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The Best Episodes of Hazel

Every episode of Hazel ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Hazel!

Hazel is an American sitcom about a fictional live-in maid named Hazel Burke and her employers, the Baxters. The five-season, 154-episode series aired in primetime...
Genre:Comedy
Networks:NBCCBS

Best Episodes Summary

"Everybody's Thankful But Us Turkeys" is the best rated episode of "Hazel". It scored 8.7/10 based on 82 votes. Directed by William D. Russell and written by N/A, it aired on 11/23/1961. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Heat Wave".

  • Everybody's Thankful But Us Turkeys
    8.7/1082 votes
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    #1 - Everybody's Thankful But Us Turkeys

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 11/23/1961

    Hazel teaches the Baxters the meaning of Thanksgiving. Shirley Booth, Don DeFore, Whitney Blake, Bobby Buntrock.

    Director: William D. Russell

    Writer: N/A

  • Heat Wave
    8.7/1062 votes
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    #2 - Heat Wave

    Season 1 Episode 33 - Aired 5/24/1962

    The mercury and George's blood pressure rise as Hazel campaigns for an air conditioner. Shirley Booth, Don DeFore, Whitney Blake. Barney: Robert B. Williams.

    Director: William D. Russell

    Writer: N/A

  • Hazel's Day Off
    8.7/1049 votes
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    #3 - Hazel's Day Off

    Season 2 Episode 22 - Aired 2/21/1963

    Hazel tries teaching George's client how to relax. Shirley Booth, Don DeFore, Whitney Blake. Arden: James Westerfield. Kemper: William Schallert.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Pot Luck a La Mode
    8.7/1053 votes
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    #4 - Pot Luck a La Mode

    Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 9/19/1963

    George tries keeping Hazel away from his eccentric client. Shirley Booth, Don DeFore, Whitney Blake. Griffin: Howard Smith. Sudley: Philip Ober.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Hazel's Christmas Shopping
    8.6/1078 votes
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    #5 - Hazel's Christmas Shopping

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 12/21/1961

    Hazel has one gift to buy before Christmas and it's for Dorothy. However, when she discovers she doesn't have enough money for it, she gets a job at a department store and encounters a shoplifter.

    Director: William D. Russell

    Writer: N/A

  • Hazel's Secret Wish
    8.6/1078 votes
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    #6 - Hazel's Secret Wish

    Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 2/1/1962

    Hazel is snubbed by other vacationers at a resort. Shirley Booth, Don DeFore, Whitney Blake. Edith: Peg La Centra. Elaine: Betty Lou Gerson.

    Director: William D. Russell

    Writer: William Cole

  • Hazel's Day
    8.6/1063 votes
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    #7 - Hazel's Day

    Season 1 Episode 35 - Aired 6/7/1962

    The Baxters celebrate Hazel's Day by taking their maid to dinner. Shirley Booth, Don DeFore, Whitney Blake. Deirdre: Cathy Lewis. Mitch: Dub Taylor. Harry: Robert P. Lieb.

    Director: William D. Russell

    Writer: N/A

  • Maid of the Month
    8.6/1050 votes
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    #8 - Maid of the Month

    Season 2 Episode 31 - Aired 5/2/1963

    Hazel is chosen Maid of the Month. Don DeFore, Whitney Blake. Griffin: Howard Smith. Miss Sharpe: Mary Scott. Anderson: Richard St. John.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Hazel and the Model T
    8.6/1042 votes
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    #9 - Hazel and the Model T

    Season 3 Episode 16 - Aired 1/2/1964

    Since George won't get her a car, Hazel buys a model-T for $25. Shirley Booth, Don DeFore, Whitney Blake. Griffin: Howard Smith. Egan: Maurice Manson.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Ain't That a Knee Slapper?
    8.6/1046 votes
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    #10 - Ain't That a Knee Slapper?

    Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 10/1/1964

    Harvey Griffin becomes involved in a possible business merger between him and George thanks to Hazel.

    Director: William D. Russell

    Writer: N/A

  • What'll We Watch Tonight?
    8.5/1080 votes
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    #11 - What'll We Watch Tonight?

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/2/1961

    George and Dorothy's nightly television viewing has been getting interupted by Hazel who's excuse is that her television set in her room is broken. This leads to George taking her down to the store to by her one, which is where she decides to get a color TV and quickly becomes the talk of the town.

