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S1·E1 Weekend Trip

Episode
Season 1, Episode 1
Air Date
September 24, 1958
Runtime
30 minutes
Writer
Phil Leslie
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired September 24, 1958 30 min
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Synopsis

In the premiere episode, Donna hopes to get away to a ski weekend with her brood, but pediatrician husband Alex's on-call schedule makes this tricky, especially since one of his young patients, Eddie Barclay (played by one of the Corcoran siblings of Disney film and TV fame; sister Noreen was on "Bachelor Father" with John Forsythe), has a mysterious illness and Alex doesn't want to leave him in the care of another doctor.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 1 Episode 1 of The Donna Reed Show air?

Season 1, Episode 1 ('Weekend Trip') originally aired on September 24, 1958.

How long is Season 1 Episode 1 ('Weekend Trip')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 30 minutes.

What happens in The Donna Reed Show Season 1 Episode 1?

In the premiere episode, Donna hopes to get away to a ski weekend with her brood, but pediatrician husband Alex's on-call schedule makes this tricky, especially since one of his young patients, Eddie Barclay (played by one of the Corcoran siblings of Disney film and TV fame; sister Noreen was on "Ba...

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