Episode 1
The Rivals
David has a rival, and his name is Will Thornberry - his next door neighbor.
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Directed by Ozzie NelsonWritten by Don NelsonGuest stars Eilene Janssen, Don DeFore
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The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet
1952TV-G14 seasons6.2 / 10
The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet is an American sitcom, airing on ABC from October 3, 1952 through March 26, 1966, starring the real life Nelson family. After a long run on radio, the show was brought to television where it continued its success, running on both radio and television for a few years. The series stars Ozzie Nelson and his wife, singer Harriet Nelson, and their young sons, David and Eric "Ricky" Nelson. Don DeFore had a recurring role as the Nelsons' friendly neighbor "Thorny".
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The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet is an American sitcom, airing on ABC from October 3, 1952 through March 26, 1966, starring the real life Nelson family. After a long run on radio, the show was brought to television where it continued its success, running on both radio and television for a few years. The series stars Ozzie Nelson and his wife, singer Harriet Nelson, and their young sons, David and Eric "Ricky" Nelson. Don DeFore had a recurring role as the Nelsons' friendly neighbor "Thorny".
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Episode 2
The Poet
Ozzie and Harriet read the newspaper and talk about Nancy Walker.
Where to watch The Adventures of Ozzie and HarrietEpisode 3
The Pills
Ozzie decides to diet so he can fit into a pair of size 33 pants.
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Directed by Ozzie NelsonWritten by Don Nelson, Bill Davenport, Ben GershmanGuest stars Bob Sweeney, Don DeFore
Episode 4
The Fall Guy
Ozzie quickly regrets advising David against allowing people to take advantage of his good nature.
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Guest stars Don DeFore
Episode 5
Halloween Party
9.0 / 10
On Halloween night, Ozzie and Thorny make plans to attend a non-costume party as Satan and a Scotsman. Meanwhile Ricky and David attend a Halloween Party at school and the Nelson household is besieged by children demanding candy - or else.
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Written by Don NelsonGuest stars Jerry Mathers, William Haade, Don DeFore
Episode 6
Riviera Ballet
Ozzie has tickets to the Riviera Ballet, but Harriet doesn't want him to go because the actresses will be wearing skimpy bathing suits.
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Written by Don Nelson, Bill Davenport, Ben GershmanGuest stars Herb Vigran, Florence Lake
Episode 7
David the Babysitter
David gets a babysitting job and Ozzie is worried about David and the baby.
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Written by Ben GershmanGuest stars Barbara Eiler
Episode 8
Rick Goes To A Dance
Ricky receives a perfumed letter from his neighbor, Julie Thornberry, inviting him to his first dance.
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Directed by Ozzie NelsonWritten by Don Nelson, Bill Davenport, Ben GershmanGuest stars Gary Armstrong, Don DeFore
Episode 9
Day After Thanksgiving
Having come home the previous day from Aunt Ellen's without any Thanksgiving leftovers, Ozzie and the boys become obsessed with a craving for more turkey
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Directed by Ozzie NelsonWritten by Don Nelson, Bill Davenport, Ben GershmanGuest stars Eilene Janssen, Arthur Q. Bryan, Ellen Corby, Don DeFore
Episode 10
Thorny's Gift
Ozzie is outraged after he doesn't receive a timely 'thank you' for the birthday gift he sent to Thorny.
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Directed by Ozzie NelsonWritten by Don Nelson, Bill Davenport, Ben GershmanGuest stars Don DeFore
Episode 11
Harriet's Hairdo
Harriet decides to try a new hair style but it doesn't go over well with the Nelson men. Ozzie gently tries to suggest he wants her to go back to the look he's used to.
Where to watch The Adventures of Ozzie and HarrietEpisode 12
The Boys' Christmas Money
The boys want to earn extra money for Christmas, so Ozzie gives them permission to look for work.
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The Late Christmas Gift
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Ozzie and David receive Christmas gifts after Christmas from Grandma Nelson.
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Directed by Ozzie NelsonWritten by Ozzie NelsonGuest stars Don DeFore, Mary Tyler Moore, Franklin Pangborn
Episode 14
Newspaper Write-up
Ozzie becomes upset, and increasingly obsessed, by a newspaper tribute to him that messes up his name.
Where to watch The Adventures of Ozzie and HarrietEpisode 15
Basketball Players
Ozzie and Thorny's discussion about basketball escalates until they challenge each other to a game. They include their sons in the grudge match but then begin having second thoughts.
Where to watch The Adventures of Ozzie and HarrietEpisode 16
Stop Worrying
Ozzie discovers his family worrying about different things, and admonishes them, as well as rationalizing them out of their concerns. But later he reads a magazine article and seems to have trouble fighting off worry himself.
Where to watch The Adventures of Ozzie and HarrietEpisode 17
The Tuba Affair
Ozzie wants to establish that he's head-of-the-household, and Harriet wants to be a good wife. Marital strife ensues.
Where to watch The Adventures of Ozzie and HarrietEpisode 18
The Rover Boys
While discussing The Rover Boys' books with Thorny, Ozzie takes off to check out a book at the library, hoping to prove Thorny wrong. But when he's caught with a big book, one of his boys' teachers is convinced he knows a lot about the Peloponnesian War and asks him to lead a book discussion. Ozzie is just too proud to admit the truth and decides to learn everything he can before the PTA meeting.
