Tom and Jerry Classic Collection Volume 1-12: A Timeless Animated Series

Tom and Jerry made their debut on February 10, 1940, in the cartoon short "Puss Gets the Boot," produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM). The series was created by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera, who would go on to become two of the most influential animation producers of all time. Over the years, the duo produced 161 Tom and Jerry shorts, earning seven Academy Awards and cementing the franchise's place in animation history.

Max (formerly HBO Max): This is the primary home for the Warner Bros. library. They host the majority of the classic theatrical shorts in high definition.

When looking for these volumes, you will typically find them in:

For the highest quality experience, Warner Bros. released the Tom and Jerry: The Golden Era Anthology December 2, 2025

The "Volumes 1-12" sets were originally released on DVD. While they are out of print, you can often find them on eBay or Mercari.

The following is a high-level summary of the content typically found in each volume: Era / Highlights Notable Shorts Included Hanna-Barbera Era Puss Gets the Boot (1st appearance), The Yankee Doodle Mouse The Cat Concerto Johann Mouse Gene Deitch Era All 13 shorts including Switchin' Kitten Carmen Get It! Chuck Jones Era 34 shorts including Pent-House Mouse The Cat Above and the Mouse Below Purr-Chance to Dream Download and Streaming Options

You can find the "Classic Collection" content for digital purchase or streaming on several major platforms:

Volume 1-12 List