Top Cat
Top Cat

Top Cat (1961)

"You can't fight City Hall!"

7.5 (360 votes)
1 Season
September 27, 1961
English
Animation Comedy Kids

Synopsis

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...

Network

ABC

Episodes

Hawaii, Here We Come
E1

Hawaii, Here We Come

Sep 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.

The Maharajah of Pookajee
E2

The Maharajah of Pookajee

Oct 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.

All That Jazz
E3

All That Jazz

Oct 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.

The $1,000,000 Derby
E4

The $1,000,000 Derby

Oct 18, 1961
26 min

Top Cat sees dollar signs when Benny's new horse turns into Seabiscuit whenever he hears a whistle.

The Violin Player
E5

The Violin Player

Oct 25, 1961
26 min
6.0

Benny is offered the chance to perform at a concert hall when a musical director believes he is a great violin player.

The Missing Heir
E6

The Missing Heir

Nov 1, 1961
30 min
6.0

Benny inherits a million dollars.

Top Cat Falls in Love
E7

Top Cat Falls in Love

Nov 8, 1961
26 min

While visiting Benny in the hospital, Top Cat falls in love with the nurse who is looking after him.

A Visit from Mother
E8

A Visit from Mother

Nov 15, 1961
26 min
7.0

When Benny's mom visits, the gang must convince her that her dim-witted son is mayor.

Naked Town
E9

Naked Town

Nov 22, 1961
26 min

Some crooks learn that a TV crew is shooting a robbery in the alley.

Sergeant Top Cat
E10

Sergeant Top Cat

Nov 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.

Choo-Choo's Romance
E11

Choo-Choo's Romance

Dec 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.

The Unscratchables
E12

The Unscratchables

Dec 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.

Rafeefleas
E13

Rafeefleas

Dec 20, 1961
26 min

TC discovers that Fancy has accidentally given away some expensive jewelry to his new girlfriend.

The Tycoon
E14

The Tycoon

Dec 27, 1961
26 min

Top Cat becomes the center of attention when it is rumored around the city that he has become a millionaire.

The Long Hot Winter
E15

The Long Hot Winter

Jan 3, 1962
26 min

Top Cat tricks Dibble into letting the cats stay with him for the winter.

The Case of the Absent Anteater
E16

The Case of the Absent Anteater

Jan 10, 1962
26 min
7.0

Top Cat tries to claim a reward for returning an unusual animal to the zoo when it follows Benny home.

T.C. Minds the Baby
E17

T.C. Minds the Baby

Jan 17, 1962
26 min
7.0

Top Cat and the gang find a baby abandoned in the alleyway and decide to look after it while they search for its parents.

Farewell, Mr. Dibble
E18

Farewell, Mr. Dibble

Jan 24, 1962
26 min
7.0

Top Cat and the gang try to get Officer Dibble reinstated when he is replaced by the sergeant's tough nephew.

The Grand Tour
E19

The Grand Tour

Jan 31, 1962
26 min

Top Cat tries to make some easy money by turning the alley into a tourist attraction.

The Golden Fleecing
E20

The Golden Fleecing

Feb 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.

Space Monkey
E21

Space Monkey

Feb 14, 1962
26 min
7.0

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.

The Late T.C.
E22

The Late T.C.

Feb 21, 1962
26 min
7.0

When Officer Dibble accidentally overhears a conversation between Top Cat and his doctor, he believes his friend has only one week left to live.

Dibble's Birthday
E23

Dibble's Birthday

Feb 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.

Choo-Choo Goes Ga-Ga
E24

Choo-Choo Goes Ga-Ga

Mar 7, 1962
26 min
7.0

TC tries to lift Choo Choo's spirits when a famous feline actress refuses to go on a date with him.

King for a Day
E25

King for a Day

Mar 14, 1962
26 min
7.0

Top Cat pretends to be a penniless cat so he can appear on a television show that will grant his every wish.

The Con Men
E26

The Con Men

Mar 21, 1962
26 min
7.0

TC creates a plan to get even with ruthless con men who tricked his friend out of his life savings.

Dibble Breaks the Record
E27

Dibble Breaks the Record

Mar 28, 1962
26 min
7.0

The gang tries to help Officer Dibble to win a competition for the longest time spent on the beat.

Dibble Sings Again
E28

Dibble Sings Again

Apr 4, 1962
26 min

Top Cat tries to make some quick money by promoting Officer Dibble as a great singer.

Griswald
E29

Griswald

Apr 11, 1962
26 min

Top Cat vows to get rid of a tough police dog that is helping Officer Dibble clean up the alley.

Dibble's Double
E30

Dibble's Double

Apr 18, 1962
26 min

Top Cat agrees to help catch a villainous thief who disguised himself as Officer Dibble to rob an art gallery.

Cast

Trailer

Details

Original Title

Top Cat

Status

Ended

Seasons

1

Episodes

30

Production

Hanna-Barbera Cartoons, Screen Gems Television