Joseph Barbera
Director
Top Cat (1961)
Season 1
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...
Released Sept. 27, 1961
Episode 26 min
5+
Genres: Animation, Comedy, Crime, Kids
Keywords: tmdb.police, tmdb.cat, tmdb.surrealism, tmdb.police-officer, tmdb.cartoon-cat, tmdb.tolek-cacek, imdb.jazz-music + 41 more, imdb.slapstick-comedy, imdb.catch-phrase, imdb.cult-tv, imdb.famous-opening-theme, imdb.anthropomorphic-animal, imdb.top-cat-character, imdb.stray-cat, imdb.male-police-officer, imdb.alley, imdb.alley-cat, imdb.barefoot-cartoon-animal, imdb.animal-that-acts-human, imdb.cat-driving-car, imdb.classic-animation, tmdb.tip-top, imdb.anthropomorphism, imdb.talking-animal, imdb.scam, imdb.con-artist, imdb.gang, imdb.1960s, imdb.antihero, imdb.love, imdb.classic, imdb.cat, imdb.half-dressed-cartoon-animal, imdb.cartoon-cat, imdb.police, imdb.new-york-city, imdb.police-officer, imdb.surrealism, imdb.laugh-track, tmdb.top-cat, tmdb.kot-tip-top, imdb.hand-drawn-animation, mdblist.ext.2k-blu-ray, tmdb.human-animal-relationship, tmdb.animal-human-friendship, tmdb.animation, tmdb.new-york-s-alley, imdb.four-fingers-on-the-hands
Production Companies: Hanna-Barbera Productions, Screen Gems Television
Network: ABC
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S1E1 - Hawaii, Here We Come
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.
Sept. 27, 1961, midnight
S1E2 - The Maharajah of Pookajee
Top Cat and the gang try to meet a rich Arabian prince by sneaking into his luxurious hotel guarded by Officer Dibble.
Oct. 4, 1961, midnight
S1E3 - All That Jazz
A new cat in town upsets Top Cat when he takes over his pool hall and alley, then steals his girlfriend and his gang.
Oct. 11, 1961, midnight
S1E4 - The $1,000,000 Derby
Top Cat sees dollar signs when Benny's new horse turns into Seabiscuit whenever he hears a whistle.
Oct. 18, 1961, midnight
6.0
S1E5 - The Violin Player
Benny is offered the chance to perform at a concert hall when a musical director believes he is a great violin player.
Oct. 25, 1961, midnight
6.0
S1E6 - The Missing Heir
Benny inherits a million dollars.
Nov. 1, 1961, midnight
S1E7 - Top Cat Falls in Love
While visiting Benny in the hospital, Top Cat falls in love with the nurse who is looking after him.
Nov. 8, 1961, midnight
7.0
S1E8 - A Visit from Mother
When Benny's mom visits, the gang must convince her that her dim-witted son is mayor.
Nov. 15, 1961, midnight
S1E9 - Naked Town
Some crooks learn that a TV crew is shooting a robbery in the alley.
Nov. 22, 1961, midnight
S1E10 - Sergeant Top Cat
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.
Nov. 29, 1961, midnight
S1E11 - Choo-Choo's Romance
Top Cat attempts to help Choo Choo with his love life when he falls in love with Goldie, an aristocratic French cat.
Dec. 6, 1961, midnight
S1E12 - The Unscratchables
Benny has swallowed the Hopeless Diamond, and Top Cat and the gang must rescue him before some crooks operate on him.
Dec. 13, 1961, midnight
S1E13 - Rafeefleas
TC discovers that Fancy has accidentally given away some expensive jewelry to his new girlfriend.
Dec. 20, 1961, midnight
S1E14 - The Tycoon
Top Cat becomes the center of attention when it is rumored around the city that he has become a millionaire.
Dec. 27, 1961, midnight
S1E15 - The Long Hot Winter
Top Cat tricks Dibble into letting the cats stay with him for the winter.
Jan. 3, 1962, midnight
7.0
S1E16 - The Case of the Absent Anteater
Top Cat tries to claim a reward for returning an unusual animal to the zoo when it follows Benny home.
Jan. 10, 1962, midnight
7.0
S1E17 - T.C. Minds the Baby
Top Cat and the gang find a baby abandoned in the alleyway and decide to look after it while they search for its parents.
Jan. 17, 1962, midnight
7.0
S1E18 - Farewell, Mr. Dibble
Top Cat and the gang try to get Officer Dibble reinstated when he is replaced by the sergeant's tough nephew.
Jan. 24, 1962, midnight
S1E19 - The Grand Tour
Top Cat tries to make some easy money by turning the alley into a tourist attraction.
Jan. 31, 1962, midnight
S1E20 - The Golden Fleecing
When Benny falls for a scheming nightclub singer, Top Cat and the gang try to help him reclaim his lost money.
Feb. 7, 1962, midnight
7.0
S1E21 - Space Monkey
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.
Feb. 14, 1962, midnight
7.0
S1E22 - The Late T.C.
When Officer Dibble accidentally overhears a conversation between Top Cat and his doctor, he believes his friend has only one week left to live.
Feb. 21, 1962, midnight
S1E23 - Dibble's Birthday
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.
Feb. 28, 1962, midnight
7.0
S1E24 - Choo-Choo Goes Ga-Ga
TC tries to lift Choo Choo's spirits when a famous feline actress refuses to go on a date with him.
March 7, 1962, midnight
7.0
S1E25 - King for a Day
Top Cat pretends to be a penniless cat so he can appear on a television show that will grant his every wish.
March 14, 1962, midnight
7.0
S1E26 - The Con Men
TC creates a plan to get even with ruthless con men who tricked his friend out of his life savings.
March 21, 1962, midnight
7.0
S1E27 - Dibble Breaks the Record
The gang tries to help Officer Dibble to win a competition for the longest time spent on the beat.
March 28, 1962, midnight
S1E28 - Dibble Sings Again
Top Cat tries to make some quick money by promoting Officer Dibble as a great singer.
April 4, 1962, midnight
S1E29 - Griswald
Top Cat vows to get rid of a tough police dog that is helping Officer Dibble clean up the alley.
April 11, 1962, midnight
S1E30 - Dibble's Double
Top Cat agrees to help catch a villainous thief who disguised himself as Officer Dibble to rob an art gallery.
April 18, 1962, midnight
ABC
26 min/ep
784 min
Sept. 27, 1961
April 18, 1962, midnight
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5+
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