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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.
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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.
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Episode 1
The Monkees rescue Princess Bettina, Duchess of Harmonica (Katherine Walsh) from her evil uncle Archduke Otto (Theodore Marcuse).
Directed by James FrawleyWritten by Peter Meyerson, Robert SchlittGuest stars Katherine Walsh, Theo Marcuse, Vincent Beck, Ceil Cabot
Episode 2
The Monkees spend the night in a haunted house to collect an inheritance.
Directed by James FrawleyWritten by Treva SilvermanGuest stars Mark Harris, Henry Corden, Milton Parsons, Lea Marmer, George Perina, Stacey Gregg, Vince Howard, Oliver McGowan
Episode 3
In a computerized toy factory, the Monkees foil an efficiency expert (Stan Freberg) who wants to replace an old toymaker (Walter Janovitz) with automation.
Directed by Bob RafelsonWritten by David PanichGuest stars Stan Freberg, Severn Darden, Walter Janovitz, Dorothy Konrad, Elaine Fielding, Valerie Kairys
Episode 4
A 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.
Directed by James FrawleyWritten by Dave EvansGuest stars Vic Tayback, Louis Quinn, Andre Philippe, Ken Del Conte, David Hull, Georgia Schmidt, Valerie Kairys
Episode 5
The 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 ?
Directed by Bob RafelsonWritten by Gerald Gardner, Dee CarusoGuest stars Arlene Martel, Booth Colman, Billy Curtis, Arlene Charles, Lee Kolima, Jacques Aubuchon, Don Penny, Valerie Kairys
Episode 6
Davy's grandfather (Ben Wright) visits, and the Monkees try to convince him that his grandson is wealthy and successful.
Directed by James FrawleyWritten by Gerald Gardner, Bernie Orenstein, Dee CarusoGuest stars Donald Foster, Charlie Callas, Ben Wright, Ray Ballard, Arthur Tovey, Ceil Cabot
Episode 7
Stranded 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).
Directed by James FrawleyWritten by Peter Meyerson, Robert SchlittGuest stars Lon Chaney Jr., Len Lesser, Mel Blanc, Rose Marie, Hollis Morrison
Episode 8
Davy 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.
Directed by Bob RafelsonWritten by Dave EvansGuest stars Jerry Colonna, Henry Corden, Jesslyn Fax, Kerry MacLane, Highland Dale, Jim Boles, Charles Bail
Episode 9
Davy'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.
Directed by Bruce KesslerWritten by Gerald Gardner, Dee CarusoGuest stars Henry Corden, Judy Murdock, Diana Chesney, Sherry Alberoni, Arch Johnson, Lynne Marta, Valerie Kairys, June Fairchild
Episode 10
The Monkees play a sweet sixteen party and help the birthday girl (Robyn Millan) with her studies after she falls for Davy.
Directed by Mike ElliotWritten by Larry Tucker, Paul MazurskyGuest stars Bing Russell, Paul Mazursky, Joe Higgins, Larry Tucker, Robyn Millan, Jill Van Ness, Richard St. John, June Whitley Taylor
Episode 11
The Monkees pose as the Purple Flower Gang to save their favourite Italian restaurant from a gangster (Harvey Lembeck).
Directed by James FrawleyWritten by Gerald Gardner, Bernie Orenstein, Dee CarusoGuest stars Paul 'Mousie' Garner, Harvey Lembeck, Helene Winston, Karl Lukas, Paul Sorensen, Dort Clark, Jon Kowal, Paul R. DeVille
Episode 12
Mike 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.
Directed by Bruce KesslerWritten by Treva SilvermanGuest stars Leigh Chapman, Phil Leeds, Joseph Mell, Buddy Lewis, Larry Gelman, Irwin Charone, Owen McGiveney, Mary Foran
Episode 13
Bashful Peter tries to win the heart of lovely debutante Valerie Cartwright (Lisa James) while dealing with her haughty boyfriend Ronnie Farnsworth (George Furth).
Directed by James FrawleyWritten by Treva Silverman, Gerald Gardner, Dee CarusoGuest stars Lisa James, George Furth
Episode 14
The Monkees sign up for lessons at Renaldo's Dance Au Go Go (Hal March), and then find out that their contracts are for life.
Directed by James FrawleyWritten by Bernie OrensteinGuest stars Hal March, Elizabeth Camp, Derrik Lewis, Stephen Coit, Christopher Riordan, Karen Arthur
Episode 15
A domineering stage mother tries to use Davy to further her daughter Fern's career.
Directed by James FrawleyWritten by Dave Evans, Gerald Gardner, Dee CarusoGuest stars Reta Shaw, Kelly Jean Peters, Jeff DeBenning, Valerie Kairys
Episode 16
A band of gypsies, headed by the powerful Maria (Jeanne Arnold), force the Monkees to steal a priceless statuette called the "Maltese Vulture."
