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The Bullwinkle Show: Season 1

130 episodes Premiered Nov 19, 1959 Updated Jul 21, 2026

The Bullwinkle Show season 1 features the serialized adventures of the two title characters, the anthropomorphic moose Bullwinkle and flying squirrel Rocky. The main adversaries in most of their adventures are the Russian-like spies Boris Badenov and Natasha Fatale. The first story arc, Jet Fuel Formula, is the longest and covers forty episodes, establishing most of the characters, themes, and running gags that would

Season overview

The Bullwinkle Show season 1 features the serialized adventures of the two title characters, the anthropomorphic moose Bullwinkle and flying squirrel Rocky. The main adversaries in most of their adventures are the Russian-like spies Boris Badenov and Natasha Fatale. The first story arc, Jet Fuel Formula, is the longest and covers forty episodes, establishing most of the characters, themes, and running gags that would be employed in later stories. This story arc actually concerns the pursuit of a formula for rocket fuel, despite its title. The first few episodes of the season included a laugh track, which was removed when the episodes were released as part of Rocky & Bullwinkle & Friends Complete Season 1. The show is a variety program that includes supporting segments, such as Dudley Do-Right, in addition to the main feature. The Bullwinkle Show is classified as an animation, kids, comedy, and family television series.

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Episodes

S1·E1

Rocky & Bullwinkle - Jet Fuel (1) - Jet Fuel Formula

Nov 19, 1959 · 23 min

Rocky and Bullwinkle accidentally discover a new and amazing rocket fuel while baking Grandma Bullwinkle’s recipe for mooseberry-flavored fudge cake—an explosive discovery which pr

S1·E2

Fractured Fairy Tales - Rapunzel

Nov 19, 1959

In this comical retelling, the long-haired Rapunzel lets her hair down, but things don’t go quite as planned. As suitors attempt to climb the tower, Rapunzel’s long locks lead to a

S1·E3

Bullwinkle's Corner - The Swing

Nov 19, 1959

Bullwinkle recites Robert Louis Stevenson's classic poem The Swing, capturing the joy and thrill of swinging through the air. As Bullwinkle shares the poem, his attempt to demonstr

S1·E4

Peabody's Improbable History - Ben Franklin

Nov 19, 1959

The origins of Mr. Peabody and the WABAC machine: Mr. Peabody finds Sherman in the street being beaten up by some bigger boys. At first, he doesn't think that he's the right sort o

S1·E7

Fractured Fairy Tales - Puss and Boots

Nov 26, 1959

In this humorous retelling, Puss uses his wits and charm to turn his master, a poor miller’s son, into a wealthy noble. However, in this version, Puss faces a series of unexpected

S1·E8

Bullwinkle's Corner - Little Miss Muffett

Nov 26, 1959

Bullwinkle reads and performs the classic nursery rhyme Little Miss Muffett, with Rocky taking on the role of the spider. As Bullwinkle portrays Miss Muffett sitting on her tuffet,

S1·E9

Peabody's Improbable History - Napoleon

Nov 26, 1959

Peabody and Sherman travel to 1810 and meet a frustrated Napoleon, who is missing his royal suspenders, causing chaos in his court. Peabody and Sherman must recover the suspenders

S1·E12

Fractured Fairy Tales - The Fisherman's Wishes

Dec 3, 1959

A little fisherman goes out to fish and nets a mermaid. After the man gives in to her pleas to be let go, the mermaid is willing to grant him wishes for his kindness. After she men

S1·E13

Bullwinkle's Corner - The Horn

Dec 3, 1959

Bullwinkle recites the poem about the little boy who blew his horn, but his telling is filled with humorous misinterpretations and unexpected mishaps. As Bullwinkle narrates, the s

S1·E14

Peabody's Improbable History - Lord Nelson

Dec 3, 1959

Peabody and Sherman travel back in time to meet Lord Nelson, who is preparing to battle the Spanish fleet but faces an unexpected problem: his crew has left port without a crucial

S1·E18

Bullwinkle's Corner - Where Go the Boats

Dec 10, 1959

Bullwinkle recites the classic poem about boats, but adds his own spin by telling a humorous story about his experience riding on a boat. His version, filled with whimsical mishaps

S1·E19

Peabody's Improbable History - Wyatt Earp

Dec 10, 1959

Peabody and Sherman travel to Dodge City, where famed sheriff Wyatt Earp is unable to face the outlaw "Aces Wilde" in a gun showdown due to a string of bad luck and a leg injury. W

