7.6/10116 votes#1 - Hazel and the Playground
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/28/1961
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: N/A
8.3/1079 votes#2 - Hazel Makes a Will
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/5/1961
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: N/A
8.0/1074 votes#3 - Hazel Plays Nurse
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/12/1961
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: N/A
8.4/1073 votes#4 - 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
7.8/1067 votes#5 - Dorothy's New Client
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/26/1961
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: N/A
8.5/1080 votes#6 - 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
7.6/1067 votes#7 - A Dog for Harold
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/9/1961
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: N/A
8.2/1082 votes#8 - George's Niece
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/16/1961
Hazel tries cementing a mother-daughter relationship. Shirley Booth, Don DeFore, Whitney Blake. Nancy: Davey Davison. Deirdre: Cathy Lewis.
Director: William D. Russell
Writer: N/A
8.7/1082 votes#9 - 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
7.9/1065 votes#10 - Winter Wonderland
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 12/7/1961
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: N/A
8.1/1063 votes#11 - Hazel's Winning Personality
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 12/14/1961
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
8.6/1078 votes#12 - 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
7.6/1052 votes#13 - Dorothy's Obsession
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 12/28/1961
Dorothy must have a piano she sees at an antique auction.
Director: William D. Russell
Writer: N/A
8.1/1070 votes#14 - Hazel's Dog Days
Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 1/4/1962
How to teach the Baxters' old dog new tricks? Shirley Booth, Don DeFore.
Director: William D. Russell
Writer: N/A
8.0/1054 votes#15 - Replacement for Phoebe
Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 1/11/1962
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
7.5/1056 votes#16 - Hazel's Famous Recipes
Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 1/18/1962
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Director: William D. Russell
Writer: N/A
7.7/1056 votes#17 - Hazel's Tough Customer
Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 1/25/1962
No description available
Director: William D. Russell
Writer: N/A
8.6/1078 votes#18 - 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
7.2/1065 votes#19 - Hazel, the Tryst Buster
Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 2/8/1962
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
Writer: N/A
7.6/1056 votes#20 - The Investment Club
Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 2/15/1962
A businessman tries selling worthless stock to Hazel's friends. Shirley Booth, Don DeFore, Whitney Blake.
Director: William D. Russell
Writer: William Cole
8.4/1061 votes#21 - Hazel's Mona Lisa Grin
Season 1 Episode 21 - Aired 3/1/1962
No description available
Director: William D. Russell
Writer: N/A
7.6/1061 votes#22 - Hazel and the Gardener
Season 1 Episode 22 - Aired 3/8/1962
No description available
Director: William D. Russell
Writer: N/A
7.9/1064 votes#23 - Dorothy's Birthday
Season 1 Episode 23 - Aired 3/15/1962
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: N/A
8.2/1064 votes#24 - Number, Please?
Season 1 Episode 24 - Aired 3/22/1962
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: N/A
7.7/1061 votes#25 - Them New Neighbors is Nice
Season 1 Episode 25 - Aired 3/29/1962
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: N/A
The Best Episodes of Hazel Season 1
Every episode of Hazel Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Hazel Season 1!
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
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Hazel and the Playground" is the best rated episode of "Hazel" season 1. It scored 7.6/10 based on 116 votes. Directed by William D. Russell and written by N/A, it aired on 9/28/1961. This episode is rated 0.7 points higher than the second-best, "Hazel Makes a Will".