List of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer cartoon studio films

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The following list is a filmography of all animated short subjects distributed by the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) motion picture studio through Loew's Incorporated between 1930 and 1958 and between 1961 and 1967. [1]

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William Hanna and Joseph Barbera were directors of Tom and Jerry from 1940 to 1958; subsequent cartoons were briefly produced by Gene Deitch and later by Chuck Jones from 1963 to 1967. As well, Rudolf Ising was the producer of Tom and Jerry's Puss Gets the Boot; subsequent cartoons were produced by Fred Quimby through 1955. Quimby retired in 1955 and from 1955 to 1957, Hanna and Barbera produced the shorts until the in-house cartoon studio closed in 1957, and the last cartoon was released in 1958. After a three-year hiatus, Tom and Jerry was brought back in 1961, and Tanner the Lion was brought back in 1963. The last MGM cartoon was released in 1967 as The Bear That Wasn't .

Between 1935 and 1957, MGM ran an in-house cartoon studio which produced shorts featuring the characters Barney Bear , George and Junior , Screwy Squirrel , Red Hot Riding Hood & The Wolf , Droopy and best of all, Tom and Jerry . Outside producers included Ub Iwerks (1930–34, via Iwerks Studio), Hugh Harman and Rudolf Ising (1934–5, via Harman-Ising Productions), William L. Snyder (1961–62, via Rembrandt Films), and Chuck Jones (1963–67, via MGM Animation/Visual Arts).

Iwerks Studio (1930–1934)

Note: None of the shorts have credited directors.

Release DateSeriesTitleNotes
September 27, 1930Flip the FrogThe Village BarberFirst cartoon distributed by MGM, produced by Iwerks Studio.
Third Flip the Frog cartoon.
October 18, 1930Flip the FrogThe Cuckoo Murder Case
January 31, 1931Flip the FrogThe Village Smithie
January 31, 1931Flip the FrogThe Soup Song
March 14, 1931Flip the FrogLaughing Gas
May 2, 1931Flip the FrogRagtime Romeo
July 25, 1931Flip the FrogThe New Car
August 29, 1931Flip the FrogMovie Mad
September 12, 1931Flip the FrogThe Village Specialist
September 26, 1931Flip the FrogJail Birds
October 17, 1931Flip the FrogAfrica Squeaks
December 21, 1931Flip the FrogSpooks
February 20, 1932Flip the FrogThe Milkman
March 5, 1932Flip the FrogFire-Fire
March 26, 1932Flip the FrogWhat a Life
April 30, 1932Flip the FrogPuppy Love
May 14, 1932Flip the FrogSchool Days
June 18, 1932Flip the FrogThe Bully
July 16, 1932Flip the FrogThe Office Boy
August 13, 1932Flip the FrogRoom Runners
August 22, 1932Flip the FrogStormy Seas
August 27, 1932Flip the FrogCircus
Un­knownFlip the FrogThe Goal RushCopyright date: October 3, 1932.
Un­knownFlip the FrogThe Pony ExpressCopyright date: October 27, 1932.
October 29, 1932Flip the FrogThe Music Lesson
November 26, 1932Flip the FrogNurse Maid
December 24, 1932Flip the FrogFunny Face
January 21, 1933Flip the FrogCoo Coo the Magician
April 3, 1933Flip the FrogFlip's Lunch Room
May 8, 1933Flip the Frog Techno-Cracked Possibly filmed in 2-strip Cinecolor.
May 30, 1933Flip the FrogBulloney
June 24, 1933Flip the FrogA Chinaman's Chance
August 12, 1933Flip the FrogPale-Face
September 16, 1933 Willie Whopper Play BallFirst Willie Whopper cartoon.
October 12, 1933Flip the FrogSoda SquirtFinal Flip the Frog cartoon.
October 14, 1933Willie WhopperSpite Flight
November 11, 1933Willie WhopperStratos-Fear
December 9, 1933Willie WhopperDavy Jones' LockerFilmed in two-strip Cinecolor.
January 6, 1934Willie WhopperHell's Fire
February 5, 1934Willie WhopperRobin Hood, Jr.
April 14, 1934Willie WhopperInsultin' the Sultan
May 19, 1934Willie WhopperReducing Creme
June 1, 1934Willie WhopperRasslin' Round
July 6, 1934Willie WhopperCave Man
July 24, 1934Willie WhopperJungle Jitters
September 1, 1934Willie WhopperThe Good Scout
September 20, 1934Willie WhopperViva WillieFinal Willie Whopper cartoon.
Final Ub Iwerks cartoon distributed by MGM.

Harman-Ising Productions (1934–1938)

