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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Episode guide
Season 1 · 32 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Dennis Goes to the Movies Oct 4, 1959
- E2 Dennis and the Signpost Oct 11, 1959
- E3 The Fishing Trip Oct 18, 1959
- E4 Grandpa and Miss Cathcart Oct 25, 1959
- E5 Innocents in Space Nov 1, 1959
- E6 Dennis' Garden Nov 8, 1959
- E7 The New Neighbors Nov 15, 1959
- E8 Tenting Tonight Nov 22, 1959
- E9 Dennis Sells Bottles Nov 29, 1959
- E10 Mr. Wilson's Award Dec 6, 1959
- E11 The Christmas Story (aka Dennis & Christmas) Dec 20, 1959
- E12 Dennis and the Cowboy Dec 27, 1959
- E13 Dennis Haunts a House Jan 3, 1960
- E14 Dennis' Tree House Jan 10, 1960
- E15 Dennis and the Rare Coin Jan 17, 1960
- E16 Dennis and the Bike Jan 24, 1960
- E17 Dennis and the Open House Feb 7, 1960
- E18 Dennis and the Duck Feb 14, 1960
- E19 Dennis and the Swing Feb 21, 1960
- E20 Dennis and the Dog Feb 28, 1960
- E21 Mr. Wilson's Sister Mar 6, 1960
- E22 Dennis and the TV Set Mar 13, 1960
- E23 Dennis Creates a Hero Mar 20, 1960
- E24 Dennis' Paper Drive Apr 10, 1960
- E25 Dennis and the Bees Apr 17, 1960
- E26 Alice's Birthday Apr 24, 1960
- E27 Dennis Becomes a Baby Sitter May 1, 1960
- E28 Dennis and the Starlings May 8, 1960
- E29 The Party Line May 15, 1960
- E30 Dennis by Proxy May 22, 1960
- E31 Dennis Runs Away May 29, 1960
- E32 Miss Cathcart's Sunsuit Jun 12, 1960
Season 2 · 38 episodes
- E1 Out of Retirement Oct 2, 1960
- E2 Dennis and the Wedding Oct 9, 1960
- E3 Dennis and the Radio Set Oct 16, 1960
- E4 Dennis and the Ham-pher Oct 23, 1960
- E5 The Stock Certificate Oct 30, 1960
- E6 Man of the House Nov 6, 1960
- E7 The Rock Collection Nov 13, 1960
- E8 Henry and Togetherness Nov 20, 1960
- E9 Paint-up, Clean-up Week Nov 27, 1960
- E10 Dennis Learns to Whistle Dec 4, 1960
- E11 The Raffle Ticket Dec 18, 1960
- E12 The Christmas Horse Dec 25, 1960
- E13 Dennis' Allowance Jan 1, 1961
- E14 Dennis' Penny Collection Jan 8, 1961
- E15 Dennis, the Campaign Manager Jan 15, 1961
- E16 Miss Cathcart's Friend Jan 22, 1961
- E17 Pythias Was a Piker Jan 29, 1961
- E18 Dennis and the Saxophone Feb 5, 1961
- E19 Wilson Sleeps Over Feb 12, 1961
- E20 Dennis' Birthday Feb 19, 1961
- E21 Dennis Goes to Camp Feb 26, 1961
- E22 Dennis' Tool Chest Mar 5, 1961
- E23 The Going Away Gift Mar 12, 1961
- E24 Dennis and the Fishing Rod Mar 19, 1961
- E25 Dennis and the Good Example Mar 26, 1961
- E26 Dennis' Obligation Apr 2, 1961
- E27 The Dog Trainer Apr 9, 1961
- E28 Woodman, Spare That Tree Apr 16, 1961
- E29 The Boy Wonder Apr 23, 1961
- E30 The Soapbox Derby Apr 30, 1961
- E31 Dennis and the Camera May 7, 1961
- E32 Dennis and the Miracle Plant Food May 14, 1961
- E33 Dennis' Newspaper May 21, 1961
- E34 Mr. Wilson's Paradise May 28, 1961
- E35 The Fortune Cookie Jun 4, 1961
- E36 The Pioneers Jun 11, 1961
- E37 Father's Day for Mr. Wilson Jun 18, 1961
- E38 Dennis and the Picnic Jun 25, 1961
Season 3 · 38 episodes