Directed by James FrawleyWritten by Treva Silverman, Gerald Gardner, Dee CarusoGuest stars James Frawley, Vic Tayback, Vincent Beck, Gene Dynarski, Mario Roccuzzo, Jeanne Arnold, Elizabeth Camp
Episode 17
Peter becomes involved with the disappearance of the respected Professor Milo Schnitzler (Norbert Schiller) and then disappears himself.
Directed by Bob RafelsonWritten by Gerald Gardner, Dee CarusoGuest stars Vito Scotti, Vincent Gardenia, Norbert Schiller, Ivan Bonar, Nancy Fish, Valerie Kairys
Episode 18
A 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.
Directed by Sidney MillerWritten by Dave Evans, Gerald Gardner, Dee CarusoGuest stars Richard Kiel, Byron Foulger, John Hoyt, Bonnie Dewberry
Episode 19
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.
Directed by Richard NunisWritten by Dave EvansGuest stars Bobo Lewis, David Pearl, Art Lewis, Joe Higgins, Carl Ballantine, Nick Dimitri
Episode 20
A crooked fight promoter (Ned Glass) prepares to cash in on a big bet by making Davy a stooge in a bout with the champ.
Directed by James FrawleyWritten by Gerald Gardner, Dee CarusoGuest stars Ned Glass, Joseph V. Perry, Robert F. Lyons, George Cisar, D'Urville Martin, Jerry Hausner, Jimmy Lennon Sr., Peter Canon
Episode 21
Davy 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.).
Directed by James KomackWritten by Peter Meyerson, Gerald Gardner, Dee CarusoGuest stars Heather North, Oscar Beregi Jr., Clegg Hoyt, Joe Higgins, Donald Foster, William Chapman, Linda Kirk, David Price
Episode 22
To 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.
Directed by Bruce KesslerWritten by David PanichGuest stars Felix Silla, Forrest Lewis, Donna Baccala, Carl Carlsson, Ruth Carlsson, Gene Rutherford, Richard Devon
Episode 23
The 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.
Directed by James FrawleyWritten by Peter Meyerson, Gerald Gardner, Robert Schlitt, Dee CarusoGuest stars Joey Forman, Larry Gelman, Nick Dimitri, Oliver McGowan, Philip Roth, Judy Howard, Joey Baio
Episode 24
The 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.
Directed by Alexander SingerWritten by Gerald Gardner, Dee CarusoGuest stars Patrice Wymore, Eldon Quick, Valerie Kairys, Nancy Walters, Carole Williams
Episode 25
The police cash in on Micky's striking resemblance to imprisoned crime kingpin Baby Face Morales in an attempt to locate robbery loot.
Directed by Bruce KesslerWritten by Dave Evans, Gerald Gardner, Dee CarusoGuest stars Maureen Arthur, Robert Strauss, Jimmy Murphy, Mike Wagner, Don Sherman
Episode 26
Peter 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).
Directed by James FrawleyWritten by Gerald Gardner, Dee CarusoGuest stars Gene Dynarski, Mike Farrell, Dave Barry, Kay Shimatsu, Joey Forman
Episode 27
Middle-aged widow Millie (Rose Marie) moves in with the Monkees as a new tenant, resulting in the boys' trying to find her a husband.
Directed by James FrawleyWritten by Peter Meyerson, Robert SchlittGuest stars Henry Corden, Alexandra Hay, Rose Marie, Alfred Dennis, Judy March, William Bramley
Episode 28
Hired 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).
Directed by James FrawleyWritten by Coslough Johnson, Gerald Gardner, Dee CarusoGuest stars Susan Browning, Milton Frome, Jack Donner, Thomas Bellin, Richard O'Brien, Helene Winston, Lea Marmer
Episode 29
The Monkees' friendship is threatened when they all fall for the same girl, luscious local laundromat proprietress April Conquest (Julie Newmar).
Directed by Gerald ShepardWritten by Gerald Gardner, Dee CarusoGuest stars Julie Newmar, Digby Wolfe, Claire Kelly, Patricia Foster
Episode 30
In 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.
Directed by Russ MayberryWritten by Gerald Gardner, Dee CarusoGuest stars Doodles Weaver, Olan Soule, Foster Brooks, Philip Ober, Susan Howard, Geoffrey Deuel, Alfred Dennis, John Graham
Episode 31
The Monkees have a run-in with a snobbish movie idol (Bobby Sherman) on the set as extras in a beach movie.
Directed by Russ MayberryWritten by Gerald Gardner, Dee CarusoGuest stars Bobby Sherman, Pamelyn Ferdin, Hamilton Camp, Linda Albertano, Jerry Lester, Aileen Carlyle, David Frank
Episode 32
A mini-documentary chronicling a live Monkees concert gig on location in Phoenix, Arizona during their first public appearance tour.
Directed by Bob RafelsonWritten by Bob Rafelson
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
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