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The Best Episodes of The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show

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The Best Episodes of The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show

Burns and Allen, an American comedy duo consisting of George Burns and his wife, Gracie Allen, worked together as a comedy team in vaudeville, films,...

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  1. 9.4/10(47 votes)

    #1 - A Hole In The Carpet

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    S8:E12

    Gracie trips and falls in the Wilshire Dept. Store and gets into some convoluted negotiations with the store's insurance adjustor.

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  2. 9.3/10(32 votes)

    #2 - The Stolen Plants

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    S6:E24

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  3. 9.2/10(36 votes)

    #3 - Gracie Goes to Psychiatrist for Blanche's Dream

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    S4:E23

    Gracie visits a bewildered psychiatrist for dream analysis, which unexpectedly results in Blanche and Harry Morton each believing the other is crazy.

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  4. 9.2/10(32 votes)

    #4 - Changing Names

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    S6:E4

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  5. 9.2/10(33 votes)

    #5 - Questions And Answers

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    S6:E37

    In order to become a member of the Ladies of Oyster Bay, Gracie must be quizzed on her knowledge of literature by a committee of members. Mrs. Sohmers comes up with a surprising plan to help her, but complications arise.

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  6. 9.1/10(37 votes)

    #6 - The Iron Deer

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    S4:E1

    When George declares he "can't see" how Harry Morton could spend $200 on an iron deer for his lawn, Gracie concludes George's eyesight is deteriorating.

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  8. 9.1/10(36 votes)

    #7 - GRACIE HAS TO SELL GEORGE'S CAR BY FIVE O'CLOCK

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    S4:E18

    Gracie misunderstands a fire inspector's order to get rid of some inflammable rubbish.

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  9. 9.1/10(22 votes)

    #8 - Harry Morton's Alumni Banquet

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    S5:E12

    Harry Morton's college alumni association is having a banquet, and Harry has promised them he can get George to act as Master of Ceremonies. This circumstance plus Gracie's offbeat logic lead to much confusion, including Gracie confusing the staid members of the Dartmouth Club.

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  10. 9.1/10(27 votes)

    #9 - Gracie Gets a Valet for George

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    S5:E18

    Against her husband's wishes, Gracie hires a valet to help George with everyday tasks such as getting dressed.

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  11. 9.1/10(29 votes)

    #10 - The Ladies Club

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    S6:E22

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  12. 9.1/10(25 votes)

    #11 - A Weekend On Long Island

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    S6:E26

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  13. 9.1/10(36 votes)

    #12 - Mrs. Sohmers Needs a Psychiatrist

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    S6:E39

    Dabbs Greer plays a psychologist who is helping Mrs. Sohmers cope with anxiety created by her association with Gracie. Then he meets Gracie and is thrown for a loop. This episode features identity mixups of Blanche with Gracie, and George with Von Zell.

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  14. 9.1/10(30 votes)

    #13 - The Switchboard Operators

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    S6:E40

    In an effort to keep Harry Morton from accepting a new position which would involve extensive travel, Gracie and Blanche take over the hotel switchboard.

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  15. 9.1/10(31 votes)

    #14 - Hypnotizing Gracie

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    S8:E21

    Despite inner misgivings, George Burns allows Gracie to meet a hypnotist and his worst fears are realized when Gracie emerges from the meeting with a completely different personality.

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  16. 9.1/10(37 votes)

    #15 - Gracie Is Brilliant

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    S8:E22

    Gracie's still a brain trust tonight, and she's about to make a killing on a quiz show. Talking with neighbor Harry Morton is more interesting now than jabbering with Blanche and husband George. It's all good fun, but the best scene comes at the beginning when George cooks breakfast for Gracie.

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  17. 9.1/10(25 votes)

    #16 - Summer School

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    S8:E37

    Ronnie is making plans to have a Ronnie Burns Entertainment Troupe at Big Bear Lake during his summer vacation. But when George finds out what Ronnie's grades were, he decides that Ronnie should attend summer school instead.

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  18. 9.0/10(14 votes)

    #17 - To Go or Not to Go

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    S1:E9

    George and Harry Morton want to go duck hunting, but Gracie and Blanche want to go to Palm Springs.

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  19. 9.0/10(14 votes)

    #18 - St. Bernard

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    S1:E10

    Gracie finds a stray St. Bernard dog so she brings him home. She tries to teach him tricks, such as how to fetch George's golf clubs which displeases George.

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  20. 9.0/10(14 votes)

    #19 - Live Show #13

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    S1:E13

    The Vanderlips are having a dinner party, but have not invited Blanche and Harry.

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  21. 9.0/10(14 votes)

    #20 - George is Sick

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    S1:E15

    George is sick. People keep bringing him food to help him gain strength and recover.

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  22. 9.0/10(14 votes)

    #21 - Live Show #17

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    S1:E17

    Harry Morton sells a lot in the neighborhood to some out-of-state people.

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  23. 9.0/10(14 votes)

    #22 - Live Show #20

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    S1:E20

    Harry Morton would rather go fishing than visit Blanche's mother.

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  24. 9.0/10(12 votes)

    #23 - Gracie's Storeroom

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    S2:E8

    Gracie has a storeroom built so she can store canned fruits and vegetables. When the project gets out of hand, George hires someone to pretend he's a building inspector to tell her she doesn't have a permit and will have to tear the storeroom down.

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  25. 9.0/10(13 votes)

    #24 - Dinner With the Vanderlips

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    S2:E10

    George and Harry have some trouble when the Vanderlips are invited over to the Burns home for dinner.

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  26. 9.0/10(13 votes)

    #25 - Gracie and the Dented Fender

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    S2:E11

    Gracie finds a dent in the fender of the car. To keep George from noticing, she tries to convince George that the Burnses and Mortons should walk to a football game rather than drive.

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Best Episodes Summary

"A Hole In The Carpet" is the best rated episode of "The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show". It scored 9.4/10 based on 47 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 12/16/1957. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Stolen Plants".