The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet — Season 3
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 (28)
1. The Wedding Anniversary
Aired 8 October 1954
Ozzie and Harriet must decide whether to celebrate their 19th wedding anniversary with a night on the town or to stay at home and chaperon a party for Ricky.
2. Too Many Ties
Aired 15 October 1954
In order to make closet space, Harriet insists Ozzie get rid of his multitude of neckties.
3. The Furnace
Aired 22 October 1954
It's hot versus cold, as Ozzie and Harriet battle over setting the furnace's thermostat.
4. A Load of Gravel
Aired 29 October 1954
Ozzie gets upset when the gravel Thornberry ordered is dumped in his yard instead. After a phone call, things get worse. Worse yet, Thornberry is down on his back and can't deal with the problem himself, which leaves only one person to take care of the mess.
5. The Usher
Aired 12 November 1954
Ozzie is bursting with pride when David is chosen over several boys as an usher at the local movie theatre. Ozzie's pride is tempered when he learns why David was chosen over the other boys.
6. Come As You Are Party
Aired 19 November 1954
Wally Dipple invites Ozzie and Harriet to his annual "Come-As-You-Are" party, and Ozzie does his best not to be caught in a robe and pajamas like last year.
7. Wally Dipple's Garage Door
Aired 3 December 1954
Wally Dipple invents an unusual garage door opener. Ozzie and Thorny want to invest in it, but their plans hit a little snag.
8. The Odd Bolt
Aired 10 December 1954
Ozzie comes across a mysterious metal bolt, and sets about the house in search of where it's supposed to go.
9. A Matter of Inches
Aired 17 December 1954
Ozzie agrees to pay David fifty dollars when he grows to be the same height as his dad.
10. The Lost Christmas Gift
Aired 24 December 1954
When one of Ricky's Christmas gifts cannot be located, the entire Nelson family's holiday spirits plummet. However, the ensuing search enables the family to demonstrate the true spirit of Christmas.
11. The Fruitcake
Aired 7 January 1955
When Harriet insists that everyone write thank-you notes, Ozzie struggles to write his to Thorny.
12. The Bloodhound
Aired 14 January 1955
Ricky tries to teach an old dog new tricks. Meanwhile, Ozzie and Thorny take drastic measures to avoid going to a violin recital with their wives, in order to stay home and watch the big fight on television, instead.
13. The Missing Sandwiches
Aired 21 January 1955
As a favor to their wives, Ozzie and Thorny are to deliver sandwiches and potato salad to the women's club. They need to use David's car but he leaves with the food in the trunk. Ozzie takes Ricky's bike and Thorny is on skates as they try to locate the missing refreshments.
14. Individuality
Aired 28 January 1955
Ozzie tries to derail Thorny's scheme to save money by having his house painted with the paint that is leftover from painting Ozzie's home. Ozzie demands that Thorny paint his house a different color than his. Meanwhile, Ricky gets permission to express his individuality by redecorating his half of the bedroom he shares with David.
15. The Electric Train
Aired 4 February 1955
Ricky wants to turn in his old train set in for a new chemistry set.
16. A Matter of Principle
Aired 11 February 1955
Ozzie is distressed by unexpected bills and David always seems to need extra cash. He takes a stand when David asks for $10 while Thornberry has the same situation with his son Will. In the end the two dads undermine each other.
17. Career Woman
Aired 18 February 1955
After hearing a speech at the women's club about exciting careers for women. Harriet starts to think about pursuing a career of her own, something "old-fashioned" Ozzie is dead against.
18. The Girl Who Came to Dinner
Aired 25 February 1955
David invites his girlfriend Susan over to his home for dinner.
19. The Sportscar
Aired 11 March 1955
Doc Williams is selling a fancy sportscar, and Ozzie is tempted to buy it.
20. Ricky's Blind Date
Aired 18 March 1955
David has a problem: he has to find a date for his girlfriend's visiting cousin.
21. Spring Housekeeping
Aired 25 March 1955
Ozzie and Thorny are under extreme marital pressure to perform their annual spring cleaning chores.
22. The Pajama Game
Aired 1 April 1955
Dressed only in pajamas, Ozzie and Thorny embark on a bizarre adventure.
23. Ricky's Shadow
Aired 8 April 1955
A little girl is following Ricky around, everywhere he goes. When Ozzie & Harriet try to talk to her, she runs away. Ozzie, Harriet, David, Ricky & even Thorny are trying to figure out what she wants.
24. The Witness
Aired 15 April 1955
After a fender-bender, Thorny gets his day in court.
25. Ricky's Charge Account
Aired 22 April 1955
26. The Testimonial
Aired 29 April 1955
Ozzie wants to throw a surprise testimonial dinner in appreciation of Doc Williams.
27. Thorny's Piano
Aired 6 May 1955
Though he hasn't had a piano lesson since the age of nine, Thorny bets Ozzie that he can learn to play a complete song within one week.
28. The Stray Dog
Aired 27 May 1955
A stray dog attaches itself to the Nelsons, and they can’t get rid of him to go on a planned trip to Rainbow Lake.