TV series
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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Checked Sep 3, 2026
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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 1
Confusion reigns when the local department store delivers two new chairs to the wrong Nelson family and then drops off additional chairs or takes back the wrong pieces of Nelson's furniture.
Where to watch The Adventures of Ozzie and HarrietEpisode 2
Ricky and David are upset about not being invited to Will Thornberry's party. Later, they discover it’s a misunderstanding. But then, Ozzie finds out he wasn’t invited by “Thorny” (Will’s father) to a party occurring that same evening, and he becomes irritated with his best friend— unwilling to take the same advice he gave his kids and talk it over with him.
Where to watch The Adventures of Ozzie and HarrietEpisode 3
The boys just got a newspaper route, but it's Ozzie who winds up having to make the rounds on their first morning.
Where to watch The Adventures of Ozzie and HarrietEpisode 4
Ozzie is falling behind on his list of chores around the house, so the rest of the family pitches in and helps out.
Directed by Ozzie NelsonWritten by Ozzie NelsonGuest stars Don DeFore, Emmett Lynn
Episode 5
An old friend of the family mails a monogrammed pipe to David, not realizing he isn't even college age, yet.
Where to watch The Adventures of Ozzie and HarrietEpisode 6
It's David's 17th birthday, and he's trying to do anything he can to look older because he has a crush on Sally Patterson, a girl who is only interested in older men.
Where to watch The Adventures of Ozzie and HarrietEpisode 7
Herb Dunkle talks to Ozzie about a new organization in town, "The National Anti-Noise Society". But is this new club ready for Ozzie & Thorny to join?
Where to watch The Adventures of Ozzie and HarrietEpisode 8
Ricky intends to make extra money selling a spot remover. He's very successful but when things go wrong to entire family pitches in to help.
Where to watch The Adventures of Ozzie and HarrietEpisode 9
David and Will Thornberry's school essays give them both a chance to be mayor for the day during "Civic Day". Now if only Ozzie and Thorny will quit arguing about which son is going to be the honorable mayor.
Where to watch The Adventures of Ozzie and HarrietEpisode 10
The Nelsons decide to start using a suggestion box for family matters.
Where to watch The Adventures of Ozzie and HarrietEpisode 11
Ozzie and Thorny get themselves marooned on a roof without a ladder.
Where to watch The Adventures of Ozzie and HarrietEpisode 12
David wants to start weightlifting and working out early in the morning, while Ricky wants to start staying up late and watching movies on the late show. Ozzie decides to let the boys have their way.
Where to watch The Adventures of Ozzie and HarrietEpisode 13
Harriet loses a gold pin Ozzie had given her. It was insured, and they collect on it. The check comes made out to both of them, and they disagree on who should endorse it over to the other person and what the money should be spent on.
Where to watch The Adventures of Ozzie and HarrietEpisode 14
Thorny needs a reference about his fiscal worthiness and asks Ozzie to write one for him. Ozzie as a joke writes a negative one but goes into a panic when he thinks Ricky mailed it.
Where to watch The Adventures of Ozzie and HarrietEpisode 15
Ozzie tells his family a story from his childhood of when he wished for a white Christmas.
Where to watch The Adventures of Ozzie and HarrietEpisode 16
Ozzie takes steps to get out of going hunting with Thorny.
Where to watch The Adventures of Ozzie and HarrietEpisode 17
The wife and kids give Ozzie the night off from helping them with their chores and homework, so with mixed feelings, he tries to amuse himself by spending a night out on the town.
Where to watch The Adventures of Ozzie and HarrietEpisode 18
Ozzie buys cameras for everyone in the family. It doesn't take long for him to get caught in a compromising position on film.
Where to watch The Adventures of Ozzie and HarrietEpisode 19
Ozzie takes the courageous step of gathering enough nerve to return some of Harriet's lingerie.
Where to watch The Adventures of Ozzie and HarrietEpisode 20
After promising to double whatever money his youngest son has left over at the end of the week, Ricky's collection of old pop bottles may cost Ozzie a pretty penny.
