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Fibber McGee and Molly

  • 1959-1960
  • 1 season
  • NBC
  • Comedy

Fibber McGee and Molly was the finest husband and wife comedy team. It ran on the radio from 1935 to 1959 then switched to television in 1959. Its running gags and characters inspired many imitators.

Season 1 Episode Guide

26 Episodes 1959 - 1960

Episode 1

The Trailer

Tue, Sep 15, 1959

After discovering that their car can't hold all the luggage they've packed for vacation, Fibber decides to buy a trailer for their trip. A silver-tongued salesman convinces McGee to buy the most expensive model on the lot and, after Molly finds out the cost, Fibber is forced into the role of salesman to get rid of the white elephant.

Episode 2

The Shooting Gallery

Tue, Sep 22, 1959

Tired of Fibber ignoring his requests to make repairs to the shop he leases from McGee, Mr. Pritchard moves into a vacant storefront across the street. Fibber's not concerned because he's rented the space to a gallery owner who has signed an iron-clad seven year lease for a substantial increase in rent. When McGee learns that the gallery is really a shooting gallery and all his other tenants are threatening to move out, he's in a pickle - especially since the gallery owner refuses to move unless he's paid $300 in cash for the inconvenience he's been caused.

Episode 3

The Good Neighbor

Tue, Sep 29, 1959 26 mins

On the fifth anniversary of the McGees and the Norris' becoming neighbors, instead of celebrating Fibber and Roy have a falling out over who owns an apple tree that grows between their houses. Their argument results in acrimony, surveyors, goats and a courtroom battle.

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Episode 4

The Big Dance

Tue, Oct 6, 1959

Fibber is disappointed when he's not selected to organize the lodge's annual dance, but gets his chance when his constant second-guessing causes the committee chairman to resign in a huff. His efforts to save money on the dance hall, decorations and entertainment nearly result in disaster, especially when the Governor and his wife decide to attend.

Episode 5

The Fred Nitney Story

Tue, Oct 13, 1959 30 mins

Fred Nitney stays with the McGees while working on book about his years in vaudeville.

Episode 6

The Courtship

Tue, Oct 20, 1959 30 mins

After attending a lecture on relationships, Hazel convinces Molly that their husbands aren't spending enough quality, romantic time with them. Fibber and Roy decide they can survive quite well without women in their life and set up their own household in the McGee home without feminine interference and soon regret their actions.

Episode 7

The Poker Game

Tue, Oct 27, 1959 30 mins

Episode 8

The Unwanted Guest

Tue, Nov 3, 1959

Episode 9

The Park

Tue, Nov 10, 1959

Episode 10

Mayor McGee

Tue, Nov 17, 1959

Episode 11

The Masquerade Party

Tue, Nov 24, 1959

Episode 12

Molly's Mother

Tue, Dec 1, 1959

Episode 13

The School Play

Tue, Dec 8, 1959

Episode 14

The Financier

Tue, Dec 15, 1959

Episode 15

The Convention

Tue, Dec 22, 1959

Episode 16

The Paint Job

Tue, Dec 29, 1959 30 mins

After the Norris' have their house painted, Fibber decides that his home could use a coat of paint, too. In order to save money, Fibber tries to do the job himself with predictable results.

Episode 17

Working Girls

Tue, Jan 5, 1960

Episode 18

Shipwreck McGee

Tue, Jan 12, 1960

Episode 19

The Poem

Tue, Jan 19, 1960

Episode 20

The Travel Bureau

Mon, Apr 18, 1960

Episode 21

The Insurance Policy

Tue, Apr 19, 1960

Episode 22

The Cow

Wed, Apr 20, 1960

Episode 23

Molly's Birthday Present

Thu, Apr 21, 1960

Fibber intends to buy Molly a parakeet for her birthday; but brings home a St. Bernard instead.

Episode 24

Molly's Political Career

Fri, Apr 22, 1960

Fibber wants to run for councilman, but town leaders want Molly to run instead.

Episode 25

The Perfect Game

Mon, Apr 25, 1960

Fibber is one frame away from bowling a perfect game, when he gets his thumb stuck in the bowling ball.

Episode 26

The Mountain Cabin

Tue, Apr 26, 1960

The McGee's agree to share a mountain cabin with their friends on alternate weekends; but the couples can't keep their weekends straight.

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