Mister Ed 1961
What is Mister Ed?
Mister Ed is an American television sitcom that aired from 1961 to 1966. The series follows Wilbur Post, who discovers that the horse left behind in his new barn can talk, though only he can hear it.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1961
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 143
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 5, 1961
- Last aired
- Feb 6, 1966
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- CBS, Syndication
- Genres
- Comedy, Family
- Updated
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Mister Ed is an American television sitcom that aired from 1961 to 1966. The series follows Wilbur Post, who discovers that the horse left behind in his new barn can talk, though only he can hear it. The talking horse, known as Mister Ed, often causes mischief and gets Wilbur into various comedic situations. Created by Walter R. Brooks and Sonia Chernus, the show stars Alan Young as Wilbur Post and Connie Hines as his wife Carol. Allan Lane also appears in the main cast. The series originally began airing in syndication before moving to CBS later in its first year. Mister Ed is remembered for its lighthearted humor and the unique premise of a horse who speaks only to his human owner. The show was produced by Filmways and enjoyed a multi-year run on network television.
Should you watch it?
“A talking horse causes chaos for his well-meaning owner.”
- Quirky premise with broad comedic appeal
- Strong central performance by Alan Young
- Episodic structure makes it easy to revisit
- Dated production values may not appeal to all modern viewers
- Repetitive plotlines over its long run
You enjoy classic sitcoms with a supernatural twist.
Suitable for all ages with mild slapstick and no serious content.
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Season 1 · 26 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 The First Meeting Mytharc Jan 5, 1961
- E2 The Ventriloquist Core Jan 12, 1961
- E3 Busy Wife Core Jan 19, 1961
- E4 Kiddy Park Core Jan 26, 1961
- E5 Stable for Three Core Feb 2, 1961
- E6 Sorority House Core Feb 9, 1961
- E7 Ed the Lover Core Feb 16, 1961
- E8 Pageant Show Core Feb 23, 1961
- E9 The Aunt Core Mar 2, 1961
- E10 The Missing Statue Core Mar 9, 1961
- E11 Ed the Witness Core Mar 16, 1961
- E12 Ed's Mother Core Mar 23, 1961
- E13 Ed the Tout Core Mar 30, 1961
- E14 Ed the Songwriter Core Apr 6, 1961
- E15 Ed the Stoolpigeon Core Apr 13, 1961
- E16 Psychoanalyst Show Core Apr 20, 1961
- E17 A Man for Velma Core Apr 27, 1961
- E18 Ed's New Shoes Core May 4, 1961
- E19 Little Boy Core May 11, 1961
- E20 Ed Agrees to Talk Core May 18, 1961
- E21 The Mustache Core May 21, 1961
- E22 The Other Woman Core Jun 4, 1961
- E23 Ed Cries Wolf Core Jun 11, 1961
- E24 The Contest Core Jun 18, 1961
- E25 Pine Lake Lodge Mytharc Jun 25, 1961
- E26 Wilbur Sells Ed Mytharc Jul 2, 1961
Season 2 · 26 episodes
- E1 My Son, My Son Mytharc Oct 1, 1961
- E2 The Horsetronaut Core Oct 8, 1961
- E3 Ed's Ancestors Core Oct 15, 1961
- E4 Ed the Redecorator Core Oct 22, 1961
- E5 Ed the Jumper Core Oct 29, 1961
- E6 Ed the Voter Core Nov 5, 1961
- E7 Hunting Show Core Nov 12, 1961
- E8 Mister Ed's Blues Core Nov 19, 1961
- E9 Ed the Hero Core Nov 26, 1961
- E10 Ed, the Salesman Core Dec 3, 1961
- E11 Ed and the Elephant Core Dec 17, 1961
- E12 The Wrestler Core Jan 7, 1962
- E13 Ed's Bed Core Jan 14, 1962
- E14 Ed the Beneficiary Core Jan 21, 1962
- E15 Zsa Zsa Core Jan 28, 1962
- E16 Horse Wash Core Feb 4, 1962
- E17 Ed the Horse Doctor Core Feb 11, 1962
- E18 George Burns Meets Mister Ed Core Feb 18, 1962
- E19 Ed's Word of Honor Core Feb 25, 1962
- E20 No Horses Allowed Core Mar 4, 1962
- E21 Bald Horse Core Mar 18, 1962
- E22 Ed's New Neighbors Core Mar 25, 1962
- E23 Ed the Beachcomber Core Apr 1, 1962
- E24 Lie Detector Core Apr 8, 1962
- E25 Clint Eastwood Meets Mister Ed Mytharc Apr 22, 1962
- E26 Ed the Matchmaker Mytharc Apr 29, 1962
