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Wednesdays – Sundays, 12:00 – 6:00 pm
The Paley Museum, 25 W 52 Street, NYC
Experience the magic of community as you watch compelling programming on our impressive big screens! Our daily screenings foster an intimate atmosphere that brings television to life, expertly curated from our vast collection spanning a century of television and radio, chosen just for you. No matter what is showing, The Paley Museum offers an unforgettable experience for TV enthusiasts and history buffs alike.
When your favorite television shows aren’t showing on the big screen, the Paley Archive grants you unlimited access to our extensive programming catalog. Immerse yourself in television history with just a few clicks and enjoy your favorite shows and iconic moments in our intimate library space.
Current screening schedules for our theaters are listed below.
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The Honeymooners
The Handmaid's Tale
Classic Television
Maurice Sendak
Everybody Loves Raymond
The Berenstain Bears
Screenings from the Paley Archive
From the Paley Archive: The Honeymooners: The Lost Sketches
May 3 & 18, 2025
Bennack Theater
In 1951, Jackie Gleason introduced the characters Ralph and Alice Kramden in a sketch called “The Honeymooners” as part of the program Cavalcade of Stars on the DuMont Television Network. The following year, Gleason featured “The Honeymooners” on The Jackie Gleason Show on CBS to great popularity. In 1984, the Museum of Broadcasting (later named The Paley Museum) discovered four previously lost sketches of “The Honeymooners” within episodes of The Jackie Gleason Show. That discovery prompted other media organizations to search their archives for additional episodes that were previously considered lost. The Paley Museum is proud to preserve these important pieces of television history and invite you to join us for a special screening series featuring previously forgotten sketches of Jackie Gleason’s hit “The Honeymooners” sketches from the first season of The Jackie Gleason Show. These sketches aired in the years prior to the premiere of the beloved 1955 series, The Honeymooners. This screening series pays tribute to the late Dr. Stewart Berkowitz, who turned his love for TV shows from his youth into a passion for collecting. Iconic pieces from his incredible collection are currently on display at The Paley Museum through June 1, including costumes, props, and furniture from The Honeymooners.
12:10 pm, 2:15 pm, 4:20 pm
“Glow Worm Cleaning” / “Alice Plays Cupid”
In “Glow Worm Cleaning,” Alice is chosen to be next month's “Glow Worm Girl,” which means her picture is going to be in nationwide magazine advertisements for Glow Worm cleanser. Ralph is jealous until he finds out that he can also get his picture in the magazine. (Originally aired June 27, 1953)
In “Alice Plays Cupid,” Alice plays matchmaker when Ralph invites his boss George to dinner. Alice invites her friend Henrietta as well, hoping she and George hit it off. Ralph, who is recovering from a recent argument with a cashier at the bakery, discovers that Henrietta is the same argumentative bakery cashier. Subsequently, Ralph fears that Alice may have ruined his chances of getting a promotion from George. (Originally aired January 17, 1953)
12:35 pm, 2:40 pm, 4:45 pm
“Goodbye Aunt Ethel”
In this episode, a “brief” visit from Alice's Aunt Ethel has stretched into weeks, and an irate Ralph, who did not want her visiting in the first place, is determined to do anything to encourage her to leave. (Originally aired March 14, 1953)
1:25 pm, 3:30 pm
“Lawsuit” / “What’s the Name?”
In “Lawsuit,” Ralph has spent seven weeks at home with a broken leg after an accident on his bus. He becomes convinced that he has an airtight case against the bus company and plans to sue them for $10,000. Despite the fact that Alice fears that he could lose the trial or perhaps his job, Ralph has Norton find him a lawyer. (Originally aired March 27, 1954)
In “What’s the Name?,” Ralph and Alice argue about which star each wishes the other looked like, but when Alice cannot remember the name of the actress in the film they saw, Ralph becomes obsessed and cannot sleep until he can remember the name of the actress. (Originally aired May 15, 1954)
1:50 pm, 3:55 pm
“Manager of Baseball Team” / “Income Tax”
In “Manager of Baseball Team,” Ralph comes home with champagne to celebrate his promotion to manager of the bus company. Convinced that he will be making a lot of money, Ralph dreams about what he will do with the money and how he will change his future. (Originally aired June 1, 1957)
In “Income Tax,” Ralph and Alice argue when Ralph tries to complete their income tax forms by himself. He expresses frustration with the cost of living and the government tax system, but a visit from the neighborhood priest transforms his negative attitude. (Originally aired March 7, 1953)
Screenings from the Paley Archive
The Paley Museum Commemorates the Final Season of The Handmaid’s Tale
Based on the 1985 novel by Margaret Atwood, the critically acclaimed series The Handmaid’s Tale is coming to an end after eight years. Set in a dystopian United States following the Second American Civil War, The Handmaid’s Tale paints a dark picture of life for women, many of whom are Handmaids, under a totalitarian government. The first season captured audiences’ attention with a powerhouse cast, led by Elisabeth Moss as “June Osborn/Offred” in a story of survival, strength, and overcoming extreme adversity. Winner of fifteen Emmy Awards across its first five seasons, the dystopian thriller’s sixth and final season premieres April 8, 2025. We invite you to watch the series premiere and season one finale from the Paley Archive.
