The Donna Reed Show

TV Show · Comedy, Family · 1958

Revolves around typical family problems, such as firing a clumsy housekeeper, throwing a retirement bash for a colleague, and finding quality time away from the children.

Starring Donna Reed, Carl Betz, Paul Petersen
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Episodes — Season 1

Episode 1
Weekend Trip
In the premiere episode, Donna hopes to get away to a ski weekend with her brood, but pediatrician husband Ale...
Episode 2
Pardon My Gloves
Jeff gets a black eye from a boy who mocks Donna's acting in a local play. So, Donna tries to teach Jeff how t...
Episode 3
The Hike
Donna tries to prove women can outsmart men when Dr. Stone is called away to treat a patient.
Episode 4
Male Ego
Alex tries to prove his independence when Donna buys a suit for him.
Episode 5
The Football Uniform
Jeff wants a uniform for the team picture, but is told he must work for the money to buy it.
Episode 6
The Foundling
A baby is abandoned at the Stone’s place.
Episode 7
Three Part Mother
Donna spreads herself thin, running between three places on the same night, for her family.
Episode 8
Change Partners and Dance
Mary has a crush on the school basketball star, George, who wants to take her to the prom, but hasn’t asked he...
Episode 9
Dough Re-Mi
Donna tries to get a famous concert pianist to perform at a benefit, and, at the same time, Jeff is trying to...
Episode 10
Guest in the House
A problem child takes refuge at the Stone’s house, and Donna tries to get through to him.
Episode 11
The Baby Contest
Alex is judge at a Beautiful Baby contest run by Donna's club.
Episode 12
The Beaded Bag
When Donna longingly admires a lovely, expensive bag at a store, the saleswoman (along with a female friend of...
Episode 13
The Busy Body
Charismatic Uncle Fred visits the Stone family and a brouhaha ensues.
Episode 14
A Very Merry Christmas
Donna searches for the mysterious person who puts on a Christmas party in the children’s ward at the hospital...
Episode 15
Mary's Double Date
Mary's Junior prom is imminent, and she has trouble deciding between two boys on the football team who might...
Episode 16
Jeff's Double Life
After nosy neighbor Mrs. Wilgus (the inimitable Kathleen Freeman) alerts Donna and Alex about Mary having a no...
Episode 17
Nothing But the Truth
David Barker finagles a return to the Stone’s home for his birthday celebration.
Episode 18
It's the Principle of the Thing
Mr. Popkin won't let Alex treat Joey because he has no money. So, Donna hires him to do repairs around the ho...
Episode 19
Jeff vs. Mary
Jeff becomes jealous and insecure about his parent’s love—feeling that they care about Mary more than him.
Episode 20
Have Fun
When Mary comes home utterly dejected from a terrible first date, Donna and Alex each, in “Rashomon”-style, te...
Episode 21
Donna Plays Cupid
Donna decides that Alex’s obstetrician friend, Beau, is a lonely bachelor in need of a mate, so she tries to p...
Episode 22
Love Thy Neighbor
Donna and Alex help celebrate the 20th anniversary of Wilbur & Celia Wilgus, only for Donna to get caught up i...
Episode 23
The Report Card
Donna is worried when Jeff comes home with a report card full of Cs.
Episode 24
Boys Will Be Boys
David Barker is brought to Alex to be treated for rabies, and is invited to stay the night. Later, Jeff is lef...
Episode 25
The Ideal Wife
Donna keeps getting praised for being an excellent wife and mother—so much so, that she, illogically, becomes...
Episode 26
Mary's Campaign
Mary drives her family crazy, and worries her mother, in her quest to win the class vice-presidency.
Episode 27
The Flowered-Print Dress
Donna and Alex dine at a young couple’s home. The couple are still in the honeymoon phase of their marriage, a...
Episode 28
April Fool
When Buzz Barry, teenage idol (played by James Darren), comes to Hilldale to sing at a concert, he falls ill w...
Episode 29
The Parting of the Ways
Mary’s friend Babs confides in her that her parents are having troubles and may be divorcing soon. And, though...
Episode 30
The Hero
Alex's roommate, Biff Jameson, comes to Hilldale, and though he charms the family and dazzles Jeff, Alex conf...
Episode 31
Do You Trust Your Child?
Donna gives a speech, at a PTA meeting, on parent/child relationships urging parents to trust their child. Her...
Episode 32
Grateful Patient
Alex takes advantage of a tip on the market, and Donna and the kids start making plans for the expected profit...
Episode 33
The Testimonial
Donna plans a testimonial dinner to honor Dr. Jason, a long-time denizen of the town and a beloved doctor, who...
Episode 34
Miss Lovelace Comes to Tea
The family searches for a compatible housekeeper to help around the house while Donna manages a charity campai...
Episode 35
Tomorrow Comes Too Soon
After a particularly long week, Donna and Alex long for a weekend alone without kids. But when they get it, it...
Episode 36
Advice To Young Lovers
When Mary and George get in a fight over him and her best friend Babs, Donna advises her on how to handle the...
Episode 37
Operation Deadbeat
Alex insists Jeff pay back money he owes to develop good character for when he is an adult. Meanwhile, Donna d...

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