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The Best Episodes of The Donna Reed Show Season 4

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Network:ABC

Every episode of The Donna Reed Show Season 4 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Donna Reed Show Season 4!

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...
Episodes
39
Avg. Rating
7.5
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  • The Caravan
    8.8/10(33)
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    #1 - The Caravan

    Season 4 Episode 34

    Aired 5/10/1962

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • Donna's Prima Donna
    8.5/10(43)
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    #2 - Donna's Prima Donna

    Season 4 Episode 20

    Aired 2/1/1962

    Mary decides to forsake college and embark on a singing career.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • Man of Action
    8.3/10(26)
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    #3 - Man of Action

    Season 4 Episode 32

    Aired 4/26/1962

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • The Father Image
    8.3/10(25)
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    #4 - The Father Image

    Season 4 Episode 38

    Aired 6/7/1962

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • The Golden Trap
    8.2/10(29)
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    #5 - The Golden Trap

    Season 4 Episode 23

    Aired 2/22/1962

    While Donna and Alex are away, Mary's little get-together with a friend somehow turns into open house party.

    Director: Jeffrey Hayden, Robert Ellis Miller

    Writer: N/A

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  • Once Upon a Timepiece
    8.2/10(29)
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    #6 - Once Upon a Timepiece

    Season 4 Episode 27

    Aired 3/22/1962

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • The Monster
    8.1/10(32)
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    #7 - The Monster

    Season 4 Episode 5

    Aired 10/12/1961

    First some large animal has trampled Mary's flowers. Now when Alex is out of town, Donna and the kids keep hearing noises late at night. Upon investigating, they peek out the front door window and see a large, furry creature sitting on the porch!

    Director: Jeffrey Hayden

    Writer: N/A

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  • One of Those Days
    8.1/10(28)
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    #8 - One of Those Days

    Season 4 Episode 7

    Aired 10/26/1961

    Nothing seems to be going right in the house. Old Man: Arthur Hunnicut. Ma: Doris Kemper. Carl Betz, Shelley Fabares.

    Director: Jeffrey Hayden

    Writer: N/A

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  • Alex, the Professor
    7.9/10(20)
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    #9 - Alex, the Professor

    Season 4 Episode 12

    Aired 11/30/1961

    Alex applies his child psychology to his own offspring. Carl Betz, Paul Petersen, Shelley Fabares. Dave: Lindsay Workman. Alma: Dorothy Lovett.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • A Very Bright Boy
    7.9/10(33)
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    #10 - A Very Bright Boy

    Season 4 Episode 15

    Aired 12/21/1961

    The Stones try helping a boy overcome his laziness. Victor: Johnny Crawford. Mrs. Warren: Dori Simmons. Carl Betz, Paul Petersen, Shelley Fabares.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • Dr. Stone and His Horseless Carriage
    7.9/10(25)
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    #11 - Dr. Stone and His Horseless Carriage

    Season 4 Episode 17

    Aired 1/11/1962

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • Winner Takes All
    7.9/10(28)
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    #12 - Winner Takes All

    Season 4 Episode 29

    Aired 4/5/1962

    Jeff's team-mate on the baseball team has an overbearing father who drives the son hard and constantly berates him, thinking this will help him be a star player someday. Alex tries to set him straight.

    Director: Norman Tokar

    Writer: N/A

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  • The Toughest Kid in School
    7.8/10(22)
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    #13 - The Toughest Kid in School

    Season 4 Episode 16

    Aired 12/28/1961

    A meek boy tries to prove he's the toughest kid in school. Barlow: John Clifford. Mrs. Crawford: Holly Harris. Zack: Paul Engle. Paul Petersen, Carl Betz.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • For Angie With Love
    7.8/10(24)
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    #14 - For Angie With Love

    Season 4 Episode 18

    Aired 1/18/1962

    Jeff sells his possessions to buy his girl a present. Angie: Candy Moore. Roger: Stephen Hammer.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • One Starry Night
    7.7/10(31)
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    #15 - One Starry Night

    Season 4 Episode 1

    Aired 9/14/1961

    Mary dates a famous singer, not realizing who he is. Shelley Fabares.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • Private Tutor
    7.7/10(22)
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    #16 - Private Tutor

    Season 4 Episode 11

    Aired 11/23/1961

    Mary gets tutoring in French from a handsome student. Joel: Peter Votrian. Shelley Fabares, Carl Betz, Paul Petersen.

    Director: Earl Bellamy

    Writer: N/A

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  • Hilldale 500
    7.7/10(29)
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    #17 - Hilldale 500

    Season 4 Episode 28

    Aired 3/29/1962

    Alex and Jeff build a cart for the Hilldale 500. Carl Betz, Paul Petersen. Gordie: Darryl Richard. Angie: Candy Moore.

    Director: Barry Shear

    Writer: N/A

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  • New Girl in Town
    7.6/10(31)
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    #18 - New Girl in Town

    Season 4 Episode 6

    Aired 10/19/1961

    No description available

    Director: Jeffrey Hayden

    Writer: N/A

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  • Explorer's Ten
    7.6/10(23)
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    #19 - Explorer's Ten

    Season 4 Episode 21

    Aired 2/8/1962

    Jeff and his friends try to raise money for a telescope. Coxey: Earle Hodgins. Earnshaw: Ken Niles. Paul Petersen, Carl Betz.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • Dear Wife
    7.5/10(23)
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    #20 - Dear Wife

    Season 4 Episode 39

    Aired 6/14/1962

    Mary gets carried away by the romance of a friend's wedding. Shelley Fabares, Carl Betz.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • The Close Shave
    7.4/10(26)
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    #21 - The Close Shave

    Season 4 Episode 3

    Aired 9/28/1961

    Jeff has discovered he is growing whiskers, and decides that since he is no longer a little boy that he needs to start acting like a man. He insists on taking a job to pay his way at home.

    Director: Lawrence Dobkin

    Writer: N/A

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  • Skin Deep
    7.4/10(22)
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    #22 - Skin Deep

    Season 4 Episode 30

    Aired 4/12/1962

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • The Swingin' Set
    7.4/10(30)
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    #23 - The Swingin' Set

    Season 4 Episode 35

    Aired 5/17/1962

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • On to Fairview
    7.4/10(26)
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    #24 - On to Fairview

    Season 4 Episode 36

    Aired 5/24/1962

    To earn money, Jeff sells an advertising scheme to a shop. Paul Petersen, Carl Betz, Varney: Paul Tripp.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • The Fabulous O'Hara
    7.3/10(23)
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    #25 - The Fabulous O'Hara

    Season 4 Episode 13

    Aired 12/7/1961

    No description available

    Director: Barry Shear

    Writer: N/A

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Season 4 Ratings Summary

"The Caravan" is the best rated episode of "The Donna Reed Show" season 4. It scored 8.8/10 based on 33 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 5/10/1962. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Donna's Prima Donna".