This is a complete list of the 164 shorts in the Tom and Jerry series produced and released between 1940 and 2014. Of these, 162 are theatrical shorts, one is a made-for-TV short, and one is a 2-minute sketch shown as part of a telethon.
1940–1958: Hanna-Barbera/MGM Cartoons
The following 114 cartoons were directed by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera at the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer cartoon studio in Hollywood, California. All cartoons were released to theaters by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Rudolf Ising was the producer of 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 MGM closed the cartoon studio in 1957, and the last cartoon was released in 1958.[1] Most of these cartoons were produced in the standard Academy ratio (1.37:1). Four cartoons were produced for both Academy Ratio and CinemaScope formats (2.55:1, later 2.35:1). Finally, 19 cartoons were produced in widescreen CinemaScope format only.
Like the other studios, MGM reissued and edited its cartoons when re-released to theaters. Many pre-1952 cartoons were reissued with Perspecta Sound, which was introduced in 1954. MGM also reissued its cartoons before the introduction of Perspecta Sound. Because of the 1965 MGM vault fire, all original film of pre-September-1951 MGM cartoons are lost, but luckily the backup prints is still (in spite of the altered reissue prints), although some production artwork relating to the missing material has survived, like pencil sketches.[2]
Tom and Jerry's first cartoon. Tom (here named Jasper) tries to stop the mouse Jerry (here named Jinx) from breaking plates and glasses before Mammy Two Shoes can kick the cat out.
Tom gets to know the spirit of giving when he begins to feel guilty after blockading the front door, trapping Jerry outside in the cold on Christmas Eve.
Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Short Subjects, Cartoons. First cartoon to have William Hanna provide vocal effects for Tom. Also the first cartoon where Tom and Jerry both win.
1942
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4
Fraidy Cat
January 17, 1942
Jerry plays tricks to scare the fur off of Tom.
US television prints cuts out Mammy Two-Shoes due to racially insensitive subject matter. First cartoon where Tom and Jerry both lose.
5
Dog Trouble
April 18, 1942
Tom and Jerry team up to stop Spike the Bulldog from mauling both of them.
First appearance of Spike (aka, Bulldog). First cartoon where Tom and Jerry team up.
6
Puss n' Toots
May 30, 1942
Tom tries to woo a female cat.
First appearance of a love interest for Tom. First appearance of Toots. Re-released with Perspecta Stereo in 1958.
7
The Bowling Alley-Cat
July 18, 1942
Tom and Jerry chase each other around a bowling alley.
First cartoon featuring a sport as its theme.
8
Fine Feathered Friend
October 10, 1942
Jerry flees from Tom by hiding with a chicken family.
Tom competes with an alley cat (Meathead) to see who gets Jerry first.
First appearance of Meathead. The first time that Tom loses to another cat.
10
The Lonesome Mouse
May 22, 1943
When Mammy Two Shoes kicks Tom out of the house after Jerry frames him, the mouse enjoys his freedom without Tom until he gets lonesome. They work together to prove Tom's worth as a mouse-catcher to Mammy.
Jerry wages war with Tom from his "cat raid shelter" in the basement.
First cartoon to win an Academy Award for Best Short Subject, Cartoon. A missing scene involving ration stamps was removed from the reissue in 1950. Blackface gag removed from Cartoon Network in the late 90's.
12
Baby Puss
December 25, 1943
A little girl dresses up Tom like a baby, prompting Jerry and Tom's feline friends to make fun of him.
First appearance of Topsy. First cartoon to use "An MGM Tom and Jerry Cartoon" end titles. Second cartoon where Tom and Jerry both lose.
Won an Oscar for Best Short Subject, Cartoon.[3] In 1994, it was voted #42 of the 50 Greatest Cartoons of all time by members of the animation field, the only Tom & Jerry cartoon to make the list.[4]
Tom tries to prevent Jerry from drinking his milk by poisoning it, but his plan completely backfires when the poison transforms Jerry into a monster.
Nominated for an Oscar for Best Short Subject, Cartoon. Original titles is rarely found on a 16mm Afga-Gevaert print with only one tiny splice at the Tom and Jerry card.
31
Salt Water Tabby
July 12, 1947
Tom woos Toodles on the beach.
32
A Mouse in the House
August 30, 1947
Tom and Butch compete against each other to catch Jerry on Mammy Two Shoes' orders, but she ends up kicking out all three animals.
Rarely seen on Cartoon Network and Boomerang due to perceived racial abuse occurring in the end. Third time both Tom and Jerry lose.
