The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet: Season 3
Season 3 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet Season 2.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 3 Progress Shield
The Wedding Anniversary
Oct 8, 1954
Ozzie and Harriet must decide whether to celebrate their 19th wedding anniversary with a night on the town or to stay at home and chaperon a party for Ricky.
Too Many Ties
Oct 15, 1954
In order to make closet space, Harriet insists Ozzie get rid of his multitude of neckties.
The Furnace
Oct 22, 1954
It's hot versus cold, as Ozzie and Harriet battle over setting the furnace's thermostat.
A Load of Gravel
Oct 29, 1954
Ozzie gets upset when the gravel Thornberry ordered is dumped in his yard instead. After a phone call, things get worse. Worse yet, Thornberry is down on his back and can't deal wi
The Usher
Nov 12, 1954
Ozzie is bursting with pride when David is chosen over several boys as an usher at the local movie theatre. Ozzie's pride is tempered when he learns why David was chosen over the o
Come As You Are Party
Nov 19, 1954
Wally Dipple invites Ozzie and Harriet to his annual "Come-As-You-Are" party, and Ozzie does his best not to be caught in a robe and pajamas like last year.
Wally Dipple's Garage Door
Dec 3, 1954
Wally Dipple invents an unusual garage door opener. Ozzie and Thorny want to invest in it, but their plans hit a little snag.
The Odd Bolt
Dec 10, 1954
Ozzie comes across a mysterious metal bolt, and sets about the house in search of where it's supposed to go.
A Matter of Inches
Dec 17, 1954
Ozzie agrees to pay David fifty dollars when he grows to be the same height as his dad.
The Lost Christmas Gift
Dec 24, 1954
When one of Ricky's Christmas gifts cannot be located, the entire Nelson family's holiday spirits plummet. However, the ensuing search enables the family to demonstrate the true sp
The Fruitcake
Jan 7, 1955
When Harriet insists that everyone write thank-you notes, Ozzie struggles to write his to Thorny.
The Bloodhound
Jan 14, 1955
Ricky tries to teach an old dog new tricks. Meanwhile, Ozzie and Thorny take drastic measures to avoid going to a violin recital with their wives, in order to stay home and watch t
The Missing Sandwiches
Jan 21, 1955
As a favor to their wives, Ozzie and Thorny are to deliver sandwiches and potato salad to the women's club. They need to use David's car but he leaves with the food in the trunk. O
Individuality
Jan 28, 1955
Ozzie tries to derail Thorny's scheme to save money by having his house painted with the paint that is leftover from painting Ozzie's home. Ozzie demands that Thorny paint his hous
The Electric Train
Feb 4, 1955
Ricky wants to turn in his old train set in for a new chemistry set.
A Matter of Principle
Feb 11, 1955
Ozzie is distressed by unexpected bills and David always seems to need extra cash. He takes a stand when David asks for $10, while Thornberry has the same situation with his son Wi
Career Woman
Feb 18, 1955
After hearing a speech at the women's club about exciting careers for women. Harriet starts to think about pursuing a career of her own, something "old-fashioned" Ozzie is dead aga
The Girl Who Came to Dinner
Feb 25, 1955
David invites his girlfriend Susan over to his home for dinner.
The Sportscar
Mar 11, 1955
Doc Williams is selling a fancy sportscar, and Ozzie is tempted to buy it.
Ricky's Blind Date
Mar 18, 1955
David has a problem: he has to find a date for his girlfriend's visiting cousin.
Spring Housekeeping
Mar 25, 1955
Ozzie and Thorny are under extreme marital pressure to perform their annual spring cleaning chores.
The Pajama Game
Apr 1, 1955
Dressed only in pajamas, Ozzie and Thorny embark on a bizarre adventure.
Ricky's Shadow
Apr 8, 1955
A little girl is following Ricky around, everywhere he goes. When Ozzie & Harriet try to talk to her, she runs away. Ozzie, Harriet, David, Ricky & even Thorny are trying to figure
The Testimonial
Apr 29, 1955
Ozzie wants to throw a surprise testimonial dinner in appreciation of Doc Williams.
Thorny's Piano
May 6, 1955
Though he hasn't had a piano lesson since the age of nine, Thorny bets Ozzie that he can learn to play a complete song within one week.
The Stray Dog
May 27, 1955
A stray dog attaches itself to the Nelsons, and they can’t get rid of him to go on a planned trip to Rainbow Lake.