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Oh, and don't confuse them with that ''[http://www.cartoonresearch.com/tomjerry/ other]'' [[Van Beuren Studios|Tom And Jerry]]. It'll save you a lot of trouble.
Oh, and don't confuse them with that ''[http://www.cartoonresearch.com/tomjerry/ other]'' [[Van Beuren Studios|Tom And Jerry]]. It'll save you a lot of trouble.
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=== Notable Shorts In This Series Include: ===


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== Notable Shorts In This Series Include: ==
* [[Puss Gets the Boot]] (1940): The debut of the characters, and the short that establishes the series formula. Oscar Nominee.
* [[Puss Gets the Boot]] (1940): The debut of the characters, and the short that establishes the series formula. Oscar Nominee.
* The Night Before Christmas: Nominated for the 1941 [[Academy Award]] for cartoon shorts.
* The Night Before Christmas: Nominated for the 1941 [[Academy Award]] for cartoon shorts.
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* Jerry's Cousin: 1951 Oscar nominee.
* Jerry's Cousin: 1951 Oscar nominee.
* The Two Mouseketeers: Won the 1952 Oscar.
* The Two Mouseketeers: Won the 1952 Oscar.

* Johann Mouse: Won the 1953 Oscar.
* Johann Mouse: Won the 1953 Oscar.
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== FILMOGRAPHY ==
== FILMOGRAPHY ==
=== 1940 ===

== 1940 ==
* [[Puss Gets the Boot]]: Debut of Tom and Jerry, although they are called Jasper and Jynx in this meant-to-be oneshot cartoon.
* [[Puss Gets the Boot]]: Debut of Tom and Jerry, although they are called Jasper and Jynx in this meant-to-be oneshot cartoon.


== 1941 ==
=== 1941 ===
* The Midnight Snack: First short where Tom and Jerry are dubbed as such. First official Tom and Jerry cartoon.
* The Midnight Snack: First short where Tom and Jerry are dubbed as such. First official Tom and Jerry cartoon.
* The Night Before Christmas: Nominated for the 1941 [[Academy Award]] for cartoon short subjects.
* The Night Before Christmas: Nominated for the 1941 [[Academy Award]] for cartoon short subjects.


== 1942 ==
=== 1942 ===
* Fraidy Cat
* Fraidy Cat
* Dog Trouble: First appearance of Spike the Bulldog.
* Dog Trouble: First appearance of Spike the Bulldog.
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* Fine Feathered Friend
* Fine Feathered Friend


== 1943 ==
=== 1943 ===
* Sufferin' Cats!
* Sufferin' Cats!
* The Lonesome Mouse: First T&J short in which they talk.
* The Lonesome Mouse: First T&J short in which they talk.
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* Baby Puss: First appearance of Butch and Topsy the cats.
* Baby Puss: First appearance of Butch and Topsy the cats.


== 1944 ==
=== 1944 ===
* The Zoot Cat
* The Zoot Cat
* The Million Dollar Cat: The first time Tom defeats Jerry.
* The Million Dollar Cat: The first time Tom defeats Jerry.
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* Mouse Trouble: Won the 1944 cartoon [[Academy Award]].
* Mouse Trouble: Won the 1944 cartoon [[Academy Award]].


== 1945 ==
=== 1945 ===
* The Mouse Comes to Dinner
* The Mouse Comes to Dinner
* Mouse in Manhattan: A [[Lower Deck Episode]] centered solely on Jerry visiting Manhattan, with Tom only appearing briefly in the opening and ending.
* Mouse in Manhattan: A [[Lower Deck Episode]] centered solely on Jerry visiting Manhattan, with Tom only appearing briefly in the opening and ending.
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* Quiet Please!: Won the 1945 cartoon [[Academy Award]].
* Quiet Please!: Won the 1945 cartoon [[Academy Award]].


== 1946 ==
=== 1946 ===
* Springtime for Thomas
* Springtime for Thomas
* The Milky Waif: First appearance of Nibbles.
* The Milky Waif: First appearance of Nibbles.
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* Solid Serenade
* Solid Serenade


== 1947 ==
=== 1947 ===
* Cat Fishin'
* Cat Fishin'
* Part Time Pal
* Part Time Pal
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* The Invisible Mouse
* The Invisible Mouse


== 1948 ==
=== 1948 ===
* Kitty Foiled: First appearance of the Canary.
* Kitty Foiled: First appearance of the Canary.
* The Truce Hurts
* The Truce Hurts
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* Mouse Cleaning: One of the two "banned" Tom and Jerry shorts. [[Cartoon Brew|Jerry Beck]] claims that it will be included, restored, in a future collection to make up for its removal from the Spotlight Collections. The short is still aired on TV, albeit edited to remove the (fairly lengthy) scene of Tom in blackface.
* Mouse Cleaning: One of the two "banned" Tom and Jerry shorts. [[Cartoon Brew|Jerry Beck]] claims that it will be included, restored, in a future collection to make up for its removal from the Spotlight Collections. The short is still aired on TV, albeit edited to remove the (fairly lengthy) scene of Tom in blackface.


