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Mister Ed S1E3 — Busy Wife
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Mister Ed•Season 1•Episode 3

Busy Wife

8.2/10 · 75 votesJan 19, 196130 min

Ranked #3 of 26 in Season 1•+0.3 vs season avg

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Carol gets wrapped up in a woman's club and completely ignores Wilbur. It's up to Ed to try and help her overcome the obsession.

Directed byJus Addiss
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Alan Young

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Wilbur Post

Connie Hines

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Carol Post

Larry Keating

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Roger Addison

Edna Skinner

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Kay Addison

Allan Lane

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Episode Summary

"Busy Wife" is episode 3 of Mister Ed season 1. It scored 8.2/10 from 75 votes, ranking #3 of 26 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Jus Addiss, it aired on January 19, 1961.

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