The Monkees_
EMMY WINNER
"Who's putting who on? You'll never know till you see this show!"
Micky, Mike, Peter, and Davy are four young men in mid-1960s LA, members of a struggling country-folk-rock band looking for their big break amid madcap encounters with a variety of people straight out of TV and movie central casting, with full knowledge that their existence is part of a weekly television series.
Created By
Bert Schneider, Bob Rafelson
Network
NBC
Episodes
58
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
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Overview
The Monkees has 2 seasons with 58 episodes spanning 1966-1968.
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Year context
The Monkees first aired 60 years ago in 1966.
SEASONS (2 seasons, 58 episodes)
SEASON 1
01
The Royal Flush
The Monkees rescue Princess Bettina, Duchess of Harmonica (Katherine Walsh) from her evil uncle Archduke Otto (Theodore Marcuse).
02
Monkee See, Monkee Die
The Monkees spend the night in a haunted house to collect an inheritance.
03
Monkee vs. Machine
In a computerized toy factory, the Monkees foil an efficiency expert (Stan Freberg) who wants to replace an old toymaker (Walter Janovitz) with automation.
04
Your Friendly Neighborhood Kidnappers
A shady PR man (Andre Philippe) kidnaps the Monkees to prevent them from winning a talent contest in order for his clients (rival band the…
05
The Spy Who Came in From the Cool
The Monkees get mixed up in a spy ring (Jacques Aubuchon, Arlene Martel) after Davy accidentally purchases a set of red maracas containing secret microfilm.…
06
Success Story
Davy's grandfather (Ben Wright) visits, and the Monkees try to convince him that his grandson is wealthy and successful.
07
The Monkees in a Ghost Town
Stranded in a ghost town after their car runs out of gas, the Monkees are held prisoner by bank robbers (Len Lesser, Lon Chaney Jr.)…
08
Don't Look a Gift Horse in the Mouth (a.k.a. Gift Horse)
Davy is given a horse, which the Monkees have to hide from their landlord, Mr. Babbitt (Henry Corden). It is returned to a heart-broken child…
09
The Chaperone
Davy's feelings for retired General Harley Vandenberg's (Arch Johnson) daughter Leslie (Sherry Alberoni) leads Micky to pose as a female chaperone at a party after…
10
Here Come the Monkees
The Monkees play a sweet sixteen party and help the birthday girl (Robyn Millan) with her studies after she falls for Davy.
11
Monkees à la Carte
The Monkees pose as the Purple Flower Gang to save their favourite Italian restaurant from a gangster (Harvey Lembeck).
12
I've Got a Little Song Here
Mike is fleeced by a fraudulent music publisher (Phil Leeds), but Micky dons the guise of a flashy Hollywood producer to get Mike's money back.
13
One Man Shy
Bashful Peter tries to win the heart of lovely debutante Valerie Cartwright (Lisa James) while dealing with her haughty boyfriend Ronnie Farnsworth (George Furth).
14
Dance, Monkee, Dance
The Monkees sign up for lessons at Renaldo's Dance Au Go Go (Hal March), and then find out that their contracts are for life.
15
Too Many Girls (a.k.a. Davy and Fern)
A domineering stage mother tries to use Davy to further her daughter Fern's career.
16
Son of a Gypsy
A band of gypsies, headed by the powerful Maria (Jeanne Arnold), force the Monkees to steal a priceless statuette called the "Maltese Vulture."
17
The Case of the Missing Monkee
Peter becomes involved with the disappearance of the respected Professor Milo Schnitzler (Norbert Schiller) and then disappears himself.
18
I Was a Teenage Monster
A mad scientist (John Hoyt) hires the Monkees to teach his monster (Richard Kiel) music—and then transplants their musical talent into the monster. Can the…
19
Find the Monkees
When television producer Hubbell Bensen (Carl Ballantine) hears a tape of the Monkees, he frantically stages auditions in the hope of finding them for his…
20
Monkees in the Ring
A crooked fight promoter (Ned Glass) prepares to cash in on a big bet by making Davy a stooge in a bout with the champ.
21
The Prince and the Paupers
Davy doubles for a lookalike Peruvian prince in order to win the heart of Wendy Forsythe (Heather North) or forfeit his throne to evil Count…
22
Monkees at the Circus
To save a bankrupt circus, the Monkees pose as a troupe of dazzling, supreme high-wire artists from France known as the Mozzarelli Brothers, but get…
23
Captain Crocodile
The Monkees' appearance on popular children's show The Captain Crocodile Show is sabotaged by its host (Joey Forman), who fears that his guest's popularity is…
24
Monkees à la Mode
The Monkees are chosen as "Typical Young Americans of the Year," by Chic magazine, a haughty publication that runs a bogus article on the group…
25
Alias Micky Dolenz
The police cash in on Micky's striking resemblance to imprisoned crime kingpin Baby Face Morales in an attempt to locate robbery loot.
