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Mister Ed S1E24 — The Contest
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Mister Ed•Season 1•Episode 24

The Contest

7.8/10 · 46 votesJun 18, 196130 min

Ranked #19 of 26 in Season 1•−0.1 vs season avg

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Ed toutors Wilbur on everything from reference books to foreign languages to win a contest that awards $5,000.00.

Directed byArthur Lubin
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Alan Young

Alan Young

Wilbur Post

Connie Hines

Connie Hines

Carol Post

Larry Keating

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Roger Addison

Edna Skinner

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Kay Addison

Allan Lane

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Mister Ed (voice)

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Episode Summary

"The Contest" is episode 24 of Mister Ed season 1. It scored 7.8/10 from 46 votes, ranking #19 of 26 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Arthur Lubin, it aired on June 18, 1961.

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