Top Cat

1961–1962 · Ended · 1 season · 30 episodes · Animation, Comedy · United States

Creator Joseph Barbera, William Hanna · Channel ABC · Starring Arnold Stang, Maurice Gosfield, Leo De Lyon

You can't fight City Hall!

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...
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Episodes

30 episodes · September 1961 – April 1962
  1. Episode 1: 1. Hawaii, Here We ComeSeptember 27, 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. Episode 2: 2. The Maharajah of PookajeeOctober 4, 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. Episode 3: 3. All That JazzOctober 11, 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. Episode 4: 4. The $1,000,000 DerbyOctober 18, 1961 · 26 min
    Top Cat sees dollar signs when Benny's new horse turns into Seabiscuit whenever he hears a whistle.
  5. Episode 5: 5. The Violin PlayerOctober 25, 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. Episode 6: 6. The Missing HeirNovember 1, 1961 · 30 min
    Benny inherits a million dollars.
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  1. Episode 7: 7. Top Cat Falls in LoveNovember 8, 1961 · 26 min
    While visiting Benny in the hospital, Top Cat falls in love with the nurse who is looking after him.
  2. Episode 8: 8. A Visit from MotherNovember 15, 1961 · 26 min
    When Benny's mom visits, the gang must convince her that her dim-witted son is mayor.
  3. Episode 9: 9. Naked TownNovember 22, 1961 · 26 min
    Some crooks learn that a TV crew is shooting a robbery in the alley.
  4. Episode 10: 10. Sergeant Top CatNovember 29, 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.
  5. Episode 11: 11. Choo-Choo's RomanceDecember 6, 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.
  6. Episode 12: 12. The UnscratchablesDecember 13, 1961 · 26 min
    Benny has swallowed the Hopeless Diamond, and Top Cat and the gang must rescue him before some crooks operate on him.
  7. Episode 13: 13. RafeefleasDecember 20, 1961 · 26 min
    TC discovers that Fancy has accidentally given away some expensive jewelry to his new girlfriend.
  8. Episode 14: 14. The TycoonDecember 27, 1961 · 26 min
    Top Cat becomes the center of attention when it is rumored around the city that he has become a millionaire.
  9. Episode 15: 15. The Long Hot WinterJanuary 3, 1962 · 26 min
    Top Cat tricks Dibble into letting the cats stay with him for the winter.
  10. Episode 16: 16. The Case of the Absent AnteaterJanuary 10, 1962 · 26 min
    Top Cat tries to claim a reward for returning an unusual animal to the zoo when it follows Benny home.
  11. Episode 17: 17. T.C. Minds the BabyJanuary 17, 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.
  12. Episode 18: 18. Farewell, Mr. DibbleJanuary 24, 1962 · 26 min
    Top Cat and the gang try to get Officer Dibble reinstated when he is replaced by the sergeant's tough nephew.
  13. Episode 19: 19. The Grand TourJanuary 31, 1962 · 26 min
    Top Cat tries to make some easy money by turning the alley into a tourist attraction.
  14. Episode 20: 20. The Golden FleecingFebruary 7, 1962 · 26 min
    When Benny falls for a scheming nightclub singer, Top Cat and the gang try to help him reclaim his lost money.
  15. Episode 21: 21. Space MonkeyFebruary 14, 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.
  16. Episode 22: 22. The Late T.C.February 21, 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.
  17. Episode 23: 23. Dibble's BirthdayFebruary 28, 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.
  18. Episode 24: 24. Choo-Choo Goes Ga-GaMarch 7, 1962 · 26 min
    TC tries to lift Choo Choo's spirits when a famous feline actress refuses to go on a date with him.
  19. Episode 25: 25. King for a DayMarch 14, 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.
  20. Episode 26: 26. The Con MenMarch 21, 1962 · 26 min
    TC creates a plan to get even with ruthless con men who tricked his friend out of his life savings.
  21. Episode 27: 27. Dibble Breaks the RecordMarch 28, 1962 · 26 min
    The gang tries to help Officer Dibble to win a competition for the longest time spent on the beat.
  22. Episode 28: 28. Dibble Sings AgainApril 4, 1962 · 26 min
    Top Cat tries to make some quick money by promoting Officer Dibble as a great singer.
  23. Episode 29: 29. GriswaldApril 11, 1962 · 26 min
    Top Cat vows to get rid of a tough police dog that is helping Officer Dibble clean up the alley.
  24. Episode 30: 30. Dibble's DoubleApril 18, 1962 · 26 min
    Top Cat agrees to help catch a villainous thief who disguised himself as Officer Dibble to rob an art gallery.

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Film and series details

FIRST AIRED
September 27, 1961
LAST AIRED
April 18, 1962
PRODUCTION COMPANIES
Hanna-Barbera Cartoons, Screen Gems

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