The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show

S8 · E1 · Sep 30, 1957

The General Episode 1

Gracie agrees to help a newlywed couple keep their marriage a secret from the boy's father.

S8 · E2 · Oct 7, 1957

Too Much Pot Roast Episode 2

Ronnie has trouble concentrating on his college studies due to his obsession with his female classmates. Gracie provides a solution.

S8 · E3 · Oct 14, 1957

The Texan Italian Episode 3

Gracie attempts to make over Bonnie Sue McAfee into an Italian actress in an effort to advance her movie career.

S8 · E4 · Oct 21, 1957

An English Tea Episode 4

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 George.

S8 · E5 · Oct 28, 1957

September And May Episode 5

S8 · E6 · Nov 4, 1957

The Star Maker Episode 6

Gracie tries to help a backward Texan pass his college tests.

S8 · E7 · Nov 11, 1957

The African Hunter Episode 7

S8 · E8 · Nov 18, 1957

One Little Fight Episode 8

S8 · E9 · Nov 25, 1957

With Or Without Glasses Episode 9

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.

S8 · E10 · Dec 2, 1957

A Box Of Cigars Episode 10

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 gets Von Zell involved in a scheme to appropriate George's new box of cigars for this purpose.

S8 · E11 · Dec 9, 1957

Misery Loves Company Episode 11

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 miserable as he does.

S8 · E12 · Dec 16, 1957

A Hole In The Carpet Episode 12

Gracie trips and falls in the Wilshire Dept. Store and gets into some convoluted negotiations with the store's insurance adjustor.

S8 · E13 · Dec 23, 1957

How To Wrap A Mink Episode 13

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 coat. These circumstances, plus Gracie and Blanche's desire for mink, sustain this lively episode.

S8 · E14 · Dec 30, 1957

Invitation To The Party Episode 14

A mis-delivered party invitation creates a sensitive situation as Gracie attempts to mitigate the problem and