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The Parting of the Ways

6.9/10 · 45 votesApr 8, 195930 min

Ranked #30 of 37 in Season 1•−0.3 vs season avg

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Mary’s friend Babs confides in her that her parents are having troubles and may be divorcing soon. And, though she’s exaggerating, Donna is unaware of this and problems ensue in their family as a result.

Written byJohn Whedon

Seasons8

Season 1 Episodes37

Cast4

Donna Reed

Donna Reed

Donna Stone

Carl Betz

Carl Betz

Alex Stone

Shelley Fabares

Shelley Fabares

Mary Stone

Paul Petersen

Paul Petersen

Jeff Stone

Crew1

J

John Whedon

Writer

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Episode Summary

"The Parting of the Ways" is episode 29 of The Donna Reed Show season 1. It scored 6.9/10 from 45 votes, ranking #30 of 37 episodes this season (season average 7.2). Written by John Whedon, it aired on April 8, 1959.