Top 10 Classic Tom and Jerry Episodes

Tom and Jerry is a series of silent animated short films produced by Hanna-Barbera during the Golden Age of American Animation. It centers on the rivalry between a cat named Tom and a mouse named Jerry.

The Top Ten

Kitty Foiled

Pure Tom and Jerry mischief, one of the only times a cartoon didn't need a plot.
The Little Orphan
The Two Mouseketeers

This is actually my second favorite. Where's the one where Tom paints Jerry white and sells him, then the owner buys the "white" mouse? I always laugh so hard when white Jerry dances to that music.

This episode literally gave me nightmares, with Tom getting executed with the guillotine and all, but nonetheless, it definitely stood out.

The most classic Tom and Jerry episode, no doubt. Amazing episode that everyone should watch. No. 1.
That's My Mommy
Cue Ball Cat

This episode is so classic. And being an avid fan (owning every episode except two - hopefully some of you got that), the episode has no plot except Tom hates Jerry and starts to fight him using his surroundings.
No bombs in his house, guns at the bowling alley, none of it. Just classic, PG cartoon fun.

A very good Tom and Jerry sports-related episode.

Great classic episode. I love it.
The Yankee Doodle Mouse

This was actually made when World War II was taking place. Very patriotic indeed.

Tom and Jerry finally go to war!
Solid Serenade

Now THIS is how you do an episode where a character getting tortured is funny. Unlike in some other episodes of this show, where Tom is just minding his own business, it's funny to see Tom get what is coming to him because he instigated Spike and woke up Jerry.
You feel a sense of justice with Jerry and Spike coming out on top. It's especially funny to see Tom get strapped to the fiddle and Jerry play his whiskers like a violin at the end!

What I loved about this episode (besides the song and amazing slapstick humor) was the ending. Tom deserved to get beat up by Spike. He was messing with him the entire episode.
Pecos Pest

Another funny gem, and one of the best endings.

I always laugh when Pecos reaches through the T.V. and takes Tom's last whisker.
Quiet Please!
The Cat Concerto

One half of the Great Cartoon Controversy, and in my view, the superior. A well-deserved Oscar.

I'm conflicted with this one. I love the music, but it takes way too long for Jerry to get his revenge on Tom.

My favorite part is Tom's song. Also, the slapstick with Spike is really funny.

The Newcomers

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Cannery Rodent
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Rock 'n' Rodent

The Contenders

Texas Tom

One of the first I ever saw. Little trivia: the singer of Ever Down in Texas is a young Phil Harris.
Mice Follies
Little School Mouse

Much better than Professor Tom. Charming, and good to see Jerry's comeuppance at the end.

When I was a kid, I hated it. But now I realize it was a brilliant cartoon.
Blue Cat Blues

This episode should be number one! It literally ends the series with our main characters committing suicide! It features Tom drinking alcohol!

If I would vote the best episode, I will choose Blue Cat Blues. I think it is great to me!
Mouse in Manhattan

Best episode ever. The animation is wonderful, the music is amazing, and it feels different from any other episode. This episode is "one of a kind."

This episode just has a different feel to it. Country mouse Jerry explores the grand metropolis that is 1940s New York City.
Mouse Trouble

A cornered mouse never fights. Right?
The Million Dollar Cat

Dale Colbert, the American author and illustrator, gives Tom Cat good advice.
Dale Colbert: Tom, sometimes the right path is not the easiest one. Don't you see, only when paradise goes on can you be friends with a mouse? Soften your heart, remember your mother. Jerry has pushed you nowhere. Even if you're a cat, don't try to get rid of the mouse. Now go to your room and behave yourself.
Tom Cat: Yes, Dale. Everything I do is wrong.

You know the rules, Tom. A good cat always saves money. You and Jerry are both part of the Animal Kingdom. Money may not be the greatest treasure of all, but you still have to be friends with a mouse. Kindness to animals will be rewarded in the end. The greatest treasure of all is friendship.
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Mouse

Top 5? Maybe. It's definitely a classic.
Touche, Pussy Cat!

No. 2 most classic in my mind, second only to The Two Mouseketeers. Great episode.
The Bowling Alley Cat

A milestone in Tom and Jerry's history.
The Night Before Christmas

When Tom and Jerry reach a truce on Christmas, it is one of the best endings ever.
Jerry and the Lion
Just Ducky
Johann Mouse
Sleepy-Time Tom