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The Donna Reed Show (1958)

Episode list

The Donna Reed Show

    • SeasonsYearsTop-rated
    • 12345678
  • Donna Reed in The Donna Reed Show (1958)

    S1.E1 ∙ Weekend Trip

    Wed, Sep 24, 1958
    Donna wants the family to go away on a long overdue vacation. But will Dr. Stone's patients let them get away for even a weekend?
    7.5/10 (100)
    Donna Reed and Mary Shipp in The Donna Reed Show (1958)

    S1.E2 ∙ Pardon My Gloves

    Wed, Oct 1, 1958
    Donna is vying for a role in an amateur stage production and doesn't get along so well with the director. Things get worse when Jeff comes home with a black eye, given to him by the director's son.
    7.2/10 (80)
    Carl Betz and Paul Petersen in The Donna Reed Show (1958)

    S1.E3 ∙ The Hike

    Wed, Oct 8, 1958
    An emergency forces Dr. Stone to pull out of an overnight camping trip with Jeff and his friends. Donna volunteers to take over and, once in the woods, comes up with an ingenious solution to her inexperience.
    7.2/10 (67)
    Donna Reed and Carl Betz in The Donna Reed Show (1958)

    S1.E4 ∙ The Male Ego

    Wed, Oct 15, 1958
    Mary gives a speech on motherhood that has everyone praising Donna. Alex stars feeling inferior to Donna.
    7.1/10 (58)
    Shelley Fabares in The Donna Reed Show (1958)

    S1.E5 ∙ The Football Uniform

    Wed, Oct 22, 1958
    Jeff has his heart set on getting a football uniform. Alex and Donna tell him he must save his money to pay for it. But when they discover his picture will be in the newspaper will they give in and buy it for him anyway?
    7.4/10 (59)
    Donna Reed and Fintan Meyler in The Donna Reed Show (1958)

    S1.E6 ∙ The Foundling

    Wed, Oct 29, 1958
    Someone leaves a baby on the front doorstep. Alex, who thinks the baby should be turned over to the authorities, fears the family is becoming too attached to it.
    7.4/10 (63)
    Shelley Fabares, Donna Reed, Carl Betz, and Paul Petersen in The Donna Reed Show (1958)

    S1.E7 ∙ Three-Part Mother

    Wed, Nov 5, 1958
    In the series' pilot, Donna has a bit of a problem: how can she attend Jeff's basketball game, Mary's initiation into her girl's club and her husband's speech - all at the same time?
    7.0/10 (53)
    Donna Reed and Carl Betz in The Donna Reed Show (1958)

    S1.E8 ∙ Change Partners and Dance

    Wed, Nov 12, 1958
    Mary has a crush on another student but he doesn't notice her. Donna suggests she invite him home, which Mary does, but it's Donna that gets all of his attention.
    7.0/10 (56)
    Donna Reed in The Donna Reed Show (1958)

    S1.E9 ∙ Dough Re Mi

    Wed, Nov 19, 1958
    Donna's plan for a fund raiser goes awry until Jeff agrees to have dinner with a girl.
    7.0/10 (55)
    Shelley Fabares, Donna Reed, Charles Herbert, and Paul Petersen in The Donna Reed Show (1958)

    S1.E10 ∙ Guest in the House

    Wed, Nov 26, 1958
    A young runaway boy spends Thanksgiving with the Stone family.
    7.1/10 (49)
    The Donna Reed Show (1958)

    S1.E11 ∙ The Baby Contest

    Wed, Dec 3, 1958
    Donna gets stuck with organizing a baby beauty contest. And who would be a better judge of a baby contest than a pediatrician?
    7.3/10 (52)
    Shelley Fabares and Paul Petersen in The Donna Reed Show (1958)

    S1.E12 ∙ The Beaded Bag

    Wed, Dec 10, 1958
    It's Donna's birthday and she claims there's nothing she wants as a present. Alex isn't so sure she telling the truth.
    7.3/10 (52)
    Shelley Fabares, Donna Reed, Carl Betz, Paul Petersen, and Rhys Williams in The Donna Reed Show (1958)

    S1.E13 ∙ The Busy Body

    Wed, Dec 17, 1958
    Uncle Fred, Donna's uncle, swoops in for an unexpected visit and immediately gets into everybody's business, with unexpected results.
    6.5/10 (49)
    Donna Reed and Carl Betz in The Donna Reed Show (1958)

