Season 4

1956 · 30 episodes

Episodes

1Boarding SchoolDanny 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.
2The Nelson Eddy ShowDanny 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.
3Problem FatherTerry is dating a new, popular, wealthy, cultured boy, and this makes her hyper-sensitive, and insecure, about her father.
4Be a Pal to Your SonDanny feels bad about spending so much time working and tries being a friend to Rusty, as well as a father.
5Den MotherDanny makes the supreme sacrifice when son Rusty complains he's the only Cub Scout in the pack not represented at the den-mother meetings.
6Terry at the CrossroadsTerry 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.
7Danny Goes to TexasDanny’s agent gets him a gig at a birthday party in Texas—much to Danny’s chagrin.
8The DiaryWhen 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.
9Talented KidDanny 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.
10Danny's ComebackDanny’s doctor has said he’s ready to go back to work. Danny disagrees.
11My Fair Vocal CoachDanny takes a talented vocal coach with stage fright under his wing.
12Pride Takes a HolidayDanny gives Terry advice about swallowing her pride, instead of indulging in it, then has to face the same choice himself.
13Christmas and ClownsRusty invites a bunch of circus people, with nowhere to go for the holidays, over for Christmas dinner.
14Liz's BoyfriendLiz is finally in love and brings her boyfriend over to have dinner with the family and Benny.
15The School TeacherWhen Danny goes to see Rusty's fourth-grade teacher, they end up butting heads—and he ends up challenging her.
16Danny's DateDanny has his first date since his wife died, and the kids are determined to ‘protect’ him.
17Girl from IowaA young girl pleads with Danny to help her get started in show business.
18Danny Goes SocialAfter 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.
19Lobster StoryWhen 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.
20The Flashback ShowFor 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!
21Danny's FianceDanny brings home a woman from Chicago to meet the kids. The kids see he’s serious about her, dislike her, and decide to intervene.
22My Friend HarryHarry Ruby offers Danny a part in his upcoming biopic.
23Uncle Tonoose Pays a VisitUncle Tonoose comes bearing a gift that Danny doesn’t want.
24The ModelTerry 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.
25The Orphan AsylumRusty gets angry at Danny for breaking a promise.
26Little League UmpireDanny volunteers to be an umpire for his son’s Little League games.
27Danny Meets KathyRusty gets the measles and Danny becomes enamored of the nurse attending him.
28Men Are MenA small battle of the sexes ensues between Danny and Kathy.
29Little Miss MoppetDanny and the kids meet Kathy’s daughter, Linda.
30Danny's ProposalEveryone expects Danny to propose to Kathy.