Dennis the Menace 1959
What is Dennis the Menace?
The television series Dennis the Menace is a situation comedy that aired from 1959 to 1963. The series is based on the Hank Ketcham comic strip of the same name.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1959
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 146
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 4, 1959
- Last aired
- Jul 7, 1963
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- CA, US
- Networks
- CBS
- Genres
- Comedy, Family
- Updated
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The television series Dennis the Menace is a situation comedy that aired from 1959 to 1963. The series is based on the Hank Ketcham comic strip of the same name. It follows the lives of the Mitchell family, including Henry, Alice, and their child Dennis. Dennis is a boy who often tries to help people but ends up making situations worse. The series features the interactions between the Mitchell family and their neighbor George Wilson, a retired salesman, as well as George's brother John, a writer. The show is classified as a comedy and family series. The series ran for several years and consists of a number of episodes. The episodes are listed and the series has been referenced in various contexts, including its connection to the original newspaper cartoon. The show was portrayed by actors including Jay North.
Should you watch it?
“A well-meaning but mischievous boy frequently causes unintended chaos for his neighbors in this classic sitcom.”
- classic situational humor
- relatable family dynamics
- episodic repetitive plots
- dated production style
Watch it if you enjoy wholesome mid-century television comedies centered on family life.
The series is suitable for general family viewing with mild, harmless antics.
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Season 1 · 32 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Dennis Goes to the Movies Mytharc Oct 4, 1959
- E2 Dennis and the Signpost Core Oct 11, 1959
- E3 The Fishing Trip Core Oct 18, 1959
- E4 Grandpa and Miss Cathcart Core Oct 25, 1959
- E5 Innocents in Space Core Nov 1, 1959
- E6 Dennis' Garden Core Nov 8, 1959
- E7 The New Neighbors Core Nov 15, 1959
- E8 Tenting Tonight Core Nov 22, 1959
- E9 Dennis Sells Bottles Core Nov 29, 1959
- E10 Mr. Wilson's Award Core Dec 6, 1959
- E11 The Christmas Story (aka Dennis & Christmas) Core Dec 20, 1959
- E12 Dennis and the Cowboy Core Dec 27, 1959
- E13 Dennis Haunts a House Core Jan 3, 1960
- E14 Dennis' Tree House Core Jan 10, 1960
- E15 Dennis and the Rare Coin Core Jan 17, 1960
- E16 Dennis and the Bike Core Jan 24, 1960
- E17 Dennis and the Open House Core Feb 7, 1960
- E18 Dennis and the Duck Core Feb 14, 1960
- E19 Dennis and the Swing Core Feb 21, 1960
- E20 Dennis and the Dog Core Feb 28, 1960
- E21 Mr. Wilson's Sister Core Mar 6, 1960
- E22 Dennis and the TV Set Core Mar 13, 1960
- E23 Dennis Creates a Hero Core Mar 20, 1960
- E24 Dennis' Paper Drive Core Apr 10, 1960
- E25 Dennis and the Bees Core Apr 17, 1960
- E26 Alice's Birthday Core Apr 24, 1960
- E27 Dennis Becomes a Baby Sitter Core May 1, 1960
- E28 Dennis and the Starlings Core May 8, 1960
- E29 The Party Line Core May 15, 1960
- E30 Dennis by Proxy Core May 22, 1960
- E31 Dennis Runs Away Mytharc May 29, 1960
- E32 Miss Cathcart's Sunsuit Mytharc Jun 12, 1960
Season 2 · 38 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 Out of Retirement Mytharc Oct 2, 1960
- E2 Dennis and the Wedding Core Oct 9, 1960
- E3 Dennis and the Radio Set Core Oct 16, 1960
- E4 Dennis and the Ham-pher Core Oct 23, 1960
- E5 The Stock Certificate Core Oct 30, 1960
- E6 Man of the House Core Nov 6, 1960
- E7 The Rock Collection Core Nov 13, 1960
- E8 Henry and Togetherness Core Nov 20, 1960
- E9 Paint-up, Clean-up Week Core Nov 27, 1960
- E10 Dennis Learns to Whistle Core Dec 4, 1960
- E11 The Raffle Ticket Core Dec 18, 1960
- E12 The Christmas Horse Core Dec 25, 1960
- E13 Dennis' Allowance Core Jan 1, 1961
- E14 Dennis' Penny Collection Core Jan 8, 1961
- E15 Dennis, the Campaign Manager Core Jan 15, 1961
- E16 Miss Cathcart's Friend Core Jan 22, 1961
- E17 Pythias Was a Piker Core Jan 29, 1961
- E18 Dennis and the Saxophone Core Feb 5, 1961
- E19 Wilson Sleeps Over Core Feb 12, 1961
- E20 Dennis' Birthday Core Feb 19, 1961
- E21 Dennis Goes to Camp Filler Feb 26, 1961
- E22 Dennis' Tool Chest Core Mar 5, 1961
- E23 The Going Away Gift Core Mar 12, 1961
- E24 Dennis and the Fishing Rod Core Mar 19, 1961
- E25 Dennis and the Good Example Core Mar 26, 1961
- E26 Dennis' Obligation Core Apr 2, 1961
- E27 The Dog Trainer Core Apr 9, 1961
- E28 Woodman, Spare That Tree Core Apr 16, 1961
