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S1 E21 The Traffic Signal

Comedy

TV-G

27m

Feb 19, 1953

There's a new traffic signal, and no one knows who should take the credit or get the blame.

Season 1, 39 Episodes

David has a rival and his name is Will Thornberry - his next door neighbor.

After Harriet finds an old poem supposedly written by Ozzie, he becomes obsessed with poetry

Ozzie decides to diet so he can fit into a pair of size 33 pants.

Ozzie advises David against allowing people to take advantage of his good nature.

The Halloween Party,

Ricky and Dave attend a Halloween party and the Nelson house is overrun by children demanding candy.

Riviera Ballet,

Ozzie has ballet tickets but Harriet doesn't approve because the actresses will be scantilly clad.

The Babysitter,

David gets a babysitting job and Ozzie is worried about David and the baby.

Rick Goes to a Dance,

Ricky receives a perfume laced letter from a neighbohood girl inviting him to his first dance.

The Day After Thanksgiving,

Coming home from Aunt Ellen's without Thanksgiving leftovers, Ozzie and the boys crave more turkey.

Ozzie is outraged after he doesn't receive a timely acknowledgement for a gift he sent to Thorny.

Harriet's Hairdo,

Harriet decides to try a new hair style but it doesn't go over well with the Nelson men.

The Boys' Christmas Money,

The boys want to earn extra money for Christmas, so Ozzie gives them permission to look for work.

The Late Christmas Gift,

Ozzie and David receive Christmas gifts after Christmas from Grandma Nelson.

The Newspaper Write-up,

Ozzie gets his name in the newspaper but it is spelled wrong.

The Basketball Players,

Ozzie and Thorny's discussion about basketball escalates until they challenge each other to a game.

Ozzie's attempts to keep his family from dwelling on every day worries slowly backfire on him.

The Tuba Affair,

Ozzie wants to establish that he's head of the household and marital strife ensues.

The Rover Boys,

Ozzie and Thorny get immersed in the story of the military boarding school brothers the Rover Boys.

Separate Rooms,

David and Ricky finally get their own separate rooms - with hilarious results.

The Valentine Show,

Ozzie and Harriet worry that David will spend all his money taking a new girlfriend to the dance. .

The Traffic Signal,

There's a new traffic signal, and no one knows who should take the credit or get the blame.

The Dental Receptionist,

Ozzie soon regrets a flirtatious moment shared with his dentist's new southern belle receptionist.

Ozzie painstakingly rehearses for a speech.

The Safecrackers,

While in Herb Dunkle's empty office, Ozzie teaches Ricky how to crack a safe.

Brother Beesley's Philosophy,

Andy Beesley gives Ozzie a new outlook to enjoy life while you can which soon backfires on Ozzie.

The Bowling Alley,

Believing he's getting a cold, Ozzie stays in bed until Thorny reminds him of a bowling date.

The Orchid and the Violets,

Ozzie becomes jealous when flowers he didn't order are delivered to Harriet.

The Pancake Mix,

Hasty Tasty Pancake Company offers a double-money-back guarantee so Ricky applies for a refund.

Whistler's Daughter,

Ozzie has some explaining to do after an encounter with an attractive young door-to-door saleswoman.

The Fish Story,

To prove a point, Ozzie starts a rumor in the neighborhood by tricking his best friend Thorny.

Ozzie and Harriet sign up for adult education courses at the local high school in the evenings.

Ozzie tries to teach his sons how to get good deals with trades they make with their friends.

The Boxing Matches,

Ozzie gets roped into agreeing to fight Thorny in a boxing exhibition match.

Door Key for David,

David is given his first house key and the responsibility that goes with it.

The Play's the Thing,

Ozzie is brimming with enthusiasm about appearing in the PTA pageant's play, until he learns that his role is the front end of Robin Hood's horse.

Monetary System,

David and Ricky want an increase in their allowances so Ozzie develops a point system for chores.

Harriet encounters a man who worked at an amusement park she and Ozzie frequented when dating.

Harriet overhears a lovely girl compliment Ozzie which leads to curious behavior with the couple.

Oscillating Ozzie,

Ozzie is stuck in his conservative routine, until he has a chat with the ever-exuberant Emmy Lou.

Details

The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet

Comedy

TV-G

14 Seasons

26m

Ozzie and Harriet Nelson raise their two sons Ricky and David. As the sons age, they experience teenage dating problems, marriage and careers.

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