Season 3 · 26 episodes
- E1 Ed Gets Amnesia Mytharc Sep 27, 1962
- E2 Wilbur, the Good Samaritan Core Oct 4, 1962
- E3 Wilbur and Ed in Showbiz Core Oct 11, 1962
- E4 The Bashful Clipper Core Oct 18, 1962
- E5 Ed and the Allergy Core Oct 25, 1962
- E6 Horse Sense Core Nov 1, 1962
- E7 Wilbur in the Lion's Den Core Nov 8, 1962
- E8 Horse Party Core Nov 15, 1962
- E9 Ed the Pilgrim Core Nov 22, 1962
- E10 Disappearing Horse Core Nov 29, 1962
- E11 Ed and Paul Revere Core Dec 6, 1962
- E12 Wilbur the Masher Core Dec 13, 1962
- E13 Horse of a Different Color Core Dec 20, 1962
- E14 Ed and the Bicycle Core Jan 3, 1963
- E15 Ol' Rockin' Chair Core Jan 10, 1963
- E16 Big Pine Lodge Core Jan 17, 1963
- E17 Unemployment Show Core Jan 24, 1963
- E18 Horse Talk Core Jan 31, 1963
- E19 Ed and the Secret Service Core Feb 7, 1963
- E20 Working Wives Core Feb 14, 1963
- E21 Wilbur's Father Core Feb 28, 1963
- E22 The Price of Apples Core Mar 7, 1963
- E23 Ed the Zebra Core Mar 21, 1963
- E24 Ed the Emancipator Core Mar 24, 1963
- E25 Doctor Ed Mytharc Mar 31, 1963
- E26 The Blessed Event Mytharc May 12, 1963
Season 4 · 26 episodes
- E1 Leo Durocher Meets Mister Ed Mytharc Sep 29, 1963
- E2 Wilbur Post, Honorary Horse Core Oct 6, 1963
- E3 Ed Discovers America Core Oct 13, 1963
- E4 Patter of Little Hooves Core Oct 20, 1963
- E5 Be Kind to Humans Core Oct 27, 1963
- E6 Don't Laugh at Horses Core Nov 3, 1963
- E7 Getting Ed's Goat Core Nov 10, 1963
- E8 Oh, Those Hats! Core Nov 17, 1963
- E9 Taller Than She Core Dec 1, 1963
- E10 Home Sweet Trailer Core Dec 8, 1963
- E11 Love Thy New Neighbor Core Dec 15, 1963
- E12 Ed's Christmas Story Core Dec 22, 1963
- E13 Ed Gets the Mumps Core Jan 5, 1964
- E14 Ed's Dentist Core Jan 12, 1964
- E15 Ed the Shish Kebab Core Jan 19, 1964
- E16 Ed in the Peace Corps Core Feb 2, 1964
- E17 Ed the Desert Rat Core Feb 16, 1964
- E18 Ed the Donkey Core Feb 23, 1964
- E19 Ed Visits a Gypsy Core Mar 1, 1964
- E20 Ol' Swayback Core Mar 8, 1964
- E21 Mae West Meets Mister Ed Core Mar 22, 1964
- E22 Ed the Chauffeur Core Apr 12, 1964
- E23 Ed the Musician Core Apr 19, 1964
- E24 The Prowler Core Apr 26, 1964
- E25 Saddles and Gowns Mytharc May 3, 1964
- E26 Moko Mytharc May 17, 1964
Season 5 · 26 episodes
- E1 Hi-Fi Horse Mytharc Oct 4, 1964
- E2 Ed the Pool Player Core Oct 11, 1964
- E3 Ed Writes Dear Abby Core Oct 18, 1964
- E4 Tunnel to Freedom Core Oct 25, 1964
- E5 The Heavy Rider Core Dec 30, 1964
- E6 Ed the Pilot Mytharc Jan 6, 1965
- E7 Animal Jury Core Jan 13, 1965
- E8 What Kind of Foal Am I? Core Jan 20, 1965
- E9 Ed the Race Horse Core Jan 27, 1965
- E10 Ed's Juice Stand Core Feb 3, 1965
- E11 Like Father, Like Horse Core Feb 10, 1965
- E12 Ed the Stowaway Core Feb 17, 1965
- E13 Never Ride Horses Core Feb 24, 1965
- E14 Ed the Sentry Core Mar 3, 1965
- E15 Ed's Diction Teacher Core Mar 10, 1965
- E16 Ed the Godfather Core Mar 17, 1965
- E17 Ed's Contact Lenses Core Mar 24, 1965
- E18 The Dragon Horse Core Mar 31, 1965
- E19 Ed's Cold Tail Core Apr 7, 1965
- E20 The Bank Robbery Core Apr 14, 1965
- E21 My Horse, the Mailman Core Apr 28, 1965
- E22 Whiskers and Tails Core May 5, 1965
- E23 Robin Hood Ed Core May 12, 1965
- E24 Ed the Artist Core May 19, 1965
- E25 Jon Provost Meets Mister Ed Mytharc Jun 9, 1965
- E26 My Horse, the Ranger Mytharc Jun 16, 1965
Frequently asked questions
Is the horse really talking or is it a gimmick?
The horse appears to talk only to Wilbur, and the show treats it as real within its universe.
Who plays the main characters?
Alan Young plays Wilbur Post, Connie Hines plays Carol, and Allan Lane plays a recurring character.
When did the show air?
It originally aired from 1961 to 1966, first in syndication and later on CBS.
How many seasons are there?
The series ran for multiple seasons during its original broadcast period.
Is it family-friendly?
Yes, it is generally considered appropriate for all ages with no mature content.
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