:30pm and everyone gets excited. By coincidence, the castaways hear on the radio that the U.S Navy has deployed ships looking for a downed satellite in the same area the Minnow was last seen.

Ginger begins to believe her powers are real but then takes things too far when she conducts a seance. Later, she feels guilty and confesses her abilities were faked.