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The Best Episodes of The Donna Reed Show Season 4

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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...
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  1. 8.8/10(33 votes)

    #1 - The Caravan

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    S4:E34

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  2. 8.5/10(43 votes)

    #2 - Donna's Prima Donna

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    S4:E20

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

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  3. 8.3/10(26 votes)

    #3 - Man of Action

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  4. 8.3/10(25 votes)

    #4 - The Father Image

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  5. 8.2/10(29 votes)

    #5 - The Golden Trap

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    S4:E23

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

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    Directors:Jeffrey Hayden, Robert Ellis Miller
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  6. 8.2/10(29 votes)

    #6 - Once Upon a Timepiece

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  7. 8.1/10(32 votes)

    #7 - The Monster

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    S4:E5

    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!

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    Director:Jeffrey Hayden
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  8. 8.0/10(29 votes)

    #8 - One of Those Days

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    S4:E7

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

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    Director:Jeffrey Hayden
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  9. 7.9/10(20 votes)

    #9 - Alex, the Professor

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    S4:E12

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

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  10. 7.9/10(33 votes)

    #10 - A Very Bright Boy

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    S4:E15

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

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  11. 7.9/10(25 votes)

    #11 - Dr. Stone and His Horseless Carriage

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  12. 7.9/10(28 votes)

    #12 - Winner Takes All

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    S4:E29

    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.

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    Director:Norman Tokar
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  13. 7.8/10(22 votes)

    #13 - The Toughest Kid in School

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    S4:E16

    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.

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  14. 7.8/10(24 votes)

    #14 - For Angie With Love

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    S4:E18

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

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  15. 7.7/10(31 votes)

    #15 - One Starry Night

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    S4:E1

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

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  16. 7.7/10(22 votes)

    #16 - Private Tutor

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    S4:E11

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

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    Director:Earl Bellamy
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  17. 7.7/10(29 votes)

    #17 - Hilldale 500

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    S4:E28

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

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    Director:Barry Shear
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  18. 7.6/10(23 votes)

    #18 - Explorer's Ten

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    S4:E21

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

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  19. 7.5/10(32 votes)

    #19 - New Girl in Town

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    Director:Jeffrey Hayden
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  20. 7.5/10(23 votes)

    #20 - Dear Wife

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    S4:E39

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

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  21. 7.4/10(26 votes)

    #21 - The Close Shave

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    S4:E3

    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.

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    Director:Lawrence Dobkin
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  22. 7.4/10(22 votes)

    #22 - Skin Deep

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  23. 7.4/10(30 votes)

    #23 - The Swingin' Set

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  24. 7.4/10(26 votes)

    #24 - On to Fairview

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    S4:E36

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

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  25. 7.3/10(23 votes)

    #25 - The Fabulous O'Hara

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    Director:Barry Shear
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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".