    S1.E14 ∙ A Very Merry Christmas

    Wed, Dec 24, 1958
    Donna is frantically making last-minute preparations for Christmas and is vexed when no one seems to care for the fruitcakes she is giving for Christmas presents. Her Christmas spirit is rejuvenated when she learns that no one has planned a Christmas party for the children who cannot leave their ward and return home for the holiday. With the help of the hospital handyman, she tries to rectify the oversight.
    8.1/10 (102)
    Shelley Fabares, Donna Reed, Carl Betz, and Paul Petersen in The Donna Reed Show (1958)

    S1.E15 ∙ Mary's Double Date

    Wed, Dec 31, 1958
    Mary has three potential dates to the prom. She can't decide if she should go with the left tackle, or the right tackle, or just plain ole Charlie.
    7.0/10 (49)
    Shelley Fabares, Donna Reed, Carl Betz, and Paul Petersen in The Donna Reed Show (1958)

    S1.E16 ∙ Jeff's Double Life

    Wed, Jan 7, 1959
    When Jeff hurts his arm when he was someplace he shouldn't have been at, he tries to avoid telling his parents by going to the other pediatrician in town.
    7.2/10 (47)
    Donna Reed, Carl Betz, and Charles Herbert in The Donna Reed Show (1958)

    S1.E17 ∙ Nothing But the Truth

    Wed, Jan 14, 1959
    David Barker, who had previously spent Thanksgiving with the Stones, decides he would like to visit them again. He tells them that it's his birthday even though it's actually not for several more months.
    6.9/10 (48)
    The Donna Reed Show (1958)

    S1.E18 ∙ It's the Principle of the Thing

    Wed, Jan 21, 1959
    Mr. Popkin doesn't have the money to pay for his son's expensive treatment and he won't allow Alex to do it for free. Donna figures she can hire him for household chores instead.
    6.8/10 (49)
    Paul Petersen in The Donna Reed Show (1958)

    S1.E19 ∙ Jeff vs. Mary

    Wed, Jan 28, 1959
    Jeff starts to think that his parents prefer Mary to him.
    6.9/10 (48)
    Shelley Fabares, Donna Reed, and Carl Betz in The Donna Reed Show (1958)

    S1.E20 ∙ Have Fun

    Wed, Feb 4, 1959
    Mary thinks her first date with Herbie was a disaster until she hears how her parents' first date went.
    7.4/10 (52)
    Donna Reed, Carl Betz, and Jackie Kelk in The Donna Reed Show (1958)

    S1.E21 ∙ Donna Plays Cupid

    Wed, Feb 11, 1959
    Donna decides that bachelor Burt Boland needs to meet her friend Ceil. The date goes well until Ceil's old boyfriend shows up.
    6.6/10 (48)
    Donna Reed, Kathleen Freeman, and Howard McNear in The Donna Reed Show (1958)

    S1.E22 ∙ Love Thy Neighbor

    Wed, Feb 18, 1959
    Alex & Donna help friends celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary. Celia and Wilbur have been arguing all day over Wilbur's secretary because Celia thinks he pays too much attention to her. Celia leaves Wilbur after the party.
    6.3/10 (49)
    Donna Reed and Carl Betz in The Donna Reed Show (1958)

    S1.E23 ∙ The Report Card

    Wed, Feb 25, 1959
    Jeff's report card is less than his parents expect and they make him stay home to study. But Jeff finds a way around being grounded.
    7.7/10 (49)
    Carl Betz, Charles Herbert, and Carleton Young in The Donna Reed Show (1958)

    S1.E24 ∙ Boys Will Be Boys

    Wed, Mar 4, 1959
    Young David Barker returns to the Stones' home for another visit. He has a secret and the stress of hiding it leads him to a very odd dream.
    7.2/10 (47)
    Donna Reed and Carl Betz in The Donna Reed Show (1958)

    S1.E25 ∙ The Ideal Wife

    Wed, Mar 11, 1959
    Donna comes to the conclusion that she's too nice for her own good. She decides to be more assertive to see what people think then.
    7.4/10 (50)
    Shelley Fabares and Donna Reed in The Donna Reed Show (1958)

