Micky, Mike, Peter, and Davy are four young men in mid-1960s LA, members of a struggling country-folk-rock band looking for their big break amid madcap encounters with a variety of people straight out of TV and movie central casting, with full knowledge that their existence is part of a weekly television series.
Cast: Davy Jones, Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith
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32 episodes
1. Royal FlushThe Monkees rescue Princess Bettina, Duchess of Harmonica (Katherine Walsh) from her evil uncle Archduke Otto (Theodore Marcuse).TV-GCC25minSep 12, 1966
2. Monkee See, Monkee DieThe Monkees spend the night in a haunted house to collect an inheritance.TV-GCC25minSep 19, 1966
3. Monkee vs. MachineIn a computerized toy factory, the Monkees foil an efficiency expert (Stan Freberg) who wants to replace an old toymaker (Walter Janovitz) with automation.TV-GCC25minSep 26, 1966
4. Your Friendly Neighborhood KidnappersA 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.TV-GCC25minOct 3, 1966
5. The Spy Who Came in from the CoolThe 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 professional spies ?TV-GCC25minOct 10, 1966
6. Success StoryDavy's grandfather (Ben Wright) visits, and the Monkees try to convince him that his grandson is wealthy and successful.TV-GCC25minOct 17, 1966
7. Monkees in a Ghost TownStranded 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).TV-GCC25minOct 24, 1966
8. Don't Look a Gift Horse in the MouthDavy 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 Davy rides it to victory over the horse of the father's neighbor. Famed character actor, and frequent Bob Hope sideman, Jerry Colonna plays veterinarian Doctor Mann.TV-GCC24minOct 31, 1966
9. The ChaperoneDavy'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 (Diana Chesney) gets drunk.TV-GCC25minNov 7, 1966
10. Here Come the Monkees - The PilotThe Monkees play a sweet sixteen party and help the birthday girl (Robyn Millan) with her studies after she falls for Davy.TV-GCC25minNov 14, 1966
11. Monkees à la CarteThe Monkees pose as the Purple Flower Gang to save their favourite Italian restaurant from a gangster (Harvey Lembeck).TV-GCC25minNov 21, 1966
12. I've Got a Little Song HereMike 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.TV-GCC25minNov 28, 1966
13. One Man Shy (Peter and the Debutante)Bashful Peter tries to win the heart of lovely debutante Valerie Cartwright (Lisa James) while dealing with her haughty boyfriend Ronnie Farnsworth (George Furth).TV-GCC25minDec 5, 1966
14. Dance, Monkee, DanceThe Monkees sign up for lessons at Renaldo's Dance Au Go Go (Hal March), and then find out that their contracts are for life.TV-GCC25minDec 12, 1966
15. Too Many Girls (Davy and Fern)A domineering stage mother tries to use Davy to further her daughter Fern's career.TV-GCC25minDec 19, 1966
16. Son of a GypsyA band of gypsies, headed by the powerful Maria (Jeanne Arnold), force the Monkees to steal a priceless statuette called the "Maltese Vulture."TV-GCC25minDec 26, 1966
17. The Case of the Missing MonkeePeter becomes involved with the disappearance of the respected Professor Milo Schnitzler (Norbert Schiller) and then disappears himself.TV-GCC25minJan 9, 1967
18. I Was a Teenage MonsterA 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? Byron Foulger appears as Groot, Dr. Mendoza's assistant.TV-GCC25minJan 16, 1967
19. The Audition (Find the Monkees)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 are desperately trying to audition for him.TV-GCC25minJan 23, 1967
20. Monkees in the RingA crooked fight promoter (Ned Glass) prepares to cash in on a big bet by making Davy a stooge in a bout with the champ.TV-GCC25minJan 30, 1967
21. The Prince and the PaupersDavy 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.).TV-GCC25minFeb 6, 1967
22. Monkees at the CircusTo 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 them to actually perform.TV-GCC25minFeb 13, 1967
23. Captain CrocodileThe 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.TV-GCC25minFeb 20, 1967
24. Monkees à la ModeThe 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 cut young men.TV-GCC25minFeb 27, 1967
25. Alias Micky DolenzThe police cash in on Micky's striking resemblance to imprisoned crime kingpin Baby Face Morales in an attempt to locate robbery loot.TV-GCC25minMar 6, 1967
26. Monkee Chow MeinPeter 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).TV-GCC25minMar 13, 1967
27. Monkee MotherMiddle-aged widow Millie (Rose Marie) moves in with the Monkees as a new tenant, resulting in the boys' trying to find her a husband.TV-GCC25minMar 20, 1967
28. Monkees on the LineHired 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).TV-GCC25minMar 27, 1967
29. Monkees Get Out More DirtThe Monkees' friendship is threatened when they all fall for the same girl, luscious local laundromat proprietress April Conquest (Julie Newmar).TV-GCC25minApr 3, 1967
30. Monkees in ManhattanIn 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.TV-GCC25minApr 10, 1967
31. Monkees at the MoviesThe Monkees have a run-in with a snobbish movie idol (Bobby Sherman) on the set as extras in a beach movie.TV-GCC25minApr 17, 1967
32. Monkees on TourA mini-documentary chronicling a live Monkees concert gig on location in Phoenix, Arizona during their first public appearance tour.TV-GCC26minApr 24, 1967
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Micky, Mike, Peter, and Davy are four young men in mid-1960s LA, members of a struggling country-folk-rock band looking for their big break amid madcap encounters with a variety of people straight out of TV and movie central casting, with full knowledge that their existence is part of a weekly television series.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Bert Schneider, Bob Rafelson
- Studio
- Raybert Productions, NBC, Columbia Pictures
Maturity rating
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Audio languages
English
