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The Best Episodes of Dennis the Menace Season 1

Every episode of Dennis the Menace Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Dennis the Menace Season 1!

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This 1959-1963 television situation comedy series follows the lives of the Mitchell family, Henry, Alice, and their only child Dennis, an energetic, trouble-prone, mischievous, but well-meaning boy, who often tangles with his peace-and-quiet-loving neighbor George

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Dennis the Menace Season 1 Episode 1 - Dennis Goes to the Movies
    7.8/10(154 votes)

    #1 - Dennis Goes to the Movies

    S1:E1

    Dennis eludes a babysitter to go to the movies that his parents are at.

    Director:William D. Russell
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Dennis the Menace Season 1 Episode 2 - Dennis and the Signpost
    8.5/10(114 votes)

    #2 - Dennis and the Signpost

    S1:E2

    Dennis replaces a fallen signpost... backwards.

    Director:William D. Russell
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Dennis the Menace Season 1 Episode 3 - The Fishing Trip
    7.9/10(84 votes)

    #3 - The Fishing Trip

    S1:E3

    Henry and Mr.Wilson try to go fishing without Dennis.

    Director:William D. Russell
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Dennis the Menace Season 1 Episode 4 - Grandpa and Miss Cathcart
    8.2/10(79 votes)

    #4 - Grandpa and Miss Cathcart

    S1:E4

    Dennis tries to fix his Grampa Perkins up with Miss Cathcart.

    Director:William D. Russell
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Dennis the Menace Season 1 Episode 5 - Innocents in Space
    7.9/10(79 votes)

    #5 - Innocents in Space

    S1:E5

    Mr. Wilson thinks he has discovered a space satellite.

    Director:William D. Russell
    Writer:George Tibbles

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  6. Dennis the Menace Season 1 Episode 6 - Dennis' Garden
    8.1/10(69 votes)

    #6 - Dennis' Garden

    S1:E6

    Mr. Wilson's garden originally consisted of Dahlia bulbs. When Dennis sees them, he thinks they are ""sweet potatoes"" and after his bedtime, he ""secretly exchanges"" what is in his garden with what is in Mr. Wilson's garden. Dennis eventually raises the Dahlia bulbs & wins a 1st prize medal. After the garden judges see Mr. Wilson's garden, he is also given a medal.

    Director:William D. Russell
    Writer:George Tibbles

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  7. Dennis the Menace Season 1 Episode 7 - The New Neighbors
    7.5/10(63 votes)

    #7 - The New Neighbors

    S1:E7

    Dennis helps Mr Wilson sell a neighbors house.

    Director:William D. Russell
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Dennis the Menace Season 1 Episode 8 - Tenting Tonight
    8.4/10(80 votes)

    #8 - Tenting Tonight

    S1:E8

    Dennis and Tommy camp out in the back yard. Dennis' parents friends The Melton's play a record containing wild animal sounds to entertain the boys while they are camping out in the yard. Mr. Wilson can hear the record from his house and is convinced that wild animals have escaped from the circus and are after the boys so Mr. Wilson goes out to the yard to try and save Dennis and Tommy from danger.

    Director:William D. Russell
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Dennis the Menace Season 1 Episode 9 - Dennis Sells Bottles
    8.3/10(78 votes)

    #9 - Dennis Sells Bottles

    S1:E9

    Dennis thinks his dad is broke so he sells bottles to try and help his dad out. However, when Dennis tells some of the neighbors what he is doing the neighbors get the wrong idea about the Mitchell's and think that they are in trouble financially.

    Director:William D. Russell
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Dennis the Menace Season 1 Episode 10 - Mr. Wilson's Award
    8.3/10(72 votes)

    #10 - Mr. Wilson's Award

    S1:E10

    Dennis starts a rumor that him and his family are moving to New York only to keep Mr. Wilson in town to get his award.

    Director:Don Taylor
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Dennis the Menace Season 1 Episode 11 - The Christmas Story (aka Dennis & Christmas)
    8.1/10(87 votes)

    #11 - The Christmas Story (aka Dennis & Christmas)

    S1:E11

    Dennis is going crazy trying to find his gifts.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Dennis the Menace Season 1 Episode 12 - Dennis and the Cowboy
    7.8/10(71 votes)

    #12 - Dennis and the Cowboy

    S1:E12

    Dennis meets Whip Crawford his cowboy idol after Mrs Webster tells Dennis he will be in the play.

