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The Best Episodes of The Mothers-in-Law Season 1

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The Mothers-in-Law is an American sitcom starring Eve Arden and Kaye Ballard as two matriarchs who were friends and next-door neighbors whose children's elopement rendered them in-laws. The show aired on NBC from September 1967

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Mothers-in-Law Season 1 Episode 1 - On Again, Off Again, Lohengrin
    7.2/10(60 votes)

    #1 - On Again, Off Again, Lohengrin

    S1:E1

    A fight breaks out between the Hubbards and the Buells about their children's wedding plans.

    Director:Desi Arnaz
    Writers:Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll Jr.

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  2. The Mothers-in-Law Season 1 Episode 2 - Everybody Goes On a Honeymoon
    6.9/10(43 votes)

    #2 - Everybody Goes On a Honeymoon

    S1:E2

    The newlywed's honeymoon is over when the Hubbards and the Buells show up at their resort hotel.

    Director:Desi Arnaz
    Writers:Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll Jr.

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  3. The Mothers-in-Law Season 1 Episode 3 - All Fall Down
    7.2/10(35 votes)

    #3 - All Fall Down

    S1:E3

    Problems arise when both Kaye and Eve break their legs skiing.

    Director:Desi Arnaz
    Writers:Allan Manings, Hugh Wedlock Jr.

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  4. The Mothers-in-Law Season 1 Episode 4 - A Night to Forget
    7.7/10(48 votes)

    #4 - A Night to Forget

    S1:E4

    Kaye and Eve are locked inside a store for the night.

    Director:Maury Thompson
    Writers:Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll Jr.

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  5. The Mothers-in-Law Season 1 Episode 5 - The Newleyweds Move In
    7.9/10(35 votes)

    #5 - The Newleyweds Move In

    S1:E5

    Kaye and Eve promise not to interfere in their kids' lives when the kids move into their apartment above the Hubbard's garage.

    Director:Desi Arnaz
    Writers:Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll Jr.

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  6. The Mothers-in-Law Season 1 Episode 6 - The Career Girls
    7.7/10(40 votes)

    #6 - The Career Girls

    S1:E6

    Kaye and Eve audition for parts in a play.

    Director:Desi Arnaz
    Writers:Seaman Jacobs, Fred S. Fox

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  7. The Mothers-in-Law Season 1 Episode 7 - Who's Afraid of Elizabeth Taylor?
    6.3/10(39 votes)

    #7 - Who's Afraid of Elizabeth Taylor?

    S1:E7

    Kaye and Eve throw their husbands out after they both admit they would like to have an affair with Elizabeth Taylor.

    Director:Desi Arnaz
    Writers:Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll Jr.

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  8. The Mothers-in-Law Season 1 Episode 8 - My Son, the Actor
    6.5/10(31 votes)

    #8 - My Son, the Actor

    S1:E8

    The Hubbards and the Buells help Jerry win a part in the school play.

    Director:Desi Arnaz
    Writers:Madelyn Pugh, Peggy Elliott, Bob Carroll Jr.

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  9. The Mothers-in-Law Season 1 Episode 9 - How Do You Moonlight a Meatball?
    7.8/10(32 votes)

    #9 - How Do You Moonlight a Meatball?

    S1:E9

    Eve Helps Kaye sell her famous spaghetti and meatballs on the college campus to help pay off Suzie's ring.

    Director:Desi Arnaz
    Writers:Seaman Jacobs, Fred S. Fox

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  10. The Mothers-in-Law Season 1 Episode 10 - I Thought He'd Never Leave
    7.3/10(35 votes)

    #10 - I Thought He'd Never Leave

    S1:E10

    A fugitive bank robber hides out at the Hubbards' home.

    Director:Elliott Lewis
    Writers:Sydney Zelinka, Ronald Axe

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  11. The Mothers-in-Law Season 1 Episode 11 - The Great Bicycle Race
    7.1/10(31 votes)

    #11 - The Great Bicycle Race

    S1:E11

    The Hubbards and the Buells enter a cycling club.

    Director:Elliott Lewis
    Writers:Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll Jr.

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  12. The Mothers-in-Law Season 1 Episode 12 - Through The Lurking Glass
    7.3/10(32 votes)

    #12 - Through The Lurking Glass

    S1:E12

    When Roger is arrested--the whole clan disguises themselves in costumes to go and rescue him.

    Director:Desi Arnaz
    Writers:Howard Ostroff, Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll Jr.

