The Patty Duke Show: Season 2
Season 2 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 Patty Duke Show Season 1.
- 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 2 Progress Shield
The Green-Eyed Monster
Sep 16, 1964
Richard is jealous of Geoffrey Davis, III, a military cadet in town for a visit.
Simon Says
Sep 30, 1964
Patty is ghost-writing an advice column for the school newspaper; and creating lots of trouble for lots of people.
Patty, the Organizer
Oct 7, 1964
Patty, Cathy, and Ross form the UAFUM [United Association for Unprotected Miners] in the hopes of getting more privileges at home.
Patty, the Pioneer
Oct 14, 1964
Patty accepts the challenge to live like a pioneer for one week.
Patty, the People's Voice
Oct 28, 1964
Patty and Cathy campaign for T.J. Blodgett [Martin's boss], but they discover that they prefer his opponent.
The Greatest Psychologist In the World
Nov 4, 1964
When Patty is invited to the Harvard Prom by Sue Ellen's cousin Rip, she decides to use psychology to persuade her parents to allow her to go.
How to Succeed In Romance
Nov 18, 1964
Cathy falls for Chris, a new student, and seeks advice from Patty; Chris, meanwhile, asks Richard for help.
This Little Patty Went to Market
Dec 2, 1964
Patty forms, "Patty Lane Inc." in order to market Cathy's apricot jam.
Best Date In Town
Dec 9, 1964
Martin promises to take Patty to the father-daughter dance, but must cancel at the last minute.
Can Do Patty
Dec 16, 1964
Patty follows Martin's suggestion and volunteers to do a lot of things at home and at school; everyone else, however, ends up doing the work for her.
Hi, Society
Dec 23, 1964
Patty and Sue Ellen vie for the attentions of Woodrow Warren Calden III, a new student at school.
Patty, the Witness
Dec 30, 1964
Patty witness an auto accident and thinks that one of the men is a robber.
Every Girl Should Be Married
Jan 6, 1965
Patty belives her parents are tring to marry her off to a young man whom they invite to dinner.
The Perfect Hostess
Jan 13, 1965
Cousin Betsy from Chattanooga comes to visit, captivating all the eligible young men.
Patty Meets a Celebrity
Jan 20, 1965
Sal Mineo visits his alma mater, and Patty is cast in a play opposite him. The night of the performance, she gets stage fright and cannot speak her lines.
Patty and the Newspaper Game
Feb 3, 1965
Patty and the Newpapers Game""2.3.65 Martin is distrubed when he thinks that a new reporter has been hired to replace him.
Little Brother Is Watching You
Feb 10, 1965
The Lanes have decided not to give Ross a surprise party, but he has already made plans for it.
Patty Pits Wits -- Two Brits Hits
Feb 17, 1965
Patty tries to help a British singing duo become successful.
It Takes a Heap of Livin
Feb 24, 1965
The Lanes discovers that their home was used during the American Revolution and is therefore an historical landmark.
Will the Real Sammy Davis, Please Hang Up?
Mar 3, 1965
Patty is elected prom chairman and must get hold of a big-name star.
Don't Monkey with Mendel
Mar 10, 1965
After styding genetic theory in school, Patty decides that Richard would not be a suitable father for her children.
Patty, the Practical Joker
Mar 17, 1965
The Lane house becomes a "no-man's land" of booby traps, thanks to Patty and Ross.
Patty, the Master Builder
Mar 24, 1965
After finding a composition (on Ross' desk) in which the author praises his sister, Patty decides to help Ross build a car for the soap box derby race.
Patty and the Cut-Rate Casanova
Mar 31, 1965
Patty deserts Richard for Carlos, a boy who knows all the latest dance steps, so Richard begins dating Cathy.
The Daughter Bit
Apr 7, 1965
Patty feels guilty when Martin complains that she doesn't spend enough time at home.
Cathy, the Rebel
Apr 14, 1965
Cathy, writes a letter to the Chronicle criticizing an editorial and calling the author a "man with the mentality of a dinosaur."
What's Cooking, Cousin?
Apr 28, 1965
Patty tries to improve her cooking in order to impress Richard, who has grown fond of French food cooked by a girl named Gloria.
Take Me Out to the Ball Game
May 5, 1965
Ross tries out for the Little League, and everyone tries to help him.
My Cousin the Heroine
May 12, 1965
Cathy becomes a heroine after rescuing a drowning baby.
Patty, the Chatterbox
May 19, 1965
Patty will get an extra week's allowance if she can refrain from talking for three days.