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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
    10.0/10(9)
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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
    9.4/10(9)
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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
    9.4/10(8)
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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
    9.2/10(8)
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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
    9.2/10(8)
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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
    9.2/10(8)
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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

  • Clem’s Witness
    9.0/10(10)
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    #7 - 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

  • San Fernando's Showboat
    8.9/10(11)
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    #8 - San Fernando's Showboat

    Season 6 Episode 20

    Aired 2/26/1957

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Somebody Up There Should Stay There
    8.9/10(18)
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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
    8.9/10(10)
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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
    8.8/10(10)
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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

  • Clem the Bullfighter
    8.8/10(8)
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    #12 - Clem the Bullfighter

    Season 7 Episode 18

    Aired 2/11/1958

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Not With My Dump You Won’t
    8.8/10(8)
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    #13 - 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
    8.8/10(9)
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    #14 - 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
    8.8/10(14)
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    #15 - 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
    8.8/10(11)
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    #16 - 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
    8.8/10(9)
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    #17 - 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

  • Freddie's Romance
    8.7/10(10)
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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
    8.7/10(10)
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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
    8.7/10(9)
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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
    8.7/10(9)
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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
    8.7/10(12)
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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
    8.6/10(9)
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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
    8.6/10(8)
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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
    8.6/10(8)
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    #25 - The Plight Before Christmas

    Season 14 Episode 13

    Aired 12/22/1964

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A