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  13. The Mothers-in-Law Season 1 Episode 13 - Divorce-Mother-In-Law Style
    7.4/10(30 votes)

    #13 - Divorce-Mother-In-Law Style

    S1:E13

    No description available

    Director:Elliott Lewis
    Writers:Harvey Miller, Bill Idelson

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  14. The Mothers-in-Law Season 1 Episode 14 - The Not Cold Enough War
    6.6/10(30 votes)

    #14 - The Not Cold Enough War

    S1:E14

    No description available

    Director:Desi Arnaz
    Writer:Bill O'Hallaren

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  15. The Mothers-in-Law Season 1 Episode 15 - You Challenge Me to a What?
    6.5/10(26 votes)

    #15 - You Challenge Me to a What?

    S1:E15

    Herb and Roger have a fight, which leads to Roger challenging Herb to a duel.

    Director:Desi Arnaz
    Writers:Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll Jr.

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  16. The Mothers-in-Law Season 1 Episode 16 - Everybody Wants to Be a Writer
    7.4/10(28 votes)

    #16 - Everybody Wants to Be a Writer

    S1:E16

    Eve and Kaye try to write a TV script, but unfortunately it turns out that they stole it from another writer.

    Director:Desi Arnaz
    Writer:Bill O'Hallaren

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  17. The Mothers-in-Law Season 1 Episode 17 - The Kids Move Out
    7.9/10(31 votes)

    #17 - The Kids Move Out

    S1:E17

    Jerry and Suzie decide to move out when Eve and Kaye's interference and medling ways become too much for the both of them to endure.

    Director:Elliott Lewis
    Writers:Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll Jr.

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  18. The Mothers-in-Law Season 1 Episode 18 - The Hombre Who Came to Dinner (1)
    6.7/10(34 votes)

    #18 - The Hombre Who Came to Dinner (1)

    S1:E18

    The Hubbards recieve an unexpected visit from their bullfighting friend; who plans on stick around a while.

    Director:Desi Arnaz
    Writers:Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll Jr.

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  19. The Mothers-in-Law Season 1 Episode 19 - The Hombre Who Came to Dinner (2)
    6.3/10(32 votes)

    #19 - The Hombre Who Came to Dinner (2)

    S1:E19

    No description available

    Director:Desi Arnaz
    Writers:Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll Jr.

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  20. The Mothers-in-Law Season 1 Episode 20 - Don't Give Up the Sloop
    7.6/10(25 votes)

    #20 - Don't Give Up the Sloop

    S1:E20

    The two couples fight over who actually owns the boat that they won on a game show.

    Director:Elliott Lewis
    Writers:Harvey Miller, Bill Idelson

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  21. The Mothers-in-Law Season 1 Episode 21 - I'd Tell You I Love You, But We're Not Speaking
    7.8/10(29 votes)

    #21 - I'd Tell You I Love You, But We're Not Speaking

    S1:E21

    Jerry and Suzie decide to use a group therapy session to get their parents speeking again.

    Director:Desi Arnaz
    Writers:Mark Howard, Robert Daniel

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  22. The Mothers-in-Law Season 1 Episode 22 - Herb's Little Helpers
    8.1/10(31 votes)

    #22 - Herb's Little Helpers

    S1:E22

    Eve becomes Herb's secretary when his regular calls in sick.

    Director:Elliott Lewis
    Writers:Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll Jr.

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  23. The Mothers-in-Law Season 1 Episode 23 - Bye, Bye Blackmailer
    7.5/10(25 votes)

    #23 - Bye, Bye Blackmailer

    S1:E23

    No description available

    Director:Elliott Lewis
    Writers:Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll Jr.

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  24. The Mothers-in-Law Season 1 Episode 24 - The Wig Story
    7.3/10(30 votes)

    #24 - The Wig Story

    S1:E24

    No description available

    Director:Desi Arnaz
    Writer:Michael Morris

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  25. The Mothers-in-Law Season 1 Episode 25 - It's Only Money
    7.6/10(29 votes)

    #25 - It's Only Money

    S1:E25

    No description available

    Director:Elliott Lewis
    Writer:Sydney Zelinka

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"On Again, Off Again, Lohengrin" is the best rated episode of "The Mothers-in-Law" season 1. It scored 7.2/10 based on 60 votes. Directed by Desi Arnaz and written by Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll Jr., it aired on 9/10/1967. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Everybody Goes On a Honeymoon".