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Series · 1957 – 1963 · Comedy

Leave It to Beaver

Gee, Wally!

★6.9 1957 – 1963 6 Seasons Bob Mosher TV-MA

An inquisitive and often naïve boy, Theodore 'The Beaver' Cleaver, has adventures at home, in school, and around his suburban neighborhood. The show also starred Barbara Billingsley and Hugh Beaumont as Beaver's parents, June and Ward Cleaver, and Tony Dow as Beaver's brother Wally. The show has attained an iconic status in the US, with the Cleavers exemplifying the idealized suburban family of the mid-20th century.

Seasons & episodes

6 seasons · 234 episodes

Beaver Gets 'Spelled

Episode 01

Beaver Gets 'Spelled

Oct 4, 1957 · 25 min

Beaver's teacher, Miss Canfield, sends a note home with Beaver and the other kids convince him that it's news that he's getting kicked out of school. Beaver and Wally take steps to hide the note from Ward and June.

Captain Jack

Episode 02

Captain Jack

Oct 11, 1957 · 25 min

Beaver and Wally send away for an alligator and they secretly keep it in the bathroom. When the alligator falls ill, the boys get some advice from Captain Jack, an owner of an alligator farm. However, keeping him a secret is going to be hard, the alligator is growing and they need a new place to keep him without June and Ward finding out.

The Black Eye

Episode 03

The Black Eye

Oct 18, 1957 · 25 min

Beaver comes home with a black eye and Ward is upset when he learns that Beaver didn't fight back. This leads Ward to teach Beaver how to defend himself. Little does Ward know that the person who punched Beaver is a girl, Violet Rutherford, the daughter of one of Ward's co-workers.

The Haircut

Episode 04

The Haircut

Oct 25, 1957 · 25 min

After losing his lunch money for three days in a row, Ward gives Beaver one last chance by letting him handle his haircut money. However, when he loses that too, Beaver decides to give himself a haircut just days before he's scheduled to be an angel in a play.

New Neighbors

Episode 05

New Neighbors

Nov 1, 1957 · 25 min

The Cleavers have new neighbors, the Donaldsons, and June sends Beaver over to welcome them with a vase of flowers. However, when Mrs. Donaldson thanks Beaver by kissing him on the cheek, Beaver becomes convinced that Mr. Donaldson will kill him because he let a married woman kiss him, and it's all thanks to Eddie Haskell, who planted that idea in Beaver's mind.

Brotherly Love

Episode 06

Brotherly Love

Nov 8, 1957 · 25 min

June has had it with Wally and Beaver's fighting and demands they make a pact to be nice to one another and do things together. However, when each boy gets an invitation for individual social outings, they each attempt to break the pact.

Water, Anyone?

Episode 07

Water, Anyone?

Nov 15, 1957 · 25 min

Wally and his friends are trying to earn enough money to buy baseball uniforms. They put a plan into action by doing their chores at a slow pace in order to maximize their hourly pay. Meanwhile, Beaver, also wanting to be on the team, begins selling water to his family and neighbors.

Beaver's Crush

Episode 08

Beaver's Crush

Nov 22, 1957 · 25 min

Beaver has a crush on his teacher, Miss Canfield. When Judy, Whitey and Larry tease him for being a 'teacher's pet,' Beaver tries to prove them wrong and places a spring snake in her desk. However, Beaver has second thoughts and becomes determined to remove the snake before she finds it.

The Clubhouse

Episode 09

The Clubhouse

Nov 29, 1957 · 25 min

Wally and his friends build a clubhouse and Beaver wants to join. Although the dues are $1 for 8th graders, Beaver has to come up with $3 in order to join their club. How can Beaver earn the money?

Wally's Girl Trouble

Episode 10

Wally's Girl Trouble

Dec 6, 1957

Wally and Beaver dread attending dance school, so when suddenly Wally takes a liking in it, June and Ward are dumbfounded. It seems Wally has developed a crush on a girl named Penny and Beaver soon feels neglected and left out when Wally begins spending all his time with her.

Beaver's Short Pants

Episode 11

Beaver's Short Pants

Dec 13, 1957

When June goes on a trip to visit her sister, Peggy, June's Aunt Martha steps in and stays with Ward and the boys. Ward and the boys do their best not to hurt Martha's feelings, but Beaver has the hardest time when she buys him a suit, knee socks, a cap, and short pants and makes him wear the outfit to school.

The Perfume Salesmen

Episode 12

The Perfume Salesmen

Dec 27, 1957

Wally and Beaver want to win a fancy film projector. In order to get it they have to sell 24 bottles of perfume. However, the appalling aroma of the perfume quickly leads to zero sales and has Ward trying to think up a sales gimmick.

