Episode guide
The Monkees: Season 1
32 episodes · premiered Sep 12, 1966
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- Episode 1: Royal Flush Sep 12, 1966 · 25m The Monkees rescue Princess Bettina, Duchess of Harmonica (Katherine Walsh) from her evil uncle Archduke Otto (Theodore Marcuse).
- Episode 2: Monkee See, Monkee Die Sep 19, 1966 · 25m The Monkees spend the night in a haunted house to collect an inheritance.
- Episode 3: Monkee vs. Machine Sep 26, 1966 · 25m In a computerized toy factory, the Monkees foil an efficiency expert (Stan Freberg) who wants to replace an old toymaker (Walter Janovitz) with automation.
- Episode 4: Your Friendly Neighborhood Kidnappers Oct 3, 1966 · 25m A shady PR man (Andre Philippe) kidnaps the Monkees to prevent them from winning a talent contest in order for his clients (rival band the Four Swines) to win.
- Episode 5: The Spy Who Came in from the Cool Oct 10, 1966 · 25m The Monkees get mixed up in a spy ring (Jacques Aubuchon, Arlene Martel) after Davy accidentally purchases a set of red maracas containing secret microfilm. Can the Monkees outwit two…
- Episode 6: Success Story Oct 17, 1966 · 25m Davy's grandfather (Ben Wright) visits, and the Monkees try to convince him that his grandson is wealthy and successful.
- Episode 7: Monkees in a Ghost Town Oct 24, 1966 · 25m Stranded in a ghost town after their car runs out of gas, the Monkees are held prisoner by bank robbers (Len Lesser, Lon Chaney Jr.) and their boss, "The Big Man" (Rose Marie).
- Episode 8: Don't Look a Gift Horse in the Mouth Oct 31, 1966 · 24m Davy is given a horse, which the Monkees have to hide from their landlord, Mr. Babbitt (Henry Corden). It is returned to a heart-broken child (Kerry MacLane) and father (Jim Boles) after…
- Episode 9: The Chaperone Nov 7, 1966 · 25m Davy's feelings for retired General Harley Vandenberg's (Arch Johnson) daughter Leslie (Sherry Alberoni) leads Micky to pose as a female chaperone at a party after the real chaperone…
- Episode 10: Here Come the Monkees - The Pilot Nov 14, 1966 · 25m The Monkees play a sweet sixteen party and help the birthday girl (Robyn Millan) with her studies after she falls for Davy.
- Episode 11: Monkees à la Carte Nov 21, 1966 · 25m The Monkees pose as the Purple Flower Gang to save their favourite Italian restaurant from a gangster (Harvey Lembeck).
- Episode 12: I've Got a Little Song Here Nov 28, 1966 · 25m Mike is fleeced by a fraudulent music publisher (Phil Leeds), but Micky dons the guise of a flashy Hollywood producer to get Mike's money back.
- Episode 13: One Man Shy (Peter and the Debutante) Dec 5, 1966 · 25m Bashful Peter tries to win the heart of lovely debutante Valerie Cartwright (Lisa James) while dealing with her haughty boyfriend Ronnie Farnsworth (George Furth).
- Episode 14: Dance, Monkee, Dance Dec 12, 1966 · 25m The Monkees sign up for lessons at Renaldo's Dance Au Go Go (Hal March), and then find out that their contracts are for life.
- Episode 15: Too Many Girls (Davy and Fern) Dec 19, 1966 · 25m A domineering stage mother tries to use Davy to further her daughter Fern's career.
- Episode 16: Son of a Gypsy Dec 26, 1966 · 25m A band of gypsies, headed by the powerful Maria (Jeanne Arnold), force the Monkees to steal a priceless statuette called the "Maltese Vulture."
- Episode 17: The Case of the Missing Monkee Jan 9, 1967 · 25m Peter becomes involved with the disappearance of the respected Professor Milo Schnitzler (Norbert Schiller) and then disappears himself.
- Episode 18: I Was a Teenage Monster Jan 16, 1967 · 25m A mad scientist (John Hoyt) hires the Monkees to teach his monster (Richard Kiel) music—and then transplants their musical talent into the monster. Can the Monkees get their talent back?…
- Episode 19: The Audition (Find the Monkees) Jan 23, 1967 · 25m When television producer Hubbell Bensen (Carl Ballantine) hears a tape of the Monkees, he frantically stages auditions in the hope of finding them for his new television show, unaware they…
- Episode 20: Monkees in the Ring Jan 30, 1967 · 25m A crooked fight promoter (Ned Glass) prepares to cash in on a big bet by making Davy a stooge in a bout with the champ.
- Episode 21: The Prince and the Paupers Feb 6, 1967 · 25m Davy doubles for a lookalike Peruvian prince in order to win the heart of Wendy Forsythe (Heather North) or forfeit his throne to evil Count Myron (Oscar Beregi Jr.).
- Episode 22: Monkees at the Circus Feb 13, 1967 · 25m To save a bankrupt circus, the Monkees pose as a troupe of dazzling, supreme high-wire artists from France known as the Mozzarelli Brothers, but get in trouble when their guise requires…
- Episode 23: Captain Crocodile Feb 20, 1967 · 25m The Monkees' appearance on popular children's show The Captain Crocodile Show is sabotaged by its host (Joey Forman), who fears that his guest's popularity is diminishing his own.
- Episode 24: Monkees à la Mode Feb 27, 1967 · 25m The Monkees are chosen as "Typical Young Americans of the Year," by Chic magazine, a haughty publication that runs a bogus article on the group moulding them into a false image of clean…
- Episode 25: Alias Micky Dolenz Mar 6, 1967 · 25m The police cash in on Micky's striking resemblance to imprisoned crime kingpin Baby Face Morales in an attempt to locate robbery loot.
- Episode 26: Monkee Chow Mein Mar 13, 1967 · 25m Peter finds a secret message in a fortune cookie at a Chinese restaurant, forcing Monkeemen Davy and Mike to come to his rescue from the evil Dragonman (Joey Forman).
- Episode 27: Monkee Mother Mar 20, 1967 · 25m Middle-aged widow Millie (Rose Marie) moves in with the Monkees as a new tenant, resulting in the boys' trying to find her a husband.
- Episode 28: Monkees on the Line Mar 27, 1967 · 25m Hired by a telephone answering service, the Monkees are soon plunged into mix-ups, hang-ups and crossed wires leading to pursuit by a crooked bettor (Milton Frome).
- Episode 29: Monkees Get Out More Dirt Apr 3, 1967 · 25m The Monkees' friendship is threatened when they all fall for the same girl, luscious local laundromat proprietress April Conquest (Julie Newmar).
- Episode 30: Monkees in Manhattan Apr 10, 1967 · 25m In New York City, the Monkees fend off an irate hotel manager (Philip Ober) as they help a producer (Richard Anders) get backing for a Broadway musical.
- Episode 31: Monkees at the Movies Apr 17, 1967 · 25m The Monkees have a run-in with a snobbish movie idol (Bobby Sherman) on the set as extras in a beach movie.
- Episode 32: Monkees on Tour Apr 24, 1967 · 26m A mini-documentary chronicling a live Monkees concert gig on location in Phoenix, Arizona during their first public appearance tour.