Release DateSeriesTitleDirectorNotes
September 1, 1934 Happy Harmonies The Discontented Canary Rudolf Ising First cartoon produced by Harman-Ising Productions for MGM.
Though released as a "Metro Color Cartoon", it is the first entry in the Happy Harmonies series.
First cartoon produced for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Earliest MGM cartoon to be owned by Warner Bros. via Turner Entertainment Co.
Filmed in 2-hue Technicolor.
September 29, 1934Happy HarmoniesThe Old PioneerRudolf IsingFirst cartoon to label the name "Happy Harmonies" on the title.
Banned from television because of racial stereotypes towards Indians.
Filmed in 2-hue Technicolor.
October 27, 1934Happy HarmoniesTale of the Vienna Woods Hugh Harman Filmed in 2-hue Technicolor.
November 24, 1934Happy Harmonies Bosko's Parlor Pranks Hugh Harman Bosko's first appearance in an MGM cartoon.
Filmed in 2-hue Technicolor.
December 22, 1934Happy HarmoniesToyland BroadcastRudolf IsingBanned from television due to black stereotypes. Was previously shown heavily edited before the ban and survives uncut on home video.
Filmed in 2-hue Technicolor.
First MGM cartoon animated by Carl Urbano.
January 9, 1935 Happy Harmonies Hey-Hey Fever Hugh Harman Last appearance of the original Bosko.
Filmed in 2-hue Technicolor.
February 16, 1935Happy HarmoniesWhen the Cat's Away Rudolf Ising First appearance of Little Cheeser, although the character was named only in publicity.
Filmed in 2-hue Technicolor.
March 9, 1935Happy HarmoniesThe Lost ChickHugh HarmanFilmed in 2-hue Technicolor.
March 30, 1935Happy Harmonies The Calico Dragon ( Award-star-silver-3d.png )Rudolf IsingFirst MGM cartoon to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Animated Short.
Filmed in 2-hue Technicolor.
April 13, 1935Happy HarmoniesGood Little MonkeysHugh HarmanFirst of Harman's three "Good Little Monkeys" shorts.
Filmed in 2-hue Technicolor.
April 27, 1935Happy HarmoniesThe Chinese NightingaleRudolf IsingBanned from television because of racial stereotypes towards Asians.
Filmed in 2-hue Technicolor.
May 11, 1935Happy HarmoniesPoor Little MeHugh HarmanFilmed in 2-hue Technicolor.
May 25, 1935Happy HarmoniesBarnyard BabiesRudolf IsingLast MGM cartoon in 2-strip Technicolor.
Final MGM cartoon with Coffee the Lion.
September 21, 1935Happy HarmoniesThe Old PlantationRudolf IsingFirst cartoon in 3-strip Technicolor not released by Disney.
First MGM cartoon with Tanner the Lion, who would be used on all color MGM cartoons until the studio's closure in 1957.
October 19, 1935Happy Harmonies Honeyland Rudolf Ising
November 16, 1935Happy HarmoniesAlias St. NickRudolf IsingA "Little Cheeser" cartoon, though the character is still unnamed on-screen.
December 14, 1935Happy HarmoniesRun, Sheep, Run!Hugh HarmanFirst appearance of the revamped Bosko.
January 11, 1936 Happy Harmonies Bottles Hugh Harman
February 8, 1936Happy HarmoniesThe Early Bird and the Worm Rudolf Ising First appearance of the "Lazy Crows".
March 7, 1936Happy Harmonies The Old Mill Pond ( Award-star-silver-3d.png )Hugh HarmanFirst appearance of the "Jazz Frogs".
April 4, 1936Happy HarmoniesTwo Little PupsRudolf IsingFirst appearance of the "Two Little Pups".
Final appearance of the "Lazy Crows".
May 2, 1936Happy HarmoniesThe Old HouseHugh HarmanFeaturing Bosko.
May 30, 1936Happy HarmoniesThe Pups' PicnicRudolf IsingFeaturing the "Two Little Pups".
June 4, 1936Happy Harmonies To Spring William Hanna William Hanna's directorial debut.
July 11, 1936Happy HarmoniesLittle CheeserRudolf IsingThird appearance of Little Cheeser, and the first cartoon to name him on-screen.
December 12, 1936Happy HarmoniesThe Pups' ChristmasRudolf IsingFeaturing the "Two Little Pups".
January 16, 1937 Happy Harmonies Circus Daze Hugh Harman Featuring Bosko.
Last cartoon to label the name "Happy Harmonies" on the title. However, the remaining Harman-Ising shorts of this period are considered as part of the series.
February 13, 1937Happy Harmonies Swing Wedding Hugh HarmanFeaturing the "Jazz Frogs".
March 20, 1937Happy HarmoniesBosko's Easter EggsHugh HarmanBosko's final solo cartoon.
May 1, 1937Happy HarmoniesLittle Ol' Bosko and the PiratesHugh HarmanFirst of three cartoons pairing Bosko with the "Jazz Frogs".
May 29, 1937Happy HarmoniesThe Hound and the Rabbit Rudolf Ising
July 10, 1937Happy HarmoniesThe Wayward PupsRudolf IsingFinal appearance of the "Two Little Pups".
August 28, 1937Happy HarmoniesLittle Ol' Bosko and the CannibalsHugh HarmanSecond of three "Little Ol' Bosko and the Jazz Frogs" cartoons.
December 15, 1937Happy HarmoniesLittle Buck CheeserRudolf IsingThird and final appearance of "Little Cheeser".
January 1, 1938 Happy Harmonies Little Ol' Bosko in Bagdad Hugh Harman Final appearances of Bosko and the Jazz Frogs.
Last cartoon produced by Harman-Ising Pictures for MGM.
Filmed in Technicolor.
February 5, 1938Happy HarmoniesPipe DreamsHugh HarmanFeaturing the "Good Little Monkeys".
Produced by Harman-Ising for Disney, but ultimately released by MGM.
Filmed in Technicolor.
March 12, 1938Happy HarmoniesThe Little Bantamweight Rudolf Ising Produced by Harman-Ising for Disney, but ultimately released by MGM.
Filmed in Technicolor.
First MGM cartoon animated by Michael Lah.

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer cartoon studio (1938–1958)

Release DateSeriesTitleDirector [2] Production Number [2] Notes
February 19, 1938 The Captain and the Kids Cleaning HouseRobert Allen2First Captain and the Kids cartoon.
First cartoon to be produced in-house by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer with Fred Quimby as the producer.
April 2, 1938The Captain and the KidsBlue MondayWilliam Hanna3
April 16, 1938The Captain and the KidsPoultry Pirates Friz Freleng 5First cartoon to be directed by Friz Freleng.
April 30, 1938The Captain and the KidsThe Captain's PupRobert Allen4
June 25, 1938The Captain and the KidsA Day at the BeachFriz Freleng10
July 16, 1938The Captain and the KidsWhat a LionWilliam Hanna12
August 6, 1938The Captain and the KidsThe Pygmy HuntFriz Freleng7
September 3, 1938The Captain and the KidsOld SmokeyWilliam Hanna (uncredited)6Extra in the DVD and Blu-ray of A Day at the Races .
September 17, 1938The Captain and the KidsBuried TreasureRobert Allen11
October 1, 1938The Captain and the KidsThe Winning Ticket13
October 15, 1938The Captain and the KidsHonduras HurricaneFriz Freleng (uncredited)14
December 17, 1938The Captain and the KidsThe Captain's ChristmasFriz Freleng (uncredited)9Filmed in Technicolor.
January 14, 1939 The Captain and the Kids Petunia Natural ParkFriz Freleng (uncredited)15Filmed in Technicolor.
January 28, 1939The Captain and the KidsSeal SkinnersFriz Freleng (uncredited)16Final Captain and the Kids cartoon produced.
February 11, 1939The Captain and the KidsMama's New HatFriz Freleng (uncredited)8Last releasedCaptain and the Kids cartoon.

Final released cartoon directed by Friz Freleng.
Extra on the DVD and Blu-ray of A Day at the Races .