    S1.E26 ∙ Mary's Campaign

    Wed, Mar 18, 1959
    Mary is running to be the vice-president of her class, but Donna doesn't like the way she, or rather her campaign manager, is running her campaign.
    6.7/10 (52)
    Olive Sturgess in The Donna Reed Show (1958)

    S1.E27 ∙ The Flowered Print Dress

    Wed, Mar 25, 1959
    After visiting a newlywed couple Donna begins to wonder if her marriage is in a rut.
    6.8/10 (44)
    Donna Reed, Carl Betz, James Darren, Ted Knight, and Jesse White in The Donna Reed Show (1958)

    S1.E28 ∙ April Fool

    Wed, Apr 1, 1959
    Buzz Berry, Mary's favorite rock singer, is coming to town for a show. On the night of the show, however, Buzz comes down with a bad case of the measles, and is taken to the Stones' house to be treated by Alex, and is forced to stay there for a few days to recuperate. When word leaks out that he is staying there, the Stones' house is besieged by his adoring fans.
    7.3/10 (53)
    Donna Reed and Carl Betz in The Donna Reed Show (1958)

    S1.E29 ∙ The Parting of the Ways

    Wed, Apr 8, 1959
    Mary's friend Babs is upset because she thinks her parents are breaking up. Donna & Alex decide to help the Keppler's save their marriage. However, Bab's was wrong - her parents are not breaking up, so the Stone's effort to help backfires.
    6.7/10 (44)
    The Donna Reed Show (1958)

    S1.E30 ∙ The Hero

    Wed, Apr 15, 1959
    Biff, Alex's old college roommate, comes to visit. Everyone's opinion of Biff is based upon his past glory and Biff is tired of living in the past.
    7.0/10 (48)
    Donna Reed and Carl Betz in The Donna Reed Show (1958)

    S1.E31 ∙ Do You Trust Your Child?

    Wed, Apr 22, 1959
    Donna adopts the belief that children are capable of making good decisions on their own. Her beliefs are tested when Mary starts dating an annoying boy Donna doesn't like.
    6.6/10 (43)
    The Donna Reed Show (1958)

    S1.E32 ∙ The Grateful Patient

    Wed, Apr 29, 1959
    When the Stones get the chance to triple their money in a land deal, Donna and the kids start planning on how they'll spend the windfall. Alex urges caution to no avail.
    6.1/10 (41)
    Donna Reed in The Donna Reed Show (1958)

    S1.E33 ∙ The Testimonial

    Wed, May 6, 1959
    When Donna finds out a favorite doctor plans to retire, she decides he should have a retirement dinner with testimonials from his patients and peers. As plans progress, Donna finds out Dr Jason does not want to retire regardless of his age.
    6.5/10 (44)
    Carl Betz and Esther Dale in The Donna Reed Show (1958)

    S1.E34 ∙ Miss Lovelace Comes to Tea

    Wed, May 13, 1959
    Donna's work in a charity campaign leaves her with no time for housework. When they decide to hire a maid, they discover the woman they hire isn't really able to cook or clean.
    7.0/10 (47)
    Shelley Fabares, Donna Reed, Carl Betz, and Paul Petersen in The Donna Reed Show (1958)

    S1.E35 ∙ Tomorrow Comes Too Soon

    Wed, May 20, 1959
    After Donna and Alex finally manage to arrange a weekend alone for just the two of them, Donna spends the whole time pining for the kids.
    6.8/10 (43)
    Donna Reed in The Donna Reed Show (1958)

    S1.E36 ∙ Advice to Young Lovers

    Wed, May 27, 1959
    Mary has boy problems when she and her girlfriends try to make one boy jealous of another. Mary thinks the plan backfires and gives up on all boys. Donna gives advice on how to straighten everything out.
    6.2/10 (41)
    Donna Reed and Carl Betz in The Donna Reed Show (1958)

    S1.E37 ∙ Operation Deadbeat

    Wed, Jun 3, 1959
    Jeff borrowed money. Alex wants Jeff to learn the value of money and pay it back. When Donna tries to get Alex to forgive the debt, they discuss the patients who still owe Alex for his services. Donna decides to collect on those bills.
    6.8/10 (40)

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