The Donna Reed Show (Season 4)

One Starry Night (Episode 1)

Air date: 1961-09-14

Runtime: 30 min

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

A Rose is a Rose (Episode 2)

Air date: 1961-09-21

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: Jeff needs help with his poetry homework and Mary is there to help. Unfortunately, the poetry does not sound like Jeff wrote it.

The Close Shave (Episode 3)

Air date: 1961-09-28

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: 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.

Mouse at Play (Episode 4)

Writer: John Whedon

Air date: 1961-10-05

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: Iris advises Donna that it's up to the wife to keep the marriage going with surprises and changes every now and then. When Iris goes from blond to black hair, Donna decides to go Platinum Blond! But once she comes home with her new hair color, she decides not to show it to Alex. She avoids him and quickly changes it back to the color it was whew! What a close call!

The Monster (Episode 5)

Air date: 1961-10-12

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: 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!

New Girl in Town (Episode 6)

Air date: 1961-10-19

Runtime: 30 min

One of Those Days (Episode 7)

Air date: 1961-10-26

Runtime: 30 min

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

All is Forgiven (Episode 8)

Air date: 1961-11-02

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: Donna and Alex get involved in their friends' marital problems.

The Electrical Storm (Episode 9)

Air date: 1961-11-09

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: Trouble ensues when Jeff tampers with the school bell. Paul Petersen, Carl Betz, Shelley Fabares. Walter: Lee Aaker. Smitty: Darryl Richard. Miss Tucker: Anne Sargent.

The Paper Tycoon (Episode 10)

Air date: 1961-11-16

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: Newspaper-delivery boy Jeff decides to go into business. Paul Petersen, Carl Betz, Shelley Fabares. Bill: Skippy Shane. Craig: Stephen Barringer.

Private Tutor (Episode 11)

Air date: 1961-11-23

Runtime: 30 min

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

Alex, the Professor (Episode 12)

Air date: 1961-11-30

Runtime: 30 min

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

The Fabulous O'Hara (Episode 13)

Air date: 1961-12-07

Runtime: 30 min

Way of a Woman (Episode 14)

Air date: 1961-12-14

Runtime: 30 min

A Very Bright Boy (Episode 15)

Air date: 1961-12-21

Runtime: 30 min

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

The Toughest Kid in School (Episode 16)

Air date: 1961-12-28

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: 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.

Dr. Stone and His Horseless Carriage (Episode 17)

Air date: 1962-01-11

Runtime: 30 min

For Angie With Love (Episode 18)

Air date: 1962-01-18

Runtime: 30 min

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

Aloha Kimi (Episode 19)

Air date: 1962-01-25

Runtime: 30 min

Donna's Prima Donna (Episode 20)

Air date: 1962-02-01

Runtime: 30 min

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

Explorer's Ten (Episode 21)

Air date: 1962-02-08

Runtime: 30 min

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

The New Office (Episode 22)

Air date: 1962-02-15

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: Alex moves his pediatric practice out of the house and into a new office downtown.

The Golden Trap (Episode 23)

Air date: 1962-02-22

Runtime: 30 min

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

Free Flight (Episode 24)

Air date: 1962-03-01

Runtime: 30 min

The Wide Open Spaces (Episode 25)

Air date: 1962-03-08

Runtime: 30 min

The Fireball (Episode 26)

Air date: 1962-03-15

Runtime: 30 min

Once Upon a Timepiece (Episode 27)

Air date: 1962-03-22

Runtime: 30 min

Hilldale 500 (Episode 28)

Air date: 1962-03-29

Runtime: 30 min

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

Winner Takes All (Episode 29)

Air date: 1962-04-05

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: 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.

Skin Deep (Episode 30)

Air date: 1962-04-12

Runtime: 30 min

The Fortune Teller (Episode 31)

Air date: 1962-04-19

Runtime: 30 min

Man of Action (Episode 32)

Air date: 1962-04-26

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: Jeff and his friend Smitty seem to have Smitty's little brother tagging along with them. They convince Donna to watch him while they go to visit their girlfriends.

Donna Meets Roberta (Episode 33)

Air date: 1962-05-03

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: This was actually an unsold pilot episode of ""The Roberta Sherwood Show."" Roberta Sherwood and Gale Gordon star as a typical couple raising three children in a typical small town. The only untypical thing about them is that they break into song.

The Caravan (Episode 34)

Air date: 1962-05-10

Runtime: 30 min

The Swingin' Set (Episode 35)

Air date: 1962-05-17

Runtime: 30 min

On to Fairview (Episode 36)

Air date: 1962-05-24

Runtime: 30 min

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

The Man in the Mask (Episode 37)

Air date: 1962-05-31

Runtime: 30 min

The Father Image (Episode 38)

Air date: 1962-06-07

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: Alex has a patient who needs constant care. Jeff wants his father to help him get his driver's license, and Mary wants him to help repair a pair of shoes she needs for her graduation ceremony.

Dear Wife (Episode 39)

Air date: 1962-06-14

Runtime: 30 min

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