The Mothers-in-Law is an American sitcom starring Eve Arden and Kaye Ballard as two matriarchs who were friends and next-door neighbors whose children's elopement rendered them in-laws. The show aired on NBC from September 1967 to April 1969. Produced by Desi Arnaz, the series was created by Bob Carroll, Jr., and Madelyn Davis.
The Mothers-in-Law (Season 1)
On Again, Off Again, Lohengrin (Episode 1)
Writer: Madelyn Pugh
Air date: 1967-09-10
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: A fight breaks out between the Hubbards and the Buells about their children's wedding plans.
Everybody Goes On a Honeymoon (Episode 2)
Writer: Madelyn Pugh
Air date: 1967-09-17
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: The newlywed's honeymoon is over when the Hubbards and the Buells show up at their resort hotel.
All Fall Down (Episode 3)
Writer: Allan Manings
Air date: 1967-09-24
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Problems arise when both Kaye and Eve break their legs skiing.
A Night to Forget (Episode 4)
Writer: Madelyn Pugh
Air date: 1967-10-01
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Kaye and Eve are locked inside a store for the night.
The Newleyweds Move In (Episode 5)
Writer: Madelyn Pugh
Air date: 1967-10-08
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Kaye and Eve promise not to interfere in their kids' lives when the kids move into their apartment above the Hubbard's garage.
The Career Girls (Episode 6)
Writer: Seaman Jacobs
Air date: 1967-10-15
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Kaye and Eve audition for parts in a play.
Who's Afraid of Elizabeth Taylor? (Episode 7)
Writer: Madelyn Pugh
Air date: 1967-10-22
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Kaye and Eve throw their husbands out after they both admit they would like to have an affair with Elizabeth Taylor.
My Son, the Actor (Episode 8)
Writer: Madelyn Pugh
Air date: 1967-10-29
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: The Hubbards and the Buells help Jerry win a part in the school play.
How Do You Moonlight a Meatball? (Episode 9)
Writer: Seaman Jacobs
Air date: 1967-11-05
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Eve Helps Kaye sell her famous spaghetti and meatballs on the college campus to help pay off Suzie's ring.
I Thought He'd Never Leave (Episode 10)
Writer: Sydney Zelinka
Air date: 1967-11-12
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: A fugitive bank robber hides out at the Hubbards' home.
The Great Bicycle Race (Episode 11)
Writer: Madelyn Pugh
Air date: 1967-11-19
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: The Hubbards and the Buells enter a cycling club.
Through The Lurking Glass (Episode 12)
Writer: Howard Ostroff
Air date: 1967-11-26
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: When Roger is arrested--the whole clan disguises themselves in costumes to go and rescue him.
Divorce-Mother-In-Law Style (Episode 13)
Writer: Harvey Miller
Air date: 1967-12-03
Runtime: 30 min
The Not Cold Enough War (Episode 14)
Writer: Bill O'Hallaren
Air date: 1967-12-10
Runtime: 30 min
You Challenge Me to a What? (Episode 15)
Writer: Madelyn Pugh
Air date: 1967-12-17
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Herb and Roger have a fight, which leads to Roger challenging Herb to a duel.
Everybody Wants to Be a Writer (Episode 16)
Writer: Bill O'Hallaren
Air date: 1967-12-31
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Eve and Kaye try to write a TV script, but unfortunately it turns out that they stole it from another writer.
The Kids Move Out (Episode 17)
Writer: Madelyn Pugh
Air date: 1968-01-07
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Jerry and Suzie decide to move out when Eve and Kaye's interference and medling ways become too much for the both of them to endure.
The Hombre Who Came to Dinner (1) (Episode 18)
Writer: Madelyn Pugh
Air date: 1968-01-14
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: The Hubbards recieve an unexpected visit from their bullfighting friend; who plans on stick around a while.
The Hombre Who Came to Dinner (2) (Episode 19)
Writer: Madelyn Pugh
Air date: 1968-01-21
Runtime: 30 min
Don't Give Up the Sloop (Episode 20)
Writer: Harvey Miller
Air date: 1968-01-28
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: The two couples fight over who actually owns the boat that they won on a game show.
I'd Tell You I Love You, But We're Not Speaking (Episode 21)
Writer: Mark Howard
Air date: 1968-02-04
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Jerry and Suzie decide to use a group therapy session to get their parents speeking again.
Herb's Little Helpers (Episode 22)
Writer: Madelyn Pugh
Air date: 1968-02-11
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Eve becomes Herb's secretary when his regular calls in sick.
Bye, Bye Blackmailer (Episode 23)
Writer: Madelyn Pugh
Air date: 1968-02-25
The Wig Story (Episode 24)
Writer: Michael Morris
Air date: 1968-03-03
It's Only Money (Episode 25)
Writer: Sydney Zelinka
Air date: 1968-03-10
I Haven't Got a Secret (Episode 26)
Writer: Peggy Chantler Dick
Air date: 1968-03-17
Jerry's Night Out with the Boys (Episode 27)
Writer: Madelyn Pugh
Air date: 1968-03-24
The Long, Long Weekend (Episode 28)
Writer: Madelyn Pugh
Air date: 1968-03-31
Jealousy Makes the Heart Grow Fonder (Episode 29)
Writer: Madelyn Pugh
Air date: 1968-04-07
How Not to Manage a Rock Group (Episode 30)
Writer: Don Nelson
Air date: 1968-04-28

Seasons

Episodes 30

Episodes 26