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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 from September 28, 1961 until April 11, 1966 and was

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Hazel Season 1 Episode 18 - Hazel's Secret Wish
    8.8/10(82 votes)

    #1 - Hazel's Secret Wish

    S1:E18

    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

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  2. Hazel Season 2 Episode 22 - Hazel's Day Off
    8.8/10(53 votes)

    #2 - Hazel's Day Off

    S2:E22

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Hazel Season 3 Episode 1 - Pot Luck a La Mode
    8.8/10(57 votes)

    #3 - Pot Luck a La Mode

    S3:E1

    George tries keeping Hazel away from his eccentric client.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Hazel Season 1 Episode 9 - Everybody's Thankful But Us Turkeys
    8.7/10(90 votes)

    #4 - Everybody's Thankful But Us Turkeys

    S1:E9

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

    Director:William D. Russell
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Hazel Season 1 Episode 33 - Heat Wave
    8.7/10(66 votes)

    #5 - Heat Wave

    S1:E33

    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:Unknown

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  6. Hazel Season 1 Episode 12 - Hazel's Christmas Shopping
    8.6/10(85 votes)

    #6 - Hazel's Christmas Shopping

    S1:E12

    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:Unknown

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  7. Hazel Season 1 Episode 35 - Hazel's Day
    8.6/10(64 votes)

    #7 - Hazel's Day

    S1:E35

    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:Unknown

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  8. Hazel Season 2 Episode 10 - Genie With the Light Brown Lamp
    8.6/10(60 votes)

    #8 - Genie With the Light Brown Lamp

    S2:E10

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Hazel Season 2 Episode 11 - The Natural Athlete
    8.6/10(51 votes)

    #9 - The Natural Athlete

    S2:E11

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Hazel Season 2 Episode 27 - Hazel Digs a Hole for Herself
    8.6/10(57 votes)

    #10 - Hazel Digs a Hole for Herself

    S2:E27

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Hazel Season 2 Episode 31 - Maid of the Month
    8.6/10(52 votes)

    #11 - Maid of the Month

    S2:E31

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Hazel Season 4 Episode 3 - Ain't That a Knee Slapper?
    8.6/10(48 votes)

    #12 - Ain't That a Knee Slapper?

    S4:E3

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

    Director:William D. Russell
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Hazel Season 4 Episode 26 - The Investor
    8.6/10(47 votes)

    #13 - The Investor

    S4:E26

    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:Unknown

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  14. Hazel Season 1 Episode 4 - A Matter of Principle
    8.5/10(79 votes)

    #14 - A Matter of Principle

    S1:E4

    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:Unknown

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  15. Hazel Season 1 Episode 6 - What'll We Watch Tonight?
    8.5/10(85 votes)

    #15 - What'll We Watch Tonight?

    S1:E6

    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:Unknown

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  16. Hazel Season 1 Episode 21 - Hazel's Mona Lisa Grin
    8.5/10(62 votes)

    #16 - Hazel's Mona Lisa Grin

    S1:E21

    Hazel discovers that the artist who painted her portrait is now famous.

    Director:William D. Russell
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Hazel Season 2 Episode 1 - Hazel's Cousin
    8.5/10(79 votes)

    #17 - Hazel's Cousin

    S2:E1

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Hazel Season 2 Episode 6 - A Four Bit Word to Chew On
    8.5/10(53 votes)

    #18 - A Four Bit Word to Chew On

    S2:E6

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Hazel Season 2 Episode 21 - Hazel and the Stockholder's Meeting
    8.5/10(57 votes)

    #19 - Hazel and the Stockholder's Meeting

    S2:E21

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Hazel Season 3 Episode 12 - Call Me Harve
    8.5/10(58 votes)

    #20 - Call Me Harve

    S3:E12

    Problem: finding sweaters for sheep before the temperature drops.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Hazel Season 3 Episode 20 - The Fashion Show
    8.5/10(45 votes)

    #21 - The Fashion Show

    S3:E20

    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

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  22. Hazel Season 3 Episode 32 - Maid for a Day
    8.5/10(43 votes)

    #22 - Maid for a Day

    S3:E32

    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:Unknown

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  23. Hazel Season 1 Episode 2 - Hazel Makes a Will
    8.4/10(87 votes)

    #23 - Hazel Makes a Will

    S1:E2

    It's that time of the year when Hazel begins warming George up to the idea of a raise but this year, he absolutely refuses, leaving Hazel furious. Later, when Hazel falls and hurts herself, she decides to draw up a will, but George thinks she's planning a lawsuit against him.

    Director:William D. Russell
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Hazel Season 2 Episode 19 - Ain't Walter Nice?
    8.4/10(47 votes)

    #24 - Ain't Walter Nice?

    S2:E19

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Hazel Season 2 Episode 30 - Oh, My Aching Back
    8.4/10(48 votes)

    #25 - Oh, My Aching Back

    S2:E30

    George finds the hurdles high as he sets out to win his son's respect. Harold: Bobby Buntrock. George: Don DeFore. Hazel: Shirley Booth. Dorothy: Whitney Blake.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Hazel's Secret Wish" is the best rated episode of "Hazel". It scored 8.8/10 based on 82 votes. Directed by William D. Russell and written by William Cole, it aired on 2/1/1962. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Hazel's Day Off".