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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 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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Best Episodes Summary

"The Red Skelton Scrapbook" is the best rated episode of "The Red Skelton Show". It scored 10/10 based on 9 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 3/9/1965. This episode scored 0.6 points higher than the second highest rated, "Land of Bilk and Money".

  • The Red Skelton Scrapbook
    10.0/109 votes
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    #1 - The Red Skelton Scrapbook

    Season 14 Episode 24 - Aired 3/9/1965

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Land of Bilk and Money
    9.4/109 votes
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    #2 - Land of Bilk and Money

    Season 16 Episode 6 - Aired 10/18/1966

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Red Skelton

  • Fairy Tales for Old Children
    9.4/108 votes
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    #3 - Fairy Tales for Old Children

    Season 17 Episode 20 - Aired 1/30/1968

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Atomic Sailor
    9.2/108 votes
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    #4 - The Atomic Sailor

    Season 6 Episode 8 - Aired 11/27/1956

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Red Skelton

  • Clem's Fish Market
    9.2/108 votes
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    #5 - Clem's Fish Market

    Season 6 Episode 24 - Aired 3/26/1957

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Red Skelton

  • A Christmas Urchin
    9.2/108 votes
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    #6 - A Christmas Urchin

    Season 17 Episode 16 - Aired 12/19/1967

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • San Fernando's Showboat
    9.0/1010 votes
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    #7 - San Fernando's Showboat

    Season 6 Episode 20 - Aired 2/26/1957

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Clem’s Witness
    9.0/1010 votes
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    #8 - Clem’s Witness

    Season 20 Episode 4 - Aired 10/5/1970

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Somebody Up There Should Stay There
    8.9/1018 votes
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    #9 - Somebody Up There Should Stay There

    Season 12 Episode 1 - Aired 9/25/1962

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Freddie’s Heroes
    8.9/1010 votes
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    #10 - Freddie’s Heroes

    Season 16 Episode 17 - Aired 1/10/1967

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Phantom of the Ballet
    8.8/1010 votes
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    #11 - Phantom of the Ballet

    Season 5 Episode 10 - Aired 11/29/1955

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Not With My Dump You Won’t
    8.8/108 votes
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    #12 - Not With My Dump You Won’t

    Season 16 Episode 23 - Aired 2/28/1967

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Red Skelton

  • It’s a Treat to Beat a Cheat on the Mississippi Mud
    8.8/109 votes
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    #13 - It’s a Treat to Beat a Cheat on the Mississippi Mud

    Season 16 Episode 26 - Aired 3/21/1967

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Red Skelton

  • John Wayne’s 40th Anniversary or Hominy and True Grits
    8.8/1014 votes
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    #14 - John Wayne’s 40th Anniversary or Hominy and True Grits

    Season 19 Episode 6 - Aired 10/28/1969

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Red Skelton

  • The Son of Oliver Twist or Junior Is Just a Little Dickens
    8.8/1011 votes
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    #15 - The Son of Oliver Twist or Junior Is Just a Little Dickens

    Season 19 Episode 13 - Aired 12/16/1969

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Census Taker
    8.8/109 votes
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    #16 - The Census Taker

    Season 20 Episode 6 - Aired 10/19/1970

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Deadeye the Outlaw
    8.7/109 votes
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    #17 - Deadeye the Outlaw

    Season 7 Episode 11 - Aired 12/17/1957

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Freddie's Romance
    8.7/1010 votes
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    #18 - Freddie's Romance

    Season 11 Episode 6 - Aired 10/31/1961

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Passion in Pasadena or Love is a Many-Splintered Thing
    8.7/1010 votes
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    #19 - Passion in Pasadena or Love is a Many-Splintered Thing

    Season 13 Episode 1 - Aired 9/24/1963

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • A Bottle of Bumb
    8.7/109 votes
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    #20 - A Bottle of Bumb

    Season 16 Episode 22 - Aired 2/14/1967

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Red Skelton

  • A Bum for All Seasons
    8.7/109 votes
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    #21 - A Bum for All Seasons

    Season 16 Episode 27 - Aired 3/28/1967

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of George Appleby
    8.7/1012 votes
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    #22 - Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of George Appleby

    Season 17 Episode 26 - Aired 3/12/1968

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Salesman vs. Mad Scientist or A Man Is Ten Feet Tall
    8.6/109 votes
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    #23 - Salesman vs. Mad Scientist or A Man Is Ten Feet Tall

    Season 5 Episode 21 - Aired 2/21/1956

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Appleby's Cake
    8.6/108 votes
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    #24 - Appleby's Cake

    Season 7 Episode 3 - Aired 10/15/1957

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Plight Before Christmas
    8.6/108 votes
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    #25 - The Plight Before Christmas

    Season 14 Episode 13 - Aired 12/22/1964

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    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A