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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
    Hazel Season 1 Episode 1 - Hazel and the Playground
    7.6/10(123 votes)

    #1 - Hazel and the Playground

    S1:E1

    While trying to teach Harold how to kick a football, Hazel realizes that what is needed in town is a playground for the children. This leads her to go all out to try to get one despite George and his clients' opinion.

    Director:William D. Russell
    Writer:Unknown

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

    #2 - 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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  3. Hazel Season 1 Episode 3 - Hazel Plays Nurse
    8.1/10(81 votes)

    #3 - Hazel Plays Nurse

    S1:E3

    Hazel plays Nurse for Mr. B & Missy as she taking care of the ill Baxters around the house after getting caught the flu. It's up to Hazel to get them better with a dose of medicine until Harold is the last Baxter to get caught by the flu.

    Director:William D. Russell
    Writer:Unknown

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

    #4 - 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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  5. Hazel Season 1 Episode 5 - Dorothy's New Client
    7.8/10(71 votes)

    #5 - Dorothy's New Client

    S1:E5

    A competitor of Dorothy's is trying to get her to join her interior decorating business but Dorothy is content with her own small business despite few customers. This prompts Hazel to try to influence the new neighbors into hiring Dorothy to furnish their home.

    Director:William D. Russell
    Writer:Unknown

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

    #6 - 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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  7. Hazel Season 1 Episode 7 - A Dog for Harold
    7.7/10(69 votes)

    #7 - A Dog for Harold

    S1:E7

    Harold is out playing and finds an abandoned dog and brings him home. Hazel and Dorothy are overjoyed but the joy becomes fear when they remember that George forbids a dog in the house. This leads them to plot together to convince George to let Harold keep the dog.

    Director:William D. Russell
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Hazel Season 1 Episode 8 - George's Niece
    8.3/10(84 votes)

    #8 - George's Niece

    S1:E8

    Hazel tries cementing a mother-daughter relationship. Shirley Booth, Don DeFore, Whitney Blake. Nancy: Davey Davison. Deirdre: Cathy Lewis.

    Director:William D. Russell
    Writer:Unknown

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

    #9 - 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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  10. Hazel Season 1 Episode 10 - Winter Wonderland
    8.0/10(67 votes)

    #10 - Winter Wonderland

    S1:E10

    The Baxters are planning a weekend ski trip to a lodge and Hazel is planning on going along to be in a snow contest with a man she has a crush on. However, Hazel may have to sit out of the race when George has to work unexpectedly and insists that Hazel stay with him while Harold go along ahead.

    Director:William D. Russell
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Hazel Season 1 Episode 11 - Hazel's Winning Personality
    8.3/10(65 votes)

    #11 - Hazel's Winning Personality

    S1:E11

    Hazel's friend Laura wants to get the attentions of a new gardner in the neighborhood but has some trouble doing so. This leads her and Hazel to take a class in changing your personality. Soon, Hazel begins doing so to hers and begins doing just what the instructor tells the class, shower everyone with compliments. However, Hazel's constant complimenting gets her into hot water with George and Dorothy.

    Director:William D. Russell
    Writer:William Cole

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

    #12 - 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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  13. Hazel Season 1 Episode 13 - Dorothy's Obsession
    7.6/10(55 votes)

    #13 - Dorothy's Obsession

    S1:E13

    Dorothy must have a piano she sees at an antique auction.

    Director:William D. Russell
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Hazel Season 1 Episode 14 - Hazel's Dog Days
    8.3/10(75 votes)

    #14 - Hazel's Dog Days

    S1:E14

    How to teach the Baxters' old dog new tricks? Shirley Booth, Don DeFore.

    Director:William D. Russell
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Hazel Season 1 Episode 15 - Replacement for Phoebe
    8.2/10(60 votes)

    #15 - Replacement for Phoebe

    S1:E15

    Hazel tries to recruit a new maid for the Johnsons. Don DeFore, Whitney Blake, Bobby Buntrock. Harriet: Norma Varden. Herbert: Donald Foster.

    Director:William D. Russell
    Writer:James B. Allardice

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  16. Hazel Season 1 Episode 16 - Hazel's Famous Recipes
    7.7/10(57 votes)

    #16 - Hazel's Famous Recipes

    S1:E16

    No description available

    Director:William D. Russell
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Hazel Season 1 Episode 17 - Hazel's Tough Customer
    7.9/10(57 votes)

    #17 - Hazel's Tough Customer

    S1:E17

    Mr. Griffin asks Hazel to marry him after buying a house in the neighborhood.

    Director:William D. Russell
    Writer:Unknown

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

    #18 - 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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  19. Hazel Season 1 Episode 19 - Hazel, the Tryst Buster
    7.3/10(66 votes)

    #19 - Hazel, the Tryst Buster

    S1:E19

    Hazel's suspicions rise as George's old girlfriend visits. Trudy: Kathie Browne. Shirley Booth, Don DeFore, Whitney Blake, Bobby Buntrock.

    Director:William D. Russell
    Writers:William Cowley, Peggy Chantler Dick

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  20. Hazel Season 1 Episode 20 - The Investment Club
    7.8/10(58 votes)

    #20 - The Investment Club

    S1:E20

    A businessman tries selling worthless stock to Hazel's friends. Shirley Booth, Don DeFore, Whitney Blake.

    Director:William D. Russell
    Writer:William Cole

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

    #21 - 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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  22. Hazel Season 1 Episode 22 - Hazel and the Gardener
    7.6/10(64 votes)

    #22 - Hazel and the Gardener

    S1:E22

    No description available

    Director:William D. Russell
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Hazel Season 1 Episode 23 - Dorothy's Birthday
    8.0/10(65 votes)

    #23 - Dorothy's Birthday

    S1:E23

    Hazel gives up her day off to prepare food for Dorothy's luncheon. Shirley Booth, Whitney Blake, Don DeFore. Jane: Joan Banks. Agnes: Deirdre Owen. Fred: Kenny Jackson.

    Director:William D. Russell
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Hazel Season 1 Episode 24 - Number, Please?
    8.3/10(69 votes)

    #24 - Number, Please?

    S1:E24

    George misplaces a slip of paper with his unlisted telephone number. Don DeFore, Shirley Booth, Whitney Blake. Sutherland: Vinton Hayworth. Brady: Dub Taylor.

    Director:William D. Russell
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Hazel Season 1 Episode 25 - Them New Neighbors is Nice
    7.7/10(64 votes)

    #25 - Them New Neighbors is Nice

    S1:E25

    Stan Blake's teen-age son develops a crush on Dorothy. Shirley Booth, Whitney Blake, Don DeFore. Stan: John Newton. Don: Paul Engle. Rosie: Maudie Prickett.

    Director:William D. Russell
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Hazel and the Playground" is the best rated episode of "Hazel" season 1. It scored 7.6/10 based on 123 votes. Directed by William D. Russell and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/28/1961. This episode is rated 0.8 points higher than the second-best, "Hazel Makes a Will".