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The Worst Episodes of The Monkees

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Micky, Mike, Peter, and Davy are four young men in mid-1960s LA, members of a struggling country-folk-rock band looking for their big break amid madcap encounters with a variety of people straight out of TV

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    The Monkees Season 1 Episode 8 - Don't Look a Gift Horse in the Mouth
    5.0/10(156 votes)

    #1 - Don't Look a Gift Horse in the Mouth

    S1:E8

    Davy is given a horse, which the Monkees have to hide from their landlord, Mr. Babbitt (Henry Corden). It is returned to a heart-broken child (Kerry MacLane) and father (Jim Boles) after Davy rides it to victory over the horse of the father's neighbor. Famed character actor, and frequent Bob Hope sideman, Jerry Colonna plays veterinarian Doctor Mann.

    Director:Bob Rafelson
    Writer:Dave Evans

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  2. The Monkees Season 2 Episode 11 - A Coffin Too Frequent
    5.0/10(125 votes)

    #2 - A Coffin Too Frequent

    S2:E11

    A mad scientist (George Furth), his goony cousin (Mickey Morton), and his dotty aunt (Ruth Buzzi) use the Monkees' pad for a séance to summon their relative Elmer from beyond.

    Director:David Winters
    Writer:Stella Linden

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  3. The Monkees Season 2 Episode 22 - The Monkees in Paris
    5.0/10(126 votes)

    #3 - The Monkees in Paris

    S2:E22

    The Monkees take a vacation from the studio grind and are chased (on location) all over the French Capital by beautiful girls and gendarme.

    Director:Bob Rafelson
    Writer:Bob Rafelson

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  4. The Monkees Season 2 Episode 25 - Monkees Blow Their Minds
    5.0/10(133 votes)

    #4 - Monkees Blow Their Minds

    S2:E25

    The Monkees swing to the rescue when mentalist Oracullo (Monte Landis) gains control of Peter's mind to use him in a nightclub act. Director James Frawley appears as Oracullo's assistant Rudy.

    Director:David Winters
    Writer:Peter Meyerson

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  5. The Monkees Season 1 Episode 6 - Success Story
    6.0/10(170 votes)

    #5 - Success Story

    S1:E6

    Davy's grandfather (Ben Wright) visits, and the Monkees try to convince him that his grandson is wealthy and successful.

    Director:James Frawley
    Writers:Gerald Gardner, Bernie Orenstein, Dee Caruso

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  6. The Monkees Season 1 Episode 10 - Here Come the Monkees - The Pilot
    6.0/10(174 votes)

    #6 - Here Come the Monkees - The Pilot

    S1:E10

    The Monkees play a sweet sixteen party and help the birthday girl (Robyn Millan) with her studies after she falls for Davy.

    Director:Mike Elliot
    Writers:Larry Tucker, Paul Mazursky

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  7. The Monkees Season 1 Episode 11 - Monkees à la Carte
    6.0/10(149 votes)

    #7 - Monkees à la Carte

    S1:E11

    The Monkees pose as the Purple Flower Gang to save their favourite Italian restaurant from a gangster (Harvey Lembeck).

    Director:James Frawley
    Writers:Gerald Gardner, Bernie Orenstein, Dee Caruso

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  8. The Monkees Season 1 Episode 15 - Too Many Girls (Davy and Fern)
    6.0/10(142 votes)

    #8 - Too Many Girls (Davy and Fern)

    S1:E15

    A domineering stage mother tries to use Davy to further her daughter Fern's career.

    Director:James Frawley
    Writers:Dave Evans, Gerald Gardner, Dee Caruso

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  9. The Monkees Season 1 Episode 17 - The Case of the Missing Monkee
    6.0/10(146 votes)

    #9 - The Case of the Missing Monkee

    S1:E17

    Peter becomes involved with the disappearance of the respected Professor Milo Schnitzler (Norbert Schiller) and then disappears himself.

    Director:Bob Rafelson
    Writers:Gerald Gardner, Dee Caruso

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  10. The Monkees Season 1 Episode 20 - Monkees in the Ring
    6.0/10(142 votes)

    #10 - Monkees in the Ring

    S1:E20

    A crooked fight promoter (Ned Glass) prepares to cash in on a big bet by making Davy a stooge in a bout with the champ.

    Director:James Frawley
    Writers:Gerald Gardner, Dee Caruso

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  11. The Monkees Season 1 Episode 21 - The Prince and the Paupers
    6.0/10(132 votes)

    #11 - The Prince and the Paupers

    S1:E21

    Davy doubles for a lookalike Peruvian prince in order to win the heart of Wendy Forsythe (Heather North) or forfeit his throne to evil Count Myron (Oscar Beregi Jr.).

    Director:James Komack
    Writers:Peter Meyerson, Gerald Gardner, Dee Caruso

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  12. The Monkees Season 1 Episode 25 - Alias Micky Dolenz
    6.0/10(152 votes)

    #12 - Alias Micky Dolenz

    S1:E25

    The police cash in on Micky's striking resemblance to imprisoned crime kingpin Baby Face Morales in an attempt to locate robbery loot.

    Director:Bruce Kessler
    Writers:Dave Evans, Gerald Gardner, Dee Caruso

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  13. The Monkees Season 1 Episode 30 - Monkees in Manhattan
    6.0/10(139 votes)

    #13 - Monkees in Manhattan

    S1:E30

    In New York City, the Monkees fend off an irate hotel manager (Philip Ober) as they help a producer (Richard Anders) get backing for a Broadway musical.

