About this season
The Farmer's Daughter is an American situation comedy series that was produced by Screen Gems Television and aired on ABC from September 20, 1963 to April 22, 1966. It was sponsored by Liggett & Myers Tobacco and Clairol for whom the two leading stars often appeared at show's end promoting the products. It also enjoyed a brief run in syndication when it aired on CBN Cable in the 1980s.
Episodes (35)
1. The Waiting Game
Aired 18 September 1964 • 30 min
While hosting dignitaries at the Morley home, Katy faints when she meets a European businessman. In a flashback, we learn he was her first love who promised to marry her and then didn't.
2. The Mink Machine
Aired 25 September 1964 • 30 min
Glen keeps breaking dates with Katy because he's working on a new bill that would invest in computer technology. Meanwhile Katy ends up on a dating game show where she's matched up with a handsome man, which irks Glen.
3. Real Live Congressman
Aired 2 October 1964 • 30 min
Katy's niece, Ingrid, comes to visit. She is attracted to every man she sees and vice versa. Katy and Glen, who planned a day together alone, must now keep Ingrid on a short leash.
4. Past Perfect
Aired 9 October 1964 • 30 min
Katy becomes jealous when Glen's mother-in-law comes for a visit. Katy stumbles upon a diary that belonged to Glen's late wife and, in flashback, we learn how they met and what led to her passing.
5. Scandal in Washington
Aired 16 October 1964 • 30 min
Katy becomes the subject of local gossip after Danny writes a composition in school. He says that Katy slept in Glen's room one night and the story threatens Katy's nomination for a mother's group.
6. Love on the Picket Line
Aired 23 October 1964 • 30 min
Glen faces a disturbance outside his house. An 18-year-old won't stop protesting until Glen considers lowering the voting age. Meanwhile, Katy takes pity on the boy who thinks Katy is the girl for him.
7. The Name of the Game
Aired 30 October 1964 • 30 min
Glen returns to Minnesota for last-minute campaigning. His manager is taking more than a professional interest and when she gives Glen less-than-honorable advice it leads to problems between Glen and Katy.
8. Help Not Wanted
Aired 6 November 1964 • 30 min
Katy is so busy that Glen suggests she hire a housekeeper. Katy hires her friend who is looking for a new job. However, she is looking for a husband and is hoping to hook Glen.
9. Big Sultan, Little Sultan
Aired 13 November 1964 • 30 min
Glen is entertaining the sultan of Iraq at his home and the man wants to make Agatha his newest wife. His son, the Shah, tried to do the same with Katy once before.
10. Katy's 76th Birthday
Aired 20 November 1964 • 30 min
In a dream, senior citizens Glen and Agatha help celebrate Katy's 76th birthday. But this is one dream Katy doesn't want to come true - at 76 she's still a spinster.
11. The Neutral
Aired 27 November 1964 • 30 min
Mr. Holstrum hopes Katy will persuade Glen on a road construction vote. She remains neutral. When Glen votes the opposite way Mr. Holstrum is offended and makes Katy leave the Morley home.
12. Speak for Yourself, John Katy
Aired 4 December 1964 • 30 min
Glen invites a widow friend and her kids to Washington. However, their feelings for each other cause confusion and Katy thinks Glen would be better off marrying the woman instead of Katy.
13. Matter of Honor
Aired 11 December 1964 • 30 min
Papa Holstrum is getting anxious about Katy and Glen. Katy dreams the whole family live in France and that life would be much different. But the dream soon turns into a nightmare.
14. The Helping Hand
Aired 18 December 1964 • 30 min
Glen and Katy play matchmaker for their friends. The two marry quickly and try to do the same for Katy and Glen. However it ends up causing a fight between all four of them.
15. Like Father, Like Son
Aired 25 December 1964 • 30 min
An opportunistic politician puts the squeeze on Glen for a favor, forcing the congressman to play politics. This causes Steve to lose respect for Glen. Now he must find a way to redeem himself.
16. Another Country Heard From
Aired 1 January 1965 • 30 min
Glen and Katy's are having a rough time. Meanwhile, Glen's friend from England arrive and showers Katy with attention and a marriage proposal. Glen must find a way to win Katy back.
17. Follow the Leader
Aired 8 January 1965 • 30 min
Steven is experiencing growing pains thanks to a new friend who has complete independence. Steve rebels against Katy and when there's word Glen's plane has crashed it gives Steve food for thought.
