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The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet

1952 ★ 6.2 14 seasons 435 eps TV-MA

Comedy

Family

The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet is an American sitcom, airing on ABC from October 3, 1952 through March 26, 1966, starring the real life Nelson family. After a long run on radio, the show was brought to television where it continued its success, running on both radio and television for a few years. The series stars Ozzie Nelson and his wife, singer Harriet Nelson, and their young sons, David and Eric "Ricky" Nelson. Don DeFore had a recurring role as the Nelsons' friendly neighbor "Thorny".

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The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet is available to stream on Nabby via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The comedy has 14 seasons and 435 total episodes, rated 6.2/10 by 16 viewers.

Last verified: October 12, 2026 · Source: TMDB

Episodes 435 total across 14 seasons

39 episodes19523 watched

David has a rival, and his name is Will Thornberry - his next door neighbor.

Ozzie and Harriet read the newspaper and talk about Nancy Walker.

Ozzie decides to diet so he can fit into a pair of size 33 pants.

The Fall Guy✓

Ozzie quickly regrets advising David against allowing people to take advantage of his good nature.

Halloween Party✓

Oct 31, 1952★ 9.0

On Halloween night, Ozzie and Thorny make plans to attend a non-costume party as Satan and a Scotsman. Meanwhile Ricky and David attend a Halloween Party at school and the Nelson household is besieged by children demanding candy - or else.

Riviera Ballet✓

Ozzie has tickets to the Riviera Ballet, but Harriet doesn't want him to go because the actresses will be wearing skimpy bathing suits.

David the Babysitter✓

David gets a babysitting job and Ozzie is worried about David and the baby.

Rick Goes To A Dance✓

Ricky receives a perfumed letter from his neighbor, Julie Thornberry, inviting him to his first dance.

Day After Thanksgiving✓

Having come home the previous day from Aunt Ellen's without any Thanksgiving leftovers, Ozzie and the boys become obsessed with a craving for more turkey

Thorny's Gift✓

Ozzie is outraged after he doesn't receive a timely 'thank you' for the birthday gift he sent to Thorny.

Harriet's Hairdo✓

Harriet decides to try a new hair style but it doesn't go over well with the Nelson men. Ozzie gently tries to suggest he wants her to go back to the look he's used to.

The Boys' Christmas Money✓

The boys want to earn extra money for Christmas, so Ozzie gives them permission to look for work.

The Late Christmas Gift✓

Ozzie and David receive Christmas gifts after Christmas from Grandma Nelson.

Newspaper Write-up✓

Ozzie becomes upset, and increasingly obsessed, by a newspaper tribute to him that messes up his name.

Basketball Players✓

Ozzie and Thorny's discussion about basketball escalates until they challenge each other to a game. They include their sons in the grudge match but then begin having second thoughts.

Stop Worrying✓

Ozzie discovers his family worrying about different things, and admonishes them, as well as rationalizing them out of their concerns. But later he reads a magazine article and seems to have trouble fighting off worry himself.

The Tuba Affair✓

Ozzie wants to establish that he's head-of-the-household, and Harriet wants to be a good wife. Marital strife ensues.

The Rover Boys✓

While discussing The Rover Boys' books with Thorny, Ozzie takes off to check out a book at the library, hoping to prove Thorny wrong. But when he's caught with a big book, one of his boys' teachers is convinced he knows a lot about the Peloponnesian War and asks him to lead a book discussion. Ozzie is just too proud to admit the truth and decides to learn everything he can before the PTA meeting.

Separate Rooms✓

David and Ricky finally get their own separate rooms - with hilarious results.

The Valentine Show✓

Ozzie and Harriet are concerned that David will blow all the money he's saved on a new girl he's taking to a Valentine's Day dance.

The Traffic Signal✓

There's a new traffic signal, and no one knows who should take the credit or get the blame.

The Dental Receptionist✓

Ozzie soon regrets a flirtatious moment shared with his dentist's new southern belle receptionist.

Ozzie painstakingly rehearses for a speech.

The Safecrackers✓

While in Herb Dunkle's empty office, Ozzie teaches Ricky how to crack a safe.

Brother Beesley's Philosophy✓

Andy Beesley gives Ozzie a new outlook on life: Enjoy life, while you can. Ozzie takes this philosophy to heart and sends the family on a spending spree down at The Emporium - a spending spree he soon regrets.

The Bowling Alley✓

Fearing that Ozzie is coming down with a cold, Harriet orders her husband to spend the evening convalescing and then goes shopping with a friend. Ozzie manages a rapid recovery when Thorny reminds him of a date they made to go bowling.

The Orchid and the Violet✓

It's spring, and love is in the air, so Ozzie wants to surprise Harriet by having a bunch of violets delivered to her. When orchids show up, instead, Ozzie suspects they're from an old rich boyfriend of Harriet's.

The Pancake Mix✓

Hasty Tasty Pancake Company is offering a double-your-money-back guarantee, so Ricky decides to apply for a refund.

Whistler's Daughter✓

Ozzie has some fast talking to do, after Harriet falls under the impression that he was taken in by an attractive young door-to-door saleswoman.

The Fish Story✓

To prove a point, Ozzie starts a rumor in the neighborhood by tricking his best friend Thorny into believing that the fish are biting like crazy in Mud Basin.

Night School✓

Ozzie finds out from Thorny that he is taking adult education courses at the local high school in the evenings. So Ozzie decides to take some classes and Harriet signs up too.

Ozzie tries to teach Ricky and David how to get a good deal in the swap trades they make with friends.

Boxing Matches✓

Ozzie gets roped into agreeing to fight Thorny in a boxing exhibition match to be held at an evening Boy Scout rally.

Door Key for David✓

David is given his first house key and the responsibility that goes with it.

The Play's the Thing✓

Ozzie is brimming with enthusiasm about appearing in the PTA pageant's play, until he learns that his role is the front end of Robin Hood's horse.

Monetary System✓

David and Ricky would like an increase in their allowances so Ozzie develops a point system regarding household chores. He includes every family member but regrets it as it points out that one person is doing very little of the tasks.

Who's Walter?✓

Harriet encounters an older man who worked at an amusement park she and Ozzie frequented when they dated. She invites him to dinner where he thinks Ozzie is named Walter, then spends the evening telling stories about Harriet and Walter.

Ozzie and Harriet try to kill each other's cat with curiosity.

Oscillating Ozzie✓

Ozzie is stuck in his conservative routine, until he has a chat with the ever-exuberant Emmy Lou.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet have?

The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet has 14 seasons with 435 episodes in total.

Is The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet still on the air?

The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet?

The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet airs on ABC.

When did The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet first air?

The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet first aired on October 3, 1952.

Cast

Ozzie Nelson

Ozzie

Harriet Nelson

Harriet Nelson

Harriet

David Nelson

David Nelson

David

Ricky Nelson

Ricky Nelson

Ricky

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