The Donna Reed Show

Season 4

TV-PG

The Stones consist of loving homemaker Donna, her pediatrician husband Alex, and their children Mary and Jeff. Many situations arise like when they found a baby on their doorstep or take in a rebellious youth or when Donna tries to patch up marital spats among friends.

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39 Episodes

One Starry Night
E1
One Starry NightMary dates a famous singer, not realizing who he is. Shelley Fabares.
A Rose is a Rose
E2
A Rose is a RoseJeff needs help with his poetry homework and Mary is there to help. Unfortunately, the poetry does not sound like Jeff wrote it.
The Close Shave
E3
The Close ShaveJeff starts to grow facial hair and buys every type of shaving and grooming supplies available. He also decided he is grown enough to use Mother and Father instead of Mom and Dad. He wants to contribute to the household income and get a job
Mouse at Play
E4
Mouse at PlayIris advises Donna that it's up to the wife to keep the marriage going with surprises and changes every now and then. When Iris goes from blond to black hair, Donna decides to go Platinum Blond! But once she comes home with her new hair color, she decides not to show it to Alex. She avoids him and quickly changes it back to the color it was whew! What a close call!
The Monster
E5
The MonsterFirst some large animal has trampled Mary's flowers. Now when Alex is out of town, Donna and the kids keep hearing noises late at night. Upon investigating, they peek out the front door window and see a large, furry creature sitting on the porch!
New Girl in Town
E6
New Girl in TownMary offers to pay Jeff's way to a movie if he takes a new girl in the neighborhood to the movie with him. Her interest is in the new guy in the neighborhood.
One of Those Days
E7
One of Those DaysNothing seems to be going right in the house. Old Man: Arthur Hunnicut. Ma: Doris Kemper. Carl Betz, Shelley Fabares.
All is Forgiven
E8
All is ForgivenDonna & Alex have dinner with their friends Millie & Jack, but the evening turns into an argument between their friends. When the friends decide to split up, Donna suggests they adopt a child to love and heal the family.
The Electrical Storm
E9
The Electrical StormTrouble ensues when Jeff tampers with the school bell. Paul Petersen, Carl Betz, Shelley Fabares. Walter: Lee Aaker. Smitty: Darryl Richard. Miss Tucker: Anne Sargent.
The Paper Tycoon
E10
The Paper TycoonNewspaper-delivery boy Jeff decides to go into business. Paul Petersen, Carl Betz, Shelley Fabares. Bill: Skippy Shane. Craig: Stephen Barringer.
Private Tutor
E11
Private TutorMary gets tutoring in French from a handsome student. Joel: Peter Votrian. Shelley Fabares, Carl Betz, Paul Petersen.
Alex, the Professor
E12
Alex, the ProfessorAlex applies his child psychology to his own offspring. Carl Betz, Paul Petersen, Shelley Fabares. Dave: Lindsay Workman. Alma: Dorothy Lovett.
The Fabulous O'Hara
E13
The Fabulous O'HaraAlex's patient lives with his grandfather. Mr O'Hara thinks Alex is undercharging and says he should charge more for his services. Jeff decides to use that fact and become his father's agent.
Way of a Woman
E14
Way of a WomanScotty breaks a skiing date with Mary. Donna see Mary's disappointment and asks Alex to take her on a trip to Chicago. Special arrangements are made Scotty comes into the picture and tells Mary he can go on the skiing trip.
A Very Bright Boy
E15
A Very Bright BoyJohnny Crawford stars as the son of Donna's college roommate who arrives to spend a few days with the Stones. Due to his mother's poor handwriting, they expect him to have a below average IQ when in fact he's a genius.
The Toughest Kid in School
E16
The Toughest Kid in SchoolA meek boy tries to prove he's the toughest kid in school. Barlow: John Clifford. Mrs. Crawford: Holly Harris. Zack: Paul Engle. Paul Petersen, Carl Betz.
Dr. Stone and His Horseless Carriage
E17
Dr. Stone and His Horseless CarriageAlex gets a 1910 automobile from a friend and starts restoring it.
For Angie With Love
E18
For Angie With LoveJeff has a crush on Angie. He jokes about her never finding her keys when he walks her home, so he makes Angie a keyring for her birthday party. Jeff sings the song He Can't Find Her Keys. This song became a billboard hit for Paul Peterson.
Aloha Kimi
E19
Aloha KimiWhen the daughter of a family friend is paralyzed in a surfing accident, Alex is asked to fly to Hawaii to assist in her treatment. Alex and Donna get to know the Doctors and Nurses of the Pacific View Clinic.
Donna's Prima Donna
E20
