“I Dream of Jeannie” originally aired for only five years, never rising above twenty-fifth place in the ratings. By the end of the fifth season, Larry Hagman and Barbara Eden, very eager to move on, were “phoning it in.” Hagman, of course, went on to become America’s favourite arch-villain, “J.R.”...
“I Dream of Jeannie” originally aired for only five years, never rising above twenty-fifth place in the ratings. By the end of the fifth season, Larry Hagman and Barbara Eden, very eager to move on, were “phoning it in.” Hagman, of course, went on to become America’s favourite arch-villain, “J.R.” on “Dallas,” and Barbara Eden went on to become, well, Barbara Eden. Imagine their surprise when, on its first night in syndication, the first episode of “I Dream of Jeannie” became the first locally broadcast show to out-point two of three network broadcasts in its time-slot. Even with her navel discreetly covered, Jeannie had a loyal cult following. She still does.
Only hardcore fans remember how “master,” an aspiring astronaut and budding American hero, found his cute blonde genie in a bottle or contrived to bring her home. The NBC “standards” crew worked overtime to make sure spaceman’s and genie’s living arrangement would not offend delicate American sensibilities, repeatedly assuring audiences that Jeannie always slept in her bottle. It took more than four years for The Major and Jeannie to discover their attraction to one another. Meanwhile, weekly comedy highjinks popped out of the bottle as The Major and his astronaut buddies conspired and connived to keep their precious secret from leaking to “the brass.”
“I Dream of Jeannie,” for all of its patent silliness, remains one of America’s longest-running and highest-earning sitcoms.
Season:Episode
Title
Queue
S05:E01
I Dream of Jeannie: COMPLETE SEASON 5
Complete Season
S04:E25
Jeannie and the Secret Weapon
Complete Season
"Jeannie and the Secret Weapon" Full Episode (24:38)
S04:E22
Nobody Loves a Fat Astronaut
Complete Season
"Nobody Loves a Fat Astronaut" Full Episode (24:47)
S04:E21
Jeannie for the Defense
Complete Season
"Jeannie for the Defense" Full Episode (24:43)
S04:E20
The Case of the Porcelain Puppy
Complete Season
"The Case of the Porcelain Puppy" Full Episode (24:09)
S04:E19
Biggest Star in Hollywood
Complete Season
"Biggest Star in Hollywood" Full Episode (24:07)
S04:E18
Is There a Doctor in the House?
Complete Season
"Is There a Doctor in the House?" Full Episode (24:38)
S04:E17
Jeannie, the Governor's Wife
Complete Season
"Jeannie, the Governor's Wife" Full Episode (24:40)
S04:E16
Invisible House for Sale
Complete Season
"Invisible House for Sale" Full Episode (24:31)
S04:E15
Ride 'Em Astronaut
Complete Season
"Ride 'Em Astronaut" Full Episode (24:08)
S04:E14
The Case of My Vanishing Master, Part 2
Complete Season
"The Case of My Vanishing Master, Part 2" Full Episode (23:41)
S04:E13
The Case of My Vanishing Master, Part 1
Complete Season
"The Case of My Vanishing Master, Part 1" Full Episode (24:09)
S04:E12
Jeannie the Guru
Complete Season
"Jeannie the Guru" Full Episode (24:36)
S04:E11
Dr. Bellows Goes Sane
Complete Season
"Dr. Bellows Goes Sane" Full Episode (24:36)
S04:E10
How to Marry an Astronaut
Complete Season
"How to Marry an Astronaut" Full Episode (24:35)
S04:E08
The Indispensable Jeannie
Complete Season
"The Indispensable Jeannie" Full Episode (24:40)
S04:E07
The Strongest Man in the World
Complete Season
"The Strongest Man in the World" Full Episode (24:09)
S04:E06
Djinn Djinn, Go Home
Complete Season
"Djinn Djinn, Go Home" Full Episode (24:40)
S04:E05
Have You Heard the One about the Used Car Salesman?
Complete Season
"Have You Heard the One about the Used Car Salesman?" Full Episode (24:42)
S04:E04
Abdullah
Complete Season
"Abdullah" Full Episode (24:36)
S04:E03
Tomorrow Is Not Another Day
Complete Season
"Tomorrow Is Not Another Day" Full Episode (24:36)
S04:E02
Jeannie and the Wild Pipchicks
Complete Season
"Jeannie and the Wild Pipchicks" Full Episode (24:39)
S04:E01
U.F. Ohhh! Jeannie!
Complete Season
"U.F. Ohhh! Jeannie!" Full Episode (24:40)
S02:E27
There Goes The Bride
Complete Season
"There Goes The Bride" Full Episode (25:18)
S02:E26
Secretary Is Not A Toy
Complete Season
"Secretary Is Not A Toy" Full Episode (25:17)
S02:E25
My Master, The Pirate
Complete Season
"My Master, The Pirate" Full Episode (24:49)
S02:E24
My Incredible Shrinking Master
Complete Season
"My Incredible Shrinking Master" Full Episode (25:17)
S02:E23
The Greatest Entertainer In The World
Complete Season
"The Greatest Entertainer In The World" Full Episode (25:14)
S02:E22
There Goes The Best Genie I Ever Had
Complete Season
"There Goes The Best Genie I Ever Had" Full Episode (25:17)
S02:E21
My Poor Master, The Civilian
Complete Season
"My Poor Master, The Civilian" Full Episode (25:03)
S02:E20
One Of Our Bottles Is Missing
Complete Season
"One Of Our Bottles Is Missing" Full Episode (25:13)
S02:E19
You Can't Arrest Me... I Don't Have A Driver's License
Complete Season
"You Can't Arrest Me... I Don't Have A Driver's License" Full Episode (25:28)
S02:E18
My Master, The Spy
Complete Season
"My Master, The Spy" Full Episode (24:56)
S02:E17
The Greatest Invention In The World
Complete Season
"The Greatest Invention In The World" Full Episode (25:07)
S02:E16
My Master, The Author
Complete Season
"My Master, The Author" Full Episode (25:17)
S02:E15
Jeannie Breaks The Bank
Complete Season
"Jeannie Breaks The Bank" Full Episode (25:14)
S02:E14
The World's Greatest Lover
Complete Season
"The World's Greatest Lover" Full Episode (25:48)
S02:E13
My Master, The Great Caruso
Complete Season
"My Master, The Great Caruso" Full Episode (25:06)
S02:E12
How Do You Beat Superman?
Complete Season
"How Do You Beat Superman?" Full Episode (25:34)
S02:E11
The Girl Who Never Had A Birthday, Part 2
Complete Season
"The Girl Who Never Had A Birthday, Part 2" Full Episode (25:08)
S02:E10
The Girl Who Never Had A Birthday, Part 1
Complete Season
"The Girl Who Never Had A Birthday, Part 1" Full Episode (25:18)
S02:E09
Who Needs A Green-Eyed Jeannie?
Complete Season
"Who Needs A Green-Eyed Jeannie?" Full Episode (25:16)
S02:E08
How To Be A Genie In 10 Easy Lessons
Complete Season
"How To Be A Genie In 10 Easy Lessons" Full Episode (25:17)