18. The Oscar Hummingbird Story
Aired 15 January 1965 • 30 min
An overbearing film director chooses the Morley house for his latest film. The director gives Katy a part but then humiliates her when she turns down his advances.
19. The Nesting Instinct
Aired 22 January 1965 • 30 min
Steven decides to go steady with Nancy Beth and she immediately starts planning their wedding and future. A nervous Steven wants to break things off, and when he does, Nancy Beth develops a crush on Glen.
20. A Plague on Both Their Houses
Aired 29 January 1965 • 30 min
Katy has her horoscope read when dining with Glen. The teller says Katy and Glen are headed for disaster. The two start fighting and when they make up, Glen tries to propose but it gets foiled. The two still find a way to patch things up.
21. Katy by Moonlight
Aired 5 February 1965 • 30 min
Katy feels she's not needed much around the Morley house. She decides to get a job at night at a bookstore. The job is just okay but Glen thinks Katy is trying to spite him, making her more determined not to quit.
22. Exit Katy
Aired 12 February 1965 • 30 min
Katy is still feeling like she needs to spend less time at the Morley house. A friend convinces Katy to move out and she does. However, she and Glen end up spending more time together than they did when she lived with the family.
23. Rich Man, Poor Man
Aired 19 February 1965 • 30 min
Glen's childhood friend, paranoid, and hypochondriac Tony Parrish comes to visit. He's very rich and eccentric. Katy hopes to ask him for a donation to the orphanage she works at and Tony thinks it's a marriage ploy.
24. Crime of Passion
Aired 5 March 1965 • 30 min
Glen is getting some extra attention from a British mystery writer, spurring jealousy in Katy. One night she reads one of the stories and dreams Morleys live in England and are involved in a mysterious crime, with Katy as the suspect.
25. Why Don't They Ever Pick Me?
Aired 12 March 1965 • 30 min
As Katy volunteers at the orphanage she becomes close to a little girl who always seems to get picked over for adoption. When a young couple show interest, Katy must help both the couple and little girl find a way to each other.
26. Katy's New Job
Aired 19 March 1965 • 30 min
While visiting a park Katy tells off a rich snob. The man is so infatuated with Katy's frankness that he asks her to become his personal assistant. Both Katy and Glen are forced to re-examine their feelings for each other.
27. Katy's Campaign
Aired 19 March 1965 • 30 min
Some of the members of The Washington Women's Club are not too pleased with their president. So, the women nominate Katy to run for president, causing Glen to feel neglected.
28. The Woman Behind the Man
Aired 2 April 1965 • 30 min
Glen has an idea to promote affordable childcare and Katy has a suggestion: she knows of some elderly women who would be perfect as daycare workers. However, the press gets wind and thinks Katy gives Glen all his ideas.
29. Katy the Diplomat
Aired 16 April 1965 • 30 min
Katy is the recipient of a citizenship award and a fellow Minnesotan is in town to present it. Meanwhile, Katy brings home a friend, a Russian diplomat. Katy is soon branded Un-American.
30. Katy's Castle
Aired 23 April 1965 • 30 min
Katy's rich Uncle leaves her a castle in his will. An attorney suggests turning the castle into a hotel. Glen says Katy has no idea how to do this which only pushes her further with the idea. This means she will have to leave the Morleys.
31. Never Listen to Rumors
Aired 30 April 1965 • 30 min
Katy's new friend in the government is also the eyes and ears of Washington. Katy starts to brag about Glen and his success causing Katy's friend to think he's being promoted to a higher position. Soon the rumor mill goes into overtime.
32. Ja, Ja, a Thousand Times, Ja
Aired 7 May 1965 • 30 min
The time has come for Glen to propose. He plans a wonderful evening, but Katy ends up hosting Danny's scout troop. The two spend the whole night trying to find time for each other.
33. Nej, Nej, a Thousand Times, Nej
Aired 14 May 1965 • 30 min
Glen and Katy decide to visit the farm so that Glen can properly as for Katy's hand in marriage. However, Papa says Nej because he thinks Glen's career is not stable. The family finds a way to convince Papa otherwise.
34. The Hottest Ticket in Town
Aired 21 May 1965 • 30 min
Katy's friends are planning a bridal shower and it's up to Glen to keep Katy out until the right time. Katy is hoping to see a special concert and gets tickets. Now Glen has a problem trying to get Katy back to her own party.
35. Why Wait 'till November?
Aired 28 May 1965 • 30 min
Katy and Glen are feeling that they may not be able to wait until November to get married. They decide to elope however the plan is fraught with interruptions and both agree it's worth the wait.