February 25, 1939 Count Screwloose and J.R. the Wonder Dog Jitterbug Follies Milt Gross 18First of two Milt Gross Count Screwloose cartoons.
Extra on the DVD of At the Circus .
March 18, 1939Count Screwloose and J.R. the Wonder DogWanted: No MasterMilt Gross22Second and last of two Milt Gross "Count Screwloose" cartoons.
Final black-and-white cartoon produced by MGM.
April 15, 1939The Little Goldfish Blueribbon icon.png Rudolf Ising 29First one-shot cartoon.
First MGM cartoon to be reissued.
May 13, 1939Good Little Monkeys Art Gallery Hugh Harman 26Third and last "Good Little Monkeys" cartoon.
June 10, 1939 Barney Bear The Bear That Couldn't Sleep Blueribbon icon.png Rudolf Ising31First appearance of Barney Bear.
July 15, 1939The Bear FamilyGoldilocks and the Three Bears Blueribbon icon.png Hugh Harman30First appearance of The Bear Family.
August 26, 1939The Bookworm and the RavenThe BookwormFriz Freleng (uncredited)28First appearance of "The Bookworm and the Raven".
Released as "A Hugh Harman Production". Extra on the DVD of Another Thin Man .
September 30, 1939One Mother's FamilyRudolf Ising34
October 28, 1939 The Blue Danube Blueribbon icon.png Hugh Harman37
December 9, 1939 Peace on Earth Award-star-silver-3d.png Hugh Harman40Extra in the DVD of A Christmas Carol and the Blu-ray of The Mortal Storm .
December 30, 1939The Mad MaestroFriz Freleng (uncredited)38
January 20, 1940 Barney Bear The Fishing Bear Blueribbon icon.png Rudolf Ising 41Extra in the DVD of Pride and Prejudice .
February 10, 1940 Tom and Jerry Puss Gets the Boot ( Award-star-silver-3d.png ) William Hanna & Joseph Barbera (uncredited)42First appearances of Tom (as Jasper), Jerry (as Jinx) and Mammy Two-Shoes (as the maid).
Directional debut for Joseph Barbera.
Released as a "Rudolf Ising Production". Extra in the DVD of The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle .
March 23, 1940Home on the RangeRudolf Ising44Extra on the DVD of Boom Town .
April 20, 1940The Bear Family A Rainy Day Hugh Harman45
May 18, 1940Swing SocialWilliam Hanna & Joseph Barbera (uncredited)43Produced by Rudolf Ising.
June 8, 1940Tom Turkey and His Harmonica HumdingersHugh Harman46Extra in the DVD of I Love You Again.
June 22, 1940 The Milky Way ( Award-star-gold-3d.svg ) Blueribbon icon.png Rudolf Ising39First Academy Award for Best Animated Short for a cartoon not released by Disney. Extra in the DVD of Go West .
July 20, 1940The Bookworm and the RavenThe Bookworm TurnsHugh Harman49Last appearance of "The Bookworm and the Raven".
Released as "A Hugh Harman Production".
August 10, 1940Romeo in RhythmRudolf Ising (uncredited)47No production credit.
Extra in the DVD of Strike Up the Band .
September 7, 1940The Bear FamilyPapa Gets the BirdHugh Harman50Last Bear Family cartoon.
October 12, 1940Homer FleaThe Homeless FleaRudolf Ising54Extra in the DVD of The Philadelphia Story .
October 26, 1940 Gallopin' Gals Blueribbon icon.png William Hanna and Joseph Barbera51Extra in the DVD and Blu-ray of A Day at the Races .
November 23, 1940 The Lonesome Stranger Hugh Harman53Character design by Gus Arriola (uncredited). Extra in the DVD of Strange Cargo .
December 21, 1940Mrs. LadybugRudolf Ising56
February 22, 1941Abdul the Bulbul AmeerHugh Harman52Character design by Gus Arriola (uncredited).
March 8, 1941Barney BearThe Prospecting BearRudolf Ising66With Benny Burro.
April 5, 1941The Little MoleHugh Harman58
April 26, 1941The Goose Goes SouthWilliam Hanna and Joseph Barbera55Extra in the DVD of Shadow of the Thin Man .
May 17, 1941Barney BearThe Rookie Bear ( Award-star-silver-3d.png )Rudolf Ising68Extra in the DVD of Lady Be Good .
June 7, 1941Dance of the WeedRudolf Ising [3] 63Character design by Gus Arriola (uncredited).
Released as "A Rudolf Ising Production". Extra on the DVD of Babes on Broadway .
July 5, 1941 The Alley Cat Hugh Harman61The main characters eventually were developed as Butch and Toodles in the Tom and Jerry series. Extra on the DVD of Love Crazy .
July 19, 1941Tom and Jerry The Midnight Snack Blueribbon icon.png William Hanna & Joseph Barbera60First official Tom and Jerry cartoon.
August 30, 1941Little CesarioRudolf Ising48Released as "A Rudolf Ising Production". Extra in the DVD of A Woman's Face .
September 6, 1941 Officer Pooch William Hanna & Joseph Barbera67Extra in the DVD of The Big Store .
November 1, 1941 Barney Bear The Flying BearRudolf Ising [4] 72Released as "A Rudolf Ising Production".
December 6, 1941Tom and Jerry The Night Before Christmas ( Award-star-silver-3d.png )William Hanna & Joseph Barbera78
December 27, 1941The Field MouseHugh Harman59
January 17, 1942 Tom and Jerry Fraidy Cat Blueribbon icon.png William Hanna & Joseph Barbera69
February 21, 1942 The Hungry Wolf Hugh Harman (uncredited)70Last MGM cartoon by Hugh Harman.
March 14, 1942The First SwallowJerry Brewer (uncredited)71Story and character design by Gus Arriola (uncredited).
Released as "A Rudolf Ising Production".
March 28, 1942Barney BearThe Bear and the BeaversRudolf Ising75
April 18, 1942Tom and Jerry Dog Trouble Blueribbon icon.png William Hanna & Joseph Barbera64First appearance of Spike the Dog.
May 16, 1942Little Gravel VoiceRudolf Ising57
May 30, 1942Tom and Jerry Puss 'n' Toots Blueribbon icon.png William Hanna & Joseph Barbera74First appearance of Toots.
July 4, 1942 Bats in the Belfry Jerry Brewer (uncredited)76Story and character design by Gus Arriola (uncredited).
July 18, 1942Tom and Jerry The Bowling Alley Cat Blueribbon icon.png William Hanna & Joseph Barbera79Final MGM cartoon with the fanfare opening.
August 22, 1942 Blitz Wolf ( Award-star-silver-3d.png ) Tex Avery 86First MGM cartoon directed by Tex Avery to be released.
First MGM cartoon with full credits.
First appearance of "Wolfie".
First MGM cartoon to be animated by Ed Love.
First MGM cartoon written by Rich Hogan.
First MGM cartoon to feature the "Tiger Rag" opening gag as the theme tune.
August 29, 1942 The Early Bird Dood It! Blueribbon icon.png Tex Avery84First MGM cartoon directed by Tex Avery.
