1x1 - Dinner For Mom

September 24, 1968

Toby and Billy take Doris out to dinner for her birthday with money they've earned, but aren't prepared for the size of the check.

1x2 - The Uniform

October 1, 1968

Envious of Billy's Little League uniform, Toby announces that he has a uniform as well, referring to a choir robe, despite the fact that try-outs for the choir haven't yet taken place.

1x3 - The Friend

October 8, 1968

1x4 - The Matchmakers

October 22, 1968

Thanks to matchmaking sons, Doris is beset with an insufferable suitor - Deputy Sheriff Puckum, who fancies himself the town swinger.

1x5 - The Songwriter

October 29, 1968

Leroy has high hopes of becoming a famed country composer when a publisher accepts his song ""Weeds in the Garden of My Heart."" But the hired hand has paid for the big break, and Doris fears he's the victim of a racket.

1x6 - The Antique

November 12, 1968

1x7 - Leroy B. Simpson

November 19, 1968

1x8 - The Black Eye

November 26, 1968

1x9 - The Librarian

December 3, 1968

1x11 - The Job

December 17, 1968

1x12 - Buck's Girl

December 24, 1968

1x13 - The Relatives

December 31, 1968

1x14 - Love a Duck

January 7, 1969

With Buck and the boys in bed with colds, Doris assumes the task of trapping Tyrone Lovey, a longtime troublemaker who's suspected of poaching on the ranch.

1x15 - Let Them Out of the Nest

January 21, 1969

1x16 - The Clock

January 28, 1969

Doris faces sleepless nights and sluggish days, thanks to an infernal chiming antique clock given to her by Leroy. Problem: how to get rid of the noisemaker without hurting the handyman's feelings.

1x17 - The Buddy

February 4, 1969

1x18 - The Flyboy

February 11, 1969

1x19 - The Tournament

February 18, 1969

1x20 - Love Thy Neighbor

March 4, 1969

1x21 - The Con Man

March 11, 1969

Bubbling with enthusiasm, Doris spearheads a drive for civic improvements, and falls for a flimflamming scheme to build a community center.

1x22 - The Musical

March 18, 1969

1x23 - The Baby Sitter

March 25, 1969

1x24 - The Still

April 1, 1969

1x25 - The Gift

April 8, 1969

Delicate deception is called for as Doris and the boys try to decide on a practical gift for Leroy. What does he really need and how can they find out—without tipping their hand?

1x26 - The Tiger

April 15, 1969

1x27 - The Date

April 22, 1969

This episode was postponed on December 31, 1968.

1x28 - The Five Dollar Bill

April 29, 1969

Doris and the entire family face a painful problem: a neighbor lady has accused young Billy of taking five dollars from her wallet.