S1·E22

Fractured Fairy Tales - Jack and the Beanstalk

Dec 17, 1959

In this comical version, the forgetful Giant can’t remember his famous saying, which allows Jack to outsmart him and make his escape. The Giant's constant memory lapses lead to a s

S1·E23

Bullwinkle's Corner - My Shadow

Dec 17, 1959

Bullwinkle recites the classic poem My Shadow, but things take an unexpected turn when his shadow comes to life and begins to cause trouble. Instead of quietly following him around

S1·E24

Peabody's Improbable History - King Arthur

Dec 17, 1959

Peabody and Sherman arrive in King Arthur's kingdom to find things in disarray, as a dragon is terrorizing the land and the knights are too weak to fight. With no traditional solut

S1·E27

Fractured Fairy Tales - Beauty and the Beast

Dec 24, 1959

In this playful retelling, the Beast is under a spell that can only be broken by a kiss from a beauty. However, finding someone willing to kiss the Beast proves to be more difficul

S1·E28

Bullwinkle's Corner - I Love Little Pussy

Dec 24, 1959

In Bullwinkle's amusing version of this classic poem, things take a wild turn when the "little pussy" is actually a tiger! Bullwinkle's attempts to recite the sweet and gentle rhym

S1·E29

Peabody's Improbable History - Franz Schubert

Dec 24, 1959

Peabody and Sherman go back to the year 1824 and meet Franz Schubert. They decide to help him compose his latest musical masterpiece. But his piano is stolen by his next-door neigh

S1·E33

Bullwinkle's Corner - Taffy

Jan 1, 1960

Bullwinkle recites the poem "Taffy." However, in the telling of the story, Boris (in the role of Taffy) begins to "bend and ad-lib" his parts. For example, instead of stealing "a p

S1·E34

Peabody's Improbable History - Lucretia Borgia

Jan 1, 1960

Lucretia Borgia, the world's best poison artist has just gotten a 12th husband who is snacking on furniture. Peabody and Sherman try to get the husband to leave Lucretia but he lov

S1·E37

Fractured Fairy Tales - Rumpelstiltskin

Jan 8, 1960

In this humorous take, Rumpelstiltskin uses the power of publicity, rather than magic, to convince everyone that his client can spin straw into gold. Through clever marketing and h

S1·E38

Bullwinkle's Corner - Wee Willie Winkie

Jan 8, 1960

Bullwinkle tackles the nursery rhyme Wee Willie Winkie, but things take a humorous turn as the pajama-clad Willie runs through town, only to get tangled up in Bullwinkle’s antics.

S1·E39

Peabody's Improbable History - Sir Walter Raleigh

Jan 8, 1960

Peabody and Sherman travel back in time to assist Sir Walter Raleigh, who faces a strict deadline from Queen Elizabeth I to raise his waterlogged cargo. If he fails, it will be "of

S1·E42

Aesop and Son - The Lion and the Mouse

Jan 15, 1960

Aesop tells the classic fable of the lion who spares a mouse, only to be saved by the tiny creature later. As always, Aesop's son questions the moral, leading to a witty and humoro

S1·E43

Bullwinkle's Corner - Little Jack Horner

Jan 15, 1960

Bullwinkle recites the classic nursery rhyme Little Jack Horner, but his comedic interpretation turns the simple act of pulling out a plum into an absurd and hilarious misadventure

S1·E44

Peabody's Improbable History - Robert Fulton

Jan 15, 1960

Peabody visits with Robert Fulton, the famed inventor of the steamboat, and helps prove that steamboats can outrun the fastest sailboats. When the workers quit, Peabody cleverly so

S1·E47

Fractured Fairy Tales - Princess and the Pea

Jan 22, 1960

In this comical retelling, the court jester attempts to trick the King by presenting him with fake princesses. Each "princess" undergoes the classic pea-under-the-mattress test, bu

S1·E48

Bullwinkle's Corner - The Queen of Hearts

Jan 22, 1960

Rocky stars as the Queen of Hearts, diligently baking heart-shaped cookies, while Boris takes on the role of the Knave of Hearts, who steals them. Bullwinkle narrates this playful