Also at The Paley Museum, come immerse yourself in our exhibit: The Legacy of The Handmaid’s Tale: June’s Evolution from Handmaid to Rebel, running April 4 to June 8, 2025.
Note: On May 16, there will be no screenings in the Bennack Theater.
On May 18, the Bennack Theater will screen the The Honeymooners: The Lost Sketches instead.
May 1 – 11, 2025
Bennack Theater
3:25 pm
The Handmaid’s Tale: “Offred” (Series Premiere)
This series premiere describes a dystopian future in which women are enslaved within Gilead, a totalitarian, religion-based society. A woman called Offred ("of Fred") (Elisabeth Moss), is separated from her husband and daughter and forcibly assigned to be a subservient "Handmaid" to a powerful couple, the icy Serena Joy (Yvonne Strahovski) and her husband, Commander Fred Waterford (Joseph Fiennes). Offred privately declares her determination to survive for her husband Luke, her daughter Hannah, and for her true, forbidden self: June. (Hulu, 2017)
4:25 pm
The Handmaid’s Tale: “Night” (Season One Finale)
In this season one finale, Offred recalls her first pregnancy and Serena Joy takes Offred on a road trip, where she later reveals Offred’s daughter, Hannah. Offred pleads to be reunited with her daughter, and Serena Joy assures her Hannah will be safe as long as she maintains a healthy pregnancy. Later, Fred (Joseph Fiennes) assures Serena Joy that they will be a true "family" once Offred delivers their child and departs from the home. Offred is later arrested and prepares for either "her end or a new beginning." (2017, Hulu)
May 14 – June 1, 2025
Bennack Theater
3:35 pm
The Handmaid’s Tale: “Offred” (Series Premiere)
This series premiere describes a dystopian future in which women are enslaved within Gilead, a totalitarian, religion-based society. A woman called Offred ("of Fred") (Elisabeth Moss), is separated from her husband and daughter and forcibly assigned to be a subservient "Handmaid" to a powerful couple, the icy Serena Joy (Yvonne Strahovski) and her husband, Commander Fred Waterford (Joseph Fiennes). Offred privately declares her determination to survive for her husband Luke, her daughter Hannah, and for her true, forbidden self: June. (Hulu, 2017)
4:35 pm
The Handmaid’s Tale: “Night” (Season One Finale)
In this season one finale, Offred recalls her first pregnancy and Serena Joy takes Offred on a road trip, where she later reveals Offred’s daughter, Hannah. Offred pleads to be reunited with her daughter, and Serena Joy assures her Hannah will be safe as long as she maintains a healthy pregnancy. Later, Fred (Joseph Fiennes) assures Serena Joy that they will be a true "family" once Offred delivers their child and departs from the home. Offred is later arrested and prepares for either "her end or a new beginning." (2017, Hulu)
June 4 – 8, 2025
Bennack Theater
3:10 pm
The Handmaid’s Tale: “Offred” (Series Premiere)
This series premiere describes a dystopian future in which women are enslaved within Gilead, a totalitarian, religion-based society. A woman called Offred ("of Fred") (Elisabeth Moss), is separated from her husband and daughter and forcibly assigned to be a subservient "Handmaid" to a powerful couple, the icy Serena Joy (Yvonne Strahovski) and her husband, Commander Fred Waterford (Joseph Fiennes). Offred privately declares her determination to survive for her husband Luke, her daughter Hannah, and for her true, forbidden self: June. (Hulu, 2017)
4:10 pm
The Handmaid’s Tale: “Night” (Season One Finale)
In this season one finale, Offred recalls her first pregnancy and Serena Joy takes Offred on a road trip, where she later reveals Offred’s daughter, Hannah. Offred pleads to be reunited with her daughter, and Serena Joy assures her Hannah will be safe as long as she maintains a healthy pregnancy. Later, Fred (Joseph Fiennes) assures Serena Joy that they will be a true "family" once Offred delivers their child and departs from the home. Offred is later arrested and prepares for either "her end or a new beginning." (2017, Hulu)
Screenings from the Paley Archive
Classic Television from the Paley Archive
Join us for a special screening series featuring some of television's greatest classic hits. From 1955 classics The Honeymooners and I Love Lucy to Happy Days, The Love Boat, and more, there’s something for the whole family to enjoy!
