Annette

Season 1

A country bumpkin goes to live with her upperclass relatives and learns to adapt amongst her peers, without changing who she is.

Where to Watch Season 1

20 Episodes

An Introduction
E1
An IntroductionThe Opening episode featured the housekeeper (Mary Wickes)telling the viewers an overplay of the series. At the end she tells us to watch it ourselves, and leaves the viewer in anticipation for next week.
The Newcomer
E2
The NewcomerAnnette arrives into town and meets her aunt and uncle, who are unaware of her arrival. The uncle isn't pleased, but Aunt Lila makes her feel welcomed.
Annette Meets Jet
E3
Annette Meets JetHaving come from a farm herself, naturally Annette McCloud is happy to meet Jet Maypen, whose father owns a local farm. The rich kids in town don't include Jet in their clique, which troubles Annette.
An Invitation
E4
An InvitationAnnette is invited to Laura Rogan's Birthday Party. An invetation extended from Lauras Mother, one of her Aunt's friends. She feels it will give Annette a chance to meet and mix with the "RIGHT" crowd.
The Escort
E5
The EscortLaura's mom also sees to it that Annette has a date for the party, a short little guy called Olmstead Ware.
The Party
E6
The PartyAnnette is now introduced to the "Gang".
Paying The Piper
E7
Paying The PiperThe party gets going with a game of Spin the Bottle. Losers must pay a penalty (in Laura's case, a very expensive necklace) and redeem it later with a performance. In that phase, Laura sings, Steady stands on his head and dances a jig, and Annette starts to sing but is interrupted by the call "Soup's On". She's left alone and starts to leave the party before being intercepted by Mrs. Abernathy.
The Missing Necklace
E8
The Missing NecklaceLaura's necklace( a birthday gift) comes up missing. Laura accusses Annette directly. The group had already decided that she was country trash, so they jump to the immediate conclusions. Annette denies it , and leaves angry.
What Happened At School
E9
What Happened At SchoolLaura spreads the rumor Annette is a thief.
Almost A Fight
E10
Almost A FightJet tries to get Annette to be more confrontational with Laura, Val tries to play peacemaker, and Aunt Lila tries to steer Annette away from Jet and toward Val's crowd, but none of them have much success. Annette is made sophomore entertainment chairman (sic - it's the 50s) and asks Jet to be her assistant.
Steady Gets An Idea
E11
Steady Gets An IdeaSteady and Val sneak into the science classroom , Steady has the bright idea to mix chemicals together.
The Explosion
E12
The ExplosionSteve tries to intervene with Annette about the necklace situation, but only makes matters worse when Laura spots them. A bit late, Steve realizes he just stood her up. Steady causes an explosion in the school chem lab, and sets out with Kitty for the healing powers of the malt shop. Jet invites herself to Annette's for dinner On their arrival Jet gets into a conversation with her dad's old friend, Uncle Archie.
The Turned Down Invitation
E13
The Turned Down InvitationAnnette tries to convince Jett to come to the schools festival, despite recent occurances. Jett refuses, she knows she's not liked by the ""In-Crowd"".
Annette Makes a Decision
E14
Annette Makes a DecisionAnnette goes ahead with the ranch visit with Uncle Archie, despite even Jet trying to talk her into taking the hayride instead. On the way, uncle and niece suffer a flat tire, and while fixing it they spot the hay wagon full of singing teens. Uncle Archie learns what Annette has given up rather than let him down.
The Hayride
E15
The HayrideAnnette and her uncle arrive at the Maypen ranch. Meanwhile, Steve diverts the hay wagon to the same destination, so they can pick up Annette. Uncle Archie insists that she join the gang, and Steve insists that Jet come too. They sing their way to the Abernathy ranch.
The Barbecue
E16
The BarbecueAt the barbecue, the kids find various ways to fill the time as the steaks are cooking. Laura gets out her camera, and is very picky about who is or is not welcome in the photos she takes. Jet again tells Annette how dreamy Steve is, and Annette agrees that he's very nice. Dancing starts, and Laura gets jealous when Steve dances with Annette.
The Fight
E17
The FightAnnette and Laura get into a fight, Annette clocks her one and proceeds to leave.
The Farewell Letter
E18
The Farewell LetterAnnette writes a letter of explanation to Uncle Archie and Aunt Lila. As she reviews the events since her arrival, there are clips from earlier episodes. She sneaks out of the house, in the same dress and with the same suitcase that she had when she arrived. Her disappearance is discovered when Mike drops by and asks to talk to her. Mike realizes what she plans, and heads for the railroad station.
Mike To The Rescue
E19
Mike To The RescueMike has been very fond of Annette since she has arrived. He works at the local soda fountain shop. After reading Annette's letter he goes to the station to stop her.
The Mystery Is Solved
E20
The Mystery Is SolvedThey go to Laura's house( now that the adults are involved) and do a thourough search. They find the neclace inside the Grand Piano. When Laura had played the piano that evening, she had left the neclace on the top of the instrument. The necklace had slipped down inside of it, while the cober was open. Laura apologized profusely. Annette happy to find the necklace, allowed the incident to slide and everyone takes a go at friendship.