The Donna Reed Show

Episode 1

The Playmate

Thu, Sep 19, 1963 30 mins

Trisha's friend Nancy is being spoiled by her grandfather with too many presents so her parents forbid her getting anymore. But the grandfather decides to involve the Stones by sending the gifts for Nancy to their house.

Episode 2

Brighten the Corner

Thu, Sep 26, 1963 30 mins

Episode 3

Whatever You Wish

Thu, Oct 3, 1963 30 mins

Episode 4

House Divided

Thu, Oct 10, 1963 30 mins

Episode 5

The Boys in 309

Thu, Oct 17, 1963 30 mins

Episode 6

The Bigger They Are

Thu, Oct 24, 1963 30 mins

Episode 7

It Grows on Trees

Thu, Oct 31, 1963 30 mins

Episode 8

Mary Comes Home

Thu, Nov 7, 1963 30 mins

The Stones are excited when Mary returns home after a long absence but she seems to only have time for her friends. After one social engagement too many Jeff explains to his how disappointed their parents are.

Episode 9

Post Time

Thu, Nov 14, 1963 30 mins

Episode 10

Sweet Mystery of Wife

Thu, Nov 21, 1963 30 mins

Episode 11

What Are Friends For?

Thu, Nov 28, 1963 30 mins

Smitty (Darryl Richard! rebels against being used by Jeff (Paul Peterson).

Episode 12

A Touch of Glamour

Thu, Dec 5, 1963 30 mins

Episode 13

Air Date

Thu, Dec 12, 1963 30 mins

Jeff and his friends start a club using their walkie talkies to communicate. One day, another voice intrudes on their conversations, a girl who won't give her name. This drives him to find out who she might be, anxiously looking around at school, but no luck. Eventually, Jeff and Smitty use a radio wave locator to find her.

Episode 14

Moon Shot

Thu, Dec 19, 1963 30 mins

Episode 15

Nice Work

Thu, Dec 26, 1963 30 mins

Episode 16

First Addition

Thu, Jan 2, 1964 30 mins

Episode 17

The Combo

Thu, Jan 9, 1964 30 mins

Jeff Stone starts a musical group with some friends.

Episode 18

Who's Rockin' the Partnership

Thu, Jan 16, 1964 30 mins

Episode 19

Something Funny Happened on the Way to the Altar

Thu, Jan 23, 1964 30 mins

Dave and Midge have a minor disagreement and decide to reminisce about how they met. Donna's part in setting them up and the months before their wedding are relived.

Episode 20

Today I Am a Girl

Thu, Jan 30, 1964 30 mins

Trisha is used to being a tomboy and hanging out with the neighborhood guys. Suddenly her pals decide to exclude her from their boy's club and Donna must console her while explaining things to the young girl.

Episode 21

Will the Real Chicken Please Stand Up?

Thu, Feb 6, 1964 30 mins

Donna and Midge are both nervous about taking their driving tests.

Episode 22

Guest in the Nursery

Thu, Feb 13, 1964 30 mins

When Dave Kelsey finds a fawn on the roadside and gives it to Trish as a gift. She quickly becomes attached to it which makes it hard for Donna and Alex to tell her she must give it up.

Episode 23

Home Sweet Homemaker

Thu, Feb 20, 1964 30 mins

Dave causes himself a huge problem on the home front when he tells Midge he likes Donna's cooking better. Donna becomes part of a rivalry she wants no part of.

Episode 24

Teamwork

Thu, Feb 27, 1964 30 mins

Dr. Dave isn't getting around to the little chores around the house, frustrating Midge. Trisha and her friends decide take on the jobs but Trisha notices Dave just wants to golf with his free time. She has an idea to make Midge happy.

Episode 25

Neither a Borrower Nor a Lender Be

Thu, Mar 5, 1964 30 mins

Donna makes a loan to Midge of $13.26 but Midge doesn't seem to be in a hurry to pay it back. Donna drops hints and reminders but fears ruining the friendship if she asks for it back directly.

Episode 26

Pandemonium in the Condominium

Thu, Mar 12, 1964 30 mins

Alex and Donna have a differing opinion about a financial matter. Donna wants to replace the old washing machine and Alex desires a set of golf clubs. Neither is willing to budge to break the impasse.

Episode 27

A Day for Remembering

Thu, Mar 19, 1964 30 mins

As Jeff's graduation approaches Donna looks back fondly on her son's early year and escapades.

Episode 28

One Little Word

Thu, Mar 26, 1964 30 mins

Episode 29

Love Letters Are for Burning

Thu, Apr 2, 1964 30 mins

Nancy, an old girlfriend of Dave's, decides to write a book based on his love letters. Midge isn't happy and Dave tries to change his former flame's mind.

Episode 30

Four's a Crowd

Thu, Apr 9, 1964 30 mins

The Stones and Kelseys decide separately they are spending too much time together. But in trying to develop separate interests the couple's are miserable avoiding each other.

Episode 31

My Son the Catcher

Thu, Apr 16, 1964 30 mins

Jeff plays an outstanding baseball game and is soon approached by scouts. The family advises him on his to respond to the pressure.

Episode 32

The Pros and the Cons

Thu, Apr 23, 1964 30 mins

Donna and Midge decide to take up golf so they can spend more time with their husbands. Alex and Dave are less then thrilled with the idea, so they try to discourage them.