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The Rainmaker

Western

22

Feb 18, 1959

Grampa does everything he can to put an end to the drought, including a rain dance with a Native American.

Full Episodes

Season 2, 39 episodes

The New Car,

Luke and Kate try and talk Grampa into trading in the McCoys' old Ford, but Grampa won’t let go of a member of the family that easily.

22m Oct 1, 1958

Grampa Learns About Teenagers,

Grandpa and Luke's efforts to help Hassie win the attention of the most popular boy in school backfire, but for unexpected reasons.

22m Oct 8, 1958

Blow the House Down,

Little Luke desperately wants to play trumpet in the school band, but has no talent for the instrument. Grandpa resorts to chicanery to help him prevail when tryout day arrives.

22m Oct 15, 1958

The Dancin' Fool,

Kate insists that Luke takes dancing lessons to improve his social graces, but she is unpleasantly surprised to learn that his teacher is an attractive young woman.

22m Oct 22, 1958

The New Well,

Luke goes over Grampa's head when he hires a geologist to locate and drill the new well.

22m Oct 29, 1958

The New Dog,

After Grampa falls for a con man's scheme and buys a worthless dog, he must come up with a plan to get his money back.

22m Nov 3, 1958

Sing for Your Supper,

Luke decides to prove to the family that he can sing by entering a talent show being broadcast on the radio.

22m Nov 12, 1958

Do You Kiss Your Wife?,

A spat develops between Luke and Kate over the public show of affection as their long-married friends continue to carry on like newlyweds.

22m Nov 19, 1958

The Perfect Swine,

Grampa schemes to pass off a prized pig as his own at the county fair.

22m Nov 26, 1958

Leave It to the Girls,

Grampa tries to teach Tommy the way to handle women, but instead starts a war of the sexes in the McCoy household that threatens to ruin the upcoming dance for everyone.

22m Dec 3, 1958

The Gift,

George gives Kate an old vacuum cleaner, but Grampa is insulted by the act of charity.

22m Dec 10, 1958

The New Hired Hand,

Pepino goes out of his way to hire who he thinks will be a weaker co-worker so that he won't have any competition.

22m Dec 17, 1958

The New Neighbors,

Kate likes the new neighbors, but Grampa insists they are snobs.

22m Dec 24, 1958

Luke Gets a Job,

Grampa disapproves when Luke gets a job as a shoe salesman.

22m Dec 31, 1958

The McCoys Visit Hollywood,

Grampa is worried that Kate will become disillusioned with farm life after they visit her old friend in Hollywood.

22m Jan 7, 1959

The Bank Loan,

In order to secure a loan from the bank, Grampa must sign title to the McCoy farm over to his grandson Luke.

22m Jan 14, 1959

The Great Discovery,

When the McCoys dig up a brontosaurus leg bone on their property, Kate wants to donate it to a museum, but Grampa would rather cash in on a roadside tourist attraction.

22m Jan 21, 1959

Son of the Mystic Nile,

Grampa wants to become the new Grand High Imperial Mummy of the Ancient and Loyal Order of the Mystic Nile.

22m Jan 28, 1959

Kate Learns to Drive,

Grampa refuses to give Kate driving lessons, but Luke gives in to her request.

22m Feb 4, 1959

Grampa's Private War,

Grampa delights in telling about his war adventures - that is until the truth comes to light.

22m Feb 11, 1959

The Rainmaker,

Grampa does everything he can to put an end to the drought, including a rain dance with a Native American.

22m Feb 18, 1959

The Perfect Houseguest,

The McCoys all think that George is a wonderful houseguest. Everyone, that is, except for Grampa.

22m Feb 25, 1959

The Wedding,

The McCoy household is worried that Kate's widowed mom has been swindled into marrying a man who is really after her $40-a-month income.

22m Mar 4, 1959

Kate's Diet,

Kate is worried about her weight, so Luke tries to ease her mind by altering her dress.

22m Mar 11, 1959

What's Family For?,

Grampa thinks he's doing the right thing by escorting Hassie to the local hang-out for teenagers.

22m Mar 18, 1959

Grampa Takes the Primrose Path,

A young widow invites Grampa out, causing him to forget about his date with Flora.

22m Mar 25, 1959

Batter Up!,

Grampa talks Luke into becoming a Little League coach.

22m Apr 1, 1959

Sweet Fifteen,

Grandpa's determination to keep Hassie's 15th birthday party a surprise causes her to become genuinely hurt and angry when she is convinced that no one cares about the occasion.

22m Apr 8, 1959

Go Fight City Hall,

Grampa becomes a hero of civil disobedience when he threatens to bypass the county road commissioner's rules and repair a pothole himself.

22m Apr 15, 1959

Two's Company,

Luke and Grampa's nightly checkers games leave Kate feeling neglected.

22m Apr 22, 1959

The Tax Man Cometh,

Grampa attempts to hide his furniture from the tax assessor, leading the McCoys' minister to conclude that the family is experiencing serious financial difficulties.

22m Apr 29, 1959

The Mrs. Homemaker Contest,

Kate is in line to win the homemaker contest, but Grampa has his eyes on the prize.

22m May 6, 1959

The Insurance Policy,

Grampa's latest scheme backfires when he withholds an insurance payment.

22m May 13, 1959

How to Paint a House,

The McCoys are swindled by a shady paint salesman.

22m May 20, 1959

The Great Woodsman,

Envious Grampa attempts to sabotage a camping trip arranged by Hank Johnson, a generous neighbor who has become increasingly popular with Little Luke and his friends.

22m May 27, 1959

The Big Skeet Shoot,

Luke aims to raise his standing with Little Luke by beating Grampa in the annual skeet competition.

22m Jun 3, 1959

Grampa's New Job,

Grampa doesn't let his lack of reading ability get in the way of being hired for a new job that requires answering mail.

22m Jun 10, 1959

The Actor,

A visitor trips on a post hole and uses his acting skills to trick the McCoys into letting him have a long stay.

22m Jun 17, 1959

Fire When Ready, Grampa,

Little Luke loses the church money he has raised to a carnival shyster, but Grampa has a scheme to get it back.

22m Jun 24, 1959