33
The Invisible Mouse
September 27, 1947
Jerry uses "invisible ink" to turn invisible and outsmart Tom.
After a muddy Tom chases Jerry through the house, Mammy Two Shoes forces the cat to clean the house. While she's gone, Jerry sabotages Tom's efforts.
Was rarely shown on American television and omitted from DVD due to the short's offensive racial stereotyping at the end.
1949
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39
Polka-Dot Puss
February 26, 1949
Tom convinces Mammy Two Shoes that he's too sick to go outside. He stays in the house until Jerry puts red dots all over Tom's face to trick him into thinking he's caught the measles.
First use of the iconic "Tom and Jerry" intro theme used in most Hanna-Barbera shorts and beyond. Fifth cartoon where Tom and Jerry both lose.
After a piano flattens Tom while he attempts to catch Jerry, Tom is refused entry to cat heaven due to his record of trying to harm Jerry. To save himself from hell, Tom must have Jerry sign a certificate of forgiveness within one hour.
Unaired on Arabian television due to subplots involving damnation in Hell. First (albeit cameo) appearances of kittens Fluff, Muff, and Puff. Final time that Billy Bletcher voices a character. The character that he voiced in this short looks similar to Spike Bulldog. Re-released with Perspecta Stereo in 1956. Fourth cartoon where Tom and Jerry both win.
43
The Cat and the Mermouse
September 3, 1949
Tom chases a Mermouse who looks like Jerry.
The iconic "Tom and Jerry" intro theme is used for this and practically all subsequent Hanna-Barbera shorts. Re-released with Perspecta Stereo in 1957. Fifth cartoon where Tom and Jerry both win.
After Mammy Two Shoes goes out with her friends, Tom invites his feline friends over for a party, which disturbs a sleeping Jerry.
Only (albeit brief) time that the face of Mammy Two Shoes is shown. Re-released with Perspecta Stereo in 1957. Re-released to television in the mid-1960s with Mammy Two Shoes replaced by a new character (a slim white woman). Sixth cartoon where Tom and Jerry both lose.
49
Texas Tom
March 11, 1950
Tom tries to woo a cowgirl cat.
Re-released with Perspecta Stereo in 1957.
50
Jerry and the Lion
April 8, 1950
Jerry promises to return an escaped circus lion to the African jungle.
Only appearance of the Lion. Re-released with Perspecta Stereo in 1957.
51
Safety Second
July 1, 1950
Jerry and Nibbles celebrate Independence Day. Nibbles wants to set off firecrackers, but Jerry would rather play it safer.
Re-released with Perspecta Stereo in 1957 with a blue-background title card. Original title card is completely found, but with one tiny splice between the non-text Tom and Jerry card.
53
The Framed Cat
October 21, 1950
When Tom steals a chicken drumstick and frames Jerry, Jerry gets even by stealing Spike's bone and framing Tom.
Re-released with Perspecta Stereo in 1956. Seventh cartoon where Tom and Jerry both lose.
Tom offers Jerry as a gift to a wealthy and attractive female cat (Toodles). Jerry attracts the attention of another cat (Butch) who also becomes interested in her, resulting in a fight between Tom and the other cat for her affection.
Blackface gag removed from television and omitted from DVD due to racial stereotyping. Re-released with Perspective Stereo in 1958.
56
Jerry and the Goldfish
March 3, 1951
Jerry must save a goldfish from Tom.
Re-released with Perspective Stereo in 1958.
57
Jerry's Cousin
April 7, 1951
Jerry's tough cousin Muscles protects Jerry from Tom.
After staying out all night with his alley cat friends, Tom attempts to catch Jerry on Mammy Two Shoes' orders, but he gets sleepy in the process.
Re-released with Perspective Stereo in 1958.
59
His Mouse Friday
July 7, 1951
Tom becomes a castaway on an island and chases Jerry to a native village, but Jerry tricks the cat by disguising himself as a blackface native.
Rarely aired on television due to racial stereotypes. Re-released with Perspective Stereo in 1958. Eighth cartoon where Tom and Jerry both lose.
60
Slicked-up Pup
September 8, 1951
Spike threatens Tom to keep Tyke clean while he's gone. Jerry dirties Tyke to get Tom in trouble.
61
Nit-Witty Kitty
October 6, 1951
Mammy Two Shoes accidentally knocks Tom out with a blow to the head which causes him to forget who he is and think that he is a mouse, and Jerry finds Tom more obnoxious as a fellow rodent.
62
Cat Napping
December 8, 1951
Tom and Jerry fight over who's going to sleep in the hammock.