Voodoo Magic

Episode 13

Voodoo Magic

Jan 3, 1958

June and Ward make Wally and Beaver promise that they won't go to the movies and see a scary movie. However, Wally and Beaver are talked into seeing it, thanks to Wally's so-called best friend, Eddie Haskell. The movie has quite an influence on Beaver, who makes a voodoo doll, names it Eddie Haskell, and sticks it with pins.

Part-Time Genius

Episode 14

Part-Time Genius

Jan 10, 1958

After taking an IQ test, Beaver scores the highest in his class and Mrs. Rayburn suggests that it would be best if Beaver went to a special school where his abilities can be challenged. However, little does anyone know that everything is not as it seems.

Party Invitation

Episode 15

Party Invitation

Jan 17, 1958

Beaver is invited to Linda Dennison's birthday party and quickly discovers that he is the only boy that she invited. Fearing for his reputation, Beaver tries his best to get out of attending, but June and Ward are insistent, not aware of the situation Beaver's in.

Lumpy Rutherford

Episode 16

Lumpy Rutherford

Jan 24, 1958

The local bully, Lumpy Rutherford, has been picking on Beaver and Wally and, thanks to a story Ward tells them, they decide to play a joke on Lumpy. However, their ploy catches the wrong person—Lumpy's father and Ward's co-worker Fred Rutherford, is caught in the trap.

The Paper Route

Episode 17

The Paper Route

Jan 31, 1958

Wally and Beaver want to get brand new bike and they ask Ward for some money. He suggests that they earn the money. This leads Wally and Beaver to get a job delivering papers. Later, while trying to help the boys out, Ward and June inadvertently almost get Wally and Beaver fired.

Child Care

Episode 18

Child Care

Feb 7, 1958

After Ward's bragging about Wally and Beaver being responsible, Herb and Janet Wilson assume that it would be all right to leave their 4-year old daughter in Wally and Beaver's care while they go out to a party with Ward and June. Trouble begins when the youngster locks herself in the bathroom.

The Bank Account

Episode 19

The Bank Account

Feb 14, 1958

Ward tries to teach Wally and Beaver the importance of saving by giving them a piggy bank. The boys quickly save up a handful of change and are all ready to spend it on some baseball equipment. However, unknown to their parents, they change their minds and decide to spend the money on a most unselfish gift.

Lonesome Beaver

Episode 20

Lonesome Beaver

Feb 28, 1958

Wally goes away on a trip with the Boy Scout troop that he belongs to, leaving a lonesome Beaver behind. Finding his friends to be busy, Beaver takes up other means to make the time go by.

Cleaning Up Beaver

Episode 21

Cleaning Up Beaver

Mar 7, 1958

Wally begins to outgrow his "sloppy" faze and becomes much neater. This is noticed by Ward and June who try to encourage Beaver to undergo the same transformation. However, Beaver changing like that just seems too extraordinary of a task.

The Perfect Father

Episode 22

The Perfect Father

Mar 14, 1958

Ward becomes a bit jealous when Wally and Beaver begin spending time playing basketball at Willie Dennison's house after Willie's dad put up a backboard and a basket. This prompts Ward to do the same thing but it just seems like things are working against him being the perfect father.

Beaver and Poncho

Episode 23

Beaver and Poncho

Mar 21, 1958

Beaver makes a trade with Larry Mondello: a glass doorknob for a Chihuahua. Larry found the dog in his garbage can, so when Beaver brings it home, Ward immediately breaks the news that he's going to place an ad in the lost and found and that Beaver probably won't be able to keep the dog. Despite this, Beaver quickly begins to grow close to the little pooch.

The State vs. Beaver

Episode 24

The State vs. Beaver

Mar 26, 1958

Ward helps Beaver and Wally build a miniature race car powered by a lawn mower motor and Ward makes the boys promise not to use it without him being with them. Later, Larry talks Beaver into taking it for a spin resulting in being pulled over by a traffic officer.

The Broken Window

Episode 25

The Broken Window

Apr 2, 1958

While playing baseball in the street with Wally, Chester and Tooey, Eddie hits a baseball through the Cleaver's window resulting in Ward forbidding the boys to play baseball so close to the house. However, later, Beaver talks Wally into pitching one, but this results in a broken car window.

Train Trip

Episode 26

Train Trip

Apr 9, 1958

After a week long visit with their Aunt Martha, Wally and Beaver prepare to head home to Mayfield on a train. After talking Martha into letting them buy their own tickets, they discover they're short the money after spending it on junk food and find themselves wondering how they are going to get home.

My Brother's Girl

Episode 27

My Brother's Girl

Apr 16, 1958

An eighth grade dance has Wally being pressured into attending with a girl, instead of going stag with Eddie. However, Mary Ellen Rogers becomes determined to have Wally take her and goes through Beaver to get to him.

Next Door Indians

Episode 28

Next Door Indians

Apr 23, 1958

Wanting to be liked by Wally's friends, Beaver makes up a wild story about the vacant lot next to his house being an Indian battle ground. After making a bet with Eddie, Beaver has Wally help him plant artifacts in the lot. However, that is forgotten when the kids make a discovery that they believe will make them rich.

