The Mothers-in-Law 1967
What is The Mothers-in-Law?
The television series "The Mothers-in-Law" is an American sitcom. The show features two matriarchs, played by Eve Arden and Kaye Ballard, as friends and next-door neighbors.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1967
- Status
- Canceled
- Episodes
- 56
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 10, 1967
- Last aired
- Apr 13, 1969
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- NBC
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.0/10 from 5 votes
- Format
- 2 seasons · 56 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~30 minutes
- Status
- Canceled
- Network
- NBC
Where to watch in United States
Free
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The television series "The Mothers-in-Law" is an American sitcom. The show features two matriarchs, played by Eve Arden and Kaye Ballard, as friends and next-door neighbors. They are portrayed as having a close relationship. The series was produced by Desi Arnaz and created by Bob Carroll, Jr., and Madelyn Davis. The show aired on NBC, as part of their programming schedule. The series was broadcast from September 1967 to April 1969, a period during which it was part of NBC's lineup. The show's premise revolves around the characters' relationship, which is affected by their children's actions.
Should you watch it?
“Two friendly neighbors become rivals when their children elope, turning them into meddling mothers-in-law.”
- Sharp comedic performances by Eve Arden and Kaye Ballard
- Humorous take on family dynamics and in-law relationships
- Period-specific humor may feel dated to modern audiences
Watch it if you enjoy classic 1960s family comedies about meddling relatives.
The series is a PG‑rated, light comedy suitable for general audiences.
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Season 1 · 30 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 On Again, Off Again, Lohengrin Mytharc Sep 10, 1967
- E2 Everybody Goes On a Honeymoon Core Sep 17, 1967
- E3 All Fall Down Mytharc Sep 24, 1967
- E4 A Night to Forget Core Oct 1, 1967
- E5 The Newleyweds Move In Core Oct 8, 1967
- E6 The Career Girls Core Oct 15, 1967
- E7 Who's Afraid of Elizabeth Taylor? Core Oct 22, 1967
- E8 My Son, the Actor Core Oct 29, 1967
- E9 How Do You Moonlight a Meatball? Core Nov 5, 1967
- E10 I Thought He'd Never Leave Core Nov 12, 1967
- E11 The Great Bicycle Race Core Nov 19, 1967
- E12 Through The Lurking Glass Core Nov 26, 1967
- E13 Divorce-Mother-In-Law Style Core Dec 3, 1967
- E14 The Not Cold Enough War Core Dec 10, 1967
- E15 You Challenge Me to a What? Core Dec 17, 1967
- E16 Everybody Wants to Be a Writer Core Dec 31, 1967
- E17 The Kids Move Out Core Jan 7, 1968
- E18 The Hombre Who Came to Dinner (1) Core Jan 14, 1968
- E19 The Hombre Who Came to Dinner (2) Core Jan 21, 1968
- E20 Don't Give Up the Sloop Core Jan 28, 1968
- E21 I'd Tell You I Love You, But We're Not Speaking Core Feb 4, 1968
- E22 Herb's Little Helpers Core Feb 11, 1968
- E23 Bye, Bye Blackmailer Core Feb 25, 1968
- E24 The Wig Story Core Mar 3, 1968
- E25 It's Only Money Core Mar 10, 1968
- E26 I Haven't Got a Secret Core Mar 17, 1968
- E27 Jerry's Night Out with the Boys Core Mar 24, 1968
- E28 The Long, Long Weekend Core Mar 31, 1968
- E29 Jealousy Makes the Heart Grow Fonder Mytharc Apr 7, 1968
- E30 How Not to Manage a Rock Group Mytharc Apr 28, 1968
Season 2 · 26 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 Here Comes the Bride, Again Mytharc Sep 15, 1968
- E2 The Match Game Core Sep 22, 1968
- E3 A Little Pregnancy Goes a Long Way Core Sep 29, 1968
- E4 Love Thy Neighbor... if You Can't Make Them Move Core Oct 6, 1968
- E5 I Didn't Raise Myself to Be a Grandmother Core Oct 13, 1968
- E6 Even Mothers-in-Law Have Mothers-in-Law Core Oct 20, 1968
- E7 The Matador Makes a Movie Core Oct 27, 1968
- E8 It's a Dog's Life Core Nov 10, 1968
- E9 The First Anniversary Is the Hardest Core Nov 24, 1968
- E10 The Birth of Everything But the Blues Core Dec 1, 1968
- E11 Nome, Schnome, I'd Rather Have It at Home Core Dec 8, 1968
- E12 Hail, Hail, the Gang's Still Here Core Dec 15, 1968
- E13 Didn't You Use to Be Ozzie Snick? Core Dec 22, 1968
- E14 Make Room for Baby Core Jan 5, 1969
- E15 Haven't You Had That Baby Yet? Core Jan 12, 1969
- E16 And Baby Makes Four Core Jan 19, 1969
- E17 Nanny, Go Home Core Jan 26, 1969
- E18 Double Trouble in the Nursery Core Feb 2, 1969
- E19 Void Where Prohibited by In-Laws Core Feb 9, 1969
- E20 Guess Who's Coming Forever Core Feb 23, 1969
- E21 Every In-Law Wants to Get Into the Act Core Mar 2, 1969
- E22 Two on the Aisle Core Mar 16, 1969
- E23 Take Her, He's Mine Core Mar 23, 1969
- E24 Show Business Is No Business Core Mar 30, 1969
- E25 The Charge of the Wife Brigade Mytharc Apr 6, 1969
- E26 The Not-So-Grand Opera Mytharc Apr 13, 1969
Frequently asked questions
Who are the main stars of the show?
The series stars Eve Arden and Kaye Ballard as the two matriarchs.
When did the series originally air?
It aired on NBC from September 1967 to April 1969.
Who produced and created the series?
It was produced by Desi Arnaz and created by Bob Carroll, Jr., and Madelyn Davis.
What is the basic premise?
Two next‑door neighbor friends become in‑laws after their children elope, leading to comedic clashes.
What rating and genre does the series have?
The show is rated PG and is classified as a comedy sitcom.
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