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The Best Episodes of Matinee Theater

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

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Matinee Theater is an American anthology series that aired on NBC during the Golden Age of Television, from 1955 to 1958. The series, which ran daily in the afternoon, was frequently live. It was produced

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Matinee Theater Season 2 Episode 5 - Are You Listening?
    8.8/10(23 votes)

    #1 - Are You Listening?

    S2:E5

    A 15-year-old boy who suffers from lack of attention tries to get attention from his mother by showing off a watch he has stolen.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Matinee Theater Season 2 Episode 50 - Dracula
    7.4/10(9 votes)

    #2 - Dracula

    S2:E50

    No description available

    Director:Lamont Johnson
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Matinee Theater Season 1 Episode 1 - Beginning Now
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #3 - Beginning Now

    S1:E1

    No description available

    Director:Albert McCleery
    Writer:Frank D. Gilroy

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  4. Matinee Theater Season 1 Episode 2 - Make Believe Mother
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #4 - Make Believe Mother

    S1:E2

    A man who left his wife and infant son turns up years later. He drops in for a visit at the home of his now-married son and grandchildren. His sudden appearance and penchant for gambling wreak havoc in his son's home.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Matinee Theater Season 1 Episode 3 - The Persistent Image
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #5 - The Persistent Image

    S1:E3

    A once successful writer, who now verges on the alcoholic, makes one last attempt to sell his latest work. When this fails, he must decide which is more important, personal integrity or money.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Matinee Theater Season 1 Episode 4 - I'm Straight with the World
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #6 - I'm Straight with the World

    S1:E4

    This is the tragic love story of a man and woman who fall in love as youngsters, but each married another.

    Director:Boris Sagal
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Matinee Theater Season 1 Episode 5 - Progress and Minnie Sweeney
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #7 - Progress and Minnie Sweeney

    S1:E5

    A young intern tries to convince his fiance she shouldn't have the responsibility of supporting her divorced sister and the sister's child.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Matinee Theater Season 1 Episode 6 - The House on Wildwood Lane
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #8 - The House on Wildwood Lane

    S1:E6

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Matinee Theater Season 1 Episode 7 - Beyond a Reasonable Doubt
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #9 - Beyond a Reasonable Doubt

    S1:E7

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Matinee Theater Season 1 Episode 8 - One for the Road
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #10 - One for the Road

    S1:E8

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Matinee Theater Season 1 Episode 9 - An Apple for Miss Myrtle
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #11 - An Apple for Miss Myrtle

    S1:E9

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Matinee Theater Season 1 Episode 10 - The Man Without a Country
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #12 - The Man Without a Country

    S1:E10

    No description available

    Director:Lamont Johnson
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Matinee Theater Season 1 Episode 11 - Jigsaw
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #13 - Jigsaw

    S1:E11

    An elderly father is being pressured by his family to sell his orange groves to a real estate developer. He resists but starts to reconsider when he considers that his tomboy grandaughter could use the money to develope her singing career.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Matinee Theater Season 1 Episode 12 - She's the One with the Funny Face
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #14 - She's the One with the Funny Face

    S1:E12

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Matinee Theater Season 1 Episode 13 - All the Hoffmeyers in the World
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #15 - All the Hoffmeyers in the World

    S1:E13

    During all the years of their married life, Helen has been bullied by her husband Phil--about the neglected house, her ill health and the care of their son. Lately, Phil has been seeing much of Ruth, their next-door-neighbor, whose husband Matt, according to Phil, is ""an unambitious cop."" A terrible accident reveals Phil as he really is.

    Director:Walter Grauman
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Matinee Theater Season 1 Episode 14 - The Aspern Papers
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #16 - The Aspern Papers

    S1:E14

    In a Korean battle five Americans become detached from their company. They take over a hut in which they find and capture two North Korean soldiers, and an orphaned youngster. The boy soon becomes their mascot.

    Director:Arthur Hiller
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Matinee Theater Season 1 Episode 15 - Roman Fever
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #17 - Roman Fever

    S1:E15

    A shy school principal and a rising young attorney are both in love with the same woman. A man who looks a great deal like Abraham Lincoln arrives in town as a summer boarder and becomes involved in the situation.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Matinee Theater Season 1 Episode 16 - Midsummer
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #18 - Midsummer

    S1:E16

    No description available

    Director:Boris Sagal
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Matinee Theater Season 1 Episode 17 - The Lady Chooses
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #19 - The Lady Chooses

    S1:E17

    The daughter and sister of a pretty widown decide to play Cupid. Both want to marry her off to a likely suitor. - Tv Guide

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Matinee Theater Season 1 Episode 18 - The Courtship of Miles Standish
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #20 - The Courtship of Miles Standish

    S1:E18

    A Polish merchant learns that his teen-age son and daughter have been won over to communism. He laboriously arranges an escape from the country, with his rebellious son virtually his prisoner. Even in Sweden their trouble continues, as the son informs on a priest who has aided their escape. - Tv Guide

    Director:Lamont Johnson
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Matinee Theater Season 1 Episode 19 - Dispossessed
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #21 - Dispossessed

    S1:E19

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Matinee Theater Season 1 Episode 20 - One for the Road
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #22 - One for the Road

    S1:E20

    A beautiful young socialite is found murdered.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Matinee Theater Season 1 Episode 21 - The Touchstone
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #23 - The Touchstone

    S1:E21

    A middle-aged bachelor thus far has avoided matrimony. His friends, knowing he is in need of money, arrange a meeting with a prospective bride who might be willing to support a husband.

    Director:Arthur Hiller
    Writer:Jerome Ross

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  24. Matinee Theater Season 1 Episode 22 - Wuthering Heights
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #24 - Wuthering Heights

    S1:E22

    A mother discovers she is falling in love with the man her daughter has married.

    Director:Lamont Johnson
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Matinee Theater Season 1 Episode 23 - The Brass Ring
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #25 - The Brass Ring

    S1:E23

    A meek little file clerk turns into a veritable tiger when his boss hires an efficiency expert. His file system has worked for 30 years. and he's not going to change it for an efficiency expert.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Helene Hanff

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Best Episodes Summary

"Are You Listening?" is the best rated episode of "Matinee Theater". It scored 8.8/10 based on 23 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/3/1956. This episode scored 1.4 points higher than the second highest rated, "Dracula".