Leave It to Beaver 1957
“Gee, Wally!”
What is Leave It to Beaver?
Leave It to Beaver is an American television sitcom that originally aired from 1957 to 1963. The series follows the life of an inquisitive and often naive boy named Theodore Cleaver, known as the Beaver, as he experiences various adventures at home, in school, and around his suburban neighborhood.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1957
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 234
- Runtime
- 25 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 4, 1957
- Last aired
- Jun 20, 1963
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- ABC, CBS
- Genres
- Comedy, Family
- Updated
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Leave It to Beaver is an American television sitcom that originally aired from 1957 to 1963. The series follows the life of an inquisitive and often naive boy named Theodore Cleaver, known as the Beaver, as he experiences various adventures at home, in school, and around his suburban neighborhood. The program depicts the experiences of childhood and adolescence during the 1950s and early 1960s. The show stars Jerry Mathers as the Beaver, Barbara Billingsley and Hugh Beaumont as his parents June and Ward Cleaver, and Tony Dow as his older brother Wally. The series was created by Joe Connelly, Bob Mosher, and Dick Conway. CBS first broadcast the show on October 4, 1957, but dropped it after one season, after which ABC picked it up for the remainder of its run. The show has attained iconic status in the United States, with the Cleaver family frequently cited as an example of an idealized suburban family from the mid-20th century.
Should you watch it?
“A young boy navigates the everyday challenges of childhood in a quintessential mid-century American suburb.”
- iconic cultural status
- relatable family dynamics
- dated production style
Watch it if you enjoy classic television depictions of mid-20th century suburban family life.
The series presents a gentle and idealized view of family life suitable for general audiences.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 39 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Beaver Gets 'Spelled Oct 4, 1957
- E2 Captain Jack Oct 11, 1957
- E3 The Black Eye Oct 18, 1957
- E4 The Haircut Oct 25, 1957
- E5 New Neighbors Nov 1, 1957
- E6 Brotherly Love Nov 8, 1957
- E7 Water, Anyone? Nov 15, 1957
- E8 Beaver's Crush Nov 22, 1957
- E9 The Clubhouse Nov 29, 1957
- E10 Wally's Girl Trouble Dec 6, 1957
- E11 Beaver's Short Pants Dec 13, 1957
- E12 The Perfume Salesmen Dec 27, 1957
- E13 Voodoo Magic Jan 3, 1958
- E14 Part-Time Genius Jan 10, 1958
- E15 Party Invitation Jan 17, 1958
- E16 Lumpy Rutherford Jan 24, 1958
- E17 The Paper Route Jan 31, 1958
- E18 Child Care Feb 7, 1958
- E19 The Bank Account Feb 14, 1958
- E20 Lonesome Beaver Feb 28, 1958
- E21 Cleaning Up Beaver Mar 7, 1958
- E22 The Perfect Father Mar 14, 1958
- E23 Beaver and Poncho Mar 21, 1958
- E24 The State vs. Beaver Mar 26, 1958
- E25 The Broken Window Apr 2, 1958
- E26 Train Trip Apr 9, 1958
- E27 My Brother's Girl Apr 16, 1958
- E28 Next Door Indians Apr 23, 1958
- E29 Tenting Tonight Apr 30, 1958
- E30 Music Lesson May 7, 1958
- E31 New Doctor May 14, 1958