These screenings are in conjunction with our current exhibit: Classic TV Comes to Life: Television Treasures from the Dr. Stewart Berkowitz Collection, on display through June 1, 2025.
Note: On May 16, there will be no screenings in the Bennack Theater.
On May 18, the Bennack Theater will screen the The Honeymooners: The Lost Sketches instead.
May 1 – 2, 4 – 11
Bennack Theater
12:10 pm
The Honeymooners: “The Golfer”
When Ralph (Jackie Gleason) is put up for a promotion at work, he attempts to make a good impression on his boss by setting up a date to play golf with him. The only trouble is Ralph doesn’t know how to play golf. (1955, CBS)
12:40 pm
I Love Lucy: “The Saxophone”
In this episode, Lucy (Lucille Ball) finds her high school saxophone in the attic and auditions for Ricky’s (Desi Arnaz) band. (1952, CBS)
1:05 pm
Happy Days: “Fonzie Drops In”
When Potsie (Anson Williams) fails an exam that Fonzie (Henry Winkler) claims he could have aced, Richie (Ron Howard) convinces the high school dropout to reenroll and become a “drop-in.” (1974, ABC)
1:35 pm
The Flying Nun: “The Flight of the Dodo Bird”
When Sister Bertrille’s (Sally Field) dizzy spells cause her to crash-land on several occasions after flying, the Reverend Mother (Madeleine Sherwood) must conceal Sister Bertrille’s secret when a doctor becomes suspicious about her behavior. (1967, ABC)
2:00 pm
The Love Boat: “Hidden Treasure/Picture from the Past/Ace’s Salary”
In celebration of the ship's two hundredth voyage, an all-star guest cast including Andy Warhol, Andy Griffith, Marion Ross, Tom Bosley, Cloris Leachman, and Milton Berle, joins the crew. (1986, ABC)
3:00 pm
The Andy Griffith Show: “Convicts at Large”
When Barney (Don Knotts) and Floyd (Howard McNear) are captured by three convicts on the run, Andy (Andy Griffith) must find a way to save them from imminent danger. (1962, CBS)
May 14 – June 1
Bennack Theater
1:20 pm
The Honeymooners: “The Golfer”
When Ralph (Jackie Gleason) is put up for a promotion at work, he attempts to make a good impression on his boss by setting up a date to play golf with him. The only trouble is Ralph doesn’t know how to play golf. (1955, CBS)
1:50 pm
I Love Lucy: “The Saxophone”
In this episode, Lucy (Lucille Ball) finds her high school saxophone in the attic and auditions for Ricky’s (Desi Arnaz) band. (1952, CBS)
2:15 pm
Happy Days: “Fonzie Drops In”
When Potsie (Anson Williams) fails an exam that Fonzie (Henry Winkler) claims he could have aced, Richie (Ron Howard) convinces the high school dropout to reenroll and become a “drop-in.” (1974, ABC)
2:45 pm
The Flying Nun: “The Flight of the Dodo Bird”
When Sister Bertrille’s (Sally Field) dizzy spells cause her to crash-land on several occasions after flying, the Reverend Mother (Madeleine Sherwood) must conceal Sister Bertrille’s secret when a doctor becomes suspicious about her behavior. (1967, ABC)
3:10 pm
The Andy Griffith Show: “Convicts at Large”
When Barney (Don Knotts) and Floyd (Howard McNear) are captured by three convicts on the run, Andy (Andy Griffith) must find a way to save them from imminent danger. (1962, CBS)
Screenings from the Paley Archive
The World of Maurice Sendak
Enter the playful world of Maurice Sendak featuring the beloved Where the Wild Things Are and Really Rosie which features a musical version of Sendak's children's book, with Carole King as Rosie.
Note: On May 9 and 29, the Second Floor Theater screenings will end at 2:00 pm.
