The Danny Thomas Show: Season 6
Season 6 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 Danny Thomas Show Season 5.
- 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 6 Progress Shield
Rusty, the Ward-Heeler
Oct 13, 1958 · 30 min
Kathy thinks Danny is sending the wrong message to Rusty, who is running for Class President and is using his father's suggestion to throw a rally, replete with lots of ice cream a
First Anniversary
Oct 20, 1958 · 30 min
When Danny and Kathy disagree and argue about who proposed to whom, Mr. Daly urges Danny not to apologize to his daughter.
Terry Goes Steady
Oct 27, 1958 · 30 min
Danny reads an article about teenagers running away to get married. As a result he gets worried over his own teen-aged Daughter, Terry. Then he finds out she is going steady with a
Take a Message
Nov 3, 1958 · 30 min
Chaos ensues when, because of Kathy's forgetfulness, Danny and Kathy dine with the Wolfs, where they weren't invited, much to the dismay of Mr. and Mrs. Fox, where they were invite
A Locket for Linda
Nov 10, 1958 · 30 min
Rusty balks when Danny won't give him $15 for a model airplane, but Kathy and Danny promise Linda a locket from the tooth fairy.
Jack Benny Takes Daddy's Job
Nov 17, 1958 · 30 min
Danny fully expects to perform at Rusty's Cub Scout show for the third consecutive year and is annoyed at be asked again, until he finds he's been replaced by Jack Benny.
Uncle Tonoose's Fling
Nov 24, 1958 · 30 min
After Uncle Tonoose, family matchmaker, has married off his last relative, he comes to visit Kathy and Danny and announces that he wants to lead the life of a playboy.
Linda's Tonsils
Dec 1, 1958 · 30 min
When Danny tries to calm a terrified Linda, who needs her tonsils removed, he soon needs some consolation himself.
Dinah Shore and Danny are Rivals
Dec 8, 1958 · 30 min
Tension mounts between Danny and Dinah Shore, when they are slated to open at different nightclubs on the same night.
The Reunion
Dec 15, 1958 · 30 min
On the eve of a 20 year reunion with old Toledo chums, Danny is feeling a bit smug at his great success with one year of high school while he friends completed their education. The
Kathy's Career
Dec 22, 1958 · 30 min
Bored with her housewife routine, Kathy accepts a glamorous job at a fashion magazine.
The Saints Come Marching In
Dec 29, 1958 · 30 min
After encountering a group of wayward young men, who possess huge musical talent, Danny intervenes with school authorities to put them on the straight and narrow, with a view towar
Lucy Upsets the Williams Household
Jan 5, 1959 · 30 min
When Lucy and Ricky Ricardo pay a visit to the Williams family, Danny makes the mistake of advising Ricky to halt Lucy's shopping sprees by closing all of her charge accounts.
Tony Bennett Gets Danny's Help
Jan 12, 1959 · 30 min
Uncle Tonoose travels from Toledo with Danny's cousin, Stephen, in tow, asking Danny to scratch Stephen's itch for a show business career.
Tennessee Ernie Stays for Dinner
Jan 19, 1959 · 30 min
After Danny lectures the children on the meaning of helping the less fortunate, Rusty and Linda bring "Kentucky Cal," a lonely drifter, home for dinner. Kathy and the kids become a
Bob Hope and Danny Become Directors
Jan 26, 1959 · 30 min
Danny is outraged when Rusty and Linda are assigned minor roles in their school's upcoming production of "Alice in Wonderland" and argues with Mrs. Foster, the play's director. Whe
Red Tape
Feb 2, 1959 · 30 min
When Kathy's friend takes in a Norwegian exchange student, Danny, missing his teen aged daughter, Terry, who's away at college, decides to sign on as well. When the authorities dee
Gina from Italy
Feb 9, 1959 · 30 min
Danny awaits the arrival of Italian exchange student, Gina Minelli, with great anxiety. The Williamses do everything they can to welcome the shy and homesick girl, but Danny, parti
Shirley Jones Makes Good
Feb 16, 1959 · 30 min
Danny receives a letter from his old and beloved friend and mentor, Otto Nielsen, telling him that his daughter, Shirley, is in New York, hoping to land a job at the Copa. Danny is
Gina's First Date
Feb 23, 1959 · 30 min
As Gina attempts to adapt to the American high school social scene, Danny takes it upon himself to help her get the attention of the star football player.
Growing Pains
Mar 2, 1959 · 30 min
Rusty turns to Danny and Kathy for advice when he becomes smitten with a cute girl at school.
Frankie Laine Sings for Gina
Mar 9, 1959 · 30 min
Gina is thrilled to learn that her idol, Frankie Laine, is performing with Danny at the Copa. She and her friend ask him if he would perform at their high school dance and Mr. Lain
Kathy Leaves Danny
Mar 16, 1959 · 30 min
Danny takes a ribbing from Phil and Harry, both confirmed bachelors, when they ask Danny along on a fishing trip, but know that he must ask Kathy's permission to go. When Danny pro
Latin Lover
Mar 23, 1959 · 30 min
When suave Mario Firenze, a young man from Gina's hometown, arrives at the Williamses, he charms everyone with his continental ways. He takes an interest in a befuddled Gina, who t
Losers Weepers
Mar 30, 1959 · 30 min
Danny is furious with Phil, when he loses all of the material for Danny's opening at the Copa. The two cross swords and Danny fires Phil. Kathy intervenes when she goes to visit Ph
Grampa's Diet
Apr 6, 1959 · 30 min
Kathy's grandfather comes to visit the Williamses, but Grampa must be watched. He is on a very strict diet, but insists on eating everything that's not good for him. After admonish
Double Dinner
Apr 20, 1959 · 30 min
Danny decides to become a canidate for abbot of the Friars Club. He discovers that he must first win the backing of rival groups within the organization.
Danny's Big Fan
Apr 27, 1959 · 30 min
One night after Danny's show, an enthusiastic and very wealthy fan comes backstage, requests that Danny do his act all over again for him and promises to take him to the most expen
Gina for President
May 11, 1959 · 30 min
As the battle of the sexes heats up between Danny and Kathy, Gina gets a phone call to tell her that she's been nominated to run for Class President. It's wonderful news, except sh
The Practical Joke
May 18, 1959 · 30 min
When a dozen kittens are delivered to the Williamses, Danny realizes that, yet again, he's the victim of one of Charley Halper's practical jokes. Danny plots his revenge when he su
Linda's Giant
May 25, 1959 · 30 min
Nobody gives Linda's imaginary friend, Mr. Jumbo, a second thought until a school psychologist visits Danny and Kathy and suggests that Linda cannot separate fantasy from reality a