

Season 1 • Episode 26
LatestHank is an American situation comedy which is perhaps most notable for being an early example of a program with a true series finale, in which the underlying premise of the series reaches a natural conclusion with its final episode.
Writing
Belson/Marshall early chemistry before they conquered Hollywood.
Acting
Dick Kallman's fast-talking charm carrying every scheme.
Production
The radical 1965 choice to LET A SITCOM END.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Hank predates the modern 'prestige finale' obsession by decades — Fonzie hadn't even jumped the shark yet.
Garry Marshall later called this his 'practice run' for Happy Days and Laverne & Shirley.