May 1 – 18, 2025
Second Floor Theater
12:30 pm, 1:05 pm, 1:40 pm, 2:15 pm, 2:50 pm, 3:25 pm, 4:00 pm, 4:35 pm, 5:10 pm
Where the Wild Things Are
12:40 pm, 1:15 pm, 1:50 pm, 2:25 pm, 3:00 pm, 3:35 pm, 4:10 pm, 4:45 pm, 5:20 pm
Really Rosie
May 21 – June 1, 2025
Bennack Theater
12:10 pm, 12:45 pm
Where the Wild Things Are
12:20 pm, 12:55 pm
Really Rosie
Screenings from the Paley Archive
The Paley Museum Pays Tribute to Everybody Loves Raymond
June 11 – 29, 2025
Bennack Theater
Premiering on September 13, 1996, Everybody Loves Raymond depicted the everyday lives of an Italian American family living on Long Island in New York. Created and executive produced by Phil Rosenthal and based on the comedy of Ray Romano, episodes featured Ray Barone (Romano) and his wife Debra (Patricia Heaton), their three children, his older brother Robert (Brad Garrett), and overbearing but loving parents Frank and Marie Barone (Peter Boyle and Doris Roberts). Ray often finds himself in hilarious situations where he is caught between his wife and his brother and parents, often pulled in one direction or another as the sides trade spars over everything from a hijacked secret family recipe to a missing cookie tin. The beloved series ran for 210 episodes across nine seasons, ending May 16, 2005, and remains a steadfast and comedic representation of American family life.
Also at The Paley Museum, come immerse yourself in our exhibit: 30 Years of Everybody Loves Raymond: A Behind-the-Scenes Tribute, running June 13 to September 7, 2025.
2:10 pm
Everybody Loves Raymond: “Pilot”
All Debra wants for her birthday is a day alone, so Ray sends her out for fun with a friend while he watches the kids. He goes out for pizza and leaves Marie with the sleeping children, but chaos ensues when Frank and Robert arrive and wake them up, and Debra returns home to everything but a celebratory birthday. (1996, CBS)
2:35 pm
Everybody Loves Raymond: “Why Are We Here?”
In a flashback episode, Ray and Debra reminisce on their lives before moving to Long Island, and the special set of circumstances that led them to their house across the street from Ray’s parents. (1997, CBS)
3:00 pm
Everybody Loves Raymond: “Mozart”
As Ray encourages his daughter to continue piano lessons with Marie, he struggles to remember why he quit taking lessons from her when he was a boy. Confused by Frank’s lack of support on the matter, Marie finally clears the air about the real reason the lessons stopped. (1997, CBS)
3:25 pm
Everybody Loves Raymond: “The Letter”
Disgruntled that Marie crashed a Tupperware party to which she was not invited, Debra writes an angry letter to her to help vent her frustrations. When Marie receives the letter in the mail, her initial anger turns into a shocking reconciliation with Debra...baffling Ray, Frank, and Robert. (1997, CBS)
3:50 pm
Everybody Loves Raymond: “Mia Famiglia”
While helping his daughter with her family tree project, Ray discovers an Aunt Sarina who still lives in Italy and writes her a letter. The family is surprised when she arrives soon after with plans to stay for a visit, and all is well until Frank reveals her real relationship to the family. (1998, CBS)
4:15 pm
Everybody Loves Raymond: “The Canister”
Debra is furious when Marie insists she has not returned a family heirloom canister that was loaned to Debra. She holds her convictions that Marie is wrong until she makes the horrifying discovery that Marie was right all along and must now conceal the secret. (2001, CBS)
4:40 pm
Everybody Loves Raymond: “Marie’s Meatballs”
When Ray encourages Debra to learn some of Marie’s family recipes, Debra asks for that of her famous meatballs. When she makes them and they taste nothing like Marie’s despite having followed the recipe closely, Debra is convinced Marie is a saboteur. (1998, CBS)
5:05 pm
Everybody Loves Raymond: “Silent Partners”
When Ray and Debra find they have nothing to talk about at dinner, they decide to partake in each other’s hobbies. (2001, CBS)
Screenings from the Paley Archive
The World of the Berenstain Bears
June 4 – 29, 2025
Bennack Theater
Join Papa, Mama, Brother, and Sister Bear in two episodes of this animated children’s show based on the classic books by Stan and Jan Berenstain: The Berenstain Bears and The Trouble at School and The Berenstain Bears Count Their Blessings.
June 4 – 8
Bennack Theater
12:10 pm, 1:10 pm, 2:10 pm
June 11 – 29
Bennack Theater
12:10 pm, 1:10 pm
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