The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet â Season 5
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 (39)
1. Kappa Sigma Party
Aired 3 October 1956
David holds his fraternity rush party at the Nelson home and the other members of the family try to stay out of the way.
2. Captain Salty and the Submarine
Aired 10 October 1956
Ozzie finds himself becoming obsessed with a children's television program.
3. Hidden Panel
Aired 17 October 1956
4. Christmas in October
Aired 24 October 1956
David is taking art and after he brings home a Christmas scene he painted, his parents are impressed. Ozzie and Harriet decide to make it their Christmas card.
5. The Banjo Player
Aired 31 October 1956
Rick and his band get their first engagement to play at a sorority dance. Ozzie and his friend think they might be able to play banjos at the dance.
6. Fifty Dollar Bill
Aired 7 November 1956
At the grand opening to a new car wash, Ozzie wins a $50 bill.
7. The Pool Table
Aired 14 November 1956
Ozzie goes to the store to buy filing cabinets for the boys' bedroom - and comes home with a pool table, instead.
8. David Picks Up the Tab
Aired 21 November 1956
David treats his parents and date to dinner at an upscale restaurant, but it's possible he may not have enough money to cover the tab.
9. The Balloons
Aired 28 November 1956
Ozzie is faced with the daunting task of inflating 1,000 balloons for Harriet's charity affair.
10. Ricky's Car
Aired 5 December 1956
Ricky wants a car of his own. Ozzie agrees but only if he earns enough money to pay half the purchase price.
11. A Doctor in the House
Aired 12 December 1956
Doc Williams bunks with the Nelsons while his residence undergoes renovations. Ozzie then begins having aches and pains.
12. Ozzie's Busy Christmas
Aired 19 December 1956 âą 30 min
Ozzie volunteers for so many Christmas committees that he has little time to do his Christmas shopping, hang the Christmas lights or buy a Christmas tree.
13. The Day After Christmas
Aired 26 December 1956
Feeling nostalgic on the day after Christmas, Ozzie is determined to take the family ice skating up at the lake.
14. Ozzie's Double
Aired 2 January 1957
A stranger with a British accent is passing through town, and he looks exactly like Ozzie.
15. A Hairstyle for Harriet
Aired 9 January 1957
In order to get new fashion ideas, Harriet decides to attend a beauty show.
16. The Puppy
Aired 16 January 1957
Ozzie and the boys decide to surprise Harriet with a new puppy.
17. The Borrowed Tuxedo
Aired 23 January 1957
Trouble ensues when Ozzie borrows a tuxedo from Doc Williams.
18. Like Father, Like Son
Aired 30 January 1957
A series of coincidences start around the Nelson household, starting with David telling his parents that he has just started dating a girl, whose name just happens to be Harriet.
19. The Duenna
Aired 6 February 1957
David invites a pretty Spanish girl to a dance knowing she doesn't speak a word of English, but doesn't count on her bringing her duenna as a chaperone.
20. The Hot-Dog Stand
Aired 13 February 1957
David, Wally, and Chuck take over management of the campus hot dog stand.
21. The Reading Room
Aired 20 February 1957
Ozzie begins a one man campaign to revive the art of reading.
22. The Disbelievers
Aired 27 February 1957
23. The Clubhouse
Aired 6 March 1957
The Tigers are planning on building a clubhouse and Ozzie unwittingly volunteers to let them build it in his backyard.
24. Jet Pilot
Aired 13 March 1957
Ozzie gets a chance to fly in a jet fighter plane.
25. Ozzie and Harriet Go to Washington
Aired 20 March 1957
26. The Editor
Aired 27 March 1957
Harriet is made editor of her women's club newsletter but runs into trouble when she accepts "help" from Ozzie.
27. The Hawaiian Party
Aired 3 April 1957
The Nelson family attends a Hawaiian luau.
28. Ricky, the Drummer
Aired 10 April 1957
The Tommy Jackson Band is coming to town, and Ricky dreams of sitting in on drums.
29. The Tommy Brannigan Story
Aired 17 April 1957
Ozzie finds a bargain on golf clubs so he buys three sets for himself, Wally, and Doc.
30. Sculpturing Class
Aired 24 April 1957
31. Ozzie, the Treasurer
Aired 1 May 1957
Ozzie is somewhat disgruntled because he believes his work as club treasurer has gone unappreciated.
32. Ricky's Surprise Party
Aired 8 May 1957
33. The Night Watchman
Aired 15 May 1957
David gets a temporary job working nighttime security.
34. David's Date with Miss Universe
Aired 22 May 1957
David invites Miss Universe, Carol Morris, to be his date at a fraternity dance.
35. Strict Parents
Aired 29 May 1957
Ozzie and Harriet wonder whether or not they should question Ricky and David more closely about their social activities.
36. The Coffee Table
Aired 5 June 1957
37. The Fishing Lure
Aired 12 June 1957
Ozzie makes a fishing lure out of a feathered ornament from Harriet's new hat.
38. Taking Care of Freddy
Aired 19 June 1957
Oz agrees to babysit a small boy's pet kitten named Freddie.
39. The Loan
Aired 26 June 1957
Ozzie and Darby are furious with each other over the matter of a questionable ten-dollar debt.