Where to watch The Adventures of Ozzie and HarrietEpisode 21
The Nelsons wind up with a houseful of kids on a sleepover.
Where to watch The Adventures of Ozzie and HarrietEpisode 22
Harriet decides to give a dinner party but runs into problems when she learns her friend has already planned a dinner party and the Thornberrys are not invited.
Where to watch The Adventures of Ozzie and HarrietEpisode 23
David's been spending time at Thompson's Garage. Ozzie thinks David may want to become a mechanic when he gets out of school. This is a great idea, until Ozzie talks to Thorny about what his son Will wants to do when he graduates.
Where to watch The Adventures of Ozzie and HarrietEpisode 24
Ozzie treats a cold the way his mother used to do - with booze.
Where to watch The Adventures of Ozzie and HarrietEpisode 25
Dave is in charge of his club's initiation committee, and Thorny's son Will is among the pledges that must undergo the process.
Where to watch The Adventures of Ozzie and HarrietEpisode 26
Ricky wants to send a letter to a cute girl who wrote to him, but Ozzie has accidentally destroyed the envelope containing her return address.
Where to watch The Adventures of Ozzie and HarrietEpisode 27
Both Dave and Ricky want Ozzie to partner with them for the Father And Son Table Tennis Tournament. The dilemma is that he can only play with one son.
Where to watch The Adventures of Ozzie and HarrietEpisode 28
The school's Backward Dance is tonight. The girls invite the boys to this event. Fearing that David doesn't have a date to the dance, Ozzie meddles in his son's affairs.
Where to watch The Adventures of Ozzie and HarrietEpisode 29
David has a school assignment to write an article for the school paper. Unable to think of a subject to write about. Ozzie suggests writing an article about the school's baseball team's latest slump.
Where to watch The Adventures of Ozzie and HarrietEpisode 30
Ozzie and Harriet anguish over whether or not to allow 13-year-old Ricky to take a 150-mile train trip on his own.
Where to watch The Adventures of Ozzie and HarrietEpisode 31
It looks like Ozzie's going to be late to a luncheon where he's scheduled to deliver a speech on the importance of being on time.
Where to watch The Adventures of Ozzie and HarrietEpisode 32
Ozzie and Thorny stage their version of "Hamlet" in the Nelson's living room.
Where to watch The Adventures of Ozzie and HarrietEpisode 33
After meeting his new neighbor at the bank, Ozzie beliefs he's a thief and stole his penknife. When hinting to his new neighbor didn't solve the problem, Ozzie decided he needed to warn Thorny and put his valuables in the bank.
Where to watch The Adventures of Ozzie and HarrietEpisode 34
Ozzie needs to have the roof gutter repaired before the next rain, but a bird's nest is holding up the works.
Where to watch The Adventures of Ozzie and HarrietEpisode 35
Harriet writes to 'Aunt Martha', who gives advice through her 'A Friend of the Family' column in the local newspaper.
Where to watch The Adventures of Ozzie and HarrietEpisode 36
David has a formal school dance coming up and needs a tux.
Directed by Ozzie NelsonWritten by Ozzie Nelson, David Bensfield, Perry GrantGuest stars Jack Wagner
Episode 37
The family gives the den a makeover. Meanwhile, Ozzie has his eyes on a new set of golf clubs, hoping they’ll give him an edge in a golf tournament.
Directed by Ozzie NelsonWritten by Ozzie Nelson, Jay Sommers, John L. GreeneGuest stars Frank Cady, Ray Hyke
Episode 38
After giving David a lecture on saving his money, Ozzie and Thorny indulge in some impulsive buying at the local sporting goods store.
Where to watch The Adventures of Ozzie and HarrietEpisode 39
Everyone in the neighborhood wants to use Ozzie's new backyard pool. The trouble is - it hasn't been built, yet.
Where to watch The Adventures of Ozzie and HarrietEpisode information updated Sep 3, 2026
Harriet NelsonHarriet
David NelsonDavid
Ricky NelsonRicky
Tuesday WeldCathy
Don DeForeErskin Thornberry
John WilderWill Thornberry
Harry HarveyThe Clerk
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