The Great Gildersleeve — 1954
22 episodes broadcast in 1954.
Gildersleeve grows convinced that Irene Henshaw's father has marriage-by-ultimatum on his mind, while Cathy Lewis performs the vocal number 'I'm in the Mood for Love.'
Trying to keep a date with Irene, Gildersleeve gets trapped in Peavey's basement.
A lovestruck and fiercely protective Leroy is going steady with Wendy.
Bronco's strained relations with Gildersleeve worsen when he comes home to find Gildy and Peavey in his house.
Leroy is struggling at school, and Gildersleeve isn't faring much better with the teacher.
Gildersleeve stews over why Judge Hooker hasn't invited the family to his annual dinner.
A PTA speech on 'water' convinces Gildersleeve his political future is assured.
Gildersleeve quits the Jolly Boys after a newspaper photo of the club leaves him out.
Paula Winthrop returns to town and proves a very expensive date.
Babs, Paula's spiteful daughter, sets about persuading Leroy that his uncle is hopelessly behind the times.
Gildersleeve dates the new girl in town, Marie, mainly to spite his rival Dr. Olsen.
Gildersleeve is stumped for an entry in the hobby show, having no hobby at all.
Gildersleeve finds himself splitting his attention again, this time between the alluring newcomer Marie and his reliable old flame Grace Tuttle.
Bronco's French lessons with Marie make Marjorie increasingly jealous.
Bronco brings his young, attractive boss home to dinner, and Gildy's girlfriend takes a keen interest.
Gildersleeve lavishes attention on the exotic Marie Olsen -- more than Leroy would like.
Gildersleeve swears off women to save money, and Peavey bets a new hat he can't hold out -- then Thelma appears.
May 5, 1954
With his rival Dr. Olsen leaving town, Gildersleeve magnanimously throws him a testimonial dinner.
Gildersleeve runs for sheriff against the formidable Mama Hubbard.
Leroy's lack of discipline brings a crackdown from Gildersleeve -- and a visit from Aunt Hattie.
Season and Kraft-era finale: the household schemes to bring Aunt Hattie's stay to an end.
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