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
Season 1 · 32 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Royal Flush Sep 12, 1966
- E2 Monkee See, Monkee Die Sep 19, 1966
- E3 Monkee vs. Machine Sep 26, 1966
- E4 Your Friendly Neighborhood Kidnappers Oct 3, 1966
- E5 The Spy Who Came in from the Cool Oct 10, 1966
- E6 Success Story Oct 17, 1966
- E7 Monkees in a Ghost Town Oct 24, 1966
- E8 Don't Look a Gift Horse in the Mouth Oct 31, 1966
- E9 The Chaperone Nov 7, 1966
- E10 Here Come the Monkees - The Pilot Nov 14, 1966
- E11 Monkees à la Carte Nov 21, 1966
- E12 I've Got a Little Song Here Nov 28, 1966
- E13 One Man Shy (Peter and the Debutante) Dec 5, 1966
- E14 Dance, Monkee, Dance Dec 12, 1966
- E15 Too Many Girls (Davy and Fern) Dec 19, 1966
- E16 Son of a Gypsy Dec 26, 1966
- E17 The Case of the Missing Monkee Jan 9, 1967
- E18 I Was a Teenage Monster Jan 16, 1967
- E19 The Audition (Find the Monkees) Jan 23, 1967
- E20 Monkees in the Ring Jan 30, 1967
- E21 The Prince and the Paupers Feb 6, 1967
- E22 Monkees at the Circus Feb 13, 1967
- E23 Captain Crocodile Feb 20, 1967
- E24 Monkees à la Mode Feb 27, 1967
- E25 Alias Micky Dolenz Mar 6, 1967
- E26 Monkee Chow Mein Mar 13, 1967
- E27 Monkee Mother Mar 20, 1967
- E28 Monkees on the Line Mar 27, 1967
- E29 Monkees Get Out More Dirt Apr 3, 1967
- E30 Monkees in Manhattan Apr 10, 1967
- E31 Monkees at the Movies Apr 17, 1967
- E32 Monkees on Tour Apr 24, 1967
Season 2 · 26 episodes
- E1 It's a Nice Place to Visit Sep 11, 1967
- E2 The Picture Frame Sep 18, 1967
- E3 Everywhere a Sheik, Sheik Sep 25, 1967
- E4 Monkee Mayor Oct 2, 1967
- E5 Art, for Monkees' Sake Oct 9, 1967
- E6 I Was a 99 lb. Weakling Oct 16, 1967
- E7 Hillbilly Honeymoon Oct 23, 1967
- E8 Monkees Marooned Oct 30, 1967
- E9 Card Carrying Red Shoes Nov 6, 1967
- E10 The Wild Monkees Nov 13, 1967
- E11 A Coffin Too Frequent Nov 20, 1967
- E12 Hitting the High Seas Nov 27, 1967
- E13 Monkees in Texas Dec 4, 1967
- E14 Monkees on the Wheel Dec 11, 1967
- E15 The Christmas Show Dec 25, 1967
- E16 Fairy Tale Jan 8, 1968
- E17 Monkees Watch Their Feet Jan 15, 1968
- E18 Monstrous Monkee Mash Jan 22, 1968
- E19 The Monkees' Paw Jan 29, 1968
- E20 The Devil and Peter Tork Feb 5, 1968
- E21 Monkees Race Again Feb 12, 1968
- E22 The Monkees in Paris Feb 19, 1968
- E23 Monkees Mind Their Manor Feb 26, 1968
- E24 Some Like It Lukewarm Mar 4, 1968
- E25 Monkees Blow Their Minds Mar 11, 1968
- E26 Mijacogeo - The Frodis Caper 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.