Features the "Tiger Rag" opening gag as theme tune.
September 12, 1942Chips Off the Old BlockRobert Allen77Produced by Rudolf Ising.
Features the "Tiger Rag" opening gag as the theme tune.
Animation by Carl Urbano and Al Grandmain.
October 10, 1942Tom and Jerry Fine Feathered Friend Blueribbon icon.png William Hanna & Joseph Barbera81First Tom and Jerry cartoon with animation credits.
First Tom and Jerry cartoon to be animated by Kenneth Muse.
Last MGM cartoon to use the "Tiger Rag" opening gag as the theme tune.
November 7, 1942Barney BearWild Honey (How to Get Along Without a Ration Book)Rudolf Ising83First Barney Bear cartoon where the character is identified by that name.
First Barney Bear cartoon with animation credits.
Story by Heck Allen, and animated by Michael Lah, Rudy Zamora, and Don Williams.
First MGM cartoon with "Runnin' Wild" as the theme tune.
December 26, 1942Barney BearBarney Bear's Victory GardenRudolf Ising90
January 16, 1943Tom and JerrySufferin' Cats Blueribbon icon.png William Hanna & Joseph Barbera85First appearance of Meathead.
Features "Runnin' Wild" as the theme tune.
February 13, 1943 Barney Bear Bah Wilderness Rudolf Ising87Extra on the DVD of Du Barry Was a Lady.
March 20, 1943 Droopy Dumb-Hounded Blueribbon icon.png Tex Avery92First appearance of Droopy, although he is not identified by that name yet.
Features "Runnin' Wild" as the theme tune.
April 24, 1943The Boy and the WolfRudolf Ising (uncredited)95
May 8, 1943 Red Red Hot Riding Hood Blueribbon icon.png Tex Avery88First appearance of "Red".
First "Red" cartoon.
Features "Runnin' Wild" as the theme tune.
May 22, 1943 Tom and Jerry The Lonesome Mouse Blueribbon icon.png William Hanna & Joseph Barbera89Last MGM cartoon to feature "Runnin' Wild" as the theme tune.
June 19, 1943 Who Killed Who? Tex Avery94Extra on the DVD of Presenting Lily Mars .
June 26, 1943 Tom and Jerry The Yankee Doodle Mouse ( Award-star-gold-3d.svg ) Blueribbon icon.png William Hanna and Joseph Barbera91First of seven Tom and Jerry shorts to win an Academy Award.
July 16, 1943 Barney Bear Barney Bear and the Uninvited Pest Blueribbon icon.png Rudolf Ising (uncredited)98Final MGM cartoon by Rudolf Ising.
Final MGM cartoon with no animation credits.
August 14, 1943One Ham's FamilyTex Avery97
October 9, 1943 War Dogs William Hanna & Joseph Barbera96Final non-Tom and Jerry cartoon directed by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera until 1955. Extra on the DVD of Reunion in France . First MGM cartoon animated by Ray Patterson.
October 23, 1943The Stork's Holiday George Gordon 101Story by Otto Englander and Webb Smith.
Animation by Michael Lah, Rudy Zamora, Carl Urbano, Don Williams, and Al Grandmain.
November 27, 1943 What's Buzzin' Buzzard Tex Avery100
December 25, 1943Tom and Jerry Baby Puss William Hanna and Joseph Barbera.99First appearances of Nancy, Butch, and Topsy.
January 22, 1944Ol' Doc DonkeyInnertube AnticsGeorge Gordon (uncredited)103First Ol' Doc Donkey cartoon.
Animation by Michael Lah, Ed Barge, and Arnold Gillespie.
February 26, 1944Tom and Jerry The Zoot Cat Blueribbon icon.png William Hanna & Joseph Barbera104
April 1, 1944 Screwy Squirrel Screwball SquirrelTex Avery107First appearance of Screwy Squirrel. Extra in the DVD of The Thin Man Goes Home .
April 22, 1944Batty BaseballTex Avery105Extra in the DVD of The Stratton Story .
May 6, 1944Tom and Jerry The Million Dollar Cat Blueribbon icon.png William Hanna & Joseph Barbera109
June 3, 1944Ol' Doc DonkeyThe Tree SurgeonGeorge Gordon (uncredited)106Final Ol' Doc Donkey cartoon.
Animation by Michael Lah, Ed Barge, and Arnold Gillespie.
June 24, 1944Screwy SquirrelHappy-Go-NuttyTex Avery111Extra in the DVD of Dragon Seed .
July 22, 1944Tom and Jerry The Bodyguard Blueribbon icon.png William Hanna & Joseph Barbera114
September 9, 1944Barney BearBear Raid WardenGeorge Gordon (uncredited)108Animation by Michael Lah, Ed Barge, Arnold Gillespie, and Jack Carr. Extra in the DVD of Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo .
October 21, 1944Screwy SquirrelBig Heel-Watha (Buck of the Month)Tex Avery115
October 28, 1944Tom and Jerry Puttin' on the Dog Blueribbon icon.png William Hanna & Joseph Barbera117Extra on the DVD of Hills of Home with Lassie.
November 23, 1944Tom and Jerry Mouse Trouble ( Award-star-gold-3d.svg ) Blueribbon icon.png William Hanna & Joseph Barbera118Extra on the DVD of Bathing Beauty .
December 30, 1944Barney BearBarney Bear's Polar PestGeorge Gordon (uncredited)113Animated by Michael Lah, Ed Barge, Arnold Gillespie, and Jack Carr.
January 13, 1945Screwy Squirrel The Screwy Truant Tex Avery120Extra on the DVD of The Clock .
February 17, 1945 Barney Bear The Unwelcome GuestGeorge Gordon (uncredited)116Final MGM cartoon directed by George Gordon. Animation by Michael Lah, Ed Barge, and Jack Carr.
March 3, 1945 Droopy The Shooting of Dan McGoo Blueribbon icon.png Tex Avery122First of two "Droopy, Wolfie and Red" cartoons.
April 7, 1945 Jerky Turkey Tex Avery124Extra in the Blu-Ray of Anchors Aweigh .
May 5, 1945 Tom and Jerry The Mouse Comes to Dinner Blueribbon icon.png William Hanna & Joseph Barbera123
July 7, 1945Tom and Jerry Mouse in Manhattan Blueribbon icon.png William Hanna & Joseph Barbera132Extra in the Blu-Ray of Anchors Aweigh .
July 21, 1945Tom and JerryTee for Two Blueribbon icon.png William Hanna & Joseph Barbera126
August 25, 1945 Red Swing Shift Cinderella Blueribbon icon.png Tex Avery128Extra in the DVD of Without Love .
September 22, 1945Tom and Jerry Flirty Birdy Blueribbon icon.png William Hanna & Joseph Barbera129Extra on the DVD of Son of Lassie .
November 3, 1945 Droopy Wild and Woolfy Blueribbon icon.png Tex Avery134Second of two "Droopy, Wolfie and Red" cartoons. Extra on the DVD of Thrill of a Romance .
December 22, 1945Tom and Jerry Quiet Please! ( Award-star-gold-3d.svg ) Blueribbon icon.png William Hanna & Joseph Barbera131
March 9, 1946 Screwy Squirrel Lonesome Lenny Tex Avery138Final Screwy Squirrel cartoon.