1952
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63
The Flying Cat
January 12, 1952
Tom chases Jerry and a canary by devising an aerial plan of attack.
This was the first episode to air on Boomerang when it rebranded on January 19, 2015.
64
The Duck Doctor
February 16, 1952
Tom shoots down a wild duckling while hunting. Jerry helps him get airborne again.
When Tom falls in love, Jerry's devil recalls the times when Tom fell in love and caused problems for Jerry.
Second compilation film; contains footage from Salt Water Tabby, The Mouse Comes to Dinner, Texas Tom, and Solid Serenade. Sixth cartoon where Tom and Jerry both win.
67
Triplet Trouble
April 19, 1952
Mammy Two Shoes adopts three kittens who torment Tom and Jerry, so the two team up to have their revenge.
The three kittens (Fluff, Muff, and Puff) previously appeared in Heavenly Puss. Seventh cartoon where Tom and Jerry both win.
68
Little Runaway
June 14, 1952
Tom intends to give an escaped seal pup back to the circus, but Jerry wants to help the seal pup escape.
69
Fit to Be Tied
July 26, 1952
After the passing of a new leash law, Tom torments Spike and uses the opportunity to chase Jerry.
As the pet owned by Johann Strauss in Vienna, Tom becomes an accomplished pianist himself after his master goes away in order to lure dancing Jerry out with piano music.
Jerry writes an autobiography titled Life with Tom, which Tom has mixed emotions reading.
Third compilation film; contains footage from Cat Fishin', The Little Orphan, and Kitty Foiled. Ninth cartoon where Tom and Jerry both win.
1954
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80
Puppy Tale
January 23, 1954
A litter of puppies are thrown into a river, but Jerry saves them and has to deal with one that will not leave him and Tom alone.
Tenth cartoon where Tom and Jerry both win.
81
Posse Cat
January 30, 1954
Tom is a cat owned by a western rancher living near the La Sal Mountains, who rules that, going forward, Tom's dinner will depend on him keeping Jerry out of the shack from stealing their food. Tom and Jerry eventually reach a truce that allows Tom to earn the meal.
Sequel to Texas Tom.
82
Hic-cup Pup
April 17, 1954
Tom's usual antics of chasing Jerry wake Tyke up, and the puppy gets the hiccups. This annoys Spike, causing him to threaten Tom to keep quiet, while Jerry tries to frame him.
Fourth cartoons where Tom is victorious over Jerry.
83
Little School Mouse
May 29, 1954
Jerry is a professor with a certified degree in outwitting cats, and tries to teach Nibbles how to do so, with very little success.
Similar in story and spirit to Professor Tom. Fifth cartoons where Tom is victorious over Jerry.
84
Baby Butch
August 14, 1954
Butch disguises himself as a baby to steal food from Tom and Jerry's household, aggravating both of them.
Tenth cartoon where Tom and Jerry both lose.
85
Mice Follies
September 4, 1954
Jerry and Nibbles flood the kitchen and freeze it, turning it into a skating rink, causing Tom to use unusual tactics to catch them.
86
Neapolitan Mouse
October 2, 1954
Tom and Jerry vacation in Naples and encounter a local mouse named Topo.
Eleventh cartoon where Tom and Jerry both win.
87
Downhearted Duckling
November 13, 1954
After reading the story of "The Ugly Duckling", Quacker is persistent with the idea of his being ugly, and even resorts to being eaten by Tom rather than to live with his "ugliness".
88
Pet Peeve
November 20, 1954
After the cost of dog and cat food increase, George and Joan (Tom and Spike's owners) decide they must get rid of one of them before they are eaten out of their home. Tom and Spike must compete to catch Jerry so they can stay, but both get kicked out in the end and Jerry stays.
Produced simultaneously in both the standard Academy format and in widescreen CinemaScope. First appearances of George and Joan, although their faces are not seen here.
89
Touché, Pussy Cat!
December 18, 1954
Captain Jerry tries to teach eager Nibbles how to become a Mouseketeer.
Produced simultaneously in both the standard Academy format and in widescreen CinemaScope. Last cartoon to get nominated for an Oscar for Best Short Subjects, Cartoons.
1955
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90
Southbound Duckling
March 12, 1955
Quacker is determined to fly south for the winter, which Jerry objects since farm ducks do not fly south, while Tom tries to catch the duck.
Produced simultaneously in both the standard Academy format and in CinemaScope. One of six cartoons where Tom emerges victorious over Jerry.
91
Pup on a Picnic
April 30, 1955
Spike and Tyke are having a picnic, but several inconveniences occur.