- E1 Trouble from Mars Oct 1, 1961
- E2 Best Neighbor Oct 8, 1961
- E3 Keep Off the Grass Oct 15, 1961
- E4 Mr. Wilson's Safe Oct 22, 1961
- E5 Haunted House Oct 29, 1961
- E6 The School Play Nov 5, 1961
- E7 The Fifty-Thousandth Customer Nov 12, 1961
- E8 Dennis and the Pee Wee League Nov 19, 1961
- E9 Mr. Wilson's Inheritance Nov 26, 1961
- E10 Dennis Is a Genius Dec 3, 1961
- E11 The Lucky Piece Dec 17, 1961
- E12 The Fifteen Foot Christmas Tree Dec 24, 1961
- E13 Dennis' Bank Account Dec 31, 1961
- E14 Through Thick and Thin Jan 7, 1962
- E15 Calling All Bird Lovers Jan 14, 1962
- E16 Silence Is Golden Jan 21, 1962
- E17 Dennis Has a Fling Jan 28, 1962
- E18 Frog Jumping Contest Feb 4, 1962
- E19 Where There's a Will Feb 11, 1962
- E20 Mr. Wilson's Uncle Feb 18, 1962
- E21 A Quiet Evening Feb 25, 1962
- E22 The Private Eye Mar 4, 1962
- E23 Mr. Wilson's Housekeeper Mar 11, 1962
- E24 A Dog's Life Mar 18, 1962
- E25 Dennis' Documentary Film Mar 25, 1962
- E26 Horseless Carriage Club Apr 1, 1962
- E27 Junior Pathfinders Ride Again Apr 8, 1962
- E28 The Treasure Chest Apr 15, 1962
- E29 Wilson Goes to the Dentist Apr 29, 1962
- E30 The Man Next Door May 6, 1962
- E31 Dennis and the Dodger May 13, 1962
- E32 Dennis' Lovesick Friend May 20, 1962
- E33 John Wilson's Cushion May 27, 1962
- E34 John Wilson Wins a Chicken Jun 3, 1962
- E35 The Bully Jun 10, 1962
- E36 The Club Initiation Jun 17, 1962
- E37 Community Picnic Jun 24, 1962
- E38 Dennis and the Witch Doctor Jul 1, 1962
Season 4 · 38 episodes
- E1 The Chinese Girl Sep 30, 1962
- E2 You Go Your Way Oct 7, 1962
- E3 Dennis and the Circular Circumstances Oct 14, 1962
- E4 The Little Judge Oct 21, 1962
- E5 Poor Mr. Wilson Oct 28, 1962
- E6 Dennis in Gypsyland Nov 4, 1962
- E7 The New Principal Nov 11, 1962
- E8 San Diego Safari Nov 18, 1962
- E9 Dennis at Boot Camp Nov 25, 1962
- E10 Henry's New Job Dec 2, 1962
- E11 Wilson's Second Childhood Dec 16, 1962
- E12 Jane Butterfield Says Dec 23, 1962
- E13 Dennis and the Hermit Dec 30, 1962
- E14 My Uncle Ned Jan 6, 1963
- E15 Junior Astronaut Jan 13, 1963
- E16 Wilson's Little White Lie Jan 20, 1963
- E17 Dennis, the Rain Maker Jan 27, 1963
- E18 The Creature with the Big Feet Feb 3, 1963
- E19 Dennis, the Confused Cupid Feb 10, 1963
- E20 Dennis Goes to Washington Feb 17, 1963
- E21 The Big Basketball Game Feb 24, 1963
- E22 Wilson's Allergy Mar 3, 1963
- E23 Baby Booties Mar 10, 1963
- E24 My Four Boys Mar 17, 1963
- E25 Dennis and the Homing Pigeons Mar 24, 1963
- E26 A Tax on Cats Mar 31, 1963
- E27 The Uninvited Guest Apr 7, 1963
- E28 Dennis Plays Robin Hood Apr 14, 1963
- E29 The Three F's Apr 21, 1963
- E30 Never Say Dye Apr 28, 1963
- E31 The Lost Dog May 5, 1963
- E32 Tuxedo Trouble May 12, 1963
- E33 Hawaiian Love Song May 19, 1963
- E34 The Lucky Rabbit's Foot May 26, 1963
- E35 Listen to the Mockingbird Jun 2, 1963
- E36 First Editions Jun 9, 1963
- E37 A Man Among Men Jun 16, 1963
- E38 Aunt Emma Visits the Wilsons 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.