"Mijacogeo (The Frodis Caper)"

According to Andrew Sandoval's The Monkees: The Day-by-Day Story of the 60s TV Pop Sensation, "Mijacogeo (The Frodis Caper)" - the fifty-eighth and last episode of The Monkees series (and the twenty-sixth of the second season) - was broadcast fifty years ago to-day (25 March 1968).  It was written by Micky Dolenz, Dave Evans, and Jon Anderson, directed by Micky Dolenz, and featured the songs "Zor and Zam" and "Song of the Siren" (performed by Tim Buckley).  Sandoval describes the plot as: "The group battle with the evil Wizard Glick (Rip Taylor) who plans to take over the world through the hypnotic spell of television."

"Monkees Blow Their Minds"

According to Andrew Sandoval's The Monkees: The Day-by-Day Story of the 60s TV Pop Sensation, "Monkees Blow Their Minds" - the fifty-seventh episode of The Monkees series (and the twenty-fifth of the second season) - was broadcast fifty years ago to-day (11 March 1968).  It was written by Peter Meyerson, directed by David Winters, and featured the songs "Valleri," "Gonna Buy Me a Dog" (instrumental mix), and "Daily Nightly."  Sandoval describes the plot as: "Peter is suffering from writers' block and seeks help from a manipulative mentalist."

"Some Like It Lukewarm"

According to Andrew Sandoval's The Monkees: The Day-by-Day Story of the 60s TV Pop Sensation, "Some Like It Lukewarm" - the fifty-sixth episode of The Monkees series (and the twenty-fourth of the second season) - was broadcast fifty years ago to-day (4 March 1968).  It was written by Joel Kane and Stanley Z. Cherry, directed by James Frawley, and featured the songs "The Door into Summer" and "She Hangs Out."  Sandoval describes the plot as: "When the group enters a mixed-gender 'rockathon' Davy learns that band contests can be a drag."

To demonstrate the recent HD restoration of the footage, this full episode is on the Monkees' YouTube channel:

"Monkees Mind Their Manor"

According to Andrew Sandoval's The Monkees: The Day-by-Day Story of the 60s TV Pop Sensation, "Monkees Mind Their Manor" - the fifty-fifth episode of The Monkees series (and the twenty-third of the second season) - was broadcast fifty years ago to-day (26 February 1968).  It was written by Coslough Johnson, directed by Peter H. Thorkelson (Peter Tork), and featured the song "Star Collector"  Sandoval describes the plot as: "The group travel to England to sort out Davy's inheritance of Sir Malcolm Kibee's estate."

"The Monkees in Paris"

According to Andrew Sandoval's The Monkees: The Day-by-Day Story of the 60s TV Pop Sensation, "The Monkees in Paris" - the fifty-fourth episode of The Monkees series (and the twenty-second of the second season) - was broadcast fifty years ago to-day (19 February 1968).  It was written and directed by Robert Rafelson, and featured the songs "Love Is Only Sleeping," "Don't Call on Me," "Star Collector," and "Goin' Down."  Sandoval describes the plot as: "The group, bored with the grind of their television show, flee to Paris for some freeform frolics."

"Monkees Race Again"

According to Andrew Sandoval's The Monkees: The Day-by-Day Story of the 60s TV Pop Sensation, "Monkees Race Again" - the fifty-third episode of The Monkees series (and the twenty-first of the second season) - was broadcast fifty years ago to-day (12 February 1968).  It was written by Dave Evans, Elias Davis, and David Pollack, directed by James Frawley, and featured the song "What Am I Doing Hangin' 'Round?"  Sandoval describes the plot as: "The group come to the rescue of a friend whose race car is the victim of sabotage."

"The Devil & Peter Tork"

According to Andrew Sandoval's The Monkees: The Day-by-Day Story of the 60s TV Pop Sensation, "The Devil & Peter Tork" - the fifty-second episode of The Monkees series (and the twentieth of the second season) - was broadcast fifty years ago to-day (5 February 1968).  It was written by Gerald Gardner, Dee Caruso, and Robert Kaufman, directed by James Frawley, and featured the songs "Salesman" and "No Time."  Sandoval describes the plot as: "Peter sells his soul to the Devil (Monte Landis) during a lesson in music and morality."

"The Monkees' Paw"

According to Andrew Sandoval's The Monkees: The Day-by-Day Story of the 60s TV Pop Sensation, "The Monkees' Paw" - the fifty-first episode of The Monkees series (and the nineteenth of the second season) - was broadcast fifty years ago to-day (29 January 1968).  It was written by Coslough Johnson, directed by James Frawley, and featured the songs "Words" and "Goin' Down."  Sandoval describes the plot as: "Micky buys a mystical monkey's paw from a malicious magician."

"Monstrous Monkee Mash"

According to Andrew Sandoval's The Monkees: The Day-by-Day Story of the 60s TV Pop Sensation, "Monstrous Monkee Mash" - the fiftieth episode of The Monkees series (and the eighteenth of the second season) - was broadcast fifty years ago to-day (22 January 1968).  It was written by Neil Burstyn and David Panich, directed by James Frawley, and featured the song "Goin' Down."  Sandoval describes the plot as: "When Davy falls for a mysterious woman, The Monkees enter a spooky scene with Dracula, a Wolfman, and the Mummy."

