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6.2 / 10(4 votes)IMDbNRFirst Aired: 19721 Season

The Houndcats

Series Overview

A team of three dogs and two cats working to serve justice where there is wrong-doing. Each episode begins with the Houndcats receiving orders from their unseen "Chief", whose message is played on an old-fashioned gramophone, player-piano or other devices, parodying the tape recorder scene at the start of most episodes of Mission: Impossible.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

EndedScripted
Original Network

Broadcast Syndication

Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 13 Episodes

30 min per episode

Air Date Window

1972 – 1972

Premiered: Sat, Sep 9, 1972

Created By
David H. DePatie
Friz FrelengFriz Freleng
Joe RubyJoe Ruby
Ken SpearsKen Spears

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Sat, Dec 2, 1972

Season 1, Episode 13: “The Call Me Madame X Mission”

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

David H. DePatie, Friz Freleng, Joe Ruby, Ken Spears

Producers

David H. DePatie, Friz Freleng

Department Leadership Roster

David H. DePatie

Producer

Friz Freleng

Friz Freleng

Producer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Houndcats.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Houndcats

Key facts, seasons breakdown, and credits for search engines and AI assistants.

What is The Houndcats about?

A team of three dogs and two cats working to serve justice where there is wrong-doing. Each episode begins with the Houndcats receiving orders from their unseen "Chief", whose message is played on an old-fashioned gramophone, player-piano or other devices, parodying the tape recorder scene at the start of most episodes of Mission: Impossible.

How many seasons does The Houndcats have?

The Houndcats comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in The Houndcats?

Key cast members in The Houndcats include Arte Johnson, Daws Butler, Joe Besser, Aldo Ray, Michael Bell.

Who created or directed The Houndcats?

The Houndcats was developed and directed by David H. DePatie, Friz Freleng, Joe Ruby, Ken Spears.