== 1949 ==
=== 1949 ===

* Polka-Dot Puss
* Polka-Dot Puss
* The Little Orphan: Won the 1949 [[Academy Award]] for cartoons.
* The Little Orphan: Won the 1949 [[Academy Award]] for cartoons.
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* Tennis Chumps
* Tennis Chumps


== 1950 ==
=== 1950 ===
* Little Quacker: First appearance of Quacker.
* Little Quacker: First appearance of Quacker.
* Saturday Evening Puss: Only time we get a chance to see the face of Mammy Two Shoes, but only as a [[Freeze-Frame Bonus]].
* Saturday Evening Puss: Only time we get a chance to see the face of Mammy Two Shoes, but only as a [[Freeze-Frame Bonus]].
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* Cue Ball Cat
* Cue Ball Cat


== 1951 ==
=== 1951 ===

* Casanova Cat: The second of the two "banned" shorts, although a future DVD release is planned. The short is still aired on TV, albeit edited to remove the (lengthy) scene of Jerry in blackface.
* Casanova Cat: The second of the two "banned" shorts, although a future DVD release is planned. The short is still aired on TV, albeit edited to remove the (lengthy) scene of Jerry in blackface.
* Jerry and the Goldfish
* Jerry and the Goldfish
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* Cat Napping
* Cat Napping


== 1952 ==
=== 1952 ===

* The Flying Cat
* The Flying Cat
* The Duck Doctor
* The Duck Doctor
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* The Dog House
* The Dog House


== 1953 ==
=== 1953 ===
* The Missing Mouse
* The Missing Mouse
* Jerry and Jumbo
* Jerry and Jumbo
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* Life With Tom: Yet another compilation film. Uses footage from "Cat Fishin", "The Little Orphan" and "Kitty Foiled". Final appearance of the Canary.
* Life With Tom: Yet another compilation film. Uses footage from "Cat Fishin", "The Little Orphan" and "Kitty Foiled". Final appearance of the Canary.


== 1954 ==
=== 1954 ===

* Puppy Tale
* Puppy Tale
* Posse Cat
* Posse Cat
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* Touché, Pussy Cat!: "Prequel" of "The Two Mouseketeers".
* Touché, Pussy Cat!: "Prequel" of "The Two Mouseketeers".


== 1955 ==
=== 1955 ===

* Southbound Duckling
* Southbound Duckling
* Pup on a Picnic
* Pup on a Picnic
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* That's My Mommy
* That's My Mommy


== 1956 ==
=== 1956 ===

* The Flying Sorceress
* The Flying Sorceress
* The Egg and Jerry: [[Shot for Shot Remake]] of "Hatch Up Your Troubles".
* The Egg and Jerry: [[Shot for Shot Remake]] of "Hatch Up Your Troubles".
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* Tom's Photo Finish
* Tom's Photo Finish


== 1958 ==
=== 1958 ===

* Happy Go Ducky
* Happy Go Ducky
* Royal Cat Nap
* Royal Cat Nap
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* Tot Watchers: Last of the original Tom and Jerry cartoons produced before the MGM cartoon studio shut down.
* Tot Watchers: Last of the original Tom and Jerry cartoons produced before the MGM cartoon studio shut down.


== 1961 ==
=== 1961 ===
* Switchin' Kitten: First of the Gene Deitch ''Tom and Jerry'' cartoons.

* Switchin' Kitten: First of the Gene Deitch Tom and Jerry cartoons.
* Down and Outing
* Down and Outing
* It's Greek to Me-Ow
* It's Greek to Me-Ow


== 1962 ==
=== 1962 ===

* High Steaks
* High Steaks
* Mouse Into Space
* Mouse Into Space
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* Sorry Safari
* Sorry Safari
* Buddies Thicker Than Water
* Buddies Thicker Than Water
* Carmen Get It!: Final Gene Deitch Tom and Jerry cartoon.
* Carmen Get It!: Final Gene Deitch ''Tom and Jerry'' cartoon.

== 1963 ==


=== 1963 ===
* Pent-House Mouse: First of the [[Chuck Jones]] Tom and Jerry shorts.
* Pent-House Mouse: First of the [[Chuck Jones]] ''Tom and Jerry'' shorts.