"Monkees Watch Their Feet"

According to Andrew Sandoval's The Monkees: The Day-by-Day Story of the 60s TV Pop Sensation, "Monkees Watch Their Feet" - the forty-ninth episode of The Monkees series (and the seventeenth of the second season) - was broadcast fifty years ago to-day (15 January 1968).  It was written by Coslough Johnson, directed by Alex Singer, and featured the song "Star Collector."  Sandoval describes the plot as: "Smothers Brothers star Pat Paulsen narrates this bizarre tale of alien abduction."

"Fairy Tale"

According to Andrew Sandoval's The Monkees: The Day-by-Day Story of the 60s TV Pop Sensation, "Fairy Tale" - the forty-eighth episode of The Monkees series (and the sixteenth of the second season) - was broadcast fifty years ago to-day (8 January 1968).  It was written by Peter Meyerson, directed by James Frawley, and featured the song "Daily Nightly."  Sandoval describes the plot as: "The group put their own twist on a classic fairy tale."

"The Christmas Show"

According to Andrew Sandoval's The Monkees: The Day-by-Day Story of the 60s TV Pop Sensation, "The Christmas Show" - the forty-seventh episode of The Monkees series (and the fifteenth of the second season) - was broadcast fifty years ago to-day (25 December 1967).  It was written by Dave Evans and Neil Burstyn, directed by Jon Anderson, and featured the song "Riu Chiu."  Sandoval describes the plot as: "The group try to instill the spirit of Christmas in a cynical rich kid (played by Butch Patrick)."

"Monkees on the Wheel"

According to Andrew Sandoval's The Monkees: The Day-by-Day Story of the 60s TV Pop Sensation, "Monkees on the Wheel" - the forty-sixth episode of The Monkees series (and the fourteenth of the second season) - was broadcast fifty years ago to-day (11 December 1967).  It was written by Coslough Johnson, directed by Jerry Sheppard, and featured the songs "The Door into Summer" and "Cuddly Toy."  Sandoval describes the plot as: "Micky 'Magic Fingers' Dolenz meddles with the mob when The Monkees land in Las Vegas."

"Monkees in Texas"

According to Andrew Sandoval's The Monkees: The Day-by-Day Story of the 60s TV Pop Sensation, "Monkees in Texas" - the forty-fifth episode of The Monkees series (and the thirteenth of the second season) - was broadcast fifty years ago to-day (4 December 1967).  It was written by Jack Winter, directed by James Frawley, and featured the songs "Words" and "Goin' Down."  Sandoval describes the plot as: "The group comes to the rescue of Mike's Aunt Kate, whose ranch is under siege."

"Hitting the High Seas"

According to Andrew Sandoval's The Monkees: The Day-by-Day Story of the 60s TV Pop Sensation, "Hitting the High Seas" - the forty-forth episode of The Monkees series (and the twelfth of the second season) - was broadcast fifty years ago to-day (27 November 1967).  It was written by Jack Winter, directed by James Frawley, and featured the songs "Daydream Believer" and "Star Collector."  Sandoval describes the plot as: "When the group take jobs on a shady ship, thoughts of mutiny are bountiful."

"A Coffin Too Frequent"

According to Andrew Sandoval's The Monkees: The Day-by-Day Story of the 60s TV Pop Sensation, "A Coffin Too Frequent" - the forty-third episode of The Monkees series (and the eleventh of the second season) - was broadcast fifty years ago to-day (20 November 1967).  It was written by Stella Linden Ross, directed by David Winters, and featured the songs "Daydream Believer" and "Goin' Down."  Sandoval describes the plot as: "The group's pad becomes the scene of a spooky séance."

"The Wild Monkees"

According to Andrew Sandoval's The Monkees: The Day-by-Day Story of the 60s TV Pop Sensation, "The Wild Monkees" - the forty-second episode of The Monkees series (and the tenth of the second season) - was broadcast fifty years ago to-day (13 November 1967).  It was written by Stanley Ralph Ross and Corey Upton, directed by Jon C. Anderson, and featured the songs "Goin' Down" and "Star Collector."  Sandoval describes the plot as: "The group pose as tough bikers to win the hearts of four motorcycle mamas."

"Card Carrying Red Shoes"

According to Andrew Sandoval's The Monkees: The Day-by-Day Story of the 60s TV Pop Sensation, "Card Carrying Red Shoes" - the forty-first episode of The Monkees series (and the ninth of the second season) - was broadcast fifty years ago to-day (6 November 1967).  It was written by Lee Sanford, directed by James Frawley, and featured the song "She Hangs Out."  Sandoval describes the plot as: "A Druvanian prima ballerina involves the group in a plot to smuggle microfilm."

"Monkees Marooned"

According to Andrew Sandoval's The Monkees: The Day-by-Day Story of the 60s TV Pop Sensation, "Monkees Marooned" - the fortieth episode of The Monkees series (and the eighth of the second season) - was broadcast fifty years ago to-day (30 October 1967).  It was written by Stanley Ralph Ross, directed by James Frawley, and featured the songs "Daydream Believer" and "What Am I Doing Hangin' 'Round."  Sandoval describes the plot as: "When Peter trades his guitar for a treasure map the group goes in search of buried booty."

"Hillbilly Honeymoon"

According to Andrew Sandoval's The Monkees: The Day-by-Day Story of the 60s TV Pop Sensation, "Hillbilly Honeymoon" - the thirty-ninth episode of The Monkees series (and the seventh of the second season) - was broadcast fifty years ago to-day (23 October 1967).  It was written by Peter Meyerson, directed by James Frawley, and featured the song "Papa Gene's Blues."  Sandoval describes the plot as: "Davy is caught in the middle of a family feud and once again threatened with the prospect of marriage."