---
title: "Green Acres"
year: 1965
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/green-acres-1965"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 609
imdb_id: "tt0058808"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 6
episodes_count: 170
runtime_minutes: 30
community_rating: 7.2
vote_count: 75
content_rating: "TV-G"
---

# Green Acres (1965) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/green-acres-1965

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Green Acres is an American absurdist sitcom that premiered on CBS on September 15, 1965. Created by Jay Sommers and produced by Filmways, the series was a sister show to Petticoat Junction and functioned as a spin-off associated with Paul Henning. The program stars Eddie Albert as a New York City attorney and Eva Gabor as his wife, who move from the city to live as farmers in the community of Hooterville. The cast also includes Tom Lester and Pat Buttram. The series maintained a six-year run until April 27, 1971, when it was cancelled as part of the rural purge by CBS. Beyond its initial broadcast, the sitcom has been available in syndication as well as on DVD and VHS releases. In 1997, the two-part episode A Star Named Arnold is Born was ranked 59th on the list of TV Guide's 100 Greatest Episodes of All Time. The original cast also reunited nearly 20 years later for the made-for-television movie titled Return to Green Acres.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A New York City couple attempts to adjust to life on a rural country farm."

### Why Watch
- features iconic lead performances
- known for its self-reflexive humor

### Caveats & Content Note
- cancelled during the 1971 rural purge
- Tone & Suitability: The series is a standard network sitcom suitable for general audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: absurdist, sitcom, classic, self-reflexive

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | The Roku Channel, Tubi TV | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (32 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 144
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 9 (6%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 135 (94%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Paul Henning, Jay Sommers
- **Networks / Studios**: CBS

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Pat Buttram** as *Mr. Haney*
- **Eddie Albert** as *Oliver Wendell Douglas*
- **Eva Gabor** as *Lisa Douglas*
- **Tom Lester** as *Eb Dawson*
- **Alvy Moore** as *Hank Kimball*
- **Frank Cady** as *Sam Drucker*
- **Hank Patterson** as *Fred Ziffel*
- **Kay E. Kuter** as *Newt Kiley*
- **Barbara Pepper** as *Doris Ziffel*
- **Edgar Buchanan** as *Uncle Joe Carson*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who are the lead actors?
The series stars Eddie Albert and Eva Gabor.

### Q: When did the show air?
It was broadcast on CBS from September 15, 1965, to April 27, 1971.

### Q: What is the premise?
A New York City attorney and his wife move to a rural farm in Hooterville.

### Q: Is the show related to other programs?
It was produced as a sister show to Petticoat Junction.

### Q: Was the show critically recognized?
The two-part episode A Star Named Arnold is Born was ranked number 59 on TV Guide's 100 Greatest Episodes of All Time.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Green Acres - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_Acres)
- [Green Acres (TV Series 1965–1971) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0058808/)
- [Green Acres Full Episodes](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtD6pThTh-iPnennKcsUa_4H81dh_r1BK)
- [Green Acres (TV Series 1965-1971) — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/609-green-acres)
- [Green Acres — Encyclopedia of TV & Radio](https://www.tvencyclopedia.org/tv-encyclopedia-7/green-acres)
- [GREEN ACRES - THE COMPLETE SERIES + BONUS MOVIE & EXTRAS!!! (CBS 1965 ...](https://www.rewatchclassictv.com/products/green-acres-the-complete-series-cbs-1974-retail-quality)

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