26
Monkees Chow Mein
Peter finds a secret message in a fortune cookie at a Chinese restaurant, forcing Monkeemen Davy and Mike to come to his rescue from the…
27
Monkee Mother
Middle-aged widow Millie (Rose Marie) moves in with the Monkees as a new tenant, resulting in the boys' trying to find her a husband.
28
The Monkees on the Line
Hired by a telephone answering service, the Monkees are soon plunged into mix-ups, hang-ups and crossed wires leading to pursuit by a crooked bettor (Milton…
29
The Monkees Get Out More Dirt
The Monkees' friendship is threatened when they all fall for the same girl, luscious local laundromat proprietress April Conquest (Julie Newmar).
30
The Monkees in Manhattan (a.k.a. The Monkees Manhattan Style)
In New York City, the Monkees fend off an irate hotel manager (Philip Ober) as they help a producer (Richard Anders) get backing for a…
31
The Monkees at the Movies
The Monkees have a run-in with a snobbish movie idol (Bobby Sherman) on the set as extras in a beach movie.
32
The Monkees on Tour
A mini-documentary chronicling a live Monkees concert gig on location in Phoenix, Arizona during their first public appearance tour.
SEASON 2
01
A Nice Place to Visit
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).
02
The Picture Frame (a.k.a. The Bank Robbery)
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,…
03
Everywhere a Sheik, Sheik
It is a "harem-scare 'em" scene as Davy faces the prospect of marriage to a lovely Nehudian princess (Donna Loren).
04
Monkee Mayor
Mike casts his wool hat into the ring to stop a crooked construction tycoon (Monte Landis) from turning the city into parking lots.
05
Art for Monkees' Sake
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…
06
I Was A 99 Pound Weakling
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…
07
Hillbilly Honeymoon (a.k.a. Double Barrel Shotgun Wedding)
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…
08
Monkees Marooned
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…
09
The Card Carrying Red Shoes
Peter is the target of a romantic prima ballerina (Ondine Vaughn) and a dastardly plot choreographed by the rest of the ballet company.
10
Wild Monkees
The Monkees turn chicken when they unwittingly befriend the girlfriends of a tough motorcycle gang.
11
A Coffin Too Frequent
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…
12
Hitting the High Seas
Thoughts of mutiny are bountiful as the Monkees try to stop the hijack of a cargo ship by a vengeful sea captain (Chips Rafferty).
13
Monkees in Texas
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…
14
Monkees on the Wheel
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…
15
The Christmas Show
The Monkees try to instil the spirit of Christmas in a cynical little boy (Butch Patrick) who has soured on the whole idea.
16
Fairy Tale
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…
17
Monkees Watch Their Feet
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…
18
Monstrous Monkee Mash
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…
19
Monkees Paw
A broken-down magician's (Hans Conried) magical monkey's paw starts to bring the equally broken Monkees luck... unfortunately, all bad.
20
The Devil and Peter Tork
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…
21
Monkees Race Again (a.k.a. Leave the Driving to Us)
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…
22
Monkees in Paris (a.k.a. The Paris Show)
The Monkees take a vacation from the studio grind and are chased (on location) all over the French Capital by beautiful girls and gendarme.
23
Monkees Mind Their Manor
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.
24
Some Like it Lukewarm (a.k.a. The Band Contest)
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…
25
Monkees Blow Their Minds
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…
26
Mijacogeo (a.k.a. The Frodis Caper)
The Monkees match wits with the insane Wizard Glick (Rip Taylor), who is out to control the minds of television viewers worldwide.
SERIES INFO
2
Seasons
58
Episodes
30 min/ep
Per Episode
Ended
Status
CREW
Creator
Bert Schneider
Creator
Bob Rafelson
NETWORKS (1)
NBC
AWARDS (2)
G
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series
1967
WON
G
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series
1967
WON
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Monkees about?
Micky, Mike, Peter, and Davy are four young men in mid-1960s LA, members of a struggling country-folk-rock band looking for their big break amid madcap encounters with a variety of people straight out of TV and movie central casting, with full knowledge that their existence is part of a weekly television series.
Where can I watch The Monkees?
The Monkees is available on Oldflix. Availability varies by region.
How many seasons does The Monkees have?
The Monkees has 2 seasons with 58 episodes total.
Who created The Monkees?
The Monkees was created by Bert Schneider and Bob Rafelson.
Who stars in The Monkees?
The cast of The Monkees includes Davy Jones, Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith, Peter Tork.
What is the rating of The Monkees?
The Monkees has a rating of 6.5 out of 10 based on 50 votes on TMDB.
Is The Monkees still running?
The Monkees has ended. The final episode aired on .
GENRES (2)
Comedy
Family