    Director: William D. Russell

    Writer: N/A

  • A Four Bit Word to Chew On
    8.5/1052 votes
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    #12 - A Four Bit Word to Chew On

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 10/25/1962

    Hazel's project: learning a new word every day. Shirley Booth, Don DeFore, Whitney Blake. Griffin: Howard Smith.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Genie With the Light Brown Lamp
    8.5/1057 votes
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    #13 - Genie With the Light Brown Lamp

    Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 11/22/1962

    Harold loses interest in his school work when his dog disappears. Shirley Booth, Bobby Buntrock, Don DeFore, Whitney Blake. Charlie: Frederic Downs. Miss Tilcy: Virginia Gregg. Rosie: Maudie Prickett.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Natural Athlete
    8.5/1049 votes
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    #14 - The Natural Athlete

    Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 11/29/1962

    George's task: proving he's a better bowler than Hazel. Shirley Booth, Don DeFore, Whitney Blake, Bobby Buntrock. Jack: Bill Zuckert. Alex: Bing Russell.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Hazel Digs a Hole for Herself
    8.5/1054 votes
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    #15 - Hazel Digs a Hole for Herself

    Season 2 Episode 27 - Aired 3/28/1963

    George's mother takes up gardening. Shirley Booth, Don DeFore, Whitney Blake. Deirdre: Cathy Lewis. Mrs. Baxter: Louise Lorimer.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Investor
    8.5/1044 votes
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    #16 - The Investor

    Season 4 Episode 26 - Aired 3/25/1965

    A baker's wife has left him leaving him to run the store himself. So in steps Hazel, who invests in the business after the baker refuses to sell the business.

    Director: William D. Russell

    Writer: N/A

  • A Matter of Principle
    8.4/1073 votes
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    #17 - A Matter of Principle

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/19/1961

    Hazel is in no mood to be the perfect maid to an important client of George's after she gets a parking ticket that she is sure she didn't deserve. Although, the fine is only a couple of dollars, Hazel wants George to represent her and help her prove that she wan't at fault.

    Director: William D. Russell

    Writer: N/A

  • Hazel's Mona Lisa Grin
    8.4/1061 votes
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    #18 - Hazel's Mona Lisa Grin

    Season 1 Episode 21 - Aired 3/1/1962

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    Director: William D. Russell

    Writer: N/A

  • Hazel's Cousin
    8.4/1075 votes
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    #19 - Hazel's Cousin

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 9/20/1962

    Hazel learns that her successful cousin Sybil is going to be married and immediately makes plans to attend the wedding.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Hazel and the Stockholder's Meeting
    8.4/1056 votes
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    #20 - Hazel and the Stockholder's Meeting

    Season 2 Episode 21 - Aired 2/14/1963

    Hazel confronts company stockholders with one of their defective vacuum cleaners. Don DeFore, Whitney Blake. Starkey: Max Showalter.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Fashion Show
    8.4/1043 votes
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    #21 - The Fashion Show

    Season 3 Episode 20 - Aired 1/30/1964

    Dorothy is scheduled to appear in a fashion show as a model but when she sprains her ankle, Hazel must take her place.

    Director: William D. Russell

    Writer: Phil Leslie

  • George's Ordeal
    8.4/1041 votes
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    #22 - George's Ordeal

    Season 3 Episode 21 - Aired 2/6/1964

    Hazel makes a bet with Rosie, which puts George in immediate danger, he's got to go on a diet to lose 10 pounds or Hazel loses.

    Director: William D. Russell

    Writer: N/A

  • Such a Nice Little Man
    8.4/1048 votes
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    #23 - Such a Nice Little Man

    Season 3 Episode 29 - Aired 4/2/1964

    George becomes convinced that the new handyman the Johnsons have hired is a thief.

    Director: William D. Russell

    Writer: Phil Leslie

  • Maid for a Day
    8.4/1040 votes
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    #24 - Maid for a Day

    Season 3 Episode 32 - Aired 4/23/1964

    George's sister is cast as a maid in a play and Hazel becomes her coach since being a maid is her profession.

    Director: William D. Russell

    Writer: N/A

  • Just Me, Harold and the Universe
    8.4/1049 votes
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    #25 - Just Me, Harold and the Universe

    Season 4 Episode 9 - Aired 11/12/1964

    Hazel enters herself in a contest and becomes a finalist and if she wins she gets a trip for two to the world's fair.

    Director: William D. Russell

    Writer: N/A