- E32 Beaver's Old Friend May 21, 1958
- E33 Wally's Job May 28, 1958
- E34 Beaver's Bad Day Jun 4, 1958
- E35 Boarding School Jun 11, 1958
- E36 Beaver and Henry Jun 18, 1958
- E37 Beaver Runs Away Jun 25, 1958
- E38 Beaver's Guest Jul 2, 1958
- E39 Cat Out of the Bag Jul 16, 1958
Season 2 · 39 episodes
- E1 Beaver's Poem Oct 2, 1958
- E2 Eddie's Girl Oct 9, 1958
- E3 Ward's Problem Oct 16, 1958
- E4 Beaver and Chuey Oct 23, 1958
- E5 The Lost Watch Oct 30, 1958
- E6 Her Idol Nov 6, 1958
- E7 Beaver's Ring Nov 13, 1958
- E8 The Shave Nov 20, 1958
- E9 The Pipe Nov 27, 1958
- E10 Wally's New Suit Dec 4, 1958
- E11 School Play Dec 11, 1958
- E12 The Visiting Aunts Dec 18, 1958
- E13 Happy Weekend Dec 25, 1958
- E14 Wally's Present Jan 1, 1959
- E15 The Grass Is Always Greener Jan 8, 1959
- E16 The Boat Builders Jan 15, 1959
- E17 Beaver Plays Hooky Jan 22, 1959
- E18 The Garage Painters Jan 29, 1959
- E19 Wally's Pug Nose Feb 5, 1959
- E20 Beaver's Pigeons Feb 12, 1959
- E21 The Tooth Feb 19, 1959
- E22 Beaver Gets Adopted Feb 26, 1959
- E23 The Haunted House Mar 5, 1959
- E24 The Bus Ride Mar 12, 1959
- E25 Beaver and Gilbert Mar 19, 1959
- E26 The Price of Fame Mar 26, 1959
- E27 A Horse Named Nick Apr 2, 1959
- E28 Beaver's Hero Apr 9, 1959
- E29 Beaver Says Goodbye Apr 16, 1959
- E30 Beaver's Newspaper Apr 23, 1959
- E31 Beaver's Sweater Apr 30, 1959
- E32 Friendship May 7, 1959
- E33 Dance Contest May 14, 1959
- E34 Wally's Haircomb May 21, 1959
- E35 The Cookie Fund May 28, 1959
- E36 Forgotten Party Jun 4, 1959
- E37 Beaver the Athlete Jun 11, 1959
- E38 Found Money Jun 18, 1959
- E39 Most Interesting Character Jun 25, 1959
Season 3 · 39 episodes
- E1 Blind Date Committee Oct 3, 1959
- E2 Beaver Takes a Bath Oct 10, 1959
- E3 School Bus Oct 17, 1959
- E4 Beaver's Prize Oct 24, 1959
- E5 Baby Picture Oct 31, 1959
- E6 Beaver Takes a Walk Nov 7, 1959
- E7 Borrowed Boat Nov 14, 1959
- E8 Beaver's Tree Nov 21, 1959
- E9 Teacher Comes to Dinner Nov 28, 1959
- E10 Beaver's Fortune Dec 5, 1959
- E11 Beaver Makes a Loan Dec 12, 1959
- E12 Beaver, the Magician Dec 19, 1959
- E13 June's Birthday Dec 26, 1959
- E14 Tire Trouble Jan 2, 1960
- E15 Larry Hides Out Jan 9, 1960
- E16 Pet Fair Jan 16, 1960
- E17 Wally's Test Jan 23, 1960
- E18 Beaver's Library Book Jan 30, 1960
- E19 Wally's Election Feb 6, 1960
- E20 Beaver and Andy Feb 13, 1960
- E21 Beaver's Dance Feb 20, 1960
- E22 Larry's Club Feb 27, 1960
- E23 School Sweater Mar 5, 1960
- E24 The Hypnotist Mar 12, 1960
- E25 Wally and Alma Mar 19, 1960
- E26 Beaver's Bike Mar 26, 1960
- E27 Wally's Orchid Apr 2, 1960
- E28 Ward's Baseball Apr 9, 1960
- E29 Beaver's Monkey Apr 16, 1960
- E30 Beaver Finds a Wallet Apr 23, 1960
- E31 Mother's Day Composition Apr 30, 1960
- E32 Beaver and Violet May 7, 1960
- E33 The Spot Removers May 14, 1960
- E34 Beaver, the Model May 21, 1960
- E35 Wally, the Businessman May 28, 1960
- E36 Beaver and Ivanhoe Jun 4, 1960
- E37 Wally's Play Jun 11, 1960
- E38 Last Day of School Jun 18, 1960
- E39 Beaver's Team Jun 25, 1960
Season 4 · 39 episodes
- E1 Beaver Won't Eat Oct 1, 1960
- E2 Beaver's House Guest Oct 8, 1960
- E3 Beaver Becomes a Hero Oct 15, 1960
- E4 Wally, the Lifeguard Oct 22, 1960
- E5 Beaver's Freckles Oct 29, 1960
