The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet (Season 3)

The Wedding Anniversary (Episode 1)

Writer: Ozzie Nelson

Air date: 1954-10-08

Overview: Ozzie and Harriet must decide whether to celebrate their 19th wedding anniversary with a night on the town or to stay at home and chaperon a party for Ricky.

Too Many Ties (Episode 2)

Air date: 1954-10-15

Overview: In order to make closet space, Harriet insists Ozzie get rid of his multitude of neckties.

The Furnace (Episode 3)

Air date: 1954-10-22

Overview: It's hot versus cold, as Ozzie and Harriet battle over setting the furnace's thermostat.

A Load of Gravel (Episode 4)

Air date: 1954-10-29

Overview: Ozzie gets upset when the gravel Thornberry ordered is dumped in his yard instead. After a phone call, things get worse. Worse yet, Thornberry is down on his back and can't deal with the problem himself, which leaves only one person to take care of the mess.

The Usher (Episode 5)

Writer: Bill Davenport

Air date: 1954-11-12

Overview: Ozzie is bursting with pride when David is chosen over several boys as an usher at the local movie theatre. Ozzie's pride is tempered when he learns why David was chosen over the other boys.

Come As You Are Party (Episode 6)

Air date: 1954-11-19

Overview: Wally Dipple invites Ozzie and Harriet to his annual "Come-As-You-Are" party, and Ozzie does his best not to be caught in a robe and pajamas like last year.

Wally Dipple's Garage Door (Episode 7)

Air date: 1954-12-03

Overview: Wally Dipple invents an unusual garage door opener. Ozzie and Thorny want to invest in it, but their plans hit a little snag.

The Odd Bolt (Episode 8)

Air date: 1954-12-10

Overview: Ozzie comes across a mysterious metal bolt, and sets about the house in search of where it's supposed to go.

A Matter of Inches (Episode 9)

Air date: 1954-12-17

Overview: Ozzie agrees to pay David fifty dollars when he grows to be the same height as his dad.

The Lost Christmas Gift (Episode 10)

Air date: 1954-12-24

Overview: When one of Ricky's Christmas gifts cannot be located, the entire Nelson family's holiday spirits plummet. However, the ensuing search enables the family to demonstrate the true spirit of Christmas.

The Fruitcake (Episode 11)

Air date: 1955-01-07

Overview: When Harriet insists that everyone write thank-you notes, Ozzie struggles to write his to Thorny.

The Bloodhound (Episode 12)

Writer: Don Nelson

Air date: 1955-01-14

Overview: Ricky tries to teach an old dog new tricks. Meanwhile, Ozzie and Thorny take drastic measures to avoid going to a violin recital with their wives, in order to stay home and watch the big fight on television, instead.

The Missing Sandwiches (Episode 13)

Air date: 1955-01-21

Overview: As a favor to their wives, Ozzie and Thorny are to deliver sandwiches and potato salad to the women's club. They need to use David's car but he leaves with the food in the trunk. Ozzie takes Ricky's bike and Thorny is on skates as they try to locate the missing refreshments.

Individuality (Episode 14)

Air date: 1955-01-28

Overview: Ozzie tries to derail Thorny's scheme to save money by having his house painted with the paint that is leftover from painting Ozzie's home. Ozzie demands that Thorny paint his house a different color than his. Meanwhile, Ricky gets permission to express his individuality by redecorating his half of the bedroom he shares with David.

The Electric Train (Episode 15)

Air date: 1955-02-04

Overview: Ricky wants to turn in his old train set in for a new chemistry set.

A Matter of Principle (Episode 16)

Air date: 1955-02-11

Overview: Ozzie is distressed by unexpected bills and David always seems to need extra cash. He takes a stand when David asks for $10, while Thornberry has the same situation with his son Will. In the end, the two dads undermine each other.

Career Woman (Episode 17)

Air date: 1955-02-18

Overview: After hearing a speech at the women's club about exciting careers for women. Harriet starts to think about pursuing a career of her own, something "old-fashioned" Ozzie is dead against.

The Girl Who Came to Dinner (Episode 18)

Air date: 1955-02-25

Overview: David invites his girlfriend Susan over to his home for dinner.

The Sportscar (Episode 19)

Air date: 1955-03-11

Overview: Doc Williams is selling a fancy sportscar, and Ozzie is tempted to buy it.

Ricky's Blind Date (Episode 20)

Writer: Ozzie Nelson

Air date: 1955-03-18

Overview: David has a problem: he has to find a date for his girlfriend's visiting cousin.

Spring Housekeeping (Episode 21)

Air date: 1955-03-25

Overview: Ozzie and Thorny are under extreme marital pressure to perform their annual spring cleaning chores.

The Pajama Game (Episode 22)

Air date: 1955-04-01

Overview: Dressed only in pajamas, Ozzie and Thorny embark on a bizarre adventure.

Ricky's Shadow (Episode 23)

Air date: 1955-04-08

Overview: A little girl is following Ricky around, everywhere he goes. When Ozzie & Harriet try to talk to her, she runs away. Ozzie, Harriet, David, Ricky & even Thorny are trying to figure out what she wants.

The Witness (Episode 24)

Air date: 1955-04-15

Overview: After a fender-bender, Thorny gets his day in court.

Ricky's Charge Account (Episode 25)

Air date: 1955-04-22

The Testimonial (Episode 26)

Air date: 1955-04-29

Overview: Ozzie wants to throw a surprise testimonial dinner in appreciation of Doc Williams.

Thorny's Piano (Episode 27)

Air date: 1955-05-06

Overview: Though he hasn't had a piano lesson since the age of nine, Thorny bets Ozzie that he can learn to play a complete song within one week.

The Stray Dog (Episode 28)

Air date: 1955-05-27

Overview: A stray dog attaches itself to the Nelsons, and they can’t get rid of him to go on a planned trip to Rainbow Lake.