March 30, 1946Tom and Jerry Springtime for Thomas Blueribbon icon.png William Hanna and Joseph Barbera137
May 18, 1946Tom and Jerry The Milky Waif Blueribbon icon.png William Hanna & Joseph Barbera139First appearance of Nibbles/Tuffy. First cartoon to credit Fred Quimby as the producer.
June 15, 1946The Hick ChickTex Avery141Extra in the DVD of Ziegfeld Follies along with Solid Serenade and Trap Happy.
June 29, 1946Tom and Jerry Trap Happy Blueribbon icon.png William Hanna & Joseph Barbera145Extra in the DVD of Ziegfeld Follies along with The Hick Chick, Solid Serenade and also of Courage of Lassie .
August 3, 1946 Droopy Northwest Hounded Police Blueribbon icon.png Tex Avery144Extra in the DVD of Courage of Lassie .
August 31, 1946 Tom and Jerry Solid Serenade Blueribbon icon.png William Hanna & Joseph Barbera149Extra in the DVD of Ziegfeld Follies along with The Hick Chick, Trap Happy and also of Courage of Lassie .
October 26, 1946 George and Junior Henpecked Hoboes Tex Avery148First appearances of George and Junior. Extra on the DVD of Till the Clouds Roll By.
February 22, 1947 Tom and Jerry Cat Fishin' Blueribbon icon.png William Hanna & Joseph Barbara155Extra on the DVD of The Pirate .
March 15, 1947 Tom and Jerry Part Time Pal Blueribbon icon.png William Hanna & Joseph Barbera153
April 12, 1947 George and Junior Hound Hunters Tex Avery 151Extra on the DVD of Fiesta .
April 26, 1947Tom and Jerry The Cat Concerto ( Award-star-gold-3d.svg ) Blueribbon icon.png William Hanna & Joseph Barbera165Extra on the DVD of The Yearling .
May 3, 1947George and JuniorRed Hot RangersTex Avery150Last MGM cartoon animated by Ed Love. Extra on the DVD of Tycoon .
June 14, 1947Tom and Jerry Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Mouse ( Award-star-silver-3d.png ) Blueribbon icon.png William Hanna & Joseph Barbera157Extra on the DVD of This Time for Keeps .
July 12, 1947Tom and Jerry Salt Water Tabby Blueribbon icon.png William Hanna & Joseph Barbera158
July 19, 1947 Red Uncle Tom's Cabana Blueribbon icon.png Tex Avery152
August 30, 1947Tom and Jerry A Mouse in the House Blueribbon icon.png William Hanna & Joseph Barbera162
September 20, 1947 Slap Happy Lion Blueribbon icon.png Tex Avery154Extra in the DVD of Song of the Thin Man .
September 27, 1947Tom and Jerry The Invisible Mouse Blueribbon icon.png William Hanna & Joseph Barbera163
December 6, 1947 King-Size Canary Blueribbon icon.png Tex Avery156Extra in the DVD of Command Decision .
January 30, 1948 Barney Bear The Bear and the Bean Blueribbon icon.png Preston Blair & Michael Lah 161Supervised by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera.
March 20, 1948Homer FleaWhat Price Fleadom Blueribbon icon.png Tex Avery159Last appearance of Homer Flea. Extra in the DVD of The Three Musketeers .
June 1, 1948Tom and Jerry Kitty Foiled Blueribbon icon.png William Hanna & Joseph Barbera167
June 15, 1948 Little 'Tinker Blueribbon icon.png Tex Avery164Extra on the DVD of The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer .
June 26, 1948Barney BearThe Bear and the Hare Blueribbon icon.png Preston Blair & Michael Lah166Extra on the DVD of On an Island with You .
July 17, 1948Tom and Jerry The Truce Hurts Blueribbon icon.png William Hanna & Joseph Barbera173
August 7, 1948 George and Junior Half-Pint PygmyTex Avery169Last George and Junior cartoon.
September 18, 1948Tom and Jerry Old Rockin' Chair Tom Blueribbon icon.png William Hanna & Joseph Barbera172
October 9, 1948 Lucky Ducky Blueribbon icon.png Tex Avery181Originally planned as a George and Junior cartoon.
October 30, 1948Tom and JerryProfessor Tom Blueribbon icon.png William Hanna & Joseph Barbera179Extra in the DVD of A Date with Judy .
November 20, 1948Blackie the Cat The Cat That Hated People Blueribbon icon.png Tex Avery171Extra on the DVD of Words and Music .
December 11, 1948Tom and Jerry Mouse Cleaning Blueribbon icon.png William Hanna & Joseph Barbera182
January 15, 1949 Barney Bear Goggle Fishing Bear Blueribbon icon.png Preston Blair & Michael Lah168
January 22, 1949 Bad Luck Blackie Blueribbon icon.png Tex Avery175
February 26, 1949Tom and Jerry Polka-Dot Puss Blueribbon icon.png William Hanna & Joseph Barbera184
March 9, 1949 Droopy Señor Droopy Blueribbon icon.png Tex Avery185First Droopy cartoon in which he is identified by that name.
Last MGM cartoon animated by Preston Blair. Extra in the DVD of That Midnight Kiss .
April 30, 1949Tom and Jerry The Little Orphan ( Award-star-gold-3d.svg )William Hanna & Joseph Barbera191
May 14, 1949Tom and Jerry Hatch Up Your Troubles ( Award-star-silver-3d.png )William Hanna & Joseph Barbera186Extra in the DVD of Neptune's Daughter .
June 11, 1949 The House of Tomorrow Blueribbon icon.png Tex Avery205Extra on the DVD of Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House .
July 9, 1949Tom and Jerry Heavenly Puss Blueribbon icon.png William Hanna & Joseph Barbera189
July 30, 1949 Doggone Tired Blueribbon icon.png Tex Avery190Extra in the DVD of On the Town .
August 13, 1949 Droopy Wags to RichesTex Avery196First pairing of Droopy and Butch (Spike). Extra in the DVD of The Barkleys of Broadway .
September 3, 1949Tom and Jerry The Cat and the Mermouse Blueribbon icon.png William Hanna & Joseph Barbera194Extra in the DVD of Dangerous When Wet .
September 17, 1949 Red Little Rural Riding Hood Blueribbon icon.png Tex Avery192Final cartoon featuring "Red".
Last "Red" cartoon. Extra in the DVD of Battleground .
October 1, 1949Tom and Jerry Love That Pup William Hanna & Joseph Barbera197First appearance of Tyke.
October 22, 1949Tom and Jerry Jerry's Diary William Hanna & Joseph Barbera198First Tom and Jerry "cheater" short, featuring scenes from Tee for Two, Mouse Trouble, Solid Serenade and The Yankee Doodle Mouse.
November 5, 1949DroopyOut Foxed Blueribbon icon.png Tex Avery187Extra in the DVD of Madame Bovary .
December 10, 1949Tom and Jerry Tennis Chumps Blueribbon icon.png William Hanna & Joseph Barbera200
December 24, 1949Butch The Counterfeit Cat Blueribbon icon.png Tex Avery202First Butch cartoon.
