Mr. Smith Goes to Washington Season 1 Episodes

Episode 1

Washington Hostess

Sat, Sep 29, 1962

Now that her friends the Smiths have moved to Washington DC Katie McGraw moves there also. Katie plans on establishing herself as a popular hostess, not knowing how difficult that is.

Episode 2

Bad Day at Cuttin' Corners

Sat, Oct 6, 196230 mins

The folks at Cuttin' Corners have long wanted a post office for their community. Now that one of their locals is now Senator Smith they expect to get a mail facility.

Episode 3

...But What Are You Doing for Your Country?

Sat, Oct 13, 1962

Senator Smith encounters a trio of homeless men but they put off his help because of his position. Smith ponders the situation and decides he needs to dress like a vagrant so they will see he can relate.

Episode 4

The Musicale

Sat, Oct 20, 1962

Senator Smith mistakes Harpo for a famous French pianist and invites him to play at the White House.

Episode 5

The Country Sculptor

Sat, Oct 27, 1962

Senator Smith is asked by his state's citizens to find a place for founder Flintrock McCord's statue in Washington. But the object is ugly and Smith must find a compromise between offending local citizens or voters back home.

Episode 6

The Senator and the Pageboy

Sat, Nov 3, 1962

Senator Smith meets Eddie, a troubled young man, who Smith believes needs a sense of direction. Against advice the senator gives Eddie an office job and hopes he won't be disappointed.

Episode 7

The Fork in the Road

Sat, Nov 10, 1962

A Korean child barges in the Smith home because she wants to meet the Senator. When she learns that Eugene sits in the U.S. Congress and isn't a major league baseball player, the youngster is extremely disappointed.

Episode 8

First Class Citizen

Sat, Nov 17, 1962

Eugene Smith is happy to administer the oath to Gino who's ready to become a citizen on July 4th. But the senator learns that Gino received a medical diagnosis that has him dying soon. Smith tries to change the ceremony date.

Episode 9

The Senator Baits a Hook

Sat, Nov 24, 196230 mins

Two of Smith's colleagues, Hoyt and Crabtree, constantly clash on the Waterways committee. Smith must use his rural wisdom to get two different personalities to get along when the Senator takes them fishing.

Episode 10

For Richer or Poorer

Sat, Dec 1, 1962

Senator Smith meets an aimless older man named Carleton that he thinks would be a great pal for Uncle Cooter. But the presumed homeless gentleman turns out to be a very rich tycoon.

Episode 11

Man's Best Friend

Sat, Dec 8, 1962

Uncle Cooter is devoted to his new hound Sam and is upset when the dog goes missing. The animal is found but behind the gates of a Communist embassy. Senator Smith must free the pet without causing a international incident.

Episode 12

The Sleeping Sentry

Sat, Dec 22, 1962

A voter from back home, Mrs. Harris, visits Smith on an urgent matter. Her son Jeb is being court martialed for napping while on guard duty. Smith looks into the case and determines there were extenuating circumstances.

Episode 13

Without a Song

Sat, Dec 29, 1962

Constituents in Senator Smith's home state decide it's high time they have a state song, and the junior legislator is named chairman of the committee to select the anthem.

Episode 14

That's Show Business

Sat, Jan 5, 1963

Senator Smith is approached by friend comedian Ernie Evans on a matter which he needs helps. Ernie thinks he hasn't contributed by being funny and wants ideas in doing something substantial. Smith agrees to assist his pal.

Episode 15

Miss Ida's Star

Sat, Jan 12, 196330 mins

Senator Smith's constituent Miss Ida has a mysterious piece land in her backyard. She doesn't allow the authorities to examine the object, enjoying the attention she's now getting. Smith is asked to intervene.

Episode 16

Think Mink

Sat, Jan 19, 196330 mins

Senator Smith is visited by home state folks Si and Abigal Willis. The couple confide they have a special way to raise superior minks by feeding them Abigal's stew. The news creates something of a sensation.

Episode 17

The Resurrection of Winesap Corners

Sat, Jan 26, 196330 mins

Smith's friend Hiram Winesap is in financial difficulty and comes to Eugene for advice. The senator advises Hiram to sell his valuable antique cars but his pal has a different scheme in mind.

Episode 18

Oh, Pioneers

Sat, Feb 2, 1963

Celebrating heritage is a big deal in Smith's home state and he's expected to participate. The planners want to honor early day settlers so the senator agrees to do his part by foregoing modern devices.

Episode 19

Grand Ol' Opry

Sat, Feb 9, 1963

Claude, from back home, arrives for a visit and amazes the Smiths with his outstanding singing voice. Uncle Cooter wants to help his godson achieve greatness but Claude's only previous experience is with the church choir.

Episode 20

And Still the Champ

Sat, Feb 16, 1963

Uncle Cooter prides himself in getting the better deal in any swap. But when he trades his beloved rocker for what turns out to be worthless clocks he's embarrassed. The senator attempts to help his uncle get back his chair.

Episode 21

Citizen Bellows

Sat, Feb 23, 1963

Senator Smith looks to help out Bellows, a butler, who needs a good reference. Smith isn't aware that Bellows was discharged from his previous job for theft, which puts the senator in a predicament after he hires the man.

Episode 22

Kid from Brooklyn

Sat, Mar 2, 1963

Senator Smith tries to help a hotshot young pitcher avoid professional baseball scouts and enter West Point as a plebe.

Episode 23

To Be or Not to Be

Sat, Mar 9, 1963

Episode 24

High Society

Sat, Mar 16, 196330 mins

Episode 25

The Lobbyist

Sat, Mar 23, 196330 mins

Andy Tatum is a custodian but he told his son Tommie that he is a high powered lobbyist. Tommie is coming for a visit and Andy appeals to Senator Smith to help him keep his fabrication a secret.