    Director:William D. Russell
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Dennis the Menace Season 1 Episode 13 - Dennis Haunts a House
    8.4/10(74 votes)

    #13 - Dennis Haunts a House

    S1:E13

    Dennis Haunts Mr. Wilson's house due to him and his friends starting a club house in Mr. Wilson's basement.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:George Tibbles

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  14. Dennis the Menace Season 1 Episode 14 - Dennis' Tree House
    8.0/10(63 votes)

    #14 - Dennis' Tree House

    S1:E14

    Mr. Wilson attempts to teach Dennis about bird watching, then Dennis takes care of a sick bird

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Dennis the Menace Season 1 Episode 15 - Dennis and the Rare Coin
    8.5/10(66 votes)

    #15 - Dennis and the Rare Coin

    S1:E15

    George Wilson is looking for a rare coin. But George is in for a sad shock $250.00 (that's what he paid for the coin) But the coin is fake!

    Director:Don Taylor
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Dennis the Menace Season 1 Episode 16 - Dennis and the Bike
    8.0/10(63 votes)

    #16 - Dennis and the Bike

    S1:E16

    To get a bike Dennis sells a fishbowl of beans which he has to count before 5pm!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Dennis the Menace Season 1 Episode 17 - Dennis and the Open House
    8.1/10(67 votes)

    #17 - Dennis and the Open House

    S1:E17

    The Mitchell's are having a party and the guests are late, So Dennis tries to help people find the house by taking an open House for Free!

    Director:Don Taylor
    Writer:George Tibbles

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  18. Dennis the Menace Season 1 Episode 18 - Dennis and the Duck
    7.8/10(62 votes)

    #18 - Dennis and the Duck

    S1:E18

    Dennis's duck (George) causes problems for Mr. Willson who is running for The Garden Club. He tries to get the duck to the lake.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Dennis the Menace Season 1 Episode 19 - Dennis and the Swing
    7.9/10(56 votes)

    #19 - Dennis and the Swing

    S1:E19

    Henry tries to take Alice out on their Anniversary. Meanwhile Dennis tries to build a swing in his yard and ends up chasing a cat up a tree in the process.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:George Tibbles, David Schwartz

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  20. Dennis the Menace Season 1 Episode 20 - Dennis and the Dog
    7.4/10(62 votes)

    #20 - Dennis and the Dog

    S1:E20

    Dennis cares for a dog named Charlie who wins a prize for his painting!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Phil Leslie

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  21. Dennis the Menace Season 1 Episode 21 - Mr. Wilson's Sister
    8.1/10(57 votes)

    #21 - Mr. Wilson's Sister

    S1:E21

    Dennis meets Helen and wants to be pirate.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Dennis the Menace Season 1 Episode 22 - Dennis and the TV Set
    8.5/10(60 votes)

    #22 - Dennis and the TV Set

    S1:E22

    Dennis goes to any length to get a TV and turns Mr. Wilson's tv on!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Dennis the Menace Season 1 Episode 23 - Dennis Creates a Hero
    7.9/10(56 votes)

    #23 - Dennis Creates a Hero

    S1:E23

    Dennis asks a reporter to write a story about his dad with hopes of getting his picture in the paper.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Dennis the Menace Season 1 Episode 24 - Dennis' Paper Drive
    8.2/10(60 votes)

    #24 - Dennis' Paper Drive

    S1:E24

    Mrs Holland tells Dennis that anyone who collets the most newspapers will win a silver dollar made in 1895 that is worth $600 which catces Mr. Wilson's eye.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Dennis the Menace Season 1 Episode 25 - Dennis and the Bees
    8.4/10(56 votes)

    #25 - Dennis and the Bees

    S1:E25

    Dennis learns Opie might leave because his bees have no honey. Dennis sprays prfume on Mr. Willison's flowers.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Phil Leslie

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Dennis Goes to the Movies" is the best rated episode of "Dennis the Menace" season 1. It scored 7.8/10 based on 154 votes. Directed by William D. Russell and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/4/1959. This episode is rated 0.7 points higher than the second-best, "Dennis and the Signpost".