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 Town
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 and Alex have dinner with their friends Millie and Ed, 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'Hara
Way of a Woman
E14
Way of a Woman
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 Kimi
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 Flight
The Wide Open Spaces
E25
The Wide Open Spaces
The Fireball
E26
The Fireball
Once Upon a Timepiece
E27
Once Upon a Timepiece
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 Deep
The Fortune Teller
E31
The Fortune Teller
Man of Action
E32
Man of Action
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 Caravan
The Swingin' Set
E35
The Swingin' Set
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 Mask
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.