The Mothers-in-Law

The Mothers-in-Law

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.

Comedy

Seasons

1. On Again, Off Again, Lohengrin

Air Date: 1967-09-10

A fight breaks out between the Hubbards and the Buells about their children's wedding plans.

2. Everybody Goes On a Honeymoon

Air Date: 1967-09-17

The newlywed's honeymoon is over when the Hubbards and the Buells show up at their resort hotel.

3. All Fall Down

Air Date: 1967-09-24

Problems arise when both Kaye and Eve break their legs skiing.

4. A Night to Forget

Air Date: 1967-10-01

Kaye and Eve are locked inside a store for the night.

5. The Newleyweds Move In

Air Date: 1967-10-08

Kaye and Eve promise not to interfere in their kids' lives when the kids move into their apartment above the Hubbard's garage.

6. The Career Girls

Air Date: 1967-10-15

Kaye and Eve audition for parts in a play.

7. Who's Afraid of Elizabeth Taylor?

Air Date: 1967-10-22

Kaye and Eve throw their husbands out after they both admit they would like to have an affair with Elizabeth Taylor.

8. My Son, the Actor

Air Date: 1967-10-29

The Hubbards and the Buells help Jerry win a part in the school play.

9. How Do You Moonlight a Meatball?

Air Date: 1967-11-05

Eve Helps Kaye sell her famous spaghetti and meatballs on the college campus to help pay off Suzie's ring.

10. I Thought He'd Never Leave

Air Date: 1967-11-12

A fugitive bank robber hides out at the Hubbards' home.

11. The Great Bicycle Race

Air Date: 1967-11-19

The Hubbards and the Buells enter a cycling club.

12. Through The Lurking Glass

Air Date: 1967-11-26

When Roger is arrested--the whole clan disguises themselves in costumes to go and rescue him.

13. Divorce-Mother-In-Law Style

Air Date: 1967-12-03

14. The Not Cold Enough War

Air Date: 1967-12-10

15. You Challenge Me to a What?

Air Date: 1967-12-17

Herb and Roger have a fight, which leads to Roger challenging Herb to a duel.

16. Everybody Wants to Be a Writer

Air Date: 1967-12-31

Eve and Kaye try to write a TV script, but unfortunately it turns out that they stole it from another writer.

17. The Kids Move Out

Air Date: 1968-01-07

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.

18. The Hombre Who Came to Dinner (1)

Air Date: 1968-01-14

The Hubbards recieve an unexpected visit from their bullfighting friend; who plans on stick around a while.

19. The Hombre Who Came to Dinner (2)

Air Date: 1968-01-21

20. Don't Give Up the Sloop

Air Date: 1968-01-28

The two couples fight over who actually owns the boat that they won on a game show.

21. I'd Tell You I Love You, But We're Not Speaking

Air Date: 1968-02-04

Jerry and Suzie decide to use a group therapy session to get their parents speeking again.

22. Herb's Little Helpers

Air Date: 1968-02-11

Eve becomes Herb's secretary when his regular calls in sick.

23. Bye, Bye Blackmailer

Air Date: 1968-02-25

24. The Wig Story

Air Date: 1968-03-03

25. It's Only Money

Air Date: 1968-03-10

26. I Haven't Got a Secret

Air Date: 1968-03-17

27. Jerry's Night Out with the Boys

Air Date: 1968-03-24

28. The Long, Long Weekend

Air Date: 1968-03-31

29. Jealousy Makes the Heart Grow Fonder

Air Date: 1968-04-07

30. How Not to Manage a Rock Group

Air Date: 1968-04-28

1. Here Comes the Bride, Again

Air Date: 1968-09-15

2. The Match Game

Air Date: 1968-09-22

3. A Little Pregnancy Goes a Long Way

Air Date: 1968-09-29

4. Love Thy Neighbor... if You Can't Make Them Move

Air Date: 1968-10-06

5. I Didn't Raise Myself to Be a Grandmother

Air Date: 1968-10-13

6. Even Mothers-in-Law Have Mothers-in-Law

Air Date: 1968-10-20

7. The Matador Makes a Movie

Air Date: 1968-10-27

8. It's a Dog's Life

Air Date: 1968-11-10

9. The First Anniversary Is the Hardest

Air Date: 1968-11-24

10. The Birth of Everything But the Blues

Air Date: 1968-12-01

11. Nome, Schnome, I'd Rather Have It at Home

Air Date: 1968-12-08

12. Hail, Hail, the Gang's Still Here

Air Date: 1968-12-15

13. Didn't You Use to Be Ozzie Snick?

Air Date: 1968-12-22

14. Make Room for Baby

Air Date: 1969-01-05

15. Haven't You Had That Baby Yet?

Air Date: 1969-01-12

16. And Baby Makes Four

Air Date: 1969-01-19

17. Nanny, Go Home

Air Date: 1969-01-26

18. Double Trouble in the Nursery

Air Date: 1969-02-02

19. Void Where Prohibited by In-Laws

Air Date: 1969-02-09

20. Guess Who's Coming Forever

Air Date: 1969-02-23

21. Every In-Law Wants to Get Into the Act

Air Date: 1969-03-02

22. Two on the Aisle

Air Date: 1969-03-16

23. Take Her, He's Mine

Air Date: 1969-03-23

24. Show Business Is No Business

Air Date: 1969-03-30

25. The Charge of the Wife Brigade

Air Date: 1969-04-06

26. The Not-So-Grand Opera

Air Date: 1969-04-13

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Rating

6.0/10

Release Date

1967-09-10

Episodes

56 (2 seasons)

Status

Canceled

Cast

Production Companies

United Artists Television

Desi Arnaz Productions