Characterized by lush, fluid hand-drawn animation, detailed backgrounds, and highly expressive character designs.
: Tom plays Liszt's Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 while Jerry disrupts the piano keys. The European Twist: The Gene Deitch Era (1961–1962) tom and jerry complete collection all 161 episodes
For modern collectors, the search for a "complete collection" is no longer a sad story. In 2025, Warner Archive Collection, known for its high-quality releases, delivered exactly what fans had been dreaming of: . The European Twist: The Gene Deitch Era (1961–1962)
: The 161st original theatrical episode concluded with Purr-Chance to Dream (1967), wrapping up a 27-year historic run on the big screen. Collectors Guide: Where to Find the 161 Episodes Collectors Guide: Where to Find the 161 Episodes
| Release Name | Era Covered | Total Shorts | Key Features | Format(s) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | (Best Overall) | Hanna-Barbera (1940-1958) | 114 | 6-disc set, fully restored, first complete uncut HB collection, includes previously banned shorts, bonus features | Blu-ray, DVD | | The Gene Deitch Collection | Gene Deitch (1961-1962) | 13 | DVD compilation of the 13 controversial European-produced shorts | DVD | | The Chuck Jones Collection | Chuck Jones (1963-1967) | 34 | DVD compilation of the 34 shorts from the legendary Looney Tunes director | DVD | | Tom and Jerry: Spotlight Collection | Various | 40-48 per volume | Older DVD sets, some edits, not complete. Good for supplementing newer sets. | DVD | | Tom and Jerry: The Classic Collection | Various | Selected shorts | Region 2 DVDs (Europe/Australia), often sourced from TV prints, many edits | DVD |
Finding all 161 episodes in a single, unedited package can be a challenge due to varying distribution rights and historical censorship. DVD and Blu-ray Collections