The Donna Reed Show Episode Ratings Heatmap
1958 · 5 Seasons · 186 Episodes · Overall Score: 8.0/10 (1 rated)
Season 1 holds the highest collective average score across the series.
Season 1 Details →Complete Episode Rating Matrix
Interactive score chart by season and episode number. Darker green indicates higher ratings; amber and red denote lower reception.
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| Season Avg | 8.0 | – | – | – | – |
Ratings Analysis & Trajectory
Across 5 seasons and 186 episodes, The Donna Reed Show has earned an overall series rating of 8.0 out of 10. The series displays remarkable consistency across its narrative arc, maintaining reliable ratings from premiere to conclusion.
The single highest-rated hour of television in the series is Season 1, Episode 14 ("A Very Merry Christmas"), rated at an extraordinary 8.0/10 with 1 ratings. Conversely, the lowest-rated installment is Season 1, Episode 14 ("A Very Merry Christmas"), landing at 8.0/10.
Top 10 Highest Rated Episodes of The Donna Reed Show
| Rank | Episode | Title | Score | Votes | Air Date |
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| #1 | Season 1, Ep 14 | A Very Merry Christmas | 8.0 | 1 | Dec 24, 1958 |