S1·E49

Peabody's Improbable History - Annie Oakley

Jan 22, 1960

Peabody and Sherman travel back in time to meet sharpshooter Annie Oakley, where they discover that the villainous Forest Primeval is attempting to cheat her in a shooting match. P

S1·E52

Fractured Fairy Tales - Sweet Little Beet

Jan 29, 1960

Sweet Little Beet is a poor orphan girl forced into a life of drudgery and ill-treated by her wicked (and UGLY!) stepsisters. A mysterious (and invisible) Prince promises to wed th

S1·E53

Bullwinkle's Corner - Tom, Tom, the Piper's Son

Jan 29, 1960

Bullwinkle takes on the role of Tom, the Piper's Son, who famously steals a pig. In this amusing version, Tom's attempt at thievery results in a chaotic chase, with the pig causing

S1·E54

Dudley Do-Right - The Disloyal Canadians

Jan 29, 1960

Snidely Whiplash devises a scheme to smuggle furs across the border using a musical band called "The Disloyal Canadians." Dudley Do-Right, ever vigilant, stumbles upon the plot and

S1·E57

Fractured Fairy Tales - The Fisherman and His Wife

Feb 6, 1960

A fisherman and his wife are very poor, and he is happy. The wife, however, is unhappy, and wishes that he would catch more fish in order to make a better living. While fishing, he

S1·E59

Peabody's Improbable History - Jesse James

Feb 6, 1960

Jesse James robs Mr. Peabody and Sherman, and Sherman is kidnapped while trying to get his things back from the outlaw. Now, it's up to Peabody to get Sherman back from Jesse James

S1·E62

Aesop & Son - The Mice in Council

Feb 13, 1960

Aesop tells the fable of The Mice in Council, where a group of mice debate how to protect themselves from a cat by placing a bell on its neck. However, they face the dilemma of who

S1·E63

Bullwinkle's Corner - Barbara Frietchie

Feb 13, 1960

Bullwinkle recites the poem about Barbara Frietchie, a patriotic figure from the Civil War who sews a flag for the Union Army. As she bravely defies the Confederate forces, Boris,

S1·E64

Peabody's Improbable History - The Wright Brothers

Feb 13, 1960

Peabody and Sherman visit the Wright brothers at Kitty Hawk, only to find their historic flight delayed by a troublesome bird nesting in their plane. To save the day, Peabody cleve

S1·E67

Fractured Fairy Tales - Dick Whittington's Cat

Feb 20, 1960

In this humorous version of the classic tale, Dick Whittington's traveling cat manages to secure a wealthy bride for his friend. Through a series of amusing and unexpected events,

S1·E72

Fractured Fairy Tales - Cinderella

Feb 27, 1960

Cinderella wants to marry a rich prince, but this Cinderella story has one twist: the Fairy Godmother makes Cinderella sell a load of merchandise to get her wish. She must first se

S1·E73

Mr. Know-It-All - How to Cook a Turkey's Goose

Feb 27, 1960

Bullwinkle offers his unique take on holiday cooking by demonstrating how to cook a turkey in a 6,000-degree oven. Predictably, his extreme method leads to some fiery results and c

S1·E74

Peabody's Improbable History - Alfred Nobel

Feb 27, 1960

Peabody and Sherman travel back in time to help Alfred Nobel, who is having trouble finding a safe location to test his explosives. With Nobel struggling to perfect TNT, Peabody an

S1·E78

Mr. Know-It-All - Swimming Can Be Fun

Mar 5, 1960

Bullwinkle, as Mr. Know-It-All, gives a lesson on how to enjoy swimming, but his advice is anything but practical. From diving techniques that defy physics to ridiculous safety tip

S1·E79

Dudley Do-Right - Stokey the Bear

Mar 5, 1960

In this episode, Snidely Whiplash hypnotizes Stokey the Bear, turning the famous forest protector into a fire-starting menace. Dudley Do-Right must find a way to stop Stokey and br

S1·E82

Aesop and Son - The Fox and the Stork

Mar 12, 1960

Aesop tells the story of The Fox and the Stork, where the clever Fox plays a trick on the Stork by serving dinner in shallow dishes, making it impossible for the Stork to eat. In r

S1·E84

Peabody's Improbable History - Marco Polo

Mar 12, 1960

Peabody and Sherman travel back to meet Marco Polo, but they all end up as prisoners of Kubla Khan. While trying to escape, they stumble upon the origins of the Great Wall of China

