The Monkees: Season 2
Season 2 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Picks up essential narrative continuity directly following the events of The Monkees Season 1.
- Character alliances, factions, and personal loyalties undergo significant shifts under escalating stakes.
- Addresses unresolved cliffhangers and thematic mysteries introduced during previous seasons.
- Establishes the primary seasonal conflict that drives serialized character arcs toward the finale.
Episode Guide
Season 2 Progress Shield
It's a Nice Place to Visit
Sep 11, 1967 · 25 min
In El Monotono, Mexico, Davy is captured by a bandito (Peter Whitney) and his minions for being "captivated" with El Diablo's girlfriend (Cynthia Hull).
The Picture Frame
Sep 18, 1967 · 25 min
Peter must prove the Monkees' innocence when they unwittingly rob a bank in the pretext of making a movie for two con men (Cliff Norton, Kelton Garwood).
Everywhere a Sheik, Sheik
Sep 25, 1967 · 25 min
It is a "harem-scare 'em" scene as Davy faces the prospect of marriage to a lovely Nehudian princess (Donna Loren).
Monkee Mayor
Oct 2, 1967 · 25 min
Mike casts his wool hat into the ring to stop a crooked construction tycoon (Monte Landis) from turning the city into parking lots.
Art, for Monkees' Sake
Oct 9, 1967 · 25 min
At an art museum, Peter copies an old painting for two guards (Monte Landis, Vic Tayback) who are actually thieves bent on snatching the real painting.
I Was a 99 lb. Weakling
Oct 16, 1967 · 25 min
After losing his girlfriend Brenda to a muscle man named Bulk, Micky starts a health program under the guidance of fraudulent physical cultist Shah-Ku (Monte Landis).
Hillbilly Honeymoon
Oct 23, 1967 · 25 min
Lost in Swineville, the Monkees get caught in the middle of a hillbilly feud between the Weskitts and Chubbers with Davy staring down the barrel of a shotgun wedding to pretty Ella
Monkees Marooned
Oct 30, 1967 · 25 min
Peter trades his guitar for a con man’s treasure map. On a deserted island, the Monkees go hunting for treasure—and are hunted by a mad Australian (Monte Landis) and his man Thursd
Card Carrying Red Shoes
Nov 6, 1967 · 25 min
Peter is the target of a romantic prima ballerina (Ondine Vaughn) and a dastardly plot choreographed by the rest of the ballet company.
The Wild Monkees
Nov 13, 1967 · 25 min
The Monkees turn chicken when they unwittingly befriend the girlfriends of a tough motorcycle gang.
A Coffin Too Frequent
Nov 20, 1967 · 25 min
A mad scientist (George Furth), his goony cousin (Mickey Morton), and his dotty aunt (Ruth Buzzi) use the Monkees' pad for a séance to summon their relative Elmer from beyond.
Hitting the High Seas
Nov 27, 1967 · 25 min
Thoughts of mutiny are bountiful as the Monkees try to stop the hijack of a cargo ship by a vengeful sea captain (Chips Rafferty).
Monkees in Texas
Dec 4, 1967 · 25 min
In the Lone Star State, the Monkees outwit Black Bart (Barton MacLane), his cohort Red (Len Lesser) and the gang to save Mike's Aunt Kate's (Jacqueline deWit) ranch.
Monkees on the Wheel
Dec 11, 1967 · 25 min
In Las Vegas, the Monkees are mistaken for crooked gamblers by a roulette dealer (Rip Taylor) and policeman (Dort Clark) and try their luck at exposing the real gang (David Astor a
The Christmas Show
Dec 25, 1967 · 25 min
The Monkees try to instil the spirit of Christmas in a cynical little boy (Butch Patrick) who has soured on the whole idea.
Fairy Tale
Jan 8, 1968 · 25 min
A Monkee pantomime romp through Fairy Tale Land, introduced by a "Town Crier" (Rege Cordic), sees Peter rescuing a haughty princess (Michael) from death by her fiendish fiancee (Mu
Monkees Watch Their Feet
Jan 15, 1968 · 25 min
A documented film report by the Department of UFO Information, headed by Pat Paulsen, shows the Monkees foiling an invasion by aliens (Stuart Margolin and Nita Talbot) from Planet
Monstrous Monkee Mash
Jan 22, 1968 · 25 min
The Monkees attempt to rescue Davy from his girlfriend Lorelei (Arlene Martel), Count Batula (Ron Masak), a wolf man (David Pearl), mummy man, and a Frankenstein-looking monster in
The Monkees' Paw
Jan 29, 1968 · 25 min
A broken-down magician's (Hans Conried) magical monkey's paw starts to bring the equally broken Monkees luck... unfortunately, all bad.
The Devil and Peter Tork
Feb 5, 1968 · 25 min
At an eerie pawn shop, Peter unwittingly sells his soul to devilish character Mr. Zero (Monte Landis) in order to purchase a golden harp! Can Peter's musical talent save him from M
Monkees Race Again
Feb 12, 1968 · 25 min
Davy drives the Monkeemobile in an auto race when the British entry is sabotaged by Baron Von Klutz (David Hurst) and his Klutzmobile. Featuring a cameo appearance by co-producer B
The Monkees in Paris
Feb 19, 1968 · 25 min
The Monkees take a vacation from the studio grind and are chased (on location) all over the French Capital by beautiful girls and gendarme.
Monkees Mind Their Manor
Feb 26, 1968 · 25 min
Davy inherits an English manor but must first win a tournament against Sir Twiggley Toppen Middle Bottom (Bernard Fox) with lances, swords and vocal cords.
Some Like It Lukewarm
Mar 4, 1968 · 25 min
To enter and win a band contest hosted by radio DJ Jerry Blavat, David poses as a girl and falls in love with Daphne (Deana Martin), posing as a boy for her group who is also in th
Monkees Blow Their Minds
Mar 11, 1968 · 26 min
The Monkees swing to the rescue when mentalist Oracullo (Monte Landis) gains control of Peter's mind to use him in a nightclub act. Director James Frawley appears as Oracullo's ass
Mijacogeo - The Frodis Caper
Mar 25, 1968 · 26 min
The Monkees match wits with the insane Wizard Glick (Rip Taylor), who is out to control the minds of television viewers worldwide.