Extra in the DVD of East Side, West Side .
January 7, 1950Tom and Jerry Little Quacker Blueribbon icon.png William Hanna & Joseph Barbera 209First appearance of Little Quacker.
January 14, 1950Tom and Jerry Saturday Evening Puss Blueribbon icon.png William Hanna & Joseph Barbera206
March 11, 1950Tom and Jerry Texas Tom Blueribbon icon.png William Hanna & Joseph Barbera210
April 22, 1950Tom and Jerry Jerry and the Lion Blueribbon icon.png William Hanna & Joseph Barbera201
May 27, 1950 Butch Ventriloquist Cat Tex Avery 208Extra on the DVD of Three Little Words .
June 10, 1950Blackie the CatThe Cuckoo Clock Blueribbon icon.png Tex Avery174Extra on the DVD of Summer Stock .
July 1, 1950Tom and Jerry Safety Second Blueribbon icon.png William Hanna & Joseph Barbera212
September 16, 1950Tom and Jerry Tom and Jerry in the Hollywood Bowl Blueribbon icon.png William Hanna & Joseph Barbera224
September 30, 1950ButchGarden Gopher Blueribbon icon.png Tex Avery211Extra on the DVD of Two Weeks with Love .
October 21, 1950Tom and Jerry The Framed Cat Blueribbon icon.png William Hanna & Joseph Barbera214
November 4, 1950DroopyThe Chump Champ Blueribbon icon.png Tex Avery213Extra on the DVD of Pagan Love Song .
November 25, 1950Tom and Jerry Cue Ball Cat Blueribbon icon.png William Hanna & Joseph Barbera215
December 9, 1950The Peachy Cobbler Blueribbon icon.png Tex Avery217Extra in the DVD of Nancy Goes to Rio .
January 6, 1951Tom and Jerry Casanova Cat Blueribbon icon.png William Hanna & Joseph Barbera216
February 10, 1951ButchCock-a-Doodle Dog Blueribbon icon.png Tex Avery218
March 3, 1951Tom and Jerry Jerry and the Goldfish Blueribbon icon.png William Hanna & Joseph Barbera219
March 31, 1951Droopy Daredevil Droopy Blueribbon icon.png Tex Avery221
April 7, 1951Tom and Jerry Jerry's Cousin ( Award-star-silver-3d.png ) Blueribbon icon.png William Hanna & Joseph Barbera220
May 5, 1951DroopyDroopy's Good Deed Blueribbon icon.png Tex Avery222
May 26, 1951Tom and Jerry Sleepy-Time Tom Blueribbon icon.png William Hanna & Joseph Barbera223
June 6, 1951 Symphony in Slang Blueribbon icon.png Tex Avery226
July 7, 1951Tom and Jerry His Mouse Friday Blueribbon icon.png William Hanna & Joseph Barbera227
September 8, 1951Tom and Jerry Slicked-up Pup William Hanna & Joseph Barbera232
September 22, 1951Car of TomorrowTex Avery236Extra in the DVD of Royal Wedding along with Droopy's Double Trouble.
October 6, 1951Tom and Jerry Nit-Witty Kitty William Hanna & Joseph Barbera231
November 17, 1951DroopyDroopy's Double TroubleTex Avery230Extra in the DVD of Royal Wedding along with Car of Tomorrow.
December 8, 1951Tom and Jerry Cat Napping William Hanna & Joseph Barbera229
January 12, 1952Tom and Jerry The Flying Cat William Hanna & Joseph Barbera233
February 9, 1952 Butch Magical Maestro Tex Avery228Extra in the DVD of The Belle of New York .
February 16, 1952Tom and Jerry The Duck Doctor William Hanna & Joseph Barbera235
March 15, 1952Tom and Jerry The Two Mouseketeers ( Award-star-gold-3d.svg )William Hanna & Joseph Barbera247Extra in the DVD of Ivanhoe .
April 12, 1952Tom and Jerry Smitten Kitten William Hanna & Joseph Barbera240
April 19, 1952Tom and Jerry Triplet Trouble William Hanna & Joseph Barbera238
May 15, 1952 One Cab's Family Tex Avery234
June 14, 1952Tom and Jerry Little Runaway William Hanna & Joseph Barbera242
July 12, 1952ButchRock-a-Bye BearTex Avery239Final cartoon directed by Avery before a year-long sabbatical.
July 26, 1952Tom and Jerry Fit to Be Tied William Hanna & Joseph Barbera243
September 6, 1952Tom and Jerry Push-Button Kitty William Hanna & Joseph Barbera244
September 27, 1952DroopyCaballero DroopyDick Lundy246First released MGM cartoon directed by Dick Lundy. First pairing of Droopy and Benny Burro.
October 18, 1952Tom and Jerry Cruise Cat William Hanna & Joseph Barbera252
November 8, 1952 Barney Bear The Little Wise Quacker Dick Lundy 245First MGM cartoon directed by Dick Lundy. Extra in the DVD of Million Dollar Mermaid .
November 29, 1952Tom and Jerry The Dog House William Hanna & Joseph Barbera250
December 20, 1952Barney BearBusybody BearDick Lundy251
January 10, 1953Tom and Jerry The Missing Mouse William Hanna & Joseph Barbera254 Edward Plumb was the composer for this cartoon.
January 31, 1953Barney BearBarney's Hungry CousinDick Lundy253Extra in the DVD of Kiss Me Kate .
February 21, 1953Tom and JerryJerry and JumboWilliam Hanna & Joseph Barbera256Extra in the DVD of Billy Rose's Jumbo .
March 14, 1953Barney BearCobs and RobbersDick Lundy248Extra on the DVD of Easy to Love .
March 21, 1953Tom and Jerry Johann Mouse ( Award-star-gold-3d.svg )William Hanna & Joseph Barbera266Extra on the DVD of The Prisoner of Zenda .
April 18, 1953 Little Johnny Jet ( Award-star-silver-3d.png )Tex Avery267First cartoon directed by Tex Avery after return from sabbatical. Extra on the DVD of The Naked Spur .
April 25, 1953Tom and Jerry That's My Pup! William Hanna & Joseph Barbera260
May 30, 1953Barney BearHeir BearDick Lundy249
June 6, 1953TV of TomorrowTex Avery274Extra in the DVD of Torch Song .
June 20, 1953Barney Bear Wee-Willie Wildcat Dick Lundy255
September 5, 1953Tom and Jerry Just Ducky William Hanna & Joseph Barbera258
September 26, 1953Barney BearHalf-Pint PalominoDick Lundy257
October 17, 1953Tom and Jerry Two Little Indians William Hanna & Joseph Barbera262
November 21, 1953Tom and Jerry Life with Tom William Hanna & Joseph Barbera264Uses footage from 'Cat Fishin{'}, The Little Orphan and Kitty Foiled.
December 26, 1953 Droopy The Three Little PupsTex Avery269First appearance of Tex Avery's southern wolf. Extra in the DVD of The Band Wagon .
January 23, 1954Tom and Jerry Puppy Tale William Hanna & Joseph Barbera275
January 30, 1954Tom and JerryPosse CatWilliam Hanna & Joseph Barbera268
February 20, 1954DroopyDrag-a-Long DroopyTex Avery271
March 20, 1954Barney BearThe Impossible PossumDick Lundy259
April 17, 1954Tom and Jerry Hic-cup Pup William Hanna & Joseph Barbera270
May 8, 1954Billy BoyTex Avery272Extra on the DVD of Executive Suite .