Where to watch The Adventures of Ozzie and HarrietEpisode 19
Separate Rooms
David and Ricky finally get their own separate rooms - with hilarious results.
Where to watch The Adventures of Ozzie and HarrietEpisode 20
The Valentine Show
Ozzie and Harriet are concerned that David will blow all the money he's saved on a new girl he's taking to a Valentine's Day dance.
Where to watch The Adventures of Ozzie and HarrietEpisode 21
The Traffic Signal
There's a new traffic signal, and no one knows who should take the credit or get the blame.
Where to watch The Adventures of Ozzie and HarrietEpisode 22
The Dental Receptionist
Ozzie soon regrets a flirtatious moment shared with his dentist's new southern belle receptionist.
Where to watch The Adventures of Ozzie and HarrietEpisode 23
The Speech
Ozzie painstakingly rehearses for a speech.
Where to watch The Adventures of Ozzie and HarrietEpisode 24
The Safecrackers
While in Herb Dunkle's empty office, Ozzie teaches Ricky how to crack a safe.
Where to watch The Adventures of Ozzie and HarrietEpisode 25
Brother Beesley's Philosophy
Andy Beesley gives Ozzie a new outlook on life: Enjoy life, while you can. Ozzie takes this philosophy to heart and sends the family on a spending spree down at The Emporium - a spending spree he soon regrets.
Where to watch The Adventures of Ozzie and HarrietEpisode 26
The Bowling Alley
Fearing that Ozzie is coming down with a cold, Harriet orders her husband to spend the evening convalescing and then goes shopping with a friend. Ozzie manages a rapid recovery when Thorny reminds him of a date they made to go bowling.
Where to watch The Adventures of Ozzie and HarrietEpisode 27
The Orchid and the Violet
It's spring, and love is in the air, so Ozzie wants to surprise Harriet by having a bunch of violets delivered to her. When orchids show up, instead, Ozzie suspects they're from an old rich boyfriend of Harriet's.
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Directed by Ozzie NelsonWritten by Ozzie NelsonGuest stars Don DeFore, Alan Mowbray, Jeanette Nolan
Episode 28
The Pancake Mix
Hasty Tasty Pancake Company is offering a double-your-money-back guarantee, so Ricky decides to apply for a refund.
Where to watch The Adventures of Ozzie and HarrietEpisode 29
Whistler's Daughter
Ozzie has some fast talking to do, after Harriet falls under the impression that he was taken in by an attractive young door-to-door saleswoman.
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Directed by Ozzie NelsonWritten by Ozzie NelsonGuest stars Don DeFore, Verna Felton
Episode 30
The Fish Story
To prove a point, Ozzie starts a rumor in the neighborhood by tricking his best friend Thorny into believing that the fish are biting like crazy in Mud Basin.
Where to watch The Adventures of Ozzie and HarrietEpisode 31
Night School
Ozzie finds out from Thorny that he is taking adult education courses at the local high school in the evenings. So Ozzie decides to take some classes and Harriet signs up too.
Where to watch The Adventures of Ozzie and HarrietEpisode 32
The Traders
Ozzie tries to teach Ricky and David how to get a good deal in the swap trades they make with friends.
Where to watch The Adventures of Ozzie and HarrietEpisode 33
Boxing Matches
Ozzie gets roped into agreeing to fight Thorny in a boxing exhibition match to be held at an evening Boy Scout rally.
Where to watch The Adventures of Ozzie and HarrietEpisode 34
Door Key for David
David is given his first house key and the responsibility that goes with it.
Where to watch The Adventures of Ozzie and HarrietEpisode 35
The Play's the Thing
Ozzie is brimming with enthusiasm about appearing in the PTA pageant's play, until he learns that his role is the front end of Robin Hood's horse.
Where to watch The Adventures of Ozzie and HarrietEpisode 36
Monetary System
David and Ricky would like an increase in their allowances so Ozzie develops a point system regarding household chores. He includes every family member but regrets it as it points out that one person is doing very little of the tasks.
Where to watch The Adventures of Ozzie and HarrietEpisode 37
Who's Walter?
Harriet encounters an older man who worked at an amusement park she and Ozzie frequented when they dated. She invites him to dinner where he thinks Ozzie is named Walter, then spends the evening telling stories about Harriet and Walter.
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Directed by Ozzie NelsonWritten by Ozzie NelsonGuest stars Don DeFore, Emmett Lynn
Episode 38
Curiosity
Ozzie and Harriet try to kill each other's cat with curiosity.
Where to watch The Adventures of Ozzie and HarrietEpisode 39
Oscillating Ozzie
finale
Ozzie is stuck in his conservative routine, until he has a chat with the ever-exuberant Emmy Lou.
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More about The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet
Cast
Ozzie NelsonOzzie
Harriet NelsonHarriet
David NelsonDavid
Ricky NelsonRicky
Tuesday WeldCathy
Don DeForeErskin Thornberry
John WilderWill Thornberry
Harry HarveyThe ClerkCredits
- Written by
- Don Nelson, Ben Gershman, Bill Davenport, Ozzie Nelson, Perry Grant, Jay Sommers, John L. Greene, Jay Sommers, Dick Bensfield, Don Nelson, David Bensfield, Ozzie Nelson, Ozzie Nelson, Perry Grant, Dick Bensfield
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 435
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
ABCUnited States
Themes
high schoolrock musicteenage romance
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