Dennis the Menace
TV-PG1959•30m•6.5/10
ComedyFamily
Ratings
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6.5/10(31)
This 1959-1963 television situation comedy series follows the lives of the Mitchell family, Henry, Alice, and their only child Dennis, an energetic, trouble-prone, mischievous, but well-meaning boy, who often tangles with his peace-and-quiet-loving neighbor George Wilson, a retired salesman, or, later, with George's brother John, a writer. Dennis is basically a good, well-intentioned boy who always tries to help people, but who winds up making situations worse – often at Mr. Wilson's expense.
Production
Dariell Productions, Screen Gems
Language
EN
Status
Ended
First Aired
October 4, 1959
Last Aired
July 7, 1963
Networks
CBS
Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
US
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
E1
Dennis Goes to the Movies
Air date: 1959-10-04
Dennis eludes a babysitter to go to the movies that his parents are at.
E2
Dennis and the Signpost
Air date: 1959-10-11
Dennis replaces a fallen signpost... backwards.
E3
The Fishing Trip
Air date: 1959-10-18
Henry and Mr.Wilson try to go fishing without Dennis.
E4
Grandpa and Miss Cathcart
Air date: 1959-10-25
Dennis tries to fix his Grampa Perkins up with Miss Cathcart.
E5
Innocents in Space
Air date: 1959-11-01
Mr. Wilson thinks he has discovered a space satellite.
E6
Dennis' Garden
Air date: 1959-11-08
Mr. Wilson's garden originally consisted of Dahlia bulbs. When Dennis sees them, he thinks they are ""sweet potatoes"" and after his bedtime, he ""secretly exchanges"" what is in his garden with what is in Mr. Wilson's garden. Dennis eventually raises the Dahlia bulbs & wins a 1st prize medal. After the garden judges see Mr. Wilson's garden, he is also given a medal.
E7
The New Neighbors
Air date: 1959-11-15
Dennis helps Mr Wilson sell a neighbors house.
E8
Tenting Tonight
Air date: 1959-11-22
Dennis and Tommy camp out in the back yard. Dennis' parents friends The Melton's play a record containing wild animal sounds to entertain the boys while they are camping out in the yard. Mr. Wilson can hear the record from his house and is convinced that wild animals have escaped from the circus and are after the boys so Mr. Wilson goes out to the yard to try and save Dennis and Tommy from danger.
E9
Dennis Sells Bottles
Air date: 1959-11-29
Dennis thinks his dad is broke so he sells bottles to try and help his dad out. However, when Dennis tells some of the neighbors what he is doing the neighbors get the wrong idea about the Mitchell's and think that they are in trouble financially.
E10
Mr. Wilson's Award
Air date: 1959-12-06
Dennis starts a rumor that him and his family are moving to New York only to keep Mr. Wilson in town to get his award.
E11
The Christmas Story (aka Dennis & Christmas)
Air date: 1959-12-20
Dennis is going crazy trying to find his gifts.
E12
Dennis and the Cowboy
Air date: 1959-12-27
Dennis meets Whip Crawford his cowboy idol after Mrs Webster tells Dennis he will be in the play.
E13
Dennis Haunts a House
Air date: 1960-01-03
Dennis Haunts Mr. Wilson's house due to him and his friends starting a club house in Mr. Wilson's basement.
E14
Dennis' Tree House
Air date: 1960-01-10
Mr. Wilson attempts to teach Dennis about bird watching, then Dennis takes care of a sick bird
E15
Dennis and the Rare Coin
Air date: 1960-01-17
George Wilson is looking for a rare coin. But George is in for a sad shock $250.00 (that's what he paid for the coin) But the coin is fake!
E16
Dennis and the Bike
Air date: 1960-01-24
To get a bike Dennis sells a fishbowl of beans which he has to count before 5pm!
E17
Dennis and the Open House
Air date: 1960-02-07
The Mitchell's are having a party and the guests are late, So Dennis tries to help people find the house by taking an open House for Free!
E18
Dennis and the Duck
Air date: 1960-02-14
Dennis's duck (George) causes problems for Mr. Willson who is running for The Garden Club. He tries to get the duck to the lake.
E19
Dennis and the Swing
Air date: 1960-02-21
Henry tries to take Alice out on their Anniversary. Meanwhile Dennis tries to build a swing in his yard and ends up chasing a cat up a tree in the process.
E20
Dennis and the Dog
Air date: 1960-02-28
Dennis cares for a dog named Charlie who wins a prize for his painting!
E21
Mr. Wilson's Sister
Air date: 1960-03-06
Dennis meets Helen and wants to be pirate.
E22
Dennis and the TV Set
Air date: 1960-03-13
Dennis goes to any length to get a TV and turns Mr. Wilson's tv on!
E23
Dennis Creates a Hero
Air date: 1960-03-20
Dennis asks a reporter to write a story about his dad with hopes of getting his picture in the paper.
E24
Dennis' Paper Drive
Air date: 1960-04-10
Mrs Holland tells Dennis that anyone who collets the most newspapers will win a silver dollar made in 1895 that is worth $600 which catces Mr. Wilson's eye.
E25
Dennis and the Bees
Air date: 1960-04-17
Dennis learns Opie might leave because his bees have no honey. Dennis sprays prfume on Mr. Willison's flowers.
E26
Alice's Birthday
Air date: 1960-04-24
Dennis puts a sign in Mr. Finch's store telling everybody not forget his mom's Birthday.
E27
Dennis Becomes a Baby Sitter
Air date: 1960-05-01
Dennis's parents hire a baby sitter while his parents entertain business client. Dennis is a baby sitter to Michael Bouchet, was asked to stay with Dennis.
E28
Dennis and the Starlings
Air date: 1960-05-08
Mr. Wilson has a bunch of starlings in his tree and wants to get rid of them. Dennis eventually gets rid of the starlings by putting liver in Mr. Wilson's tree which attracts a lot of cats.
E29
The Party Line
Air date: 1960-05-15
The Driscolls are new neighbors but the Driscoll's phone is on the same line as the mitchell's.
E30
Dennis by Proxy
Air date: 1960-05-22
Dennis builds a bench for Mr. Dorfamn to sit on.
E31
Dennis Runs Away
Air date: 1960-05-29
Dennis tries to walk to his Grandpa's house and the police stop him and try to figure out who he is.
E32
Miss Cathcart's Sunsuit
Air date: 1960-06-12
Dennis sells Valentine's Day cards in July to by swim fins, which end up causing a run on Valentine's day cards around the entire neighborhood.
Cast
Jay North
Dennis Mitchell
Gloria Henry
Alice Mitchell
Herbert Anderson
Henry Mitchell
Gale Gordon
John Wilson
