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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
Networks:NBCCBS

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Hazel and the Playground" is the best rated episode of "Hazel" season 1. It scored 7.6/10 based on 117 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".

  • Hazel and the Playground
    7.6/10117 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

  • Hazel Makes a Will
    8.3/1080 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

  • Hazel Plays Nurse
    8.0/1075 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

  • A Matter of Principle
    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

  • Dorothy's New Client
    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

  • What'll We Watch Tonight?
    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

  • A Dog for Harold
    7.6/1068 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

  • George's Niece
    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

  • Everybody's Thankful But Us Turkeys
    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

  • Winter Wonderland
    7.9/1066 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

  • Hazel's Winning Personality
    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

  • Hazel's Christmas Shopping
    8.6/1082 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

  • Dorothy's Obsession
    7.6/1053 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

  • Hazel's Dog Days
    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

  • Replacement for Phoebe
    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

  • Hazel's Famous Recipes
    7.5/1056 votes

    #16 - Hazel's Famous Recipes

    Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 1/18/1962

    No description available

    Director: William D. Russell

    Writer: N/A

  • Hazel's Tough Customer
    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

  • Hazel's Secret Wish
    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

  • Hazel, the Tryst Buster
    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

  • The Investment Club
    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

  • Hazel's Mona Lisa Grin
    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

  • Hazel and the Gardener
    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

  • Dorothy's Birthday
    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

  • Number, Please?
    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

  • Them New Neighbors is Nice
    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