The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet — Season 13
About this season
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".
Episodes (26)
1. Rick and the Girl Across the Hall
Aired 16 September 1964
Kris becomes jealous when Rick gives a few rides to Sheila, who works across the hall, while her car is being repaired.
2. Rick's Old Printing Press
Aired 23 September 1964
When Ozzie gives Ricky's old printing press to some neighborhood children they use it to publish a gossip sheet.
3. The Study System
Aired 30 September 1964
Wally devises a study system.
4. Rick And Kris Go To The Mountains
Aired 7 October 1964
Rick and his fraternity brothers plan on holding an all-night poker game at his in-laws' mountain cabin. However, unknown to Rick, Kris thinks that Rick is planning a getaway for just the two of them.
5. A Letter of Recommendation
Aired 14 October 1964
Wally asks David to write him a letter of recommendation for a job but David can't think of anything good to say.
6. Kris Goes to College
Aired 21 October 1964
Kris decides to join Ricky at college so they'll have more time together but she eventually becomes a nuisance to his balancing a job and classes.
7. The Pennies
Aired 28 October 1964
The neighborhood kids entrust Ozzie with their jar of pennies but he decides to borrow it for an evening of poker unaware that the jar contains a valuable coin collection.
8. The Ballerina
Aired 4 November 1964
Harriet enlists Kris, Rick, and his fraternity brothers to help out with entertaining the kids at the Women's Club Annual Children's Show. Ozzie wants to get into the act, too.
9. A Bedtime Story
Aired 11 November 1964
The college dean gets Ricky and his pals to help the school set a record for staying in bed for the longest time.
10. Harriet's Quiz
Aired 18 November 1964
Ozzie gets a so-so score on Harriet's marital quiz.
11. Kris Plays Cupid
Aired 25 November 1964
There's double-trouble after Kris tries to play Cupid with Wally and Ginger.
12. A Helpless Female
Aired 2 December 1964
Kris thinks she'll appear more feminine to Ricky if she plays weak and helpless.
13. The Exotic Housemother
Aired 9 December 1964
Ricky and his frat brothers think that an exotic dancer would make a great housemother.
14. Chess Set
Aired 16 December 1964
Ozzie discovers that a precocious neighborhood child is winning money playing chess.
15. The Cafe Caper
Aired 30 December 1964
Ozzie, David, and Ricky find themselves in an awkward situation when they're discovered alone in a restaurant.
16. The Petition
Aired 6 January 1965
Harriet wants a petition to make Wives Day a Holiday.
17. Dave, the Fraternity Advisor
Aired 13 January 1965
David becomes the advisor for Ricky's fraternity and discovers that the members are living well beyond their means.
18. Rick Grows a Beard
Aired 20 January 1965
When Ricky grows a beard it set off a chain reaction among his male friends and relatives who all decide to grow beards too.
19. The Big Dog
Aired 27 January 1965
Will Rick wind up in the doghouse, after he surprises Kris with a Great Dane on her birthday?
20. The Trunk
Aired 3 February 1965
Hoping to find hidden treasure, Ozzie and Joe purchase a locked mystery trunk at auction.
21. Kris's Girlfriend
Aired 10 February 1965
Kris's old girlfriend comes back to town to live permanently in Hillsdale but stays with Kris and Rick instead of searching for her own apartment.
22. Rick's Raise
Aired 17 February 1965
Ozzie and Harriet find themselves caught in the middle when Ricky begins badgering employer David for a raise.
23. Breakfast for Harriet
Aired 24 February 1965
Ozzie cancels a golf date to stay home and make breakfast for Harriet, who is in bed with a cold.
24. The Desk Photo
Aired 3 March 1965
Kris and Harriet have photos taken for Rick and Ozzie to put on their desks.
25. The Early Rush Party
Aired 10 March 1965
Rick's fraternity throws an illegal party to recruit a high school football star.
26. A Painting from the Past
Aired 17 March 1965
A painting from Rick's past comes back into his life and causes contention between him and Kris.