15 Best Three Stooges Episodes for the Entire Fam to Enjoy
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You’ll be hard-pressed to find a more iconic trio in the annals of TV and movie history than the Three Stooges. The line-up may have changed throughout the years, but the better known short films included Moe Howard, Larry Fine and “Curly” Howard. Brother Shemp Howard joined later and was featured in some of the most popular Three Stooges episodes.
So, which Three Stooges episodes are among the best? That’s a question we hope to answer in a list that ranks some of the most beloved and popular shorts that were later popularized on television in the 1960s and ’70s. Families across the globe just couldn’t get enough of the trio.
15. Disorder in the Court
Director: Jack White
Year released: 1936
IMDb rating: 9/10
Why ‘Disorder in the Court’ Is One of the Best Three Stooges Episodes
The name certainly fits, as the trio of Moe, Larry and Curly were up to hilarious high jinks as witnesses called to help clear a friend, who works as a dancer at a local nightclub, of murder. This is a fan favorite because each member of the gang is at their comic best, especially during a scene where the Stooges try to “help” by re-enacting the night of the murder.
We won’t spoil the surprise twist, but we will say that “Disorder in the Court” is a definite must-watch for any new fan or re-watch for any long-time lover of the Three Stooges.
This short happens to be one of four in the public domain. Here you can enjoy it in its entirety.
14. I’m a Monkey’s Uncle
Director: Jules White
Year released: 1948
IMDb rating: 8.8/10
Why ‘I’m a Monkey’s Uncle’ Is One of the Best Three Stooges Episodes
We suspect that this re-imagining of early man isn’t remotely accurate, but “I’m a Monkey’s Uncle” goes to show that, in theory, the Three Stooges can be funny in any setting or time period.
This episode has them trying their hands at hunting and gathering with a bit of romance on the side. But clumsiness and misunderstandings abound in this classic!