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S2 E3 The Boys' Paper Route

Comedy

TV-G

26m

Oct 1, 1953

David and Ricky just got a newspaper route but it's Ozzie who winds up having to make the rounds.

Season 2, 39 Episodes

Confusion reigns when the local department store delivers two new chairs to the wrong Nelson family.

Ricky's upset about not being invited to Will Thornberry's party.

The Boys' Paper Route,

David and Ricky just got a newspaper route but it's Ozzie who winds up having to make the rounds.

The Window Pane,

Ozzie falls behind on his chores around the house so the rest of the family helps out.

An old friend of the family sends a pipe to David not realizing he isn't even college age yet.

David's Birthday,

On his birthday, David tries to look older because he has a crush on a girl who likes older men.

Herb Dunkle talks to Ozzie about a new organization in town, "The National Anti-Noise Society".

Ricky sells spot remover that turns out to be a little too potent.

Young City Officials,

David and Will Thornberry's school essays give them both a chance to be city mayor for the day.

The Suggestion Box,

The Nelsons decide to start using a suggestion box for family matters.

Ozzie and Thorny get themselves marooned on a roof without a ladder.

Parental Guidance,

David wants to start working out in the morning while Ricky wants to stay up late watching movies.

Insurance Policy,

Harriet loses a gold pin Ozzie gave her and they disagree how to spend the insurance claim money.

The Credit Reference,

Thorny needs a reference about his fiscal worthiness and asks Ozzie to write one for him.

Ozzie tells his family a story from his childhood of when he wished for a white Christmas.

Ozzie takes steps to get out of going hunting with Thorny.

Ozzie's Night Out,

The family give Ozzie the night off from his fatherly duties so he can enjoy a night on the town. ,

The Camera Show,

Ozzie buys cameras for everyone in the family and gets caught in a compromising position on film.

Ozzie takes the courageous step of gathering enough nerve to return some of Harriet's lingerie.

Ricky collects soda pop bottles to redeem for cash and Ozzie promises to double what he receives.

Too Many Children,

The Nelsons wind up with a houseful of kids on a sleepover.

Harriet Gives a Party,

Harriet plans a dinner party but runs into problems when she learns a friend also has one planned.

David's Career,

Ozzie is glad thinking Dave wants to be a mechanic until hearing Thorny's son wants to be a doctor.

Old Fashioned Remedy,

Ozzie treats a cold the way his mother used to do - with booze.

The Initiation,

Thorny's son Will is among the pledges that must undergo initiation in David's fraternity.

Ricky's Lost Letter,

Ricky wants to send a letter to a girl who wrote to him but Ozzie destroys her address by mistake.

Father & Son Tournament,

Both Dave and Ricky want Ozzie to partner with them for the father-son table tennis tournament.

Gentleman David,

Fearing that David doesn't have a date to the dance, Ozzie meddles in his son's affairs.

David Writes a Column,

David has a school newspaper assignment and Ozzie suggests writing about the baseball team's slump.

Overprotection,

Ozzie and Harriet anguish over whether to allow 13-year-old Ricky to take a train trip on his own.

Ozzie runs late to a luncheon where he's scheduled to speak on the importance of being on time.

An Evening with Hamlet,

Ozzie and Thorny stage their version of "Hamlet" in the Nelson's living room.

The New Neighbor,

After meeting his new neighbor at the bank, Ozzie beliefs he's a thief and stole his penknife.

The Bird's Nest,

Ozzie must fix the roof gutter before the next rain but a bird's nest is holding things up.

The Friend of the Family,

Harriet writes to the newspaper columnist Aunt Martha for some helpful advice.

Tuxedo for David,

Ozzie thinks buying David a new tuxedo for the dance is too expensive so other options are explored.

Ozzie wants to get new golf clubs but Harriet wants him to paint the living room.

Economical Ozzie,

After giving David a lecture on spending, Ozzie goes on a buying spree at the sporting goods store.

The Swimming Pool,

Everyone in the neighborhood wants to use Ozzie's new swimming pool, but it hasn't been built yet.

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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