3x2 - Too Many Ties

October 15, 1954

In order to make closet space, Harriet insists Ozzie get rid of his multitude of neckties.

3x3 - The Furnace

October 22, 1954

It's hot versus cold, as Ozzie and Harriet battle over setting the furnace's thermostat.

3x4 - A Load of Gravel

October 29, 1954

Ozzie gets upset when the gravel Thornberry ordered is dumped in his yard instead. After a phone call, things get worse. Worse yet, Thornberry is down on his back and can't deal with the problem himself, which leaves only one person to take care of the mess.

3x5 - The Usher

November 12, 1954

Ozzie is bursting with pride when David is chosen over several boys as an usher at the local movie theatre. Ozzie's pride is tempered when he learns why David was chosen over the other boys.

3x6 - Come As You Are Party

November 19, 1954

Wally Dipple invites Ozzie and Harriet to his annual "Come-As-You-Are" party, and Ozzie does his best not to be caught in a robe and pajamas like last year.

3x7 - Wally Dipple's Garage Door

December 3, 1954

Wally Dipple invents an unusual garage door opener. Ozzie and Thorny want to invest in it, but their plans hit a little snag.

3x8 - The Odd Bolt

December 10, 1954

Ozzie comes across a mysterious metal bolt, and sets about the house in search of where it's supposed to go.

3x9 - A Matter of Inches

December 17, 1954

Ozzie agrees to pay David fifty dollars when he grows to be the same height as his dad.

3x10 - The Lost Christmas Gift

December 24, 1954

When one of Ricky's Christmas gifts cannot be located, the entire Nelson family's holiday spirits plummet. However, the ensuing search enables the family to demonstrate the true spirit of Christmas.

3x11 - The Fruitcake

January 7, 1955

When Harriet insists that everyone write thank-you notes, Ozzie struggles to write his to Thorny.

3x12 - The Bloodhound

January 14, 1955

Ricky tries to teach an old dog new tricks. Meanwhile, Ozzie and Thorny take drastic measures to avoid going to a violin recital with their wives, in order to stay home and watch the big fight on television, instead.

3x13 - The Missing Sandwiches

January 21, 1955

As a favor to their wives, Ozzie and Thorny are to deliver sandwiches and potato salad to the women's club. They need to use David's car but he leaves with the food in the trunk. Ozzie takes Ricky's bike and Thorny is on skates as they try to locate the missing refreshments.

3x14 - Individuality

January 28, 1955

Ozzie tries to derail Thorny's scheme to save money by having his house painted with the paint that is leftover from painting Ozzie's home. Ozzie demands that Thorny paint his house a different color than his. Meanwhile, Ricky gets permission to express his individuality by redecorating his half of the bedroom he shares with David.

3x15 - The Electric Train

February 4, 1955

Ricky wants to turn in his old train set in for a new chemistry set.

3x16 - A Matter of Principle

February 11, 1955

Ozzie is distressed by unexpected bills and David always seems to need extra cash. He takes a stand when David asks for while Thornberry has the same situation with his son Will. In the end the two dads undermine each other.

3x17 - Career Woman

February 18, 1955

After hearing a speech at the women's club about exciting careers for women. Harriet starts to think about pursuing a career of her own, something "old-fashioned" Ozzie is dead against.

3x18 - The Girl Who Came to Dinner

February 25, 1955

David invites his girlfriend Susan over to his home for dinner.

3x19 - The Sportscar

March 11, 1955

Doc Williams is selling a fancy sportscar, and Ozzie is tempted to buy it.

3x20 - Ricky's Blind Date

March 18, 1955

David has a problem: he has to find a date for his girlfriend's visiting cousin.

3x21 - Spring Housekeeping

March 25, 1955

Ozzie and Thorny are under extreme marital pressure to perform their annual spring cleaning chores.

3x22 - The Pajama Game

April 1, 1955

Dressed only in pajamas, Ozzie and Thorny embark on a bizarre adventure.

3x23 - Ricky's Shadow

April 8, 1955

A little girl is following Ricky around, everywhere he goes. When Ozzie & Harriet try to talk to her, she runs away. Ozzie, Harriet, David, Ricky & even Thorny are trying to figure out what she wants.

3x24 - The Witness

April 15, 1955

After a fender-bender, Thorny gets his day in court.

3x25 - Ricky's Charge Account

April 22, 1955

3x26 - The Testimonial

April 29, 1955

Ozzie wants to throw a surprise testimonial dinner in appreciation of Doc Williams.

3x27 - Thorny's Piano

May 6, 1955

Though he hasn't had a piano lesson since the age of nine, Thorny bets Ozzie that he can learn to play a complete song within one week.

3x28 - The Stray Dog

May 27, 1955

A stray dog attaches itself to the Nelsons, and they can’t get rid of him to go on a planned trip to Rainbow Lake.