Tony (Larry Hagman) is tired of Jeannie (Barbara Eden) getting him into trouble and gives her a copy of ""The Arabian Nights"" to study in order to become a better genie. From Season 2 Episode 8 'How to Be a Genie in 10 Easy Lessons' - Tony complains that Jeannie is constantly getting him into trouble. She replies she's not had much practice at being a genie. Tony takes Roger's suggestion that Jeannie needs lessons in her craft and buys ""The Arabian Nights."" Although Tony hasn't read the book