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The Best Episodes of The Donna Reed Show Season 4

Every episode of The Donna Reed Show Season 4 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Donna Reed Show Season 4!

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Revolves around typical family problems, such as firing a clumsy housekeeper, throwing a retirement bash for a colleague, and finding quality time away from the children.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Donna Reed Show Season 4 Episode 34 - The Caravan
    8.7/10(39 votes)

    S4:E34

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Donna Reed Show Season 4 Episode 27 - Once Upon a Timepiece
    8.4/10(37 votes)

    S4:E27

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Donna Reed Show Season 4 Episode 23 - The Golden Trap
    8.3/10(39 votes)

    S4:E23

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

    Directors:Jeffrey Hayden, Robert Ellis Miller
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Donna Reed Show Season 4 Episode 5 - The Monster
    8.2/10(41 votes)

    S4:E5

    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.

    Director:Jeffrey Hayden
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Donna Reed Show Season 4 Episode 7 - One of Those Days
    8.2/10(36 votes)

    S4:E7

    Alex is in a foul mood, so Donna suggests they take the day off to give him some rest.

    Director:Jeffrey Hayden
    Writer:John Whedon

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  6. The Donna Reed Show Season 4 Episode 20 - Donna's Prima Donna
    8.2/10(57 votes)

    S4:E20

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Donna Reed Show Season 4 Episode 32 - Man of Action
    8.1/10(32 votes)

    S4:E32

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Donna Reed Show Season 4 Episode 38 - The Father Image
    8.1/10(29 votes)

    S4:E38

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Donna Reed Show Season 4 Episode 12 - Alex, the Professor
    8.0/10(26 votes)

    S4:E12

    Alex applies his child psychology to his own offspring.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Donna Reed Show Season 4 Episode 29 - Winner Takes All
    8.0/10(33 votes)

    S4:E29

    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.

    Director:Norman Tokar
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Donna Reed Show Season 4 Episode 15 - A Very Bright Boy
    7.9/10(39 votes)

    S4:E15

    The Stones try helping a boy overcome his laziness.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Donna Reed Show Season 4 Episode 17 - Dr. Stone and His Horseless Carriage
    7.9/10(32 votes)

    S4:E17

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Donna Reed Show Season 4 Episode 18 - For Angie With Love
    7.9/10(31 votes)

    S4:E18

    Jeff sells his possessions to buy his girl a present.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The Donna Reed Show Season 4 Episode 16 - The Toughest Kid in School
    7.8/10(28 votes)

    S4:E16

    A meek boy tries to prove he's the toughest kid in school.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. The Donna Reed Show Season 4 Episode 21 - Explorer's Ten
    7.8/10(30 votes)

    S4:E21

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. The Donna Reed Show Season 4 Episode 1 - One Starry Night
    7.7/10(38 votes)

    S4:E1

    Mary dates a famous singer, not realizing who he is.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. The Donna Reed Show Season 4 Episode 3 - The Close Shave
    7.7/10(32 votes)

    S4:E3

    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.

    Director:Norman Tokar
    Writer:Sumner Arthur Long

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  18. The Donna Reed Show Season 4 Episode 6 - New Girl in Town
    7.7/10(40 votes)

    S4:E6

    Mary and Donna talk Jeff into taking out a new tomboy in town.

    Director:Jeffrey Hayden
    Writer:Michael Fessier

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  19. The Donna Reed Show Season 4 Episode 11 - Private Tutor
    7.7/10(29 votes)

    S4:E11

    Mary gets tutoring in French from a handsome student.

    Director:Earl Bellamy
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. The Donna Reed Show Season 4 Episode 28 - Hilldale 500
    7.7/10(35 votes)

    S4:E28

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

    Director:Barry Shear
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. The Donna Reed Show Season 4 Episode 35 - The Swingin' Set
    7.6/10(35 votes)

    S4:E35

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. The Donna Reed Show Season 4 Episode 36 - On to Fairview
    7.6/10(29 votes)

    S4:E36

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. The Donna Reed Show Season 4 Episode 2 - A Rose is a Rose
    7.5/10(32 votes)

    S4:E2

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

    Director:Robert Ellis Miller
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. The Donna Reed Show Season 4 Episode 30 - Skin Deep
    7.5/10(26 votes)

    S4:E30

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. The Donna Reed Show Season 4 Episode 37 - The Man in the Mask
    7.5/10(31 votes)

    S4:E37

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 4 Ratings Summary

"The Caravan" is the best rated episode of "The Donna Reed Show" season 4. It scored 8.7/10 based on 39 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/10/1962. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Once Upon a Timepiece".