Episode 1
Dennis Goes to the Movies
30m
Dennis eludes a babysitter to go to the movies that his parents are at.
Episode credits
Directed by William D. RussellGuest stars Madge Blake, Marjorie Bennett, Ralph Sanford, Hal Taggart
TV series
Dennis the Menace
1959TV-G4 seasons6.6 / 10
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.
Streaming, rental and purchase options
Where to watch in United States
Checked Sep 4, 2026
Dennis the Menace is available to stream on Peacock, Peacock Premium, Prime Video, Shout! Factory TV (Via Amazon Prime), The Roku Channel, Amazon Freevee, Hoopla, Plex, Pluto TV, Shout! Factory TV, and Tubi in United States. You can also buy it from Amazon. Use the direct links below to open the provider.
Stream
Watch free
Synopsis
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.
Season 1 episodes
Choose an episode, then use the watch options above for the show.
Where to watch Dennis the Menace
Episode 2
Dennis and the Signpost
30m
Dennis replaces a fallen signpost... backwards.
Episode credits
Directed by William D. RussellGuest stars Helen Kleeb, Irene Tedrow, Hal Baylor, Billy Booth
Episode 3
The Fishing Trip
30m
Henry and Mr.Wilson try to go fishing without Dennis.
Episode credits
Directed by William D. RussellGuest stars Ron Howard
Episode 4
Grandpa and Miss Cathcart
30m
Dennis tries to fix his Grampa Perkins up with Miss Cathcart.
Episode credits
Directed by William D. RussellGuest stars Robert B. Williams, Irene Tedrow, Mary Wickes
Episode 5
Innocents in Space
30m
Mr. Wilson thinks he has discovered a space satellite.
Episode credits
Directed by William D. RussellWritten by George TibblesGuest stars Parley Baer
Episode 6
Dennis' Garden
30m
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.
Episode credits
Directed by William D. RussellWritten by George TibblesGuest stars Will Wright
Episode 7
The New Neighbors
30m
Dennis helps Mr Wilson sell a neighbors house.
Episode credits
Directed by William D. RussellGuest stars Billy Booth, Ralph Dumke, Norman Leavitt
Episode 8
Tenting Tonight
30m
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.
Episode credits
Directed by William D. RussellGuest stars Dave Willock
Episode 9
Dennis Sells Bottles
30m
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.
Episode credits
Directed by William D. RussellGuest stars Irene Tedrow, Willard Waterman, Helen Kleeb, Ray Walker, Hope Summers, Ollie O'Toole
Episode 10
Mr. Wilson's Award
30m
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.
Episode credits
Directed by Don TaylorWritten by Peggy Chantler Dick, William CowleyGuest stars Helen Kleeb, Arthur Space, Robert Foulk
Episode 11
The Christmas Story (aka Dennis & Christmas)
30m
Dennis is going crazy trying to find his gifts.
Episode credits
Guest stars Robert B. Williams
Episode 12
Dennis and the Cowboy
30m
Dennis meets Whip Crawford his cowboy idol after Mrs Webster tells Dennis he will be in the play.
Episode credits
Directed by William D. RussellGuest stars Brad Johnson, Eddie Marr, Jack Daly
Episode 13
Dennis Haunts a House
30m
Dennis Haunts Mr. Wilson's house due to him and his friends starting a club house in Mr. Wilson's basement.
Episode credits
Written by George TibblesGuest stars Maudie Prickett, Ron Howard
Episode 14
Dennis' Tree House
30m
Mr. Wilson attempts to teach Dennis about bird watching, then Dennis takes care of a sick bird
Episode credits
Guest stars Byron Foulger
Episode 15
Dennis and the Rare Coin
30m
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!
Episode credits
Directed by Don TaylorGuest stars Michael Fox, Irene Tedrow, George Cisar
Episode 16
Dennis and the Bike
30m
To get a bike Dennis sells a fishbowl of beans which he has to count before 5pm!
Episode credits
Guest stars Ralph Sanford
Episode 17
Dennis and the Open House
30m
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!
Episode credits
Directed by Don TaylorWritten by George TibblesGuest stars Dub Taylor, Grandon Rhodes, Marjorie Bennett, Joe Conley, Herschel Graham
Episode 18
Dennis and the Duck
30m
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.
Where to watch Dennis the MenaceEpisode 19
Dennis and the Swing
30m
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.
Episode credits
Written by George Tibbles, David SchwartzGuest stars George Cisar
Episode 20
Dennis and the Dog
30m
Dennis cares for a dog named Charlie who wins a prize for his painting!
Episode credits
Written by Phil LeslieGuest stars Byron Foulger, Irene Tedrow, Doreen Lang
Episode 21
Mr. Wilson's Sister
30m
Dennis meets Helen and wants to be pirate.
Where to watch Dennis the MenaceEpisode 22
Dennis and the TV Set
30m
Dennis goes to any length to get a TV and turns Mr. Wilson's tv on!
Episode credits
Guest stars Dub Taylor
Episode 23
Dennis Creates a Hero
30m
Dennis asks a reporter to write a story about his dad with hopes of getting his picture in the paper.
Episode credits
Guest stars Charles Seel
Episode 24
Dennis' Paper Drive
30m
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.
Episode credits
Guest stars Helen Kleeb
Episode 25
Dennis and the Bees
30m
Dennis learns Opie might leave because his bees have no honey. Dennis sprays prfume on Mr. Willison's flowers.
Episode credits
Written by Phil LeslieGuest stars Addison Richards, Will Wright, Dub Taylor, Nancy Evans, Billy Booth
Episode 26
Alice's Birthday
30m
Dennis puts a sign in Mr. Finch's store telling everybody not forget his mom's Birthday.
Episode credits
Written by George TibblesGuest stars Molly Dodd, Eleanor Audley, Jack Rice, George Cisar, Charles Lane, Kathryn Card
Episode 27
Dennis Becomes a Baby Sitter
30m
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.
Episode credits
Written by Dick WessonGuest stars Lomax Study
Episode 28
Dennis and the Starlings
30m
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.
Episode credits
Guest stars Forrest Lewis, Robert B. Williams, Mary Wickes
Episode 29
The Party Line
30m
The Driscolls are new neighbors but the Driscoll's phone is on the same line as the mitchell's.
Episode credits
Written by George TibblesGuest stars Ron Howard
Episode 30
Dennis by Proxy
30m
Dennis builds a bench for Mr. Dorfamn to sit on.
Episode credits
Written by George TibblesGuest stars Ron Howard, Willard Waterman, Robert B. Williams
Episode 31
Dennis Runs Away
30m
Dennis tries to walk to his Grandpa's house and the police stop him and try to figure out who he is.
Episode credits
Directed by William D. RussellGuest stars George Cisar
Episode 32
Miss Cathcart's Sunsuit
30mfinale
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.
Episode credits
Directed by Norman AbbottGuest stars Robert B. Williams, Tyler McVey, Mary Wickes, Cyril Delevanti, Sue Lyon
Episode information updated Sep 11, 2026
More about Dennis the Menace
Cast
Jay NorthDennis Mitchell
Joseph KearnsGeorge Wilson
Gloria HenryAlice Mitchell
Herbert AndersonHenry Mitchell
Sylvia FieldMartha Wilson
Gale GordonJohn Wilson
Byron Foulger
Molly DoddCredits
- Written by
- Phil Leslie, George Tibbles, Jay Sommers, Dick Wesson, Peggy Chantler Dick, David Schwartz, William Cowley
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 146
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
CBSUnited States- Dariell Productions
Screen GemsUnited States
Themes
neighbornext door neighbornuisancesitcom