- E29 The Boy Wonder Core Apr 23, 1961
- E30 The Soapbox Derby Core Apr 30, 1961
- E31 Dennis and the Camera Core May 7, 1961
- E32 Dennis and the Miracle Plant Food Core May 14, 1961
- E33 Dennis' Newspaper Core May 21, 1961
- E34 Mr. Wilson's Paradise Core May 28, 1961
- E35 The Fortune Cookie Core Jun 4, 1961
- E36 The Pioneers Core Jun 11, 1961
- E37 Father's Day for Mr. Wilson Mytharc Jun 18, 1961
- E38 Dennis and the Picnic Mytharc Jun 25, 1961
Season 3 · 38 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 Trouble from Mars Mytharc Oct 1, 1961
- E2 Best Neighbor Core Oct 8, 1961
- E3 Keep Off the Grass Core Oct 15, 1961
- E4 Mr. Wilson's Safe Core Oct 22, 1961
- E5 Haunted House Core Oct 29, 1961
- E6 The School Play Core Nov 5, 1961
- E7 The Fifty-Thousandth Customer Core Nov 12, 1961
- E8 Dennis and the Pee Wee League Core Nov 19, 1961
- E9 Mr. Wilson's Inheritance Core Nov 26, 1961
- E10 Dennis Is a Genius Core Dec 3, 1961
- E11 The Lucky Piece Core Dec 17, 1961
- E12 The Fifteen Foot Christmas Tree Core Dec 24, 1961
- E13 Dennis' Bank Account Core Dec 31, 1961
- E14 Through Thick and Thin Core Jan 7, 1962
- E15 Calling All Bird Lovers Core Jan 14, 1962
- E16 Silence Is Golden Core Jan 21, 1962
- E17 Dennis Has a Fling Core Jan 28, 1962
- E18 Frog Jumping Contest Core Feb 4, 1962
- E19 Where There's a Will Core Feb 11, 1962
- E20 Mr. Wilson's Uncle Core Feb 18, 1962
- E21 A Quiet Evening Core Feb 25, 1962
- E22 The Private Eye Core Mar 4, 1962
- E23 Mr. Wilson's Housekeeper Core Mar 11, 1962
- E24 A Dog's Life Core Mar 18, 1962
- E25 Dennis' Documentary Film Core Mar 25, 1962
- E26 Horseless Carriage Club Core Apr 1, 1962
- E27 Junior Pathfinders Ride Again Core Apr 8, 1962
- E28 The Treasure Chest Core Apr 15, 1962
- E29 Wilson Goes to the Dentist Core Apr 29, 1962
- E30 The Man Next Door Core May 6, 1962
- E31 Dennis and the Dodger Core May 13, 1962
- E32 Dennis' Lovesick Friend Core May 20, 1962
- E33 John Wilson's Cushion Core May 27, 1962
- E34 John Wilson Wins a Chicken Core Jun 3, 1962
- E35 The Bully Core Jun 10, 1962
- E36 The Club Initiation Core Jun 17, 1962
- E37 Community Picnic Mytharc Jun 24, 1962
- E38 Dennis and the Witch Doctor Mytharc Jul 1, 1962
Season 4 · 38 episodes
Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Chinese Girl Mytharc Sep 30, 1962
- E2 You Go Your Way Core Oct 7, 1962
- E3 Dennis and the Circular Circumstances Core Oct 14, 1962
- E4 The Little Judge Core Oct 21, 1962
- E5 Poor Mr. Wilson Core Oct 28, 1962
- E6 Dennis in Gypsyland Core Nov 4, 1962
- E7 The New Principal Core Nov 11, 1962
- E8 San Diego Safari Core Nov 18, 1962
- E9 Dennis at Boot Camp Core Nov 25, 1962
- E10 Henry's New Job Core Dec 2, 1962
- E11 Wilson's Second Childhood Core Dec 16, 1962
- E12 Jane Butterfield Says Core Dec 23, 1962
- E13 Dennis and the Hermit Core Dec 30, 1962
- E14 My Uncle Ned Core Jan 6, 1963
- E15 Junior Astronaut Core Jan 13, 1963
- E16 Wilson's Little White Lie Core Jan 20, 1963
- E17 Dennis, the Rain Maker Core Jan 27, 1963
- E18 The Creature with the Big Feet Core Feb 3, 1963
- E19 Dennis, the Confused Cupid Core Feb 10, 1963
- E20 Dennis Goes to Washington Core Feb 17, 1963
- E21 The Big Basketball Game Core Feb 24, 1963
- E22 Wilson's Allergy Core Mar 3, 1963
- E23 Baby Booties Core Mar 10, 1963
- E24 My Four Boys Core Mar 17, 1963
- E25 Dennis and the Homing Pigeons Core Mar 24, 1963
- E26 A Tax on Cats Core Mar 31, 1963
- E27 The Uninvited Guest Core Apr 7, 1963
- E28 Dennis Plays Robin Hood Core Apr 14, 1963
- E29 The Three F's Core Apr 21, 1963
- E30 Never Say Dye Core Apr 28, 1963
- E31 The Lost Dog Core May 5, 1963
- E32 Tuxedo Trouble Core May 12, 1963
- E33 Hawaiian Love Song Core May 19, 1963
- E34 The Lucky Rabbit's Foot Core May 26, 1963
- E35 Listen to the Mockingbird Core Jun 2, 1963
- E36 First Editions Core Jun 9, 1963
- E37 A Man Among Men Mytharc Jun 16, 1963
- E38 Aunt Emma Visits the Wilsons Mytharc Jul 7, 1963
Frequently asked questions
Who are the main characters?
The series focuses on the Mitchell family, consisting of Henry, Alice, and their son Dennis.
Who is Dennis's neighbor?
Dennis frequently interacts with his neighbor George Wilson, a retired salesman, and later with George's brother John.
What is the premise of the show?
The show follows the daily life of a well-intentioned young boy whose attempts to help others often result in accidental trouble.
When did the series air?
The television series originally aired from 1959 to 1963.
What is Dennis like?
Dennis is described as an energetic, mischievous, and well-meaning boy who often makes situations worse despite his good intentions.
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