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6.519 votes1958TV-PG30mEndedComedyFamily

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Revolves around typical family problems, such as firing a clumsy housekeeper, throwing a retirement bash for a colleague, and finding quality time away from the children.

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Season 1

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1. Weekend TripNow viewing1958-09-2430mIn the premiere episode, Donna hopes to get away to a ski weekend with her brood, but pediatrician husband Alex's on-call schedule makes this tricky, especially since one of his young patients, Eddie Barclay (played by one of the Corcoran siblings of Disney film and TV fame; sister Noreen was on "Bachelor Father" with John Forsythe), has a mysterious illness and Alex doesn't want to leave him in the care of another doctor.
2. Pardon My Gloves1958-10-0130mJeff gets a black eye from a boy who mocks Donna's acting in a local play. So, Donna tries to teach Jeff how to box.
3. The Hike1958-10-0830mDonna tries to prove women can outsmart men when Dr. Stone is called away to treat a patient.
4. Male Ego1958-10-1530mAlex tries to prove his independence when Donna buys a suit for him.
5. The Football Uniform1958-10-2230mJeff wants a uniform for the team picture, but is told he must work for the money to buy it.
6. The Foundling1958-10-2930mA baby is abandoned at the Stone’s place.
7. Three Part Mother1958-11-0530mDonna spreads herself thin, running between three places on the same night, for her family.
8. Change Partners and Dance1958-11-1230mMary has a crush on the school basketball star, George, who wants to take her to the prom, but hasn’t asked her because he can't dance.
9. Dough Re-Mi1958-11-1930mDonna tries to get a famous concert pianist to perform at a benefit, and, at the same time, Jeff is trying to raise money for a football tackling dummy. These two seemingly unrelated projects intertwine.
10. Guest in the House1958-11-2630mA problem child takes refuge at the Stone’s house, and Donna tries to get through to him.
11. The Baby Contest1958-12-0330mAlex is judge at a Beautiful Baby contest run by Donna's club.
12. The Beaded Bag1958-12-1030mWhen Donna longingly admires a lovely, expensive bag at a store, the saleswoman (along with a female friend of hers) schemes to coax Alex into getting it for her for a birthday gift. But Alex is suspicious that Donna is pulling the strings behind the scenes, instead of being forthright about it.
13. The Busy Body1958-12-1730mCharismatic Uncle Fred visits the Stone family and a brouhaha ensues.
14. A Very Merry Christmas1958-12-2430m8.0Donna searches for the mysterious person who puts on a Christmas party in the children’s ward at the hospital every year. The quintessential comedian Buster Keaton guest stars.
15. Mary's Double Date1958-12-3130mMary's Junior prom is imminent, and she has trouble deciding between two boys on the football team who might ask her. She also dangles another nice boy on a string. But, eventually, the resultant consequences of her selfish decisions come to fruition.
16. Jeff's Double Life1959-01-0730mAfter nosy neighbor Mrs. Wilgus (the inimitable Kathleen Freeman) alerts Donna and Alex about Mary having a noisy party while they were out, the kids get lectured about being the children of a doctor, and that they should behave accordingly. Not too long after this, Jeff takes a ride from Mary's troublemaker friend Tommy Hendricks, who doesn't have a license and has taken his father's car out for a joyride, and they get into a minor accident while fleeing a cop.
17. Nothing But the Truth1959-01-1430mDavid Barker finagles a return to the Stone’s home for his birthday celebration.
18. It's the Principle of the Thing1959-01-2130mMr. Popkin won't let Alex treat Joey because he has no money. So, Donna hires him to do repairs around the house, but Alex fires him. Then Donna tries another method to help him get the finances he needs.
19. Jeff vs. Mary1959-01-2830mJeff becomes jealous and insecure about his parent’s love—feeling that they care about Mary more than him.
20. Have Fun1959-02-0430mWhen Mary comes home utterly dejected from a terrible first date, Donna and Alex each, in “Rashomon”-style, tell her about their first date.
21. Donna Plays Cupid1959-02-1130mDonna decides that Alex’s obstetrician friend, Beau, is a lonely bachelor in need of a mate, so she tries to pair him and her good friend Celia (who has recently broken up with her boyfriend) up.
22. Love Thy Neighbor1959-02-1830mDonna and Alex help celebrate the 20th anniversary of Wilbur & Celia Wilgus, only for Donna to get caught up in a misunderstanding later.
23. The Report Card1959-02-2530mDonna is worried when Jeff comes home with a report card full of Cs.
24. Boys Will Be Boys1959-03-0430mDavid Barker is brought to Alex to be treated for rabies, and is invited to stay the night. Later, Jeff is left in charge of David, as everyone else will be gone.
25. The Ideal Wife1959-03-1130mDonna keeps getting praised for being an excellent wife and mother—so much so, that she, illogically, becomes a bit paranoid that people really mean something negative about her beneath the surface of their words, and fears her kids are taking advantage of her.
26. Mary's Campaign1959-03-1830mMary drives her family crazy, and worries her mother, in her quest to win the class vice-presidency.
27. The Flowered-Print Dress1959-03-2530mDonna and Alex dine at a young couple’s home. The couple are still in the honeymoon phase of their marriage, and the experience gives Donna pangs of nostalgia.
28. April Fool1959-04-0130mWhen Buzz Barry, teenage idol (played by James Darren), comes to Hilldale to sing at a concert, he falls ill with the measles and the concert is canceled, leaving Mary and her friends devastated. Then he ends up staying at the Stone’s home to recuperate, causing unexpected complications.
29. The Parting of the Ways1959-04-0830mMary’s friend Babs confides in her that her parents are having troubles and may be divorcing soon. And, though she’s exaggerating, Donna is unaware of this and problems ensue in their family as a result.
30. The Hero1959-04-1530mAlex's roommate, Biff Jameson, comes to Hilldale, and though he charms the family and dazzles Jeff, Alex confesses to Donna that his old pal seems to be off from what he used to be.
31. Do You Trust Your Child?1959-04-2230mDonna gives a speech, at a PTA meeting, on parent/child relationships urging parents to trust their child. Her advice, of course, ends up being tested.
32. Grateful Patient1959-04-2930mAlex takes advantage of a tip on the market, and Donna and the kids start making plans for the expected profit.
33. The Testimonial1959-05-0630mDonna plans a testimonial dinner to honor Dr. Jason, a long-time denizen of the town and a beloved doctor, who finally intends to retire.
34. Miss Lovelace Comes to Tea1959-05-1330mThe family searches for a compatible housekeeper to help around the house while Donna manages a charity campaign.
35. Tomorrow Comes Too Soon1959-05-2030mAfter a particularly long week, Donna and Alex long for a weekend alone without kids. But when they get it, it’s not quite how they imagined it would be.
36. Advice To Young Lovers1959-05-2730mWhen Mary and George get in a fight over him and her best friend Babs, Donna advises her on how to handle the situation.
37. Operation Deadbeat1959-06-0330mAlex insists Jeff pay back money he owes to develop good character for when he is an adult. Meanwhile, Donna decides to try to get the past due money owed to Alex by his patients.

Cast

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Donna Reed
Donna Stone
Carl Betz
Alex Stone
Paul Petersen
Jeff Stone
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Patty Petersen
Trisha Stone

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How many seasons does The Donna Reed Show have?

The Donna Reed Show has 8 seasons and 275 episodes.

When did The Donna Reed Show first air?

The Donna Reed Show first aired in 1958.

Is The Donna Reed Show still running?

The Donna Reed Show's status on TMDB is: Ended.

What genre is The Donna Reed Show?

The Donna Reed Show is classified as Comedy, Family.