    Director:Russ Mayberry
    Writers:Gerald Gardner, Dee Caruso

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  14. The Monkees Season 1 Episode 31 - Monkees at the Movies
    6.0/10(169 votes)

    #14 - Monkees at the Movies

    S1:E31

    The Monkees have a run-in with a snobbish movie idol (Bobby Sherman) on the set as extras in a beach movie.

    Director:Russ Mayberry
    Writers:Gerald Gardner, Dee Caruso

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  15. The Monkees Season 1 Episode 32 - Monkees on Tour
    6.0/10(155 votes)

    #15 - Monkees on Tour

    S1:E32

    A mini-documentary chronicling a live Monkees concert gig on location in Phoenix, Arizona during their first public appearance tour.

    Director:Bob Rafelson
    Writer:Bob Rafelson

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  16. The Monkees Season 2 Episode 3 - Everywhere a Sheik, Sheik
    6.0/10(135 votes)

    #16 - Everywhere a Sheik, Sheik

    S2:E3

    It is a "harem-scare 'em" scene as Davy faces the prospect of marriage to a lovely Nehudian princess (Donna Loren).

    Director:Alexander Singer
    Writer:Jack Winter

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  17. The Monkees Season 2 Episode 4 - Monkee Mayor
    6.0/10(137 votes)

    #17 - Monkee Mayor

    S2:E4

    Mike casts his wool hat into the ring to stop a crooked construction tycoon (Monte Landis) from turning the city into parking lots.

    Director:Alexander Singer
    Writer:Jack Winter

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  18. The Monkees Season 2 Episode 10 - The Wild Monkees
    6.0/10(127 votes)

    #18 - The Wild Monkees

    S2:E10

    The Monkees turn chicken when they unwittingly befriend the girlfriends of a tough motorcycle gang.

    Director:Jon C. Andersen
    Writers:Corey Upton, Stanley Ralph Ross

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  19. The Monkees Season 2 Episode 18 - Monstrous Monkee Mash
    6.0/10(156 votes)

    #19 - Monstrous Monkee Mash

    S2:E18

    The Monkees attempt to rescue Davy from his girlfriend Lorelei (Arlene Martel), Count Batula (Ron Masak), a wolf man (David Pearl), mummy man, and a Frankenstein-looking monster in a creepy castle.

    Director:James Frawley
    Writers:David Panich, Neil Burstyn

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  20. The Monkees Season 2 Episode 26 - Mijacogeo - The Frodis Caper
    6.0/10(178 votes)

    #20 - Mijacogeo - The Frodis Caper

    S2:E26

    The Monkees match wits with the insane Wizard Glick (Rip Taylor), who is out to control the minds of television viewers worldwide.

    Director:Micky Dolenz
    Writers:Dave Evans, Micky Dolenz, Jon C. Andersen

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  21. The Monkees Season 1 Episode 1 - Royal Flush
    6.7/10(264 votes)

    #21 - Royal Flush

    S1:E1

    The Monkees rescue Princess Bettina, Duchess of Harmonica (Katherine Walsh) from her evil uncle Archduke Otto (Theodore Marcuse).

    Director:James Frawley
    Writers:Peter Meyerson, Robert Schlitt

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  22. The Monkees Season 1 Episode 3 - Monkee vs. Machine
    7.0/10(226 votes)

    #22 - Monkee vs. Machine

    S1:E3

    In a computerized toy factory, the Monkees foil an efficiency expert (Stan Freberg) who wants to replace an old toymaker (Walter Janovitz) with automation.

    Director:Bob Rafelson
    Writer:David Panich

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  23. The Monkees Season 1 Episode 4 - Your Friendly Neighborhood Kidnappers
    7.0/10(190 votes)

    #23 - Your Friendly Neighborhood Kidnappers

    S1:E4

    A shady PR man (Andre Philippe) kidnaps the Monkees to prevent them from winning a talent contest in order for his clients (rival band the Four Swines) to win.

    Director:James Frawley
    Writer:Dave Evans

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  24. The Monkees Season 1 Episode 5 - The Spy Who Came in from the Cool
    7.0/10(187 votes)

    #24 - The Spy Who Came in from the Cool

    S1:E5

    The Monkees get mixed up in a spy ring (Jacques Aubuchon, Arlene Martel) after Davy accidentally purchases a set of red maracas containing secret microfilm. Can the Monkees outwit two professional spies ?

    Director:Bob Rafelson
    Writers:Gerald Gardner, Dee Caruso

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  25. The Monkees Season 1 Episode 7 - Monkees in a Ghost Town
    7.0/10(197 votes)

    #25 - Monkees in a Ghost Town

    S1:E7

    Stranded in a ghost town after their car runs out of gas, the Monkees are held prisoner by bank robbers (Len Lesser, Lon Chaney Jr.) and their boss, "The Big Man" (Rose Marie).

    Director:James Frawley
    Writers:Peter Meyerson, Robert Schlitt

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Don't Look a Gift Horse in the Mouth" is the worst rated episode of "The Monkees". It scored 5/10 based on 156 votes. Directed by Bob Rafelson and written by Dave Evans, it aired on 10/31/1966. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "A Coffin Too Frequent".