== 1964 ==
=== 1964 ===
* The Cat Above and the Mouse Below
* The Cat Above and the Mouse Below
* Is There A Doctor In The Mouse?
* Is There A Doctor In The Mouse?
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* The Unshrinkable Jerry Mouse
* The Unshrinkable Jerry Mouse


== 1965 ==
=== 1965 ===
* Ah, Sweet Mouse-Story of Life
* Ah, Sweet Mouse-Story of Life
* Tom-ic Energy
* Tom-ic Energy
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* The Cat's Me-Ouch!
* The Cat's Me-Ouch!


== 1966 ==
=== 1966 ===

* Duel Personality
* Duel Personality
* Jerry, Jerry, Quite Contrary
* Jerry, Jerry, Quite Contrary
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* Catty-Cornered
* Catty-Cornered


== 1967 ==
=== 1967 ===

* Cat and Dupli-cat
* Cat and Dupli-cat
* O-Solar Meow
* O-Solar Meow
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* Purr-Chance to Dream: Last Classic Tom and Jerry cartoon.
* Purr-Chance to Dream: Last Classic Tom and Jerry cartoon.


== 1975 ==
=== 1975 ===
* [[The Tom and Jerry Show]]: TV series; ended in the same year.
* [[The Tom and Jerry Show]]: TV series; ended in the same year.


== 1980 ==
=== 1980 ===
* The Tom and Jerry Comedy Show: TV series; ended in 1982.
* The Tom and Jerry Comedy Show: TV series; ended in 1982.


== 1989 ==
=== 1989 ===
* Hanna-Barbera's 50th: A Yabba Dabba Doo Celebration: TV special featuring Tom and Jerry.
* Hanna-Barbera's 50th: A Yabba Dabba Doo Celebration: TV special featuring Tom and Jerry.


== 1990 ==
=== 1990 ===
* [[Tom and Jerry Kids]]: TV series; ended in 1994.
* [[Tom and Jerry Kids]]: TV series; ended in 1994.


== 1992 ==
=== 1992 ===
* [[Tom and Jerry: The Movie]]: Theatrical film.
* [[Tom and Jerry: The Movie]]: Theatrical film.


== 2001 ==
=== 2001 ===
* Tom and Jerry: The Mansion Cat: [[Made for TV Movie|Made-for-TV short]].
* Tom and Jerry: The Mansion Cat: [[Made for TV Movie|Made-for-TV short]].
* Tom and Jerry: The Magic Ring: [[Direct to Video]] film.
* Tom and Jerry: The Magic Ring: [[Direct to Video]] film.


== 2005 ==
=== 2005 ===
* Tom and Jerry: Blast Off to Mars: [[Direct to Video]] film.
* Tom and Jerry: Blast Off to Mars: [[Direct to Video]] film.
* The Karate Guard: Last Tom and Jerry short.
* The Karate Guard: Last Tom and Jerry short.
* Tom and Jerry: The Fast and the Furry: [[Direct to Video]] film.
* Tom and Jerry: The Fast and the Furry: [[Direct to Video]] film.


== 2006 ==
=== 2006 ===
* Tom and Jerry: Shiver Me Whiskers: [[Direct to Video]] film.
* Tom and Jerry: Shiver Me Whiskers: [[Direct to Video]] film.
* [[Tom and Jerry Tales]]: TV series; ended in 2008.
* [[Tom and Jerry Tales]]: TV series; ended in 2008.


== 2007 ==
=== 2007 ===
* Tom and Jerry: A Nutcracker Tale: [[Direct to Video]] film.
* Tom and Jerry: A Nutcracker Tale: [[Direct to Video]] film.


== 2010 ==
=== 2010 ===
* Tom and Jerry Meet Sherlock Holmes: [[Direct to Video]] film.
* Tom and Jerry Meet Sherlock Holmes: [[Direct to Video]] film.


== 2011 ==
=== 2011 ===
* Tom and Jerry and [[The Wizard of Oz (film)|The Wizard of Oz]]: [[Direct to Video]] film.
* Tom and Jerry and [[The Wizard of Oz (film)|The Wizard of Oz]]: [[Direct to Video]] film.


== Future ==
=== Future ===
* Tom and Jerry: Theatrical film.
* Tom and Jerry: Theatrical film.


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{{tropelist}}
=== ''[[Tom and Jerry]]'' provides examples of: ===
* [[Accordion Man]]
* [[Accordion Man]]
* [[Affectionate Gesture to the Head]]: "Professor Tom" has Tom teaching mousing to a kitten. When the kitten does a good job, he gets a pat on the head.
* [[Affectionate Gesture to the Head]]: "Professor Tom" has Tom teaching mousing to a kitten. When the kitten does a good job, he gets a pat on the head.