Produced simultaneously in both the standard Academy format and in CinemaScope.
92
Mouse for Sale
May 21, 1955
Tom sells Jerry disguising him as a white mouse after seeing an ad in the newspaper. But his plan to get rich backfires when the house owner finds the money and buys Jerry back.
One of the seventh cartoons where Tom is victorious over Jerry.
93
Designs on Jerry
September 2, 1955
Stick figure versions of Tom and Jerry come to life when Tom creates a very detailed blueprint of a mousetrap.
94
Tom and Chérie
September 9, 1955
Mouseketeer Tuffy gets frustrated when Captain Mouseketeer Jerry repeatedly asks him to deliver his love letters despite Mouseketeer Nibbles's continually encountering troubles with Tom along the way.
Produced in CinemaScope. This is the only Tom and Jerry episode during the Hanna-Barbera era where Tom and Jerry never come in contact with each other.
95
Smarty Cat
October 14, 1955
Tom and his pals watch old footage of Spike's misery while the owners are not home.
Fourth compilation film; contains footage from Solid Serenade, Cat Fishin', and Fit to Be Tied. Only short to end with a regular MGM title instead of its title. Last appearance of Topsy. Last compilation film in the Hanna-Barbera era.
96
Pecos Pest
November 11, 1955
Jerry's uncle Pecos comes to the city with his guitar for his television singing debut. Tom is terrified of Pecos because he keeps using Tom's whiskers as replacement guitar strings.
Final Tom and Jerry cartoon released in the standard Academy format. All subsequent Hanna-Barbera cartoons were released in CinemaScope. Final Tom and Jerry cartoon released with Fred Quimby as producer.
97
That's My Mommy
November 19, 1955
Quacker hatches near Tom and imprints on him, thinking Tom is his mother, despite Jerry's multiple pleas to show him otherwise.
The only cartoon with the premise of Quacker hatching that does not end up with him reuniting with his actual mother duck. Produced in CinemaScope. First Tom and Jerry cartoon with William Hanna and Joseph Barbera as both producers and directors. One of eight cartoons where Tom is victorious over Jerry.
1956
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98
The Flying Sorceress
January 27, 1956
Tom sees an ad for an intelligent cat as a travel companion. He leaves his previous house for the new job only to find a creepy house with a flying sorceress in it.
Produced in CinemaScope.
99
The Egg and Jerry
March 23, 1956
A mother woodpecker leaves for lunch leaving her egg behind, but the egg ends up in Jerry's home and hatches. The baby woodpecker thinks Jerry is his mother and saves him from Tom.
Produced in CinemaScope. CinemaScope remake of Hatch Up Your Troubles and first of the three CinemaScope remakes.
100
Busy Buddies
May 4, 1956
When Jeanine the babysitter is too busy on the phone to look after the baby who is constantly crawling away, Tom and Jerry declare a truce so that the baby does not get hurt.
First appearance of Jeanine and the baby. Produced in CinemaScope. Twelfth cartoon where Tom and Jerry both win.
Tom arrives at the beach with a female cat to spend some quality time. But instead, he is competing with Butch by lifting weights to impress her.
Produced in CinemaScope. Eleventh cartoon where Tom and Jerry both lose.
102
Down Beat Bear
October 21, 1956
A dancing bear escapes from the zoo and arrives at Tom and Jerry's house, so Jerry keeps playing music to make him dance with Tom and prevent Tom from calling to collect the reward.
Jerry, narrating, recounts the tragic love story that led to Tom's depression.
Rarely airs on Cartoon Network and Boomerang due to references of alcoholism and suicide. Produced in CinemaScope. Last Tom and Jerry cartoon to be recorded with Western Electric Sound System. Final appearance of Butch during the Golden Age of Hollywood Animation. Twelfth cartoon where Tom and Jerry both lose.
104
Barbecue Brawl
December 14, 1956
Spike shows his son Tyke how to barbecue, but they have to deal with constant interruptions.
Produced in CinemaScope and Perspective Stereo. Thirteenth cartoon where Tom and Jerry both lose.
1957
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105
Tops with Pops
February 22, 1957
Jerry hides with Spike and Tyke so Tom will get in trouble if he tries to catch him.
Produced in CinemaScope and Perspective Stereo. CinemaScope remake version of Love That Pup and second of the three Cinemascope remakes.
106
Timid Tabby
April 19, 1957
Tom's cousin George comes to visit, and he's afraid of mice.
