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The Best Episodes of Top Cat

Every episode of Top Cat ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Top Cat!

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Top Cat, known as T.C. to his alley cat friends, is a mischievous prankster who lives in a trash can in the alley ways of New York City. He and his alley-cat cohorts think of

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Top Cat Season 1 Episode 12 - The Unscratchables
    8.4/10(116 votes)

    #1 - The Unscratchables

    S1:E12

    Benny has swallowed the Hopeless Diamond, and Top Cat and the gang must rescue him before some crooks operate on him.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Top Cat Season 1 Episode 30 - Dibble's Double
    8.2/10(98 votes)

    #2 - Dibble's Double

    S1:E30

    Top Cat agrees to help catch a villainous thief who disguised himself as Officer Dibble to rob an art gallery.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Top Cat Season 1 Episode 15 - The Long Hot Winter
    8.1/10(121 votes)

    #3 - The Long Hot Winter

    S1:E15

    Top Cat tricks Dibble into letting the cats stay with him for the winter.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Top Cat Season 1 Episode 1 - Hawaii, Here We Come
    7.9/10(164 votes)

    #4 - Hawaii, Here We Come

    S1:E1

    When Benny wins a cruise to Hawaii, Top Cat and the gang decide to accompany him, unaware that a criminal is also on the ship.

    Directors:Joseph Barbera, William Hanna
    Writers:William Hanna, Joseph Barbera, Barry Blitzer, Kin Platt

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  5. Top Cat Season 1 Episode 8 - A Visit from Mother
    7.9/10(116 votes)

    #5 - A Visit from Mother

    S1:E8

    When Benny's mom visits, the gang must convince her that her dim-witted son is mayor.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Top Cat Season 1 Episode 18 - Farewell, Mr. Dibble
    7.9/10(103 votes)

    #6 - Farewell, Mr. Dibble

    S1:E18

    Top Cat and the gang try to get Officer Dibble reinstated when he is replaced by the sergeant's tough nephew.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Top Cat Season 1 Episode 2 - The Maharajah of Pookajee
    7.8/10(141 votes)

    #7 - The Maharajah of Pookajee

    S1:E2

    Top Cat and the gang try to meet a rich Arabian prince by sneaking into his luxurious hotel guarded by Officer Dibble.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Top Cat Season 1 Episode 3 - All That Jazz
    7.8/10(123 votes)

    #8 - All That Jazz

    S1:E3

    A new cat in town upsets Top Cat when he takes over his pool hall and alley, then steals his girlfriend and his gang.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Top Cat Season 1 Episode 4 - The $1,000,000 Derby
    7.8/10(119 votes)

    #9 - The $1,000,000 Derby

    S1:E4

    Top Cat sees dollar signs when Benny's new horse turns into Seabiscuit whenever he hears a whistle.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Harvey Bullock

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  10. Top Cat Season 1 Episode 13 - Rafeefleas
    7.8/10(105 votes)

    #10 - Rafeefleas

    S1:E13

    TC discovers that Fancy has accidentally given away some expensive jewelry to his new girlfriend.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Top Cat Season 1 Episode 26 - The Con Men
    7.8/10(93 votes)

    #11 - The Con Men

    S1:E26

    TC creates a plan to get even with ruthless con men who tricked his friend out of his life savings.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Top Cat Season 1 Episode 27 - Dibble Breaks the Record
    7.8/10(95 votes)

    #12 - Dibble Breaks the Record

    S1:E27

    The gang tries to help Officer Dibble to win a competition for the longest time spent on the beat.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Top Cat Season 1 Episode 5 - The Violin Player
    7.7/10(121 votes)

    #13 - The Violin Player

    S1:E5

    Benny is offered the chance to perform at a concert hall when a musical director believes he is a great violin player.

    Directors:Joseph Barbera, William Hanna
    Writer:Kin Platt

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  14. Top Cat Season 1 Episode 7 - Top Cat Falls in Love
    7.7/10(115 votes)

    #14 - Top Cat Falls in Love

    S1:E7

    While visiting Benny in the hospital, Top Cat falls in love with the nurse who is looking after him.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Top Cat Season 1 Episode 9 - Naked Town
    7.7/10(100 votes)

    #15 - Naked Town

    S1:E9

    Some crooks learn that a TV crew is shooting a robbery in the alley.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Top Cat Season 1 Episode 14 - The Tycoon
    7.7/10(107 votes)

    #16 - The Tycoon

    S1:E14

    Top Cat becomes the center of attention when it is rumored around the city that he has become a millionaire.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Top Cat Season 1 Episode 17 - T.C. Minds the Baby
    7.7/10(108 votes)

    #17 - T.C. Minds the Baby

    S1:E17

    Top Cat and the gang find a baby abandoned in the alleyway and decide to look after it while they search for its parents.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Top Cat Season 1 Episode 22 - The Late T.C.
    7.7/10(92 votes)

    #18 - The Late T.C.

    S1:E22

    When Officer Dibble accidentally overhears a conversation between Top Cat and his doctor, he believes his friend has only one week left to live.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Top Cat Season 1 Episode 23 - Dibble's Birthday
    7.7/10(96 votes)

    #19 - Dibble's Birthday

    S1:E23

    Top Cat and the gang decide to throw Officer Dibble a surprise birthday party when they hear that he may be asked to retire from the police force.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Top Cat Season 1 Episode 24 - Choo-Choo Goes Ga-Ga
    7.7/10(98 votes)

    #20 - Choo-Choo Goes Ga-Ga

    S1:E24

    TC tries to lift Choo Choo's spirits when a famous feline actress refuses to go on a date with him.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Top Cat Season 1 Episode 29 - Griswald
    7.7/10(94 votes)

    #21 - Griswald

    S1:E29

    Top Cat vows to get rid of a tough police dog that is helping Officer Dibble clean up the alley.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Top Cat Season 1 Episode 6 - The Missing Heir
    7.6/10(113 votes)

    #22 - The Missing Heir

    S1:E6

    Benny inherits a million dollars.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Top Cat Season 1 Episode 11 - Choo-Choo's Romance
    7.6/10(111 votes)

    #23 - Choo-Choo's Romance

    S1:E11

    Top Cat attempts to help Choo Choo with his love life when he falls in love with Goldie, an aristocratic French cat.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Top Cat Season 1 Episode 21 - Space Monkey
    7.6/10(98 votes)

    #24 - Space Monkey

    S1:E21

    Top Cat and the gang decide to enlist in the space program when they hear about the luxurious living conditions of Marvo the Chimp, the first monkey in space.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Top Cat Season 1 Episode 25 - King for a Day
    7.6/10(97 votes)

    #25 - King for a Day

    S1:E25

    Top Cat pretends to be a penniless cat so he can appear on a television show that will grant his every wish.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Unscratchables" is the best rated episode of "Top Cat". It scored 8.4/10 based on 116 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 12/13/1961. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Dibble's Double".