Original Air Date: February 6, 1986Directed by: Paul Lally Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: Mr. Rogers (Fred Rogers) shows a film of a kitten being born and talks about making and creating things. Reality Cat: Mr. Rogers enters his house carrying a little tabby kitten. He […]
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Bob – “Bob and Kaye and Jerry and Patty”
Original Air Date: January 22 1993Directed by: Michael Zinberg Synopsis: Bob (Newhart) and Kaye (Carlene Watkins) invite their friend Jerry (Tom Poston) and his wife Patty (Dorothy Lyman) over, despite their discomfort about recent events. Featured Feline: Otto the cat has another great appearance at the beginning of this episode. Bob and Kaye are seen […]
Sesame Street – “Cat and Mouse Chase”
Original Air Date: May 14, 1971 Directed by: John and Faith Hubley Synopsis: A cat chases a mouse into a hole where they communicate via knocks. Cartoon Cat: The grey cat chases after the mouse. The mouse ducks into a hole and the cat hits the wall. The cat then knocks on the wall and the mouse answers with […]
Modern Family – “Bringing Up Baby”
Original Air Date: September 26, 2012 Starring: Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Eric Stonestreet Directed by: Steven Levitan Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: Gloria (SofĂa Vergara) surprises Jay (Ed O’Neill) on his birthday with some shocking news; Mitchell (Jesse Tyler Ferguson) and Cameron (Eric Stonestreet) debate about getting a kitten for Lily […]
ER – “Chicago Heat”
Original Air Date: October 20, 1994 Starring: Sherry Stringfield, John Terry Directed by: Elodie Keene Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: A hot day in Chicago leads to a hectic time in the ER and personal difficulties for the doctors. Kitty Cameo: In one scene Dr. Susan Lewis (Sherry Stringfield) is surprised […]
Sesame Street – “My Kitten”
Original Air Date: November 13, 1969 Synopsis: A little boy plays with his new kitten Dusty. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): The little boy explains how he played with his new Siamese kitten Dusty the first day he got him.
Shameless – “I Only Miss Her When I’m Breathing”
Original Air Date: January 10, 2016 Starring: William H. Macy, Steve Howey Directed by: Christopher Chulack Synopsis: In the Season 6 opener, Frank deals with loss while Debs deals with pregnancy. Purr Blur: In one scene Kevin (Steve Howey) is roused from bed by new neighbors who want him to sign a petition. As the women talk, a tuxedo cat […]
Hawaii Five-0 – “He kama na ka pueo”
Original Air Date: April 12, 2019 Starring: Alex O’Loughlin, Scott Caan Also Starring: Lili, Ghost Directed by: Jerry Levine Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: McGarrett (Alex O’Loughlin) and Danno (Scott Caan) investigate a mysterious death while also trying to find a home for Mr. Pickles the cat. Featured Feline: The episode begins […]
The Good Wife – “Pilot”
Original Air Date: September 22, 2009 Starring: Julianna Margulies, Karin Konoval Directed by: Charles McDougall Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: In the pilot episode of this acclaimed series, lawyer Alicia Florrick (Julianna Margulies) returns to work after a scandal involving her husband. Cat Cattle Call: Alicia’s first case is pro bono […]
Jason King – “That Isn’t Me, It’s Somebody Else”
Original Air Date: April 28, 1972 Starring: Peter Wyngarde, George Murcell Directed by: Roy Ward Baker Synopsis: An international crime boss named Bonisalvi (George Murcell) invites Jason King (Peter Wyngarde) to visit his home in Italy, but a rival crime syndicate decides to send an imposter to gain access to the reclusive mobster. Kitty Cameo: Bonislavi owns a long-haired ginger […]