Tenting Tonight

Episode 29

Tenting Tonight

Apr 30, 1958

After a weekend spent at the movies goes awry for Ward, he decides the boys should spend their weekends outside and plans a camping trip. However, when Ward's called into work, Wally and Beaver decide to camp out in the backyard.

Music Lesson

Episode 30

Music Lesson

May 7, 1958

Wally makes the baseball team and Ward openly shows how proud he is of him, leaving Beaver feeling inferior. Trying to impress his parents, Beaver tries out for the band and begins practicing the clarinet. However, Beaver soon finds himself with more problems when he's let go from the band.

New Doctor

Episode 31

New Doctor

May 14, 1958

June has Wally stay home from school when he comes down with a sore throat and suddenly Wally is emersed in attention from his parents, friends and doctor. Jealous and feeling left out, Beaver fakes illness, seeking that same attention.

Beaver's Old Friend

Episode 32

Beaver's Old Friend

May 21, 1958 · 25 min

Wally and Beaver are helping Ward clean out the garage when they run across Beaver's old teddy bear, Billy. Beaver reluctantly throws him away after Ward and Wally tell him he's too old for dolls. However, Beaver changes his mind but he's too late, the garbage truck came, which leads Beaver to take drastic measures to get him back.

Wally's Job

Episode 33

Wally's Job

May 28, 1958 · 25 min

Wally jumps at the chance to paint a couple of garbage cans for Ward, who offers 50 cents a piece. However, once Eddie tells Wally, that his father was charged $3.00 to have his painted, he becomes disinterested in the job which is when Beaver steps in and takes over the job.

Beaver's Bad Day

Episode 34

Beaver's Bad Day

Jun 4, 1958 · 25 min

An incident at the park leads to Beaver ripping the pants on his gray flannel suit. When he's questioned by Ward and June he makes up a wild story that his parents quickly see through. Lectured in telling the truth, Beaver does just that when the pants of his other suit are ripped but Ward and June don't believe him.

Boarding School

Episode 35

Boarding School

Jun 11, 1958 · 25 min

An old friend of Wally's stops by with stories about how great it is at the military school he attends. This leads Wally to decide that he would like to attend military school, despite a wary Ward and June.

Beaver and Henry

Episode 36

Beaver and Henry

Jun 18, 1958 · 25 min

An animal is chewing up June's flower bed, so Ward and the boys set a trap to catch it. They soon catch a white rabbit whom Beaver talks Ward and June into keeping. Beaver names him Henry only to later discover Henry is really a Henrietta and she's expecting.

Beaver Runs Away

Episode 37

Beaver Runs Away

Jun 25, 1958 · 25 min

Larry gets Beaver into trouble when he goads Beaver into trying out Ward's drill and in the end there are two holes in the garage wall. Ward hits the roof and scolds Beaver who in turn decides to run away.

Beaver's Guest

Episode 38

Beaver's Guest

Jul 2, 1958 · 25 min

Beaver is all excited to have his friend, Larry Mondello, stay over for the weekend. However, things start off on the wrong foot when Beaver and Larry get into a fight ending with Beaver punching Larry in the stomach.

Cat Out of the Bag

Episode 39

Cat Out of the Bag

Jul 16, 1958 · 25 min

The neighbors are going away for the weekend and Beaver and Wally have been put in charge of taking care of their lawn and their cat, Puff Puff. When Eddie shows up with his dog, Wolf, chaos erupts and Wolf chases Puff Puff away.

About the series

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Audience score
★ 6.9 /10

based on 91 votes

Synopsis

An inquisitive and often naïve boy, Theodore 'The Beaver' Cleaver, has adventures at home, in school, and around his suburban neighborhood. The show also starred Barbara Billingsley and Hugh Beaumont as Beaver's parents, June and Ward Cleaver, and Tony Dow as Beaver's brother Wally. The show has attained an iconic status in the US, with the Cleavers exemplifying the idealized suburban family of the mid-20th century.

ComedyFamily

Cast

4 principal cast

Jerry Mathers

Jerry Mathers

Theodore 'Beaver' Cleaver

Barbara Billingsley

Barbara Billingsley

June Cleaver

Hugh Beaumont

Hugh Beaumont

Ward Cleaver

Tony Dow

Tony Dow

Wally Cleaver

Where to watch Leave It to Beaver

Leave It to Beaver is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The comedy from Bob Mosher has 6 seasons and 234 total episodes, rated 6.9/10 by 91 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Leave It to Beaver have?

Leave It to Beaver has 6 seasons with 234 episodes in total.

Is Leave It to Beaver still on the air?

Leave It to Beaver has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs Leave It to Beaver?

Leave It to Beaver airs on ABC, CBS.

When did Leave It to Beaver first air?

Leave It to Beaver first aired on October 4, 1957.

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