May 29, 1954Tom and Jerry Little School Mouse William Hanna & Joseph Barbera273
June 19, 1954Barney BearSleepy-Time SquirrelDick Lundy263
July 10, 1954DroopyHomesteader DroopyTex Avery276Final appearance of Benny Burro.
July 30, 1954Barney Bear Bird-Brain Bird Dog Dick Lundy265Last Barney Bear cartoon.
Last MGM cartoon directed by Dick Lundy.
August 14, 1954Tom and Jerry Baby Butch William Hanna & Joseph Barbera277
September 4, 1954Tom and Jerry Mice Follies William Hanna & Joseph Barbera279
September 18, 1954 The Farm of Tomorrow Tex Avery278Extra in the DVD of Deep in My Heart .
October 2, 1954Tom and Jerry Neapolitan Mouse William Hanna & Joseph Barbera281
November 6, 1954 The Flea Circus Tex Avery280Extra in the DVD of Les Girls .
November 13, 1954Tom and JerryDownhearted DucklingWilliam Hanna & Joseph Barbera283
November 20, 1954Tom and Jerry Pet Peeve William Hanna & Joseph Barbera296First MGM cartoon filmed in Cinemascope to be released; An Academy ratio version was also released.
First appearances of George and Joan.
December 4, 1954Droopy Dixieland Droopy Tex Avery282Extra in the DVD of The Long, Long Trailer .
December 18, 1954Tom and Jerry Touché, Pussy Cat! ( Award-star-silver-3d.png )William Hanna & Joseph Barbera294Filmed in both Cinemascope and Academy ratio formats.
March 12, 1955Tom and Jerry Southbound Duckling William Hanna & Joseph Barbera298Filmed in both Cinemascope and Academy ratio formats.
April 9, 1955Field and ScreamTex Avery284Extra on the DVD of Hit the Deck .
April 30, 1955Tom and Jerry Pup on a Picnic William Hanna & Joseph Barbera285Filmed in both Cinemascope and Academy ratio formats (although the Academy version is the more common version seen, as it was aired on Cartoon Network and Boomerang).
May 21, 1955Tom and Jerry Mouse for Sale William Hanna & Joseph Barbera287
September 2, 1955Tom and Jerry Designs on Jerry William Hanna & Joseph Barbera292First MGM cartoon released on a Friday.
September 9, 1955Tom and Jerry Tom and Chérie William Hanna & Joseph Barbera299Filmed in Cinemascope.
September 30, 1955 The First Bad Man Tex Avery286Extra on the DVD of Kismet .
October 14, 1955Tom and Jerry Smarty Cat William Hanna & Joseph Barbera297Uses footage from Solid Serenade, Cat Fishin' and Fit to Be Tied.
October 28, 1955DroopyDeputy DroopyTex Avery & Michael Lah 288Extra on the DVD of It's Always Fair Weather along with Good Will to Men.
November 11, 1955Tom and Jerry Pecos Pest William Hanna & Joseph Barbera289
November 19, 1955Tom and Jerry That's My Mommy William Hanna & Joseph Barbera300First cartoon produced by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera in Cinemascope and the first MGM cartoon released solely in Cinemascope format.
November 25, 1955 Butch Cellbound Tex Avery & Michael Lah291Final MGM cartoon directed by Tex Avery.
Final MGM cartoon released in Academy ratio.
December 23, 1955 Good Will to Men ( Award-star-silver-3d.png )William Hanna & Joseph Barbera302Remake of Peace on Earth (1939).
Last MGM cartoon produced by Fred Quimby, also the only one he produced alongside William Hanna and Joseph Barbera.
Extra on the DVD of It's Always Fair Weather along with Deputy Droopy.
January 27, 1956Tom and Jerry The Flying Sorceress William Hanna & Joseph Barbera301Produced by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera. Extra on the DVD of Tom and Jerry: The Magic Ring.
March 23, 1956Tom and Jerry The Egg and Jerry William Hanna & Joseph Barbera314Cinemascope remake of Hatch Up Your Troubles .
May 4, 1956Tom and Jerry Busy Buddies William Hanna & Joseph Barbera303Produced by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera.
September 7, 1956Tom and Jerry Muscle Beach Tom William Hanna & Joseph Barbera304
September 21, 1956DroopyMillionaire DroopyWilliam Hanna & Joseph Barbera (uncredited)315Cinemascope remake of Wags to Riches. Extra on the DVD of High Society .
October 21, 1956Tom and Jerry Down Beat Bear William Hanna & Joseph Barbera305
November 16, 1956Tom and Jerry Blue Cat Blues William Hanna & Joseph Barbera306
December 14, 1956Tom and Jerry Barbecue Brawl William Hanna & Joseph Barbera307
January 25, 1957 Cat's Meow William Hanna & Joseph Barbera (uncredited)323Cinemascope remake of Ventriloquist Cat .
February 22, 1957Tom and Jerry Tops with Pops William Hanna & Joseph Barbera318Cinemascope remake of Love That Pup .
March 29, 1957 Spike and Tyke Give and TykeWilliam Hanna & Joseph Barbera313Spin-off of Tom and Jerry, one of 2 made.
April 19, 1957Tom and Jerry Timid Tabby William Hanna & Joseph Barbera308
May 17, 1957DroopyGrin and Share ItMichael Lah312
June 7, 1957Tom and Jerry Feedin' the Kiddie William Hanna & Joseph Barbera321Cinemascope remake of The Little Orphan .
July 26, 1957Spike and TykeScat CatsWilliam Hanna & Joseph Barbera319Last Spike and Tyke cartoon.
September 6, 1957Tom and Jerry Mucho Mouse William Hanna & Joseph Barbera310Final appearance of Lightning Cat.
October 4, 1957DroopyBlackboard JumbleMichael Lah316Extra on the DVD of Blackboard Jungle .
November 1, 1957Tom and Jerry Tom's Photo Finish William Hanna & Joseph Barbera311
December 6, 1957Droopy One Droopy Knight ( Award-star-silver-3d.png )Michael Lah320Quasi-remake of Señor Droopy.
January 3, 1958Tom and JerryHappy Go DuckyWilliam Hanna & Joseph Barbera309 Red Coffey voices Little Quacker. [5]
Extra on the DVD of Easter Parade .
February 7, 1958DroopySheep WreckedMichael Lah322
March 7, 1958Tom and Jerry Royal Cat Nap William Hanna & Joseph Barbera317
April 4, 1958DroopyMutts About RacingMichael Lah326
May 2, 1958Tom and Jerry The Vanishing Duck William Hanna & Joseph Barbera325Extra in the DVD of Gigi .
June 6, 1958Tom and Jerry Robin Hoodwinked William Hanna & Joseph Barbera329
July 4, 1958DroopyDroopy LeprechaunMichael Lah333Last Droopy cartoon.
Final cartoon completed at the studio.
August 1, 1958Tom and Jerry Tot Watchers William Hanna & Joseph Barbera330Extra on the DVD of The Tunnel of Love . Final Tom and Jerry cartoon produced at the studio.

