Episode 1
Rick and the Girl Across the Hall
Kris becomes jealous when Rick gives a few rides to Sheila, who works across the hall, while her car is being repaired.
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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
Rick's Old Printing Press
When Ozzie gives Ricky's old printing press to some neighborhood children they use it to publish a gossip sheet.
Where to watch The Adventures of Ozzie and HarrietEpisode 3
The Study System
Wally devises a study system.
Where to watch The Adventures of Ozzie and HarrietEpisode 4
Rick And Kris Go To The Mountains
Rick and his fraternity brothers plan on holding an all-night poker game at his in-laws' mountain cabin. However, unknown to Rick, Kris thinks that Rick is planning a getaway for just the two of them.
Where to watch The Adventures of Ozzie and HarrietEpisode 5
A Letter of Recommendation
Wally asks David to write him a letter of recommendation for a job but David can't think of anything good to say.
Episode credits
Guest stars Ivan Bonar, Jonathan Harris
Episode 6
Kris Goes to College
Kris decides to join Ricky at college so they'll have more time together but she eventually becomes a nuisance to his balancing a job and classes.
Where to watch The Adventures of Ozzie and HarrietEpisode 7
The Pennies
The neighborhood kids entrust Ozzie with their jar of pennies but he decides to borrow it for an evening of poker unaware that the jar contains a valuable coin collection.
Where to watch The Adventures of Ozzie and HarrietEpisode 8
The Ballerina
Harriet enlists Kris, Rick, and his fraternity brothers to help out with entertaining the kids at the Women's Club Annual Children's Show. Ozzie wants to get into the act, too.
Where to watch The Adventures of Ozzie and HarrietEpisode 9
A Bedtime Story
The college dean gets Ricky and his pals to help the school set a record for staying in bed for the longest time.
Episode credits
Directed by Ozzie NelsonGuest stars Frank Cady, Kent McCord, Ivan Bonar
Episode 10
Harriet's Quiz
Ozzie gets a so-so score on Harriet's marital quiz.
Episode credits
Directed by Ozzie NelsonGuest stars Parley Baer, Walter Reed
Episode 11
Kris Plays Cupid
There's double-trouble after Kris tries to play Cupid with Wally and Ginger.
Episode credits
Directed by David NelsonGuest stars Diane Sayer, Christopher Riordan
Episode 12
A Helpless Female
Kris thinks she'll appear more feminine to Ricky if she plays weak and helpless.
Episode credits
Guest stars Ivan Bonar, Craig Chudy
Episode 13
The Exotic Housemother
Ricky and his frat brothers think that an exotic dancer would make a great housemother.
Episode credits
Guest stars Kent McCord, Ivan Bonar, Richard Tyler
Episode 14
Chess Set
Ozzie discovers that a precocious neighborhood child is winning money playing chess.
Episode credits
Guest stars Ivan Bonar
Episode 15
The Cafe Caper
Ozzie, David, and Ricky find themselves in an awkward situation when they're discovered alone in a restaurant.
Where to watch The Adventures of Ozzie and HarrietEpisode 16
The Petition
Harriet wants a petition to make Wives Day a Holiday.
Where to watch The Adventures of Ozzie and HarrietEpisode 17
Dave, the Fraternity Advisor
David becomes the advisor for Ricky's fraternity and discovers that the members are living well beyond their means.
Episode credits
Directed by Ozzie NelsonGuest stars Lyle Talbot, Kent McCord, Harry Lauter, Walter Reed, Craig Chudy
Episode 18
Rick Grows a Beard
When Ricky grows a beard it set off a chain reaction among his male friends and relatives who all decide to grow beards too.
Where to watch The Adventures of Ozzie and HarrietEpisode 19
The Big Dog
Will Rick wind up in the doghouse, after he surprises Kris with a Great Dane on her birthday?
Where to watch The Adventures of Ozzie and HarrietEpisode 20
The Trunk
Hoping to find hidden treasure, Ozzie and Joe purchase a locked mystery trunk at auction.
Where to watch The Adventures of Ozzie and HarrietEpisode 21
Kris's Girlfriend
Kris's old girlfriend comes back to town to live permanently in Hillsdale but stays with Kris and Rick instead of searching for her own apartment.
Where to watch The Adventures of Ozzie and HarrietEpisode 22
Rick's Raise
Ozzie and Harriet find themselves caught in the middle when Ricky begins badgering employer David for a raise.
Episode credits
Directed by Ozzie NelsonGuest stars Ivan Bonar, Walter Reed
Episode 23
Breakfast for Harriet
Ozzie cancels a golf date to stay home and make breakfast for Harriet, who is in bed with a cold.
Where to watch The Adventures of Ozzie and HarrietEpisode 24
The Desk Photo
Kris and Harriet have photos taken for Rick and Ozzie to put on their desks.
Where to watch The Adventures of Ozzie and HarrietEpisode 25
The Early Rush Party
Rick's fraternity throws an illegal party to recruit a high school football star.
Episode credits
Directed by David NelsonGuest stars Ivan Bonar, Kent McCord
Episode 26
A Painting from the Past
finale
A painting from Rick's past comes back into his life and causes contention between him and Kris.
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More about The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet
Cast
Ozzie NelsonOzzie
Harriet NelsonHarriet
David NelsonDavid
Ricky NelsonRicky
Jerry MathersTrick-Or-Treat Child
Eilene JanssenNancy Baker
Tuesday WeldConnie
Don DeForeThornyCredits
- 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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