- E6 Beaver's Big Contest Nov 5, 1960
- E7 Miss Landers' Fiancé Nov 12, 1960
- E8 Eddie's Double-Cross Nov 19, 1960
- E9 Beaver's I.Q. Nov 26, 1960
- E10 Wally's Glamour Girl Dec 3, 1960
- E11 Chuckie's New Shoes Dec 10, 1960
- E12 Beaver and Kenneth Dec 17, 1960
- E13 Beaver's Accordian Dec 24, 1960
- E14 Uncle Billy Dec 31, 1960
- E15 Teacher's Daughter Jan 7, 1961
- E16 Ward's Millions Jan 14, 1961
- E17 Beaver's Secret Life Jan 21, 1961
- E18 Wally's Track Meet Jan 28, 1961
- E19 Beaver's Old Buddy Feb 4, 1961
- E20 Beaver's Tonsils Feb 11, 1961
- E21 The Big Fish Count Feb 18, 1961
- E22 Beaver's Poster Feb 25, 1961
- E23 Mother's Helper Mar 4, 1961
- E24 The Dramatic Club Mar 11, 1961
- E25 Wally and Dudley Mar 18, 1961
- E26 Eddie Spends the Night Mar 25, 1961
- E27 Beaver's Report Card Apr 1, 1961
- E28 Mistaken Identity Apr 8, 1961
- E29 Wally's Dream Girl Apr 15, 1961
- E30 The School Picture Apr 22, 1961
- E31 Beaver's Rat Apr 29, 1961
- E32 In the Soup May 6, 1961
- E33 Community Chest May 13, 1961
- E34 Junior Fire Chief May 20, 1961
- E35 Beaver's Frogs May 27, 1961
- E36 Beaver Goes into Business Jun 3, 1961
- E37 Kite Day Jun 10, 1961
- E38 Beaver's Doll Buggy Jun 17, 1961
- E39 Substitute Father Jun 24, 1961
Season 5 · 39 episodes
- E1 Wally Goes Steady Sep 30, 1961
- E2 No Time for Babysitters Oct 7, 1961
- E3 Wally's Car Oct 14, 1961
- E4 Beaver's Birthday Oct 21, 1961
- E5 Beaver's Cat Problem Nov 4, 1961
- E6 Wally's Weekend Job Nov 11, 1961
- E7 Beaver Takes a Drive Nov 18, 1961
- E8 Wally's Big Date Nov 25, 1961
- E9 Beaver's Ice Skates Dec 2, 1961
- E10 Weekend Invitation Dec 9, 1961
- E11 Beaver's English Test Dec 16, 1961
- E12 Wally's Chauffeur Dec 23, 1961
- E13 Beaver's First Date Dec 30, 1961
- E14 Ward's Golf Clubs Jan 6, 1962
- E15 Farewell to Penny Jan 13, 1962
- E16 Beaver, the Bunny Jan 20, 1962
- E17 Beaver's Electric Trains Jan 27, 1962
- E18 Beaver's Long Night Feb 3, 1962
- E19 Beaver's Jacket Feb 10, 1962
- E20 Nobody Loves Me Feb 17, 1962
- E21 Beaver's Fear Feb 24, 1962
- E22 Three Boys and a Burro Mar 3, 1962
- E23 Eddie Quits School Mar 10, 1962
- E24 Wally Stays at Lumpy's Mar 17, 1962
- E25 Beaver's Laundry Mar 24, 1962
- E26 Lumpy's Car Trouble Mar 31, 1962
- E27 Beaver, the Babysitter Apr 7, 1962
- E28 The Younger Brother Apr 14, 1962
- E29 Beaver's Typewriter Apr 21, 1962
- E30 The Merchant Marine Apr 28, 1962
- E31 Brother Versus Brother May 5, 1962
- E32 The Yard Birds May 12, 1962
- E33 Tennis, Anyone? May 19, 1962
- E34 One of the Boys May 26, 1962
- E35 Sweatshirt Monsters Jun 2, 1962
- E36 A Night in the Woods Jun 9, 1962
- E37 Long Distance Call Jun 16, 1962
- E38 Stocks and Bonds Jun 23, 1962
- E39 Un-Togetherness Jun 30, 1962
Frequently asked questions
Who plays the main character?
The series stars a boy named Theodore Cleaver, known as The Beaver.
Who are the parents?
The parents, June and Ward Cleaver, are played by Barbara Billingsley and Hugh Beaumont.
Does Beaver have any siblings?
Yes, he has a brother named Wally, played by Tony Dow.
What is the setting of the show?
The show is set in a suburban neighborhood.
What is the general premise?
The show follows the adventures of an inquisitive boy at home, in school, and in his neighborhood.