The Donna Reed Show

1958 – 1966Show8 seasons275 episodesTV-PG

46
MediocreGoodWatch score

A heartwarming, nostalgic comedy series about family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

Shows with

Episodes

8 seasons · 275 episodes · best: S4E34 "The Caravan" 8.7

Episodes

7.3
7.5
7.6
7.6
7.6
8.0
7.9
7.2

Story

Revolves around typical family problems, such as firing a clumsy housekeeper, throwing a retirement bash for a colleague, and finding quality time away from the children.

Feels like

  • Classic Sitcom Comfort
  • Idealized Suburban Family Life
  • Gentle Parenting Lessons
  • Nostalgic Americana
  • Wholesome Humor
  • Low-Stakes Drama
  • Timeless Values
  • Cozy Atmosphere
  • Episodic Storytelling
  • Family Bonding

Cast

Crew

Produced by
Tony Owen

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 24, 1958 · March 19, 1966 · Ended

First aired
September 24, 1958
Last aired
March 19, 1966
Status
Ended
Length
8 seasons · 275 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Genres
Comedy, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
5 countries

Tropes

Housewife, Cousin Oliver, Christmas Episode +2

  • Housewife
  • Cousin Oliver
  • Christmas Episode
  • Thanksgiving Episode
  • Not Listening to Me, Are You?

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Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Donna Reed Show?"

Questions about The Donna Reed Show

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Donna Reed Show worth watching?

46
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 46 (IMDb 7.4).

Which season of The Donna Reed Show is best?

Season 6, with an IMDb average of 8.0. Season 8 is the weakest at 7.2. The highest-rated episode is The Caravan (season 4, episode 34) at 8.7, and the lowest is Calling Willie Mays (season 8, episode 20) at 5.5.

Is The Donna Reed Show okay for kids?

TV-PG

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch The Donna Reed Show?

138 h

About 138 hours: 275 episodes in 8 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1958 to 1966.

Will The Donna Reed Show make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Donna Reed Show?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.