Produced in CinemaScope and Perspecta Stereo. Last cartoon released before the original MGM cartoon studio shut down. One of nine cartoons where Tom is victorious over Jerry.
107
Feedin' the Kiddie
June 7, 1957
Jerry and Nibbles dine on Thanksgiving treats until Tom tries to stop them.
Produced in CinemaScope and Perspecta Stereo. First cartoon released after the original MGM cartoon studio shut down. Remake of The Little Orphan (and the third and final of the CinemaScope remakes) where Nibbles is named as Tuffy and is Jerry's nephew. Fourteenth cartoon where Tom and Jerry both lose.
108
Mucho Mouse
September 6, 1957
Tom is a mouse catching world champion and arrives in Spain to catch Jerry, known as El Magnifico, but he miserably fails to catch him.
Produced in CinemaScope and Perspective Stereo. Thirteenth cartoon where Tom and Jerry both win.
109
Tom's Photo Finish
November 1, 1957
When Tom eats his owner's chicken and frames Spike, Jerry takes a picture to expose him, spreading copies around the house, trying to get him kicked out.
Produced in CinemaScope and Perspective Stereo.
1958
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110
Happy Go Ducky
January 3, 1958
The Easter Bunny leaves an Easter egg for Tom and Jerry, which hatches into Quacker who thoroughly annoys them.
Produced in CinemaScope and Perspective Stereo. Fourteenth cartoon where Tom and Jerry both win.
111
Royal Cat Nap
March 7, 1958
Royal guard Tom must get rid of Mouseketeers Jerry and Nibbles without waking up the king from his nap.
Produced in CinemaScope and Perspective Stereo. Fifteenth cartoon where Tom and Jerry both win.
112
The Vanishing Duck
May 2, 1958
Jerry and Quacker become invisible using vanishing cream and play pranks on Tom.
Produced in CinemaScope and Perspective Stereo. Final appearance of Quacker and George. Tenth cartoon where Tom is victorious over Jerry.
113
Robin Hoodwinked
June 6, 1958
After Robin Hood gets locked up, Jerry and Nibbles attempt to save him, but first they must get past Tom.
Produced in CinemaScope and Perspecta Stereo. Final appearance of Nibbles.
Due to Jeanine the babysitter's carelessness, Tom and Jerry must once again keep the baby from harm every time it gets loose.
Produced in CinemaScope and Perspecta Stereo. Last Tom and Jerry cartoon produced at the original MGM cartoon studio after it shut down in 1957. Final cartoon directed by William Hanna during the Golden Age of Hollywood Animation. Final appearances of Joan, Jeanine, and the baby. Final appearance of Spike during the Golden Age of Hollywood Animation. Fifteenth cartoon where Tom and Jerry both lose.
First short not to feature the Leo The Lion as intro.
125
Sorry Safari
October 12, 1962
Rarely seen on Cartoon Network and Boomerang due to inhumanely insensitive subject matter. Final short not to feature the Leo The Lion as intro. Final appearance of Tom's bald owner, as removed from further entrees because his appearances were depictions of animal cruelty.
The following 34 cartoons were produced by Chuck Jones in Hollywood, California. Earlier cartoons were produced in conjunction with Walter Bien's "Sib Tower 12 Productions" (one or the other credited on the 1963 and 1964 productions), until it was integrated into a new animation department called MGM Animation/Visual Arts. Directors (if other than Jones) or co-directors for each short are listed. All cartoons were released to theaters by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Note: All the Chuck Jones MGM Tom and Jerry shorts were in Metrocolor.
Directed by Joseph Barbera and Spike Brandt. Currently final appearances of Butch and Spike. Second cartoon of the 21st century. Last cartoon directed by Joseph Barbera.
Tom and Jerry had been asked by Pudsey to raise money for BBC's Children in Need.
2021: Tom and Jerry Special Shorts cartoons
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On a Roll
A Chef calls Tom in to get rid of Jerry but chaos ensues in the restaurant.
February 20, 2021
Premiered on the HBO Max streaming service in promotion for the Tom & Jerry feature film[5]
2
The House That Cat Built
Tom builds a house for himself, but Jerry, who is angry because the house destroyed his "Hole Sweet Hole" portrait and decides to stop Tom from resting.
^ abcVallance, Tom (December 20, 2006). "Joseph Barbera: Animation pioneer whose creations with William Hanna included the Flintstones and Tom and Jerry". The Independent (London).
^Beck, Jerry (ed.) (1994). The 50 Greatest Cartoons: As Selected by 1,000 Animation Professionals. Atlanta: Turner Publishing. ISBN1-878685-49-X.
