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The Best Episodes of The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet Season 1

Every episode of The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet Season 1!

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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet Season 1 Episode 14 - Newspaper Write-up
    8.1/10(38 votes)

    S1:E14

    Ozzie becomes upset, and increasingly obsessed, by a newspaper tribute to him that messes up his name.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet Season 1 Episode 18 - The Rover Boys
    8.1/10(50 votes)

    S1:E18

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet Season 1 Episode 1 - The Rivals
    7.9/10(99 votes)

    S1:E1

    David has a rival, and his name is Will Thornberry - his next door neighbor.

    Director:Ozzie Nelson
    Writer:Don Nelson

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  4. The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet Season 1 Episode 28 - The Pancake Mix
    7.9/10(53 votes)

    S1:E28

    Hasty Tasty Pancake Company is offering a double-your-money-back guarantee, so Ricky decides to apply for a refund.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet Season 1 Episode 11 - Harriet's Hairdo
    7.8/10(47 votes)

    S1:E11

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet Season 1 Episode 26 - The Bowling Alley
    7.8/10(53 votes)

    S1:E26

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet Season 1 Episode 13 - The Late Christmas Gift
    7.7/10(68 votes)

    S1:E13

    Ozzie and David receive Christmas gifts after Christmas from Grandma Nelson.

    Director:Ozzie Nelson
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet Season 1 Episode 27 - The Orchid and the Violet
    7.7/10(53 votes)

    S1:E27

    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.

    Director:Ozzie Nelson
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet Season 1 Episode 29 - Whistler's Daughter
    7.7/10(44 votes)

    S1:E29

    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.

    Director:Ozzie Nelson
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet Season 1 Episode 30 - The Fish Story
    7.7/10(43 votes)

    S1:E30

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet Season 1 Episode 8 - Rick Goes To A Dance
    7.6/10(47 votes)

    S1:E8

    Ricky receives a perfumed letter from his neighbor, Julie Thornberry, inviting him to his first dance.

    Director:Ozzie Nelson
    Writers:Don Nelson, Bill Davenport, Ben Gershman

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  12. The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet Season 1 Episode 9 - Day After Thanksgiving
    7.6/10(54 votes)

    S1:E9

    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

    Director:Ozzie Nelson
    Writers:Don Nelson, Bill Davenport, Ben Gershman

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  13. The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet Season 1 Episode 19 - Separate Rooms
    7.6/10(55 votes)

    S1:E19

    David and Ricky finally get their own separate rooms - with hilarious results.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet Season 1 Episode 21 - The Traffic Signal
    7.6/10(56 votes)

    S1:E21

    There's a new traffic signal, and no one knows who should take the credit or get the blame.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet Season 1 Episode 39 - Oscillating Ozzie
    7.6/10(41 votes)

    S1:E39

    Ozzie is stuck in his conservative routine, until he has a chat with the ever-exuberant Emmy Lou.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet Season 1 Episode 2 - The Poet
    7.5/10(52 votes)

    S1:E2

    Ozzie and Harriet read the newspaper and talk about Nancy Walker.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet Season 1 Episode 6 - Riviera Ballet
    7.5/10(55 votes)

    S1:E6

    Ozzie has tickets to the Riviera Ballet, but Harriet doesn't want him to go because the actresses will be wearing skimpy bathing suits.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Don Nelson, Bill Davenport, Ben Gershman

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  18. The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet Season 1 Episode 7 - David the Babysitter
    7.5/10(51 votes)

    S1:E7

    David gets a babysitting job and Ozzie is worried about David and the baby.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Ben Gershman

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  19. The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet Season 1 Episode 10 - Thorny's Gift
    7.5/10(54 votes)

    S1:E10

    Ozzie is outraged after he doesn't receive a timely 'thank you' for the birthday gift he sent to Thorny.

    Director:Ozzie Nelson
    Writers:Don Nelson, Bill Davenport, Ben Gershman

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  20. The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet Season 1 Episode 12 - The Boys' Christmas Money
    7.5/10(58 votes)

    S1:E12

    The boys want to earn extra money for Christmas, so Ozzie gives them permission to look for work.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet Season 1 Episode 24 - The Safecrackers
    7.5/10(41 votes)

    S1:E24

    While in Herb Dunkle's empty office, Ozzie teaches Ricky how to crack a safe.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet Season 1 Episode 3 - The Pills
    7.4/10(70 votes)

    S1:E3

    Ozzie decides to diet so he can fit into a pair of size 33 pants.

    Director:Ozzie Nelson
    Writers:Don Nelson, Bill Davenport, Ben Gershman

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  23. The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet Season 1 Episode 16 - Stop Worrying
    7.4/10(37 votes)

    S1:E16

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet Season 1 Episode 17 - The Tuba Affair
    7.4/10(48 votes)

    S1:E17

    Ozzie wants to establish that he's head-of-the-household, and Harriet wants to be a good wife. Marital strife ensues.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet Season 1 Episode 20 - The Valentine Show
    7.4/10(49 votes)

    S1:E20

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Newspaper Write-up" is the best rated episode of "The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet" season 1. It scored 8.1/10 based on 38 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/2/1953. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "The Rover Boys".