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The Best Episodes of The Danny Thomas Show Season 6

Every episode of The Danny Thomas Show Season 6 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Danny Thomas Show Season 6!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Danny Thomas Show Season 6 Episode 10 - Dinah Shore and Danny are Rivals
    7.7/10(30 votes)

    S6:E10

    Tension mounts between Danny and Dinah Shore, when they are slated to open at different nightclubs on the same night.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. The Danny Thomas Show Season 6 Episode 4 - Terry Goes Steady
    7.6/10(31 votes)

    S6:E4

    Danny reads an article about teenagers running away to get married. As a result he gets worried over his own teen-aged Daughter, Terry. Then he finds out she is going steady with a boy named Walter, which only worries him more.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. The Danny Thomas Show Season 6 Episode 5 - Take a Message
    7.6/10(27 votes)

    S6:E5

    Chaos ensues when, because of Kathy's forgetfulness, Danny and Kathy dine with the Wolfs, where they weren't invited, much to the dismay of Mr. and Mrs. Fox, where they were invited.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. The Danny Thomas Show Season 6 Episode 14 - Lucy Upsets the Williams Household
    7.5/10(38 votes)

    S6:E14

    When Lucy and Ricky Ricardo pay a visit to the Williams family, Danny makes the mistake of advising Ricky to halt Lucy's shopping sprees by closing all of her charge accounts.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. The Danny Thomas Show Season 6 Episode 16 - Tennessee Ernie Stays for Dinner
    7.5/10(35 votes)

    S6:E16

    After Danny lectures the children on the meaning of helping the less fortunate, Rusty and Linda bring "Kentucky Cal," a lonely drifter, home for dinner. Kathy and the kids become attached to the colorful Cal, but Danny wants to know more about this mysterious character.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. The Danny Thomas Show Season 6 Episode 17 - Bob Hope and Danny Become Directors
    7.4/10(36 votes)

    S6:E17

    Danny is outraged when Rusty and Linda are assigned minor roles in their school's upcoming production of "Alice in Wonderland" and argues with Mrs. Foster, the play's director. When she resigns in a huff, Danny takes over, only to find himself with Bob Hope, whose nephew has also been cast, offering his own unique style of 'shtick' while advising Danny on his direction.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. The Danny Thomas Show Season 6 Episode 6 - A Locket for Linda
    7.3/10(29 votes)

    S6:E6

    Rusty balks when Danny won't give him $15 for a model airplane, but Kathy and Danny promise Linda a locket from the tooth fairy.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. The Danny Thomas Show Season 6 Episode 7 - Jack Benny Takes Daddy's Job
    7.2/10(36 votes)

    S6:E7

    Danny fully expects to perform at Rusty's Cub Scout show for the third consecutive year and is annoyed at be asked again, until he finds he's been replaced by Jack Benny.

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  9. The Danny Thomas Show Season 6 Episode 20 - Shirley Jones Makes Good
    7.2/10(40 votes)

    S6:E20

    Danny receives a letter from his old and beloved friend and mentor, Otto Nielsen, telling him that his daughter, Shirley, is in New York, hoping to land a job at the Copa. Danny is dismayed when he meets Shirley, a brassy, gum chewing girl who can't sing. When a worried Otto shows up at the Copa, he doesn't recognize the beautiful and innocent daughter who left home three weeks earlier. After some attitude, wardrobe and vocal adjustments, Danny is captivated by Shirley and sees a bright future for her in show business.

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  10. The Danny Thomas Show Season 6 Episode 2 - Rusty, the Ward-Heeler
    7.1/10(22 votes)

    S6:E2

    Kathy thinks Danny is sending the wrong message to Rusty, who is running for Class President and is using his father's suggestion to throw a rally, replete with lots of ice cream and Danny's telling jokes, to 'buy' votes for Rusty.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. The Danny Thomas Show Season 6 Episode 3 - First Anniversary
    7.1/10(28 votes)

    S6:E3

    When Danny and Kathy disagree and argue about who proposed to whom, Mr. Daly urges Danny not to apologize to his daughter.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. The Danny Thomas Show Season 6 Episode 21 - Gina's First Date
    7.1/10(30 votes)

    S6:E21

    As Gina attempts to adapt to the American high school social scene, Danny takes it upon himself to help her get the attention of the star football player.

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  13. The Danny Thomas Show Season 6 Episode 23 - Frankie Laine Sings for Gina
    7.1/10(39 votes)

    S6:E23

    Gina is thrilled to learn that her idol, Frankie Laine, is performing with Danny at the Copa. She and her friend ask him if he would perform at their high school dance and Mr. Laine, who has taken a shine to Gina, consents. Gina is overjoyed, but as she's getting ready for her exciting evening, Kathy, a former nurse, notices that Gina is down with the measles. Danny promises Gina that Frankie Laine will come back to the Williamses apartment to sing to her after the dance, but Frankie says he has other plans.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. The Danny Thomas Show Season 6 Episode 27 - Grampa's Diet
    7.1/10(31 votes)

