Mike nesmith not in a couple of the episodes?

Mike Nesmith was absent from a few episodes of "The Monkees" primarily due to his commitment to other projects and personal reasons. His absence is particularly notable in episodes that were filmed during the show's later seasons. Despite his reduced presence, the show continued to feature the remaining cast members and maintain its comedic and musical appeal. Nesmith eventually returned for the series' concluding episodes, contributing to the show's legacy.