Dennis the Menace

1. 1. Dennis Goes to the Movies

   Oct 4, 1959

   Dennis eludes a babysitter to go to the movies that his parents are at.

2. 2. Dennis and the Signpost

   Oct 11, 1959

   Dennis replaces a fallen signpost... backwards.

3. 3. The Fishing Trip

   Oct 18, 1959

   Henry and Mr.Wilson try to go fishing without Dennis.

4. 4. Grandpa and Miss Cathcart

   Oct 25, 1959

   Dennis tries to fix his Grampa Perkins up with Miss Cathcart.

5. 5. Innocents in Space

   Nov 1, 1959

   Mr. Wilson thinks he has discovered a space satellite.

6. 6. Dennis' Garden

   Nov 8, 1959

   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.

7. 7. The New Neighbors

   Nov 15, 1959

   Dennis helps Mr Wilson sell a neighbors house.

8. 8. Tenting Tonight

   Nov 22, 1959

   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.

9. 9. Dennis Sells Bottles

   Nov 29, 1959

   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.

10. 10. Mr. Wilson's Award

    Dec 6, 1959

    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.

11. 11. The Christmas Story (aka Dennis & Christmas)

    Dec 20, 1959

    Dennis is going crazy trying to find his gifts.

12. 12. Dennis and the Cowboy

    Dec 27, 1959

    Dennis meets Whip Crawford his cowboy idol after Mrs Webster tells Dennis he will be in the play.

13. 13. Dennis Haunts a House

    Jan 3, 1960

    Dennis Haunts Mr. Wilson's house due to him and his friends starting a club house in Mr. Wilson's basement.

14. 14. Dennis' Tree House

    Jan 10, 1960

    Mr. Wilson attempts to teach Dennis about bird watching, then Dennis takes care of a sick bird

15. 15. Dennis and the Rare Coin

    Jan 17, 1960

    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!

16. 16. Dennis and the Bike

    Jan 24, 1960

    To get a bike Dennis sells a fishbowl of beans which he has to count before 5pm!

17. 17. Dennis and the Open House

    Feb 7, 1960

    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!

18. 18. Dennis and the Duck

    Feb 14, 1960

    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.

19. 19. Dennis and the Swing

    Feb 21, 1960

    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.

20. 20. Dennis and the Dog

    Feb 28, 1960

    Dennis cares for a dog named Charlie who wins a prize for his painting!

21. 21. Mr. Wilson's Sister

    Mar 6, 1960

    Dennis meets Helen and wants to be pirate.

22. 22. Dennis and the TV Set

    Mar 13, 1960

    Dennis goes to any length to get a TV and turns Mr. Wilson's tv on!

23. 23. Dennis Creates a Hero

    Mar 20, 1960

    Dennis asks a reporter to write a story about his dad with hopes of getting his picture in the paper.

24. 24. Dennis' Paper Drive

    Apr 10, 1960

    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.

25. 25. Dennis and the Bees

    Apr 17, 1960

    Dennis learns Opie might leave because his bees have no honey. Dennis sprays prfume on Mr. Willison's flowers.

26. 26. Alice's Birthday

    Apr 24, 1960

    Dennis puts a sign in Mr. Finch's store telling everybody not forget his mom's Birthday.

27. 27. Dennis Becomes a Baby Sitter

    May 1, 1960

    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.

28. 28. Dennis and the Starlings

    May 8, 1960

    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.

29. 29. The Party Line

    May 15, 1960

    The Driscolls are new neighbors but the Driscoll's phone is on the same line as the mitchell's.

30. 30. Dennis by Proxy

    May 22, 1960

    Dennis builds a bench for Mr. Dorfamn to sit on.

31. 31. Dennis Runs Away

    May 29, 1960

    Dennis tries to walk to his Grandpa's house and the police stop him and try to figure out who he is.

32. 32. Miss Cathcart's Sunsuit

    Jun 12, 1960

    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.

About

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.

First aired

1959-10-04

Era

50s

Length

4 seasons · 146 episodes

Genres

Comedy, Family

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