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The Best Episodes of The Red Skelton Show

Every episode of The Red Skelton Show ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Red Skelton Show!

The Best Episodes of The Red Skelton Show

The Red Skelton Show is an American variety show that was a television staple for two decades, from 1951 to 1971. It was second to...
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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Red Skelton Show Season 15 Episode 14 - The Plight Before Christmas
    9.8/10(8 votes)

    #1 - The Plight Before Christmas

    S15:E14

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Red Skelton Show Season 16 Episode 6 - Land of Bilk and Money
    9.4/10(9 votes)

    #2 - Land of Bilk and Money

    S16:E6

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Red Skelton

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  3. The Red Skelton Show Season 16 Episode 26 - It’s a Treat to Beat a Cheat on the Mississippi Mud
    9.2/10(10 votes)

    #3 - It’s a Treat to Beat a Cheat on the Mississippi Mud

    S16:E26

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Red Skelton

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  4. The Red Skelton Show Season 17 Episode 16 - A Christmas Urchin
    9.2/10(8 votes)

    #4 - A Christmas Urchin

    S17:E16

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Red Skelton Show Season 7 Episode 25 - San Fernando's Filibuster
    9.0/10(9 votes)

    #5 - San Fernando's Filibuster

    S7:E25

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Red Skelton Show Season 16 Episode 17 - Freddie’s Heroes
    9.0/10(10 votes)

    #6 - Freddie’s Heroes

    S16:E17

    In this WW II parody, the stars of "Hogan's Heroes" (Bob Crane and John Banner) appear as their characters of Col. Hogan and Sgt. Schultz. Red (as Freddie the Freeloader) is assigned to assist in their escape from Stalag 13. In "The Silent Spot," Red plays a bungling 19th century suitor who must meet his girlfriend's parents.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Red Skelton

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  7. The Red Skelton Show Season 6 Episode 20 - San Fernando's Showboat
    8.9/10(11 votes)

    #7 - San Fernando's Showboat

    S6:E20

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Red Skelton Show Season 1 Episode 2 - How to Wash a Baby
    8.8/10(11 votes)

    #8 - How to Wash a Baby

    S1:E2

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Red Skelton Show Season 7 Episode 23 - Cauliflower's Hamburger Stand
    8.8/10(9 votes)

    #9 - Cauliflower's Hamburger Stand

    S7:E23

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Red Skelton

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  10. The Red Skelton Show Season 16 Episode 27 - A Bum for All Seasons
    8.8/10(9 votes)

    #10 - A Bum for All Seasons

    S16:E27

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Red Skelton Show Season 17 Episode 26 - Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of George Appleby
    8.8/10(12 votes)

    #11 - Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of George Appleby

    S17:E26

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Red Skelton Show Season 19 Episode 6 - John Wayne’s 40th Anniversary or Hominy and True Grits
    8.8/10(16 votes)

    #12 - John Wayne’s 40th Anniversary or Hominy and True Grits

    S19:E6

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Red Skelton

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  13. The Red Skelton Show Season 19 Episode 13 - The Son of Oliver Twist or Junior Is Just a Little Dickens
    8.8/10(11 votes)

    #13 - The Son of Oliver Twist or Junior Is Just a Little Dickens

    S19:E13

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The Red Skelton Show Season 20 Episode 6 - The Census Taker
    8.8/10(11 votes)

    #14 - The Census Taker

    S20:E6

    Guest: Gene Barry (one of the three rotating stars on NBC's The Name of the Game) Main Comedy Sketch: Census taker Clem Kadiddlehopper (Red) finds himself in the middle of a domestic quarrel. "The Silent Spot" Red plays a taxidermist saddled with a contentious mother-in-law.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. The Red Skelton Show Season 5 Episode 10 - Phantom of the Ballet
    8.6/10(10 votes)

    #15 - Phantom of the Ballet

    S5:E10

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. The Red Skelton Show Season 11 Episode 6 - Freddie's Romance
    8.6/10(10 votes)

    #16 - Freddie's Romance

    S11:E6

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. The Red Skelton Show Season 12 Episode 1 - Somebody Up There Should Stay There
    8.6/10(20 votes)

    #17 - Somebody Up There Should Stay There

    S12:E1

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. The Red Skelton Show Season 13 Episode 1 - Passion in Pasadena or Love is a Many-Splintered Thing
    8.6/10(10 votes)

    #18 - Passion in Pasadena or Love is a Many-Splintered Thing

    S13:E1

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. The Red Skelton Show Season 14 Episode 13 - The Plight Before Christmas
    8.6/10(8 votes)

    #19 - The Plight Before Christmas

    S14:E13

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. The Red Skelton Show Season 15 Episode 18 - Concert in Pantomime
    8.6/10(8 votes)

    #20 - Concert in Pantomime

    S15:E18

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. The Red Skelton Show Season 16 Episode 22 - A Bottle of Bumb
    8.6/10(9 votes)

    #21 - A Bottle of Bumb

    S16:E22

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Red Skelton

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  22. The Red Skelton Show Season 20 Episode 4 - Clem’s Witness
    8.6/10(11 votes)

    #22 - Clem’s Witness

    S20:E4

    Introduced by Johnny Carson (received his first big network-TV break by subbing for Red Skelton way back in 1954) Guest: Mike Connors (Mannix) Main Comedy Sketch: Clumsy Clem Kadiddlehopper (Red) is hired to protect federal witness Mike Connors. Cashing in on his Mannix image, Mike also gives Red advice on becoming a private eye. Musical Highlights: Robin Wilson (regular) sings "I've Gotta Be Me". "The Silent Spot" A mouse (Red) tries to steal a piece of cheese from a trap.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Red Skelton

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  23. The Red Skelton Show Season 20 Episode 7 - Hiring the Secretary
    8.6/10(9 votes)

    #23 - Hiring the Secretary

    S20:E7

    Guest: Van Johnson Main Comedy Sketch: An Executive (Van Johnson) decides that hobo Freddie the Freeloader (Red) is the ideal person to locate a responsible secretary. Red delivers a monologue about trick-or-treating "The Silent Spot" Red plays a man pestered by ghoulies and ghosties.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. The Red Skelton Show Season 4 Episode 14 - The Unwanted Christmas Tree
    8.4/10(22 votes)

    #24 - The Unwanted Christmas Tree

    S4:E14

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Red Skelton

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  25. The Red Skelton Show Season 17 Episode 9 - Hippie Days Are Here Again
    8.4/10(9 votes)

    #25 - Hippie Days Are Here Again

    S17:E9

    A love-in finds Freddie the Freeloader interacting with hippies. Tim finds a bizarre growth on his head courtesy of Nancy and Red. Jackie overeats at a restaurant.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Red Skelton

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Plight Before Christmas" is the best rated episode of "The Red Skelton Show". It scored 9.8/10 based on 8 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 12/21/1965. This episode scored 0.4 points higher than the second highest rated, "Land of Bilk and Money".