The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show: Season 7
Season 7 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 George Burns and Gracie Allen Show Season 6.
- 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
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The Shakespearean Paper
Oct 8, 1956 · 30 min
Ronnie has an assignment to write a paper on his favorite Shakespearean play. Unfortunately, Harry Von Zell inspires Gracie to meddle, and the results are disastrous for Ronnie.
The Woman In The Car
Oct 15, 1956 · 30 min
Gracie borrows Blanche's car---and gossip links Gracie with Blanche's husband Harry. Larry Keating, Bea Benaderet, Gracie Allen, George Burns, Ronnie Burns.
The Interview
Oct 22, 1956 · 30 min
Two separate plots in this episode: George is interviewed by a bewildered TV Guide writer and Mrs. Sohmers, on a visit to Beverly Hills, wants to meet her favorite actor, Francis
The Initiation
Oct 29, 1956 · 30 min
Mrs. Sohmers is staying with the Mortons while she looks for a house to buy in Pasadena. She specifically wants to avoid living too close to Gracie. Concurrently, Ronnie is under
Ronnie's Bashful
Nov 5, 1956 · 30 min
Von Zell is dating a 28 year old woman, which evokes much analysis and criticism from George and Gracie. And when Ronnie stays home instead of attending a dance, Gracie gets the
The Big Stamp Robbery
Nov 12, 1956 · 30 min
Eager to find a stamp to mail a letter, Gracie ransacks Harry Morton's priceless collection.
George's Gray Suit
Nov 19, 1956 · 30 min
Gracie ships George's new gray suit to Roger, but when George gets wind of it, he intercepts the package. Meanwhile, Gracie concocts a phony story about a burglary and gets everyon
Von Zell's Raises
Nov 26, 1956 · 30 min
Von Zell is happy to remain a bachelor, but rumors of an impending marriage prompt George to give him raises at just the wrong time.
The Refrigerator Salesman
Dec 3, 1956 · 30 min
Ronnie has a temporary job selling electric razors in the Wilshire Department Store for the Christmas season. Through Gracie's meddling and some misunderstandings, he becomes an a
The Girl Behind The Perfume Counter
Dec 10, 1956 · 30 min
Gracie mistakenly believes that Ronnie is dating an older woman, and constructs one of her off-beat strategies to amend the situation.
Ronnie Quits College Because His Father Goes Broke
Dec 17, 1956 · 30 min
Gracie thinks she can prevent Ronnie from quitting college by demonstrating to him that George has suffered financially by not having a college education. With the help of Harry V
Christmas In Jail
Dec 24, 1956 · 30 min
In flashback mode, George tells the story of how he became incarcerated on Christmas Eve. The issue of Christmas gifts has once again seriously complicated George's life.
The Costume Party
Dec 31, 1956 · 30 min
Von Zell, Harry Morton, and George throw a party to interest banker Mr. Vanderlip in an investment. Blanche's brother Roger influences the outcome.
Gracie And The Bullfighter
Jan 7, 1956 · 30 min
George and Gracie decide to show an interest in Ronnie's hobbies---until he takes up bullfighting. Ronnie Burns, Harry Von Zell, Bea Benaderet, Larry Keating.
The Ugly Duckling
Jan 14, 1956 · 30 min
Gracie turns a wallflower coed into a beauty and gets her a date with Ronnie. But he has other plans. George Burns, Gracie Allen.
The Aptitude Test
Jan 21, 1957 · 30 min
Gracie gets George to take an aptitude test "to help him find himself." Ronnie Burns, Harry Von Zell, Bea Benaderet, Larry Keating.
The Matrimonial Bureau
Feb 4, 1957 · 30 min
Gracie gets a crazy idea that she must find a wife for Ronnie before he reaches the age of twenty one. When she enlists the aid of a matrimonial bureau, George and Von Zell get em
The Fortune Teller
Feb 11, 1957 · 30 min
Gracie takes a fortune teller at her word when informed George is due for a financial windfall.
Fighting For Happiness
Feb 18, 1957 · 30 min
Gracie tries to argue with George---so they can enjoy a happy reconciliation. George Burns, Gracie Allen, Harry Von Zell.
The Termites
Feb 25, 1957 · 30 min
Gracie wants to have the bedroom redecorated without George's knowledge, but runs into some difficulty getting George out of the house for the required two days. Ralph comes up wi
The $15,000 Error
Mar 4, 1957 · 30 min
Fearful of a huge redecorating bill, Gracie decides to mortgage the house. Gracie Allen, Larry Keating, Bea Benaderet.
The Ring
Mar 11, 1957 · 30 min
In this episode, we meet Mr. Jansen the plumber, who comes to retrieve Gracie's lost engagement ring. But the ring is not where he expects it to be. George attempts to have some
The Plumber's Friend
Mar 18, 1957 · 30 min
Gracie plays hostess to plumber Mr. Jansen's four daughters, Jean, Joan, June and Joy, while he travels to San Diego to meet an eligible widow. This causes a bit of trouble for Ro
Going To Houston
Mar 25, 1957 · 30 min
Gracie meets Brian McAfee in this episode, and attempts to convince his father that Brian should stay in college.
The Plumber's Union
Apr 15, 1957 · 30 min
Gracie tries to help Mr. Jansen find a wife by placing a personal ad. She misrepresents his age by about fifteen years, and this brings about some confusion.
Harry's Homecoming
Apr 22, 1957 · 30 min
Gracie and Blanche feel that their husbands are not romantic enough. Harry comes home a day early from his business trip and George instigates a crazy impersonation scheme involvi
The Publicity Romance
Apr 29, 1957 · 30 min
The movie company for which Ronnie is working has created rumors of a romance between him and an Italian actress for publicity purposes. His real girlfriend, Kathy, has a hard tim
The Texan Lady Macbeth
May 6, 1957 · 30 min
Bonnie Sue McAfee, Brian's sister, has arrived in Hollywood with the intention of becoming a motion picture actress. After speaking with Brian, Gracie embarks on a crazy plan to d
Ronnie's Boat
May 13, 1957 · 30 min
Gracie tries to convince George to help Ronnie buy a boat. George Burns, Gracie Allen, Ronnie Burns.
A Trip To Tahiti
May 20, 1957 · 30 min
Ronnie and Ralph are planning to sail to Tahiti in Ronnie's boat. George's authorization of the questionable trip becomes a controversial issue. Gracie gets Von Zell and the Mort
The Home Graduation
May 27, 1957 · 30 min
It looks like Brian McAfee once again is not going to graduate, and this may be his last chance. Gracie gets an idea for helping Brian when she listens to Harry Morton's story of
Blanche's Mother Arrives
Jun 3, 1957 · 30 min
Blanche's mother comes to visit, amid some turbulence in the Morton household due to Harry's cancelled business trip. Gracie initiates another identity mixup, this time between Na
The Wading Pool At Acapulco
Jun 10, 1957 · 30 min
Ronnie and Ralph have a potential job as lifeguards at an Acapulco hotel. Gracie wants George to go to Acapulco also, but he is not interested, and has to find a way to get out of
A Pain In The Back
Jun 24, 1957 · 30 min
George feigns a bad back in order to avoid going fishing with Harry Morton, despite Gracie and Blanche's plan to get the two husbands to become friends. Meanwhile, Ronnie and Ralp