This person is motivated by a craving for opulence, aiming to boost their prestige through celebrity, achievement, and romantic exploits.
A sensitive teenager, Dobie Gillis, is the center of his parents' universe, with his mother often showing favoritism. He's obsessed with romantic relationships, particularly Thalia Menninger, who's drawn to him but values wealth.
1. A Funny Thing Happened to Me on the Way to a Funny Thing
Aired: Sep 26, 1962Dobie takes on a daring disguise as TV doctor Ben Casey to rescue his friend ...
2. What's a Little Murder Between Friends
Aired: Oct 3, 1962Dobie's world is turned upside down when he names Thalia the beneficiary of h...
Aired: Oct 10, 1962Virgil, Dobie's charming southern cousin, arrives in town chasing his dreams ...
Aired: Oct 17, 1962Maynard's field trip to the Amazon takes a dramatic turn when he vanishes in ...
5. A Splinter Off the Old Block
Aired: Oct 24, 1962As Dobie Gillis seeks a fresh start, he finds guidance from a dedicated socia...
6. What Makes the Varsity Drag?
Aired: Oct 30, 1962Dobie's attempt to impress Lottie by joining the school football team is thre...
Aired: Nov 6, 1962A routine grocery delivery takes an unexpected turn as two truck drivers, May...
Aired: Nov 13, 1962Dobie's scheme to win over a pre-med student's favor ends in a mess of lies a...
Aired: Nov 20, 1962Dobie's relentless pursuit of Linda Sue Faversham has been thwarted repeatedl...
Aired: Nov 27, 1962Dobie's crush, Betsy, becomes the focus of his attention as he strives to out...
Aired: Dec 4, 1962Two friends, Maynard and Duncan, are on the lam after a misguided attempt to ...
Aired: Dec 11, 1962Maynard's academic future hangs in the balance as he prepares for a crucial e...
13. Will the Real Santa Claus Please Come Down the Chimney?
Aired: Dec 18, 1962The Gilleses concoct a multi-faceted plan to set the record straight about Sa...
Aired: Jan 1, 1963The Milano Opera Company's production of William Tell arrives at Pryor Colleg...
15. Too Many Kooks Spoil the Broth
Aired: Jan 8, 1963A charismatic newcomer, Virgil T. Gillis, arrives in town, seeking to capture...
Aired: Jan 15, 1963Dobie's impressive vocal skills land him a spot with The Lettermen, outshinin...
17. All Right, Dobie, Drop the Gun
Aired: Jan 22, 1963A notorious fugitive, Clyde "The Goon" Calhoun, and his partner Patsy, are hi...
18. And Now a Word from Our Sponsor
Aired: Jan 29, 1963Dobie lands a job at the college radio station, where he becomes a DJ and is ...
Aired: Feb 5, 1963A mysterious dinner party unfolds, where Dobie must disguise himself as Chats...
Aired: Feb 12, 1963Dobie's life takes an unexpected turn when he meets a free-spirited Russian g...
21. The Beast with Twenty Fingers
Aired: Feb 19, 1963At the grocer's convention, Maynard and Mr. Gillis become entangled in a seri...
Aired: Feb 26, 1963Dobie's world is turned upside down when Zelda rejects his romantic offer, fe...
23. Three Million Coins in the Fountain
Aired: Mar 5, 1963The Osbornes' financial crisis looms, putting their extravagant lifestyle at ...
Aired: Mar 12, 1963A dynamic duo, a music mogul and a charismatic radio host, join forces to tap...
25. The Little Chimp That Couldn't
Aired: Mar 19, 1963Maynard takes on a clever strategy to keep Seymour the chimp out of a medical...
26. There's Always Room for One Less
Aired: Mar 26, 1963Chatsworth Osborne Jr. navigates a new living arrangement with the Gillis fam...
Aired: Apr 2, 1963Dobie and Maynard's relaxing vacation in Boca Dolce takes a dramatic turn as ...
28. Now I Lay Me Down to Steal
Aired: Apr 9, 1963A weekend at Osborne Manor takes an unexpected turn as the gang delves into a...
Aired: Apr 16, 1963A friendly competition ensues as Dobie and Mr. Gillis embark on a quest to fi...
30. The Rice-and-Old Shoes Caper
Aired: Apr 23, 1963The upcoming wedding of Maynard and Zelda takes an unexpected turn as Dobie r...
31. Requiem for an Underweight Heavyweight
Aired: May 1, 1963Maynard finds a mysterious pill that unleashes a new level of physical streng...
32. I Was a Spy for the F.O.B.
Aired: May 8, 1963Maynard's Washington DC vacation takes a surprising turn when a charming woma...
33. There's a Broken Light for Every Heart on Broadway
Aired: May 15, 1963A young pop star's career is catapulted to new heights with the guidance of t...
Aired: May 22, 1963A surprise makeover is in store for Dr. Burkhart, courtesy of the Gillises, i...
Aired: May 29, 1963Maynard's unexpected transformation into a magnet for women after a hair toni...
36. The Devil and Dobie Gillis
Aired: Jun 5, 1963Dobie becomes entangled in a lucrative raffle scheme at the Osborne charity b...
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Seasons: 4
Current Status: Ended
Network: CBS
Production Country: United States
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