Rembrandt Films (1961–1962)

Release DateSeriesTitleDirectorNotes
September 7, 1961 Tom and Jerry Switchin' Kitten Gene Deitch First MGM cartoon produced in Czechoslovakia by William L. Snyder's Rembrandt Films.
October 26, 1961Down and Outing
December 7, 1961It's Greek to Me-ow!
March 23, 1962High Steaks
April 13, 1962 Mouse into Space
May 18, 1962Landing Stripling
June 22, 1962 Calypso Cat
July 20, 1962Dicky Moe
August 10, 1962 The Tom and Jerry Cartoon Kit
September 14, 1962Tall in the Trap
October 12, 1962Sorry Safari
November 1, 1962Buddies Thicker Than Water
December 21, 1962Carmen Get It!Last MGM cartoon produced in Czechoslovakia by William L. Snyder's Rembrandt Films.

MGM Animation/Visual Arts (1963–1967)

Release DateSeriesTitleDirectorNotes
July 27, 1963 Tom and Jerry Pent-House Mouse Chuck Jones First MGM cartoon produced by Chuck Jones and Les Goldman's Sib Tower 12 studio.
February 25, 1964 Tom and Jerry The Cat Above and the Mouse Below
March 24, 1964Tom and JerryIs There a Doctor in the Mouse?
April 14, 1964Tom and JerryMuch Ado About Mousing
May 12, 1964Tom and JerrySnowbody Loves Me
December 8, 1964Tom and JerryThe Unshrinkable Jerry Mouse
January 20, 1965 Tom and Jerry Ah, Sweet Mouse-Story of Life
January 27, 1965Tom and JerryTom-ic Energy
February 10, 1965Tom and JerryBad Day at Cat Rock
March 3, 1965Tom and Jerry The Brothers Carry-Mouse-Off Jim Pabian
March 24, 1965Tom and JerryHaunted MouseChuck Jones
April 7, 1965Tom and JerryI'm Just Wild About Jerry
May 19, 1965Tom and JerryOf Feline Bondage
June 9, 1965Tom and Jerry The Year of the Mouse
December 22, 1965Tom and JerryThe Cat's Me-Ouch!
December 31, 1965 The Dot and the Line (⭐️)
January 20, 1966 Tom and Jerry Duel Personality
February 17, 1966Tom and JerryJerry, Jerry, Quite Contrary
April 7, 1966Tom and JerryJerry-Go-RoundAbe LevitowFirst MGM cartoon directed by Abe Levitow.
April 28, 1966Tom and JerryLove Me, Love My MouseChuck Jones & Ben Washam Last appearance of Toodles.
May 5, 1966Tom and Jerry Puss 'n' Boats Abe Levitow
June 30, 1966Tom and JerryFilet Meow
July 14, 1966Tom and JerryMatinee Mouse Tom Ray Uses footage from the Hanna and Barbera shorts Love That Pup, The Flying Cat, Professor Tom, The Missing Mouse, Jerry and the Lion, Jerry's Diary, The Flying Sorceress and The Truce Hurts.
William Hanna and Joseph Barbera were credited as directors while Tom Ray was credited as the story director.
Last appearance of Spike.
August 4, 1966Tom and Jerry The A-Tom-inable Snowman Abe Levitow
September 8, 1966Tom and JerryCatty-CorneredLast appearance of Lightning.
January 20, 1967 Tom and Jerry Cat and Dupli-catChuck Jones
February 27, 1967Tom and JerryO-Solar MeowAbe Levitow
March 10, 1967Tom and JerryGuided Mouse-ille
April 7, 1967Tom and JerryRock 'n' Rodent
April 14, 1967Tom and JerryCannery RodentChuck Jones
April 21, 1967Tom and JerryThe Mouse from H.U.N.G.E.R.Abe LevitowRarely airs on Cartoon Network and Boomerang because of the epileptic seizure-causing flickering shown in the beginning.
May 5, 1967Tom and JerrySurf-Bored CatFinal MGM cartoon directed by Abe Levitow.
June 23, 1967Tom and JerryShutter Bugged CatTom RayUses footage from the Hanna and Barbera shorts Part Time Pal, Nit-Witty Kitty, Johann Mouse, The Yankee Doodle Mouse, Heavenly Puss and Designs on Jerry.
William Hanna & Joseph Barbera were credited as directors while Tom Ray as story director.
August 25, 1967Tom and JerryAdvance and Be MechanizedBen Washam
September 8, 1967Tom and JerryPurr-Chance to DreamLast Tom and Jerry cartoon made by MGM.
December 31, 1967 The Bear That Wasn't Chuck JonesLast one-shot cartoon.
Last cartoon produced by MGM Animation/Visual Arts.
Last cartoon distributed by MGM.

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