The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show: Season 8
Season 8 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 7.
- 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 8 Progress Shield
The General
Sep 30, 1957 · 30 min
Gracie agrees to help a newlywed couple keep their marriage a secret from the boy's father.
Too Much Pot Roast
Oct 7, 1957 · 30 min
Ronnie has trouble concentrating on his college studies due to his obsession with his female classmates. Gracie provides a solution.
The Texan Italian
Oct 14, 1957 · 30 min
Gracie attempts to make over Bonnie Sue McAfee into an Italian actress in an effort to advance her movie career.
An English Tea
Oct 21, 1957 · 30 min
Gracie tries to impress the mother of Ronnie's English girlfriend by renting copies of old masters paintings to decorate the house and arranging for Harry Morton to impersonate Geo
The Star Maker
Nov 4, 1957 · 30 min
Gracie tries to help a backward Texan pass his college tests.
With Or Without Glasses
Nov 25, 1957 · 30 min
Three weeks ago, Gracie persuaded Alfred Kramer to stop wearing his glasses. Now, she must do the reverse, so that Alfred can bring his grades up to par.
A Box Of Cigars
Dec 2, 1957 · 30 min
Ralph's girlfriend, Imogene, is a candidate for homecoming queen, and he and Ronnie are campaigning for her. Gracie suggests that they hand out cigars to potential supporters, and
Misery Loves Company
Dec 9, 1957 · 30 min
Ralph's girlfriend, Imogene, has deserted him and he is down in the dumps. Gracie feels compelled to help make him feel better by demonstrating to him that everyone else feels as
A Hole In The Carpet
Dec 16, 1957 · 30 min
Gracie trips and falls in the Wilshire Dept. Store and gets into some convoluted negotiations with the store's insurance adjustor.
How To Wrap A Mink
Dec 23, 1957 · 30 min
Ronnie is working at the Wilshire Dept. Store as a wrapper, Harry Morton and George are planning cheap gifts for their wives for Christmas, and Harry Von Zell has an old racoon coa
Invitation To The Party
Dec 30, 1957 · 30 min
A mis-delivered party invitation creates a sensitive situation as Gracie attempts to mitigate the problem and enhance Blanche's popularity.
The Stolen Car
Jan 6, 1958 · 30 min
Ronnie is attempting to become a reporter on the college paper, but needs to come up with a sensational story. Brian McAfee has just been given a new Lincoln, and Gracie has some
Ronnie Finds a Friend An Apartment
Jan 13, 1958 · 30 min
George and Gracie come to an erroneous conclusion when Ronnie helps a school buddy find an apartment
McAfee And The Manicurist
Jan 20, 1958 · 30 min
Mr. McAfee has become infatuated with a manicurist. Bonnie Sue, believing the woman is only after her father for his money, consults Gracie for advice. Harry Von Zell once again g
Too Many Fathers
Jan 27, 1958 · 30 min
Jerry Gilbert has given his girlfriend, Sandy, the impression that the Burns' house belongs to his parents, and Gracie decides to further the charade by posing as his mother. But
The Accident
Feb 10, 1958 · 30 min
Harry Morton's safety record is in jeopardy as he collides with another car while driving with Gracie as a passenger. Complications arise when the driver of the other car is a you
The Japanese Texan
Feb 17, 1958 · 30 min
Gracie is approached by Ronnie and Bonnie Sue for help in getting Bonnie Sue the role of a Japanese girl in an upcoming movie.
Hypnotizing Gracie
Feb 24, 1958 · 30 min
Despite inner misgivings, George Burns allows Gracie to meet a hypnotist and his worst fears are realized when Gracie emerges from the meeting with a completely different personali
Gracie Is Brilliant
Mar 3, 1958 · 30 min
Gracie's still a brain trust tonight, and she's about to make a killing on a quiz show. Talking with neighbor Harry Morton is more interesting now than jabbering with Blanche and h
Ronnie's Fan Club
Mar 10, 1958 · 30 min
The story revolves around ten year old Edie Westrope, who is the president and only member of her own Ronnie Burns fan club. And, by the way, she happens to have a gorgeous older
Frozen Passion
Mar 17, 1958 · 30 min
George discusses the production of a movie with producer Jack Bradley. Gracie attempts to cast family and friends in the movie. Things get more complicated as Harry Morton's fath
High Blood Pressure
Mar 24, 1958 · 30 min
A very frustrating episode for George: first, he has a lot of trouble getting out of the house to play golf, and then Gracie decides to use him in a scheme to help Mr. Jansen the
Softening The Professor
Apr 7, 1958 · 30 min
A spring show tonight as Harry von Zell falls in love, neighbor Blanche Norton buys an expensive outfit, and son Ronnie Burns cuts his college classes. Gracie helps each one and fo
The Publicity Marriage
Apr 14, 1958 · 30 min
Ronnie has a young girl pestering him, and when Gracie tries to stop her by saying Ronnie is married, the news hits the papers. Lots of scenes with the youngsters tonight, and not
Blanche Gets a Jury Notice
Apr 21, 1958 · 30 min
Harry Morton is happy to learn that wife Blanche has been summoned for a month's jury duty. When he calls the judge to be sure they accept Blanche, Harry is only thinkin g about en
Gracie And The Jury
Apr 28, 1958 · 30 min
Gracie creates mayhem as a juror on a counterfeiting case. She confounds the judge and her fellow jurors with her usual antics, and her mishandling of the evidence ultimately gets
Ronnie Makes A Record
May 5, 1958 · 30 min
George convinces a recording executive that son Ronnie should make a record. But Gracie thinks George is the one who wants the record contract.
Ronnie's Royalty Check
May 12, 1958 · 30 min
Gracie worries that Ronnie will spend his money foolishly when he receives the first royalty check for his new recording. Then a pretty blond singer pays visit a visit to Ronnie, a
A Visit From Charles Vidor
May 19, 1958 · 30 min
Movie director Charles Vidor pays a visit to George. He is looking for a master of ceremonies for the annual dinner of the Screen Directors' Guild.
Ronnie Goes Into The Army
May 26, 1958 · 30 min
It looks as if Ronnie is going to be drafted, so Gracie decides to prepare her son for the discipline of Army life. She adapts the Burns household to a military routine, in the hop
Locked Out
Jun 2, 1958 · 30 min
In an attempt to help her family, Gracie upsets George's dealin gs with a television executive, and almost breaks up Ronnie's romance with a hat-check girl. George feels it's the l
The Week In New York
Jun 9, 1958 · 30 min
Gracie makes plans to go to New York with her friend Blanche, but she doesn't tell George about the proposed trip until she's ready to leave. Ronnie decides to take advantage of hi
The June Wedding
Jun 16, 1958 · 30 min
When Ronnie mixes up the hotel reservations for his newly married friends Frank and Linda, George and Gracie feel it's their duty to invite the newlyweds to spend part of their hon
Summer School
Jun 23, 1958 · 30 min
Ronnie is making plans to have a Ronnie Burns Entertainment Troupe at Big Bear Lake during his summer vacation. But when George finds out what Ronnie's grades were, he decides that
The Grammar School Dance
Sep 8, 1958 · 30 min
Ronnie's romance with a current flame runs into a snag when he is coerced into escorting a young girl to a grammar school prom.
The Exchange Student
Sep 15, 1958 · 30 min
A visit from a foreign-exchange student throws the Burns household into turmoil. Ronnie fears his girl friend Bonnie Sue will desert him in favor of the handsome Frenchman.