6.0/107 votes#1 - The Trailer
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/15/1959
After discovering that their car can't hold all the luggage they've packed for vacation, Fibber decides to buy a trailer for their trip. A silver-tongued salesman convinces McGee to buy the most expensive model on the lot and, after Molly finds out the cost, Fibber is forced into the role of salesman to get rid of the white elephant.
Director: William Asher
Writer: Bill Davenport
- 7.7/106 votes
#2 - The Shooting Galley
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 9/22/1959
Tired of Fibber ignoring his requests to make repairs to the shop he leases from McGee, Mr. Pritchard moves into a vacant storefront across the street. Fibber's not concerned because he's rented the space to a gallery owner who has signed an iron-clad seven year lease for a substantial increase in rent. When McGee learns that the gallery is really a shooting gallery and all his other tenants are threatening to move out, he's in a pickle - especially since the gallery owner refuses to move unless he's paid $300 in cash for the inconvenience he's been caused.
Director: William Asher
Writer: N/A
- 8.4/105 votes
#3 - The Good Neighbor
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 9/29/1959
On the fifth anniversary of the McGees and the Norris' becoming neighbors, instead of celebrating Fibber and Roy have a falling out over who owns an apple tree that grows between their houses. Their argument results in acrimony, surveyors, goats and a courtroom battle.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- NaN/100 votes
#4 - The Big Dance
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/6/1959
Fibber is disappointed when he's not selected to organize the lodge's annual dance, but gets his chance when his constant second-guessing causes the committee chairman to resign in a huff. His efforts to save money on the dance hall, decorations and entertainment nearly result in disaster, especially when the Governor and his wife decide to attend.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- NaN/100 votes
#5 - The Fred Nitney Story
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/13/1959
Fred Nitney stays with the McGees while working on book about his years in vaudeville.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- NaN/100 votes
#6 - The Courtship
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 10/20/1959
After attending a lecture on relationships, Hazel convinces Molly that their husbands aren't spending enough quality, romantic time with them. Fibber and Roy decide they can survive quite well without women in their life and set up their own household in the McGee home without feminine interference and soon regret their actions.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- NaN/100 votes
#7 - The Poker Game Courtship
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 10/27/1959
No description available
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- NaN/100 votes
#8 - The Unwanted Guest
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/3/1959
No description available
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- NaN/100 votes
#9 - Mayor McGee
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 11/17/1959
No description available
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- NaN/100 votes
#10 - Masquerade Party
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 11/24/1959
No description available
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- NaN/100 votes
#11 - Molly's Mother
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 12/1/1959
No description available
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- NaN/100 votes
#12 - The Paint Job
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 12/8/1959
After the Norris' have their house painted, Fibber decides that his home could use a coat of paint, too. In order to save money, Fibber tries to do the job himself with predictable results.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
The Best Episodes of Fibber McGee & Molly Season 1
Every episode of Fibber McGee & Molly Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Fibber McGee & Molly Season 1!
Fibber McGee and Molly was the finest husband and wife comedy team. It ran on the radio from 1935 to 1959, then switched to television...
Genre:Comedy
Network:NBC
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"The Trailer" is the best rated episode of "Fibber McGee & Molly" season 1. It scored 6/10 based on 7 votes. Directed by William Asher and written by Bill Davenport, it aired on 9/15/1959. This episode is rated 1.7 points higher than the second-best, "The Shooting Galley".