(Season 1, Episode 1, 1962)
Premiering on September 23, 1962, “Rosey the Robot” introduced audiences to the space-age family that would become a pop culture classic. In this debut episode, George Jetson buys a robot maid to help around the home — but instead of a sleek, emotionless machine, Rosey turns out to be full of personality, wit, and warmth.
The episode perfectly captures the series’ charm: futuristic gadgets, mid-century optimism, and relatable family humor. Rosey quickly became one of the show’s most iconic characters, symbolizing the human side of technology decades before real household robots existed.
With its colorful world, clever writing, and heart, “Rosey the Robot” remains the defining episode of The Jetsons — a timeless blend of sci-fi imagination and domestic comedy that still feels surprisingly relevant today.