    S6:E27

    Kathy's grandfather comes to visit the Williamses, but Grampa must be watched. He is on a very strict diet, but insists on eating everything that's not good for him. After admonishing him and cajoling him, Danny uses some psychology. Danny gives him carte blanche to eat whatever he wishes, but Grampa refuses. He confesses to Kathy and Danny that he enjoys the thrill of the hunt and comes to realize and understand that he must comply with his doctor's orders.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. The Danny Thomas Show Season 6 Episode 15 - Tony Bennett Gets Danny's Help
    7.0/10(29 votes)

    S6:E15

    Uncle Tonoose travels from Toledo with Danny's cousin, Stephen, in tow, asking Danny to scratch Stephen's itch for a show business career.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. The Danny Thomas Show Season 6 Episode 18 - Red Tape
    6.9/10(26 votes)

    S6:E18

    When Kathy's friend takes in a Norwegian exchange student, Danny, missing his teen aged daughter, Terry, who's away at college, decides to sign on as well. When the authorities deem the Williams' household unsuitable because of Danny's profession, Danny, Rusty, Linda and Kathy set out to change their thinking and are determined to house their very own student.

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  17. The Danny Thomas Show Season 6 Episode 19 - Gina from Italy
    6.9/10(32 votes)

    S6:E19

    Danny awaits the arrival of Italian exchange student, Gina Minelli, with great anxiety. The Williamses do everything they can to welcome the shy and homesick girl, but Danny, particularly, makes all the wrong, albeit, well intentioned moves. Inevitably, he stumbles upon the right tack and a very happy Gina feels very much at home.

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  18. The Danny Thomas Show Season 6 Episode 29 - Danny's Big Fan
    6.9/10(24 votes)

    S6:E29

    One night after Danny's show, an enthusiastic and very wealthy fan comes backstage, requests that Danny do his act all over again for him and promises to take him to the most expensive dinner in New York. Danny politely refuses, but the gentleman is persistent -- the next day, the Williams' apartment is inundated with expensive gifts for everyone, much to Danny's extreme annoyance. That evening, the gentleman visits the Williams' apartment, to apologize for his behavior and it becomes increasingly evident to all that this is a kind and lonely man.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. The Danny Thomas Show Season 6 Episode 9 - Linda's Tonsils
    6.8/10(24 votes)

    S6:E9

    When Danny tries to calm a terrified Linda, who needs her tonsils removed, he soon needs some consolation himself.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. The Danny Thomas Show Season 6 Episode 22 - Growing Pains
    6.8/10(26 votes)

    S6:E22

    Rusty turns to Danny and Kathy for advice when he becomes smitten with a cute girl at school.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. The Danny Thomas Show Season 6 Episode 30 - Gina for President
    6.8/10(24 votes)

    S6:E30

    As the battle of the sexes heats up between Danny and Kathy, Gina gets a phone call to tell her that she's been nominated to run for Class President. It's wonderful news, except she's running against her steady boyfriend, Buck. Danny backs Buck and Kathy helps Gina in their respective campaigns, until some ugly leaflets are floated around the school urging students to "Vote American." Buck is hurt for Gina and steps aside and Gina accepts to the applause of every student assembled in the school auditorium.

    Director:Unknown
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  22. The Danny Thomas Show Season 6 Episode 24 - Kathy Leaves Danny
    6.7/10(27 votes)

    S6:E24

    Danny takes a ribbing from Phil and Harry, both confirmed bachelors, when they ask Danny along on a fishing trip, but know that he must ask Kathy's permission to go. When Danny protests that this is not true, things get even stickier when the men go back to the Williams' apartment and Kathy tells Danny that she's made vacation plans, without consulting him.

    Director:Unknown
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  23. The Danny Thomas Show Season 6 Episode 26 - Losers Weepers
    6.6/10(24 votes)

    S6:E26

    Danny is furious with Phil, when he loses all of the material for Danny's opening at the Copa. The two cross swords and Danny fires Phil. Kathy intervenes when she goes to visit Phil, who has found the missing jokes and song parodies. Phil hands over the envelope and Kathy puts it in her purse, which she subsequently loses. Kathy's in a panic when she breaks the news to Danny, who characteristically explodes. In the midst of their bickering, the building doorman produces Kathy's handbag.

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  24. The Danny Thomas Show Season 6 Episode 8 - Uncle Tonoose's Fling
    6.5/10(27 votes)

    S6:E8

    After Uncle Tonoose, family matchmaker, has married off his last relative, he comes to visit Kathy and Danny and announces that he wants to lead the life of a playboy.

    Director:Unknown
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  25. The Danny Thomas Show Season 6 Episode 11 - The Reunion
    6.5/10(23 votes)

    S6:E11

    On the eve of a 20 year reunion with old Toledo chums, Danny is feeling a bit smug at his great success with one year of high school while he friends completed their education. The tide turns when the group reunites and Danny learn that Charlie is an eminent surgeon, Harry, a prominent NASA scientist and Joe, a senior member of the diplomatic corps.

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Season 6 Ratings Summary

"Dinah Shore and Danny are Rivals" is the best rated episode of The Danny Thomas Show season 6. It scored 7.7/10 from 30 votes. Written and directed by Unknown, it aired on December 8, 1958. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Terry Goes Steady".