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I Dream of Jeannie 1965

“No one keeps this impish, delightful genie bottled up”

★ 7.8/10 · 831 votes TV-G Sci-Fi & FantasyComedyFamily 5 seasons · 139 eps Ended
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What is I Dream of Jeannie?

I Dream of Jeannie is an American fantasy sitcom television series created by Sidney Sheldon. The program was produced by Screen Gems and originally aired for 139 episodes between 1965 and 1970.

Type
TV series
Year
1965
Status
Ended
Episodes
139
Runtime
25 minutes
First aired
Sep 18, 1965
Last aired
May 26, 1970
Original language
EN
Origin
US
Networks
NBC
Genres
Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy, Family
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Overview

I Dream of Jeannie is an American fantasy sitcom television series created by Sidney Sheldon. The program was produced by Screen Gems and originally aired for 139 episodes between 1965 and 1970. The series stars Barbara Eden as a 2,000-year-old genie and Larry Hagman as a United States astronaut. The cast also features Bill Daily and Hayden Rorke. The premise follows an astronaut who, while on a mission, is forced to make an emergency landing on a deserted South Pacific island. There, he discovers a bottle containing the genie. Upon being rescued from the bottle, the genie pledges her total devotion to the astronaut, who becomes her master. This event changes the astronaut's life and leads to various complications. Over the course of the series, the genie falls in love with the astronaut, and the two eventually marry. The show is recognized for its premise involving the interaction between the astronaut and the magical being he accidentally liberated.

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Should you watch it?

“An astronaut's life is turned upside down after freeing a magical genie.”

Reasons to watch
  • Barbara Eden's charming performance as Jeannie
  • Larry Hagman's comedic timing
  • imaginative magical scenarios
Keep in mind
  • Dated gender dynamics
  • repetitive wish-based plots

you enjoy classic sitcoms with a supernatural twist.

Suitable for all ages with mild fantasy themes and romantic elements.

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Episode guide

Season 1 · 30 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide →
Season 2 · 31 episodes
Season 3 · 26 episodes
Season 4 · 26 episodes
Season 5 · 26 episodes

Frequently asked questions

What is the show about?

It follows an astronaut who accidentally frees a genie and deals with the chaos that ensues.

Who plays the main characters?

Barbara Eden plays Jeannie and Larry Hagman plays Captain Tony Nelson.

How many episodes are there?

The series ran for multiple seasons with a total of over 100 episodes.

Is it based on a book?

No, it was an original television concept created by Sidney Sheldon.

Where does the show take place?

Mostly set on a South Pacific island and later in various locations including NASA.