Top Cat — Season 1
You can't fight City Hall!
About this season
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 get rich schemes and assorted pranks which are mostly involving and aimed at Officer Dibble, their nemesis and friend. T.C. manages to get out of his tight situations with hilarity and charm and even helps Dibble on occasion who is underscored by his overbearing sergeant...
Episodes (30)
1. Hawaii, Here We Come
Aired 27 September 1961 • 26 min
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.
2. The Maharajah of Pookajee
Aired 4 October 1961 • 26 min
Top Cat and the gang try to meet a rich Arabian prince by sneaking into his luxurious hotel guarded by Officer Dibble.
3. All That Jazz
Aired 11 October 1961 • 26 min
A new cat in town upsets Top Cat when he takes over his pool hall and alley, then steals his girlfriend and his gang.
4. The $1,000,000 Derby
Aired 18 October 1961 • 26 min
Top Cat sees dollar signs when Benny's new horse turns into Seabiscuit whenever he hears a whistle.
5. The Violin Player
6.0Aired 25 October 1961 • 26 min
Benny is offered the chance to perform at a concert hall when a musical director believes he is a great violin player.
6. The Missing Heir
6.0Aired 1 November 1961 • 30 min
Benny inherits a million dollars.
7. Top Cat Falls in Love
Aired 8 November 1961 • 26 min
While visiting Benny in the hospital, Top Cat falls in love with the nurse who is looking after him.
8. A Visit from Mother
7.0Aired 15 November 1961 • 26 min
When Benny's mom visits, the gang must convince her that her dim-witted son is mayor.
9. Naked Town
Aired 22 November 1961 • 26 min
Some crooks learn that a TV crew is shooting a robbery in the alley.
10. Sergeant Top Cat
Aired 29 November 1961 • 26 min
Top Cat becomes Dibble's superior officer when he impresses a police captain during Dibble's annual inspection with new ideas for improving the police force.
11. Choo-Choo's Romance
Aired 6 December 1961 • 26 min
Top Cat attempts to help Choo Choo with his love life when he falls in love with Goldie, an aristocratic French cat.
12. The Unscratchables
Aired 13 December 1961 • 26 min
Benny has swallowed the Hopeless Diamond, and Top Cat and the gang must rescue him before some crooks operate on him.
13. Rafeefleas
Aired 20 December 1961 • 26 min
TC discovers that Fancy has accidentally given away some expensive jewelry to his new girlfriend.
14. The Tycoon
Aired 27 December 1961 • 26 min
Top Cat becomes the center of attention when it is rumored around the city that he has become a millionaire.
15. The Long Hot Winter
Aired 3 January 1962 • 26 min
Top Cat tricks Dibble into letting the cats stay with him for the winter.
16. The Case of the Absent Anteater
7.0Aired 10 January 1962 • 26 min
Top Cat tries to claim a reward for returning an unusual animal to the zoo when it follows Benny home.
17. T.C. Minds the Baby
7.0Aired 17 January 1962 • 26 min
Top Cat and the gang find a baby abandoned in the alleyway and decide to look after it while they search for its parents.
18. Farewell, Mr. Dibble
7.0Aired 24 January 1962 • 26 min
Top Cat and the gang try to get Officer Dibble reinstated when he is replaced by the sergeant's tough nephew.
19. The Grand Tour
Aired 31 January 1962 • 26 min
Top Cat tries to make some easy money by turning the alley into a tourist attraction.
20. The Golden Fleecing
Aired 7 February 1962 • 26 min
When Benny falls for a scheming nightclub singer, Top Cat and the gang try to help him reclaim his lost money.
21. Space Monkey
7.0Aired 14 February 1962 • 26 min
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.
22. The Late T.C.
7.0Aired 21 February 1962 • 26 min
When Officer Dibble accidentally overhears a conversation between Top Cat and his doctor, he believes his friend has only one week left to live.
23. Dibble's Birthday
Aired 28 February 1962 • 26 min
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.
24. Choo-Choo Goes Ga-Ga
7.0Aired 7 March 1962 • 26 min
TC tries to lift Choo Choo's spirits when a famous feline actress refuses to go on a date with him.
25. King for a Day
7.0Aired 14 March 1962 • 26 min
Top Cat pretends to be a penniless cat so he can appear on a television show that will grant his every wish.
26. The Con Men
7.0Aired 21 March 1962 • 26 min
TC creates a plan to get even with ruthless con men who tricked his friend out of his life savings.
27. Dibble Breaks the Record
7.0Aired 28 March 1962 • 26 min
The gang tries to help Officer Dibble to win a competition for the longest time spent on the beat.
28. Dibble Sings Again
Aired 4 April 1962 • 26 min
Top Cat tries to make some quick money by promoting Officer Dibble as a great singer.
29. Griswald
Aired 11 April 1962 • 26 min
Top Cat vows to get rid of a tough police dog that is helping Officer Dibble clean up the alley.
30. Dibble's Double
Aired 18 April 1962 • 26 min
Top Cat agrees to help catch a villainous thief who disguised himself as Officer Dibble to rob an art gallery.