About this season
Fibber McGee and Molly was the finest husband and wife comedy team. It ran on the radio from 1935 to 1959, then switched to television in 1959.
Episodes (12)
1. The Trailer
Aired 15 September 1959 • 30 min
After discovering that their car can't hold all the luggage they've packed for vacation, Fibber decides to buy a trailer for their trip. A silver-tongued salesman convinces McGee to buy the most expensive model on the lot and, after Molly finds out the cost, Fibber is forced into the role of salesman to get rid of the white elephant.
2. The Shooting Galley
Aired 22 September 1959 • 30 min
Tired of Fibber ignoring his requests to make repairs to the shop he leases from McGee, Mr. Pritchard moves into a vacant storefront across the street. Fibber's not concerned because he's rented the space to a gallery owner who has signed an iron-clad seven year lease for a substantial increase in rent. When McGee learns that the gallery is really a shooting gallery and all his other tenants are threatening to move out, he's in a pickle - especially since the gallery owner refuses to move unless he's paid $300 in cash for the inconvenience he's been caused.
3. The Good Neighbor
Aired 29 September 1959 • 30 min
On the fifth anniversary of the McGees and the Norris' becoming neighbors, instead of celebrating Fibber and Roy have a falling out over who owns an apple tree that grows between their houses. Their argument results in acrimony, surveyors, goats and a courtroom battle.
4. The Big Dance
Aired 6 October 1959 • 30 min
Fibber is disappointed when he's not selected to organize the lodge's annual dance, but gets his chance when his constant second-guessing causes the committee chairman to resign in a huff. His efforts to save money on the dance hall, decorations and entertainment nearly result in disaster, especially when the Governor and his wife decide to attend.
5. The Fred Nitney Story
Aired 13 October 1959 • 30 min
Fred Nitney stays with the McGees while working on book about his years in vaudeville.
6. The Courtship
Aired 20 October 1959 • 30 min
After attending a lecture on relationships, Hazel convinces Molly that their husbands aren't spending enough quality, romantic time with them. Fibber and Roy decide they can survive quite well without women in their life and set up their own household in the McGee home without feminine interference and soon regret their actions.
7. The Poker Game Courtship
Aired 27 October 1959 • 30 min
8. The Unwanted Guest
Aired 3 November 1959 • 30 min
9. Mayor McGee
Aired 17 November 1959 • 30 min
10. Masquerade Party
Aired 24 November 1959 • 30 min
11. Molly's Mother
Aired 1 December 1959 • 30 min
12. The Paint Job
Aired 8 December 1959 • 30 min
After the Norris' have their house painted, Fibber decides that his home could use a coat of paint, too. In order to save money, Fibber tries to do the job himself with predictable results.