The Monkees 1966
“Who's putting who on? You'll never know till you see this show!”
What is The Monkees?
The Monkees is an American television series that premiered in 1966. The program centers on four young men living in Los Angeles during the mid-1960s.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1966
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 58
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 12, 1966
- Last aired
- Mar 25, 1968
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB, US
- Networks
- NBC
- Genres
- Comedy, Family
- Updated
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Overview
The Monkees is an American television series that premiered in 1966. The program centers on four young men living in Los Angeles during the mid-1960s. The main characters, Micky, Mike, Peter, and Davy, are members of a struggling country-folk-rock band attempting to achieve success. Throughout the series, the group experiences various madcap encounters with a wide array of individuals reminiscent of television and movie archetypes. A notable element of the show is that the characters possess full knowledge that their lives are part of a weekly television series. The band consists of Micky Dolenz, Davy Jones, Michael Nesmith, and Peter Tork. Following the success of the series, the group became known for their pop rock music, producing timeless hits such as I am a Believer and Daydream Believer. The legacy of the band and the television program continues to be recognized, with the members remembered for their contributions to music and entertainment history decades after the group was formed in Los Angeles.
Should you watch it?
“Four aspiring musicians navigate zany 1960s Los Angeles adventures.”
- innovative fourth-wall breaking
- memorable pop-rock soundtrack
- creative visual storytelling
- dated cultural references
- uneven episode quality
you enjoy playful takes on entertainment industry satire.
Generally family-friendly with mild slapstick comedy and period-appropriate themes.
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Episode guide
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Season 1 · 32 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Royal Flush Mytharc Sep 12, 1966
- E2 Monkee See, Monkee Die Core Sep 19, 1966
- E3 Monkee vs. Machine Core Sep 26, 1966
- E4 Your Friendly Neighborhood Kidnappers Core Oct 3, 1966
- E5 The Spy Who Came in from the Cool Core Oct 10, 1966
- E6 Success Story Core Oct 17, 1966
- E7 Monkees in a Ghost Town Filler Oct 24, 1966
- E8 Don't Look a Gift Horse in the Mouth Core Oct 31, 1966
- E9 The Chaperone Core Nov 7, 1966
- E10 Here Come the Monkees - The Pilot Mytharc Nov 14, 1966
- E11 Monkees à la Carte Core Nov 21, 1966
- E12 I've Got a Little Song Here Core Nov 28, 1966
- E13 One Man Shy (Peter and the Debutante) Core Dec 5, 1966
- E14 Dance, Monkee, Dance Core Dec 12, 1966
- E15 Too Many Girls (Davy and Fern) Core Dec 19, 1966
- E16 Son of a Gypsy Core Dec 26, 1966
- E17 The Case of the Missing Monkee Core Jan 9, 1967
- E18 I Was a Teenage Monster Core Jan 16, 1967
- E19 The Audition (Find the Monkees) Core Jan 23, 1967
- E20 Monkees in the Ring Core Jan 30, 1967
- E21 The Prince and the Paupers Core Feb 6, 1967
- E22 Monkees at the Circus Core Feb 13, 1967
- E23 Captain Crocodile Core Feb 20, 1967
- E24 Monkees à la Mode Core Feb 27, 1967
- E25 Alias Micky Dolenz Core Mar 6, 1967
- E26 Monkee Chow Mein Core Mar 13, 1967
- E27 Monkee Mother Core Mar 20, 1967
- E28 Monkees on the Line Core Mar 27, 1967
- E29 Monkees Get Out More Dirt Core Apr 3, 1967
- E30 Monkees in Manhattan Core Apr 10, 1967
- E31 Monkees at the Movies Mytharc Apr 17, 1967
- E32 Monkees on Tour Mytharc Apr 24, 1967
Season 2 · 26 episodes
- E1 It's a Nice Place to Visit Mytharc Sep 11, 1967
- E2 The Picture Frame Core Sep 18, 1967
- E3 Everywhere a Sheik, Sheik Core Sep 25, 1967
- E4 Monkee Mayor Core Oct 2, 1967
- E5 Art, for Monkees' Sake Core Oct 9, 1967
- E6 I Was a 99 lb. Weakling Core Oct 16, 1967
- E7 Hillbilly Honeymoon Core Oct 23, 1967
- E8 Monkees Marooned Core Oct 30, 1967
- E9 Card Carrying Red Shoes Core Nov 6, 1967
- E10 The Wild Monkees Core Nov 13, 1967
- E11 A Coffin Too Frequent Core Nov 20, 1967
- E12 Hitting the High Seas Core Nov 27, 1967
- E13 Monkees in Texas Core Dec 4, 1967
- E14 Monkees on the Wheel Core Dec 11, 1967
- E15 The Christmas Show Core Dec 25, 1967
- E16 Fairy Tale Core Jan 8, 1968
- E17 Monkees Watch Their Feet Core Jan 15, 1968
- E18 Monstrous Monkee Mash Core Jan 22, 1968
- E19 The Monkees' Paw Core Jan 29, 1968
- E20 The Devil and Peter Tork Core Feb 5, 1968
- E21 Monkees Race Again Core Feb 12, 1968
- E22 The Monkees in Paris Core Feb 19, 1968
- E23 Monkees Mind Their Manor Core Feb 26, 1968
- E24 Some Like It Lukewarm Core Mar 4, 1968
- E25 Monkees Blow Their Minds Mytharc Mar 11, 1968
- E26 Mijacogeo - The Frodis Caper Mytharc Mar 25, 1968
Frequently asked questions
Are all episodes musical performances?
Most episodes feature musical numbers but also include comedic storylines.
Do the characters know they're on TV?
Yes, the show acknowledges its own fictional nature regularly.
Is it suitable for children?
The show is generally appropriate for family viewing.
What genre is this show?
It is primarily a musical comedy with satirical elements.
Does it reference other shows?
The series often parodies television and film conventions of its era.
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