Season 1
(1958)
Cast
as Donna Stone
as Alex Stone
as Mary Stone
as Jeff Stone
Episodes
Weekend Trip 0.0
September 24, 1958
In the premiere episode, Donna hopes to get away to a ski weekend with her brood, but pediatrician husband Alex's on-ca…
Pardon My Gloves 0.0
October 1, 1958
Jeff gets a black eye from a boy who mocks Donna's acting in a local play. So, Donna tries to teach Jeff how to box.
The Hike 0.0
October 8, 1958
Donna tries to prove women can outsmart men when Dr. Stone is called away to treat a patient.
Male Ego 0.0
October 15, 1958
Alex tries to prove his independence when Donna buys a suit for him.
The Football Uniform 0.0
October 22, 1958
Jeff wants a uniform for the team picture, but is told he must work for the money to buy it.
The Foundling 0.0
October 29, 1958
A baby is abandoned at the Stone’s place.
Three Part Mother 0.0
November 5, 1958
Donna spreads herself thin, running between three places on the same night, for her family.
Change Partners and Dance 0.0
November 12, 1958
Mary has a crush on the school basketball star, George, who wants to take her to the prom, but hasn’t asked her because…
Dough Re-Mi 0.0
November 19, 1958
Donna tries to get a famous concert pianist to perform at a benefit, and, at the same time, Jeff is trying to raise mon…
Guest in the House 0.0
November 26, 1958
A problem child takes refuge at the Stone’s house, and Donna tries to get through to him.
The Baby Contest 0.0
December 3, 1958
Alex is judge at a Beautiful Baby contest run by Donna's club.
The Beaded Bag 0.0
December 10, 1958
When Donna longingly admires a lovely, expensive bag at a store, the saleswoman (along with a female friend of hers) sc…
The Busy Body 0.0
December 17, 1958
Charismatic Uncle Fred visits the Stone family and a brouhaha ensues.
A Very Merry Christmas 8.0
December 24, 1958
Donna searches for the mysterious person who puts on a Christmas party in the children’s ward at the hospital every yea…
Mary's Double Date 0.0
December 31, 1958
Mary's Junior prom is imminent, and she has trouble deciding between two boys on the football team who might ask her. …
Jeff's Double Life 0.0
January 7, 1959
After nosy neighbor Mrs. Wilgus (the inimitable Kathleen Freeman) alerts Donna and Alex about Mary having a noisy party…
Nothing But the Truth 0.0
January 14, 1959
David Barker finagles a return to the Stone’s home for his birthday celebration.
It's the Principle of the Thing 0.0
January 21, 1959
Mr. Popkin won't let Alex treat Joey because he has no money. So, Donna hires him to do repairs around the house, but …
Jeff vs. Mary 0.0
January 28, 1959
Jeff becomes jealous and insecure about his parent’s love—feeling that they care about Mary more than him.
Have Fun 0.0
February 4, 1959
When Mary comes home utterly dejected from a terrible first date, Donna and Alex each, in “Rashomon”-style, tell her ab…
Donna Plays Cupid 0.0
February 11, 1959
Donna decides that Alex’s obstetrician friend, Beau, is a lonely bachelor in need of a mate, so she tries to pair him a…
Love Thy Neighbor 0.0
February 18, 1959
Donna and Alex help celebrate the 20th anniversary of Wilbur & Celia Wilgus, only for Donna to get caught up in a misun…
The Report Card 0.0
February 25, 1959
Donna is worried when Jeff comes home with a report card full of Cs.
Boys Will Be Boys 0.0
March 4, 1959
David Barker is brought to Alex to be treated for rabies, and is invited to stay the night. Later, Jeff is left in char…
The Ideal Wife 0.0
March 11, 1959
Donna keeps getting praised for being an excellent wife and mother—so much so, that she, illogically, becomes a bit par…
Mary's Campaign 0.0
March 18, 1959
Mary drives her family crazy, and worries her mother, in her quest to win the class vice-presidency.
The Flowered-Print Dress 0.0
March 25, 1959
Donna and Alex dine at a young couple’s home. The couple are still in the honeymoon phase of their marriage, and the ex…
April Fool 0.0
April 1, 1959
When Buzz Barry, teenage idol (played by James Darren), comes to Hilldale to sing at a concert, he falls ill with the m…
The Parting of the Ways 0.0
April 8, 1959
Mary’s friend Babs confides in her that her parents are having troubles and may be divorcing soon. And, though she’s ex…
The Hero 0.0
April 15, 1959
Alex's roommate, Biff Jameson, comes to Hilldale, and though he charms the family and dazzles Jeff, Alex confesses to …
Do You Trust Your Child? 0.0
April 22, 1959
Donna gives a speech, at a PTA meeting, on parent/child relationships urging parents to trust their child. Her advice, …
Grateful Patient 0.0
April 29, 1959
Alex takes advantage of a tip on the market, and Donna and the kids start making plans for the expected profit.
The Testimonial 0.0
May 6, 1959
Donna plans a testimonial dinner to honor Dr. Jason, a long-time denizen of the town and a beloved doctor, who finally …
Miss Lovelace Comes to Tea 0.0
May 13, 1959
The family searches for a compatible housekeeper to help around the house while Donna manages a charity campaign.
Tomorrow Comes Too Soon 0.0
May 20, 1959
After a particularly long week, Donna and Alex long for a weekend alone without kids. But when they get it, it’s not qu…
Advice To Young Lovers 0.0
May 27, 1959
When Mary and George get in a fight over him and her best friend Babs, Donna advises her on how to handle the situation.
Operation Deadbeat 0.0
June 3, 1959
Alex insists Jeff pay back money he owes to develop good character for when he is an adult. Meanwhile, Donna decides to…