The Danny Thomas Show
30 episodes
Boarding School
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.
The Nelson Eddy Show
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.
Problem Father
Terry is dating a new, popular, wealthy, cultured boy, and this makes her hyper-sensitive, and insecure, about her father.
Be a Pal to Your Son
Danny feels bad about spending so much time working and tries being a friend to Rusty, as well as a father.
Den Mother
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.
Terry at the Crossroads
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.
Danny Goes to Texas
Danny’s agent gets him a gig at a birthday party in Texas—much to Danny’s chagrin.
The Diary
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.
Talented Kid
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.
Danny's Comeback
Danny’s doctor has said he’s ready to go back to work. Danny disagrees.
My Fair Vocal Coach
Danny takes a talented vocal coach with stage fright under his wing.
Pride Takes a Holiday
Danny gives Terry advice about swallowing her pride, instead of indulging in it, then has to face the same choice himself.
Christmas and Clowns
Rusty invites a bunch of circus people, with nowhere to go for the holidays, over for Christmas dinner.
Liz's Boyfriend
Liz is finally in love and brings her boyfriend over to have dinner with the family and Benny.
The School Teacher
When Danny goes to see Rusty's fourth-grade teacher, they end up butting heads—and he ends up challenging her.
Danny's Date
Danny has his first date since his wife died, and the kids are determined to ‘protect’ him.
Girl from Iowa
A young girl pleads with Danny to help her get started in show business.
Danny Goes Social
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.
Lobster Story
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.
The Flashback Show
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!
Danny's Fiance
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.
My Friend Harry
Harry Ruby offers Danny a part in his upcoming biopic.
Uncle Tonoose Pays a Visit
Uncle Tonoose comes bearing a gift that Danny doesn’t want.
The Model
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.
The Orphan Asylum
Rusty gets angry at Danny for breaking a promise.
Little League Umpire
Danny volunteers to be an umpire for his son’s Little League games.
Danny Meets Kathy
Rusty gets the measles and Danny becomes enamored of the nurse attending him.
Men Are Men
A small battle of the sexes ensues between Danny and Kathy.
Little Miss Moppet
Danny and the kids meet Kathy’s daughter, Linda.
Danny's Proposal
Everyone expects Danny to propose to Kathy.