S1·E87

Fractured Fairy Tales - Tom Thumb

Mar 18, 1960

Tom Thumb is only as high as his father's thumb, making him quite the tiny hero. Fortunately, Merlin the magician is on hand to assist Tom in navigating the challenges of being sma

S1·E88

Mr. Know-It-All - How to Cure the Hiccups

Mar 19, 1960

Bullwinkle shares his "expert" advice on curing hiccups, offering a series of ridiculous and over-the-top remedies that only make the situation worse. From standing on his head to

S1·E89

Dudley Do-Right - Mortgagin' the Mountie Post

Mar 19, 1960

Snidely Whiplash hatches a scheme to take over the Mountie post by tricking Inspector Fenwick into signing a mortgage. With the post at risk of foreclosure, it’s up to Dudley Do-Ri

S1·E92

Aesop and Son - The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing

Mar 26, 1960

Aesop tells the classic fable of the wolf who disguises himself in sheep’s clothing to trick the flock. However, his plan backfires, leading to his downfall. Aesop's son, as usual,

S1·E93

Mr. Know-It-All - How to Open a Jar of Pickles

Mar 26, 1960

Bullwinkle offers his "expert" advice on the seemingly simple task of opening a jar of pickles. His overcomplicated and absurd methods, involving everything from hammers to pulleys

S1·E99

Peabody's Improbable History - Don Juan

Apr 2, 1960

Peabody and Sherman travel back to meet the famed lover Don Juan, who has lost his charm because his love for onions has given him terrible breath, driving all the ladies away. Pea

S1·E102

Aesop and Son - The Hare and the Tortoise

Apr 9, 1960

Aesop tells the classic fable of The Hare and the Tortoise, where the overconfident Hare races against the slow but steady Tortoise. Despite the Hare's speed, his arrogance leads t

S1·E104

Dudley Do-Right - Trap Bait

Apr 9, 1960

Snidely Whiplash sets a trap to capture Dudley Do-Right by using bait that’s too tempting to resist. Despite the obvious danger, Dudley, true to form, stumbles right into Snidely’s

S1·E107

Fractured Fairy Tales - Snow White

Apr 16, 1960

In this humorous retelling, the dwarves are doing their best to hide Snow White from the evil Queen, but their efforts are anything but smooth. As they fumble through increasingly

S1·E112

Aesop and Son - The Hare and the Hound

Apr 23, 1960

Aesop recounts the fable of The Hare and the Hound, where a speedy hare outruns a determined hound in a chase, but the lesson turns out to be more about the difference between moti

S1·E117

Fractured Fairy Tales - Sleeping Beauty

Apr 29, 1960

In this satirical version, a Wicked Fairy casts a beautiful Princess into a deep sleep, but when the Prince arrives to awaken her, he sees a business opportunity instead. The Princ

S1·E118

Mr. Know-It-All - How to Shoot Par

Apr 29, 1960

Bullwinkle offers his "expert" advice on how to play golf and shoot par. His ridiculous techniques, from using a croquet mallet as a golf club to attempting to distract opponents w

S1·E119

Dudley Do-Right - The Masked Ginny Lynne

Apr 29, 1960

In this episode, Dudley faces off against a mysterious new villain, the Masked Ginny Lynne, who has been causing trouble throughout the region. With her identity concealed and her

S1·E122

Fractured Fairy Tales - Pinocchio

Apr 30, 1960

In this twist on the classic tale, kindly old Geppetto, who runs a toy shop, wishes for the puppet he's crafting to come to life. A fairy grants his wish, bringing Pinocchio to lif

S1·E123

Mr. Know-It-All - Magic Made Easy (The Hard Way)

Apr 30, 1960

Bullwinkle shares his "simple" tricks for mastering magic, but his attempts to make magic look easy quickly turn into a series of blunders. From disappearing acts gone wrong to pul

S1·E124

Peabody's Improbable History - P. T. Barnum

Apr 30, 1960

Peabody and Sherman travel back to meet the legendary showman P. T. Barnum and witness his famous circus. However, they quickly discover that saboteurs are plotting to ruin the tra

S1·E127

Fractured Fairy Tales - Little Red Riding Hood

May 7, 1960

In this whimsical retelling, Little Red Riding Hood opens her very own "Riding Hood Shop," where she sells stylish hoods to the townsfolk. Business is going well until one day, a p