The Danny Thomas Show
Season 4
195630 episodes
Episode 1
Boarding School
Oct 1, 195630m
Danny decides that the kids have become too unruly without their mother to help parent them. So, he decides to send them to boarding school to help give them the proper guidance they need.
Episode 2
The Nelson Eddy Show
Oct 8, 195630m
Danny and Jesse search for a performer to replace him in the club while he’s stuck at home with a broken leg. Danny settles on Nelson Eddy.
Episode 3
Problem Father
Oct 15, 195630m
Terry is dating a new, popular, wealthy, cultured boy, and this makes her hyper-sensitive, and insecure, about her father.
Episode 4
Be a Pal to Your Son
Oct 22, 195630m
Danny feels bad about spending so much time working and tries being a friend to Rusty, as well as a father.
Episode 5
Den Mother
Oct 29, 195630m
Danny makes the supreme sacrifice when son Rusty complains he's the only Cub Scout in the pack not represented at the den-mother meetings.
Episode 6
Terry at the Crossroads
Nov 5, 195630m
Terry is disappointed when a guy, Bobby, she has a crush on doesn’t ask her to the junior prom. Danny worries she’s too athletic and cavalier about her appearance, since she no longer has a mother to guide her, and is encouraged by Liz to talk to her.
Episode 7
Danny Goes to Texas
Nov 12, 195630m
Danny’s agent gets him a gig at a birthday party in Texas—much to Danny’s chagrin.
Episode 8
The Diary
Nov 19, 195630m
When Terry comes home upset one day, Danny tries, to no avail, to get her to confide in him. When this fails, Ben and Liz encourage him to check Terry’s diary for clues, so he can help her.
Episode 9
Talented Kid
Nov 26, 195630m
Danny plans on Rusty joining him in singing on a show, but is quickly disappointed when, during their first rehearsal, Rusty sings off-key. He then bemoans the fact that his kid lacks talent.
Episode 10
Danny's Comeback
Dec 3, 195630m
Danny’s doctor has said he’s ready to go back to work. Danny disagrees.
Episode 11
My Fair Vocal Coach
Dec 10, 195630m
Danny takes a talented vocal coach with stage fright under his wing.
Episode 12
Pride Takes a Holiday
Dec 17, 195630m
Danny gives Terry advice about swallowing her pride, instead of indulging in it, then has to face the same choice himself.
Episode 13
Christmas and Clowns
Dec 24, 195630m
Rusty invites a bunch of circus people, with nowhere to go for the holidays, over for Christmas dinner.
Episode 14
Liz's Boyfriend
Dec 31, 195630m
Liz is finally in love and brings her boyfriend over to have dinner with the family and Benny.
Episode 15
The School Teacher
Jan 7, 195730m
When Danny goes to see Rusty's fourth-grade teacher, they end up butting heads—and he ends up challenging her.
Episode 16
Danny's Date
Jan 14, 195730m
Danny has his first date since his wife died, and the kids are determined to ‘protect’ him.
Episode 17
Girl from Iowa
Jan 21, 195730m
A young girl pleads with Danny to help her get started in show business.
Episode 18
Danny Goes Social
Jan 28, 195730m
After being invited by Gloria Ridgely—an attractive socialite from his audience—to a champagne supper, Danny giddily accepts and decides to ditch the traditional anniversary celebration at Pizza Charlie’s with Benny, Liz and Jesse.
Episode 19
Lobster Story
Feb 4, 195730m
When Danny finds out some washed-out comic is doing a bit he’s known for, he decides to go confront him—and is surprised by what he finds.
Episode 20
The Flashback Show
Feb 14, 195730m
For his birthday, Danny makes a special trip home from his tour of night-club engagements. He is somewhat disappointed when it appears daughter Terry and son Rusty have forgotten this momentous event!
Episode 21
Danny's Fiance
Feb 21, 195730m
Danny brings home a woman from Chicago to meet the kids. The kids see he’s serious about her, dislike her, and decide to intervene.
Episode 22
My Friend Harry
Feb 28, 195730m
Harry Ruby offers Danny a part in his upcoming biopic.
Episode 23
Uncle Tonoose Pays a Visit
Mar 7, 195730m
Uncle Tonoose comes bearing a gift that Danny doesn’t want.
Episode 24
The Model
Mar 14, 195730m
Terry decides to quit school in favor of a modeling career, much to Danny's dismay. He connives to discourage her from leaving school without arousing her suspicion.
Episode 25
The Orphan Asylum
Mar 21, 195730m
Rusty gets angry at Danny for breaking a promise.
Episode 26
Little League Umpire
Mar 28, 195730m
Danny volunteers to be an umpire for his son’s Little League games.
Episode 27
Danny Meets Kathy
Apr 4, 195730m
Rusty gets the measles and Danny becomes enamored of the nurse attending him.
Episode 28
Men Are Men
Apr 11, 195730m
A small battle of the sexes ensues between Danny and Kathy.
Episode 29
Little Miss Moppet
Apr 18, 195730m
Danny and the kids meet Kathy’s daughter, Linda.
Episode 30
Danny's Proposal
Apr 25, 195730m
Everyone expects Danny to propose to Kathy.