Donna's Prima DonnaMary decides to forsake college and embark on a singing career.
Explorer's Ten
E21
Explorer's TenJeff and his friends try to raise money for a telescope. Coxey: Earle Hodgins. Earnshaw: Ken Niles. Paul Petersen, Carl Betz.
The New Office
E22
The New OfficeAlex moves his pediatric practice out of the house and into a new office downtown.
The Golden Trap
E23
The Golden TrapWhile Donna and Alex are away, Mary's little get-together with a friend somehow turns into open house party.
Free Flight
E24
Free FlightAfter Donna sends a telegram complaining about an airline's service directly to its president, the airline gives her and Alex two free tickets. Unfortunately, they come with several strings attached.
The Wide Open Spaces
E25
The Wide Open SpacesDonna and Alex travel to spend a weekend with their friends who moved to a farm. In a precursor to "Green Acres" (without a cast of zanies), Millie (Pat Breslin) expresses concern that her husband is working too hard to maintain the farm, as well as how much she misses life in the city. An old horse named Duke, who appears to be on his last leg, is central to the second half of this pilot. At the point where Duke appears near death, David does enough to revive the old boy. Seeing David's enthusiasm, Millie decides farm life agrees with the entire family. One oddity: Jimmy Hawkins, who had earlier been featured as Mary's boyfriend Scotty, appears as a farmhand named Jimmy.
The Fireball
E26
The FireballAs Jeff and Angie rehearse their lines for a school play, they reminisce about the way they first met. They both get angry with each other and wonder if they can continue their participation in the play.
Once Upon a Timepiece
E27
Once Upon a TimepieceWhen Alex's watch seems to be shot, Donna buys an antique one to replace it. After they discover an inscription on it Donna decides to track down the original owner, with surprising results.
Hilldale 500
E28
Hilldale 500Alex and Jeff build a cart for the Hilldale 500. Carl Betz, Paul Petersen. Gordie: Darryl Richard. Angie: Candy Moore.
Winner Takes All
E29
Winner Takes AllJeff's team-mate on the baseball team has an overbearing father who drives the son hard and constantly berates him, thinking this will help him be a star player someday. Alex tries to set him straight.
Skin Deep
E30
Skin DeepA friend sets Mary up on a blind date, and she is looking forward to it. When she learns the boy is not attractive, she wants to cancel the date.
The Fortune Teller
E31
The Fortune TellerDonna is coaxed into being a fortune teller at the town's bazaar. Not knowing what to do, she ends up creating fortunes to tell people. Later, it turns out some of her predictions start to come true.
Man of Action
E32
Man of ActionJeff and his friend Smitty seem to have Smitty's little brother tagging along with them. They convince Donna to watch him while they go to visit their girlfriends.
Donna Meets Roberta
E33
Donna Meets RobertaThis was actually an unsold pilot episode of ""The Roberta Sherwood Show."" Roberta Sherwood and Gale Gordon star as a typical couple raising three children in a typical small town. The only untypical thing about them is that they break into song.
The Caravan
E34
The CaravanA trip across the country in a recreational trailer turns out to be more work and problems than the enjoyable vacation it started out to be.
The Swingin' Set
E35
The Swingin' SetJeff and Smitty find new girls in town to take to the prom. The two couples attend and have a nice time, but when they switch dates, the evening is magical. Paul Peterson sings Keep Your Love Locked.
On to Fairview
E36
On to FairviewTo earn money, Jeff sells an advertising scheme to a shop. Paul Petersen, Carl Betz, Varney: Paul Tripp.
The Man in the Mask
E37
The Man in the MaskJeff secures an interview with baseball super star Don Drysdale for his school paper. He is also drafted into being the umpire for an important all-girl softball series. in the first match, the girls walk all over him. In the second, After some advice from Drysdale, he takes a firmer hand.
The Father Image
E38
The Father ImageAlex has a patient who needs constant care. Jeff wants his father to help him get his driver's license, and Mary wants him to help repair a pair of shoes she needs for her graduation ceremony.
Dear Wife
E39
Dear WifeAfter attending a friend's wedding, Mary seems anxious to get married herself. Alex jokes he'd rather Mary elope and save him the cost of a wedding. Alex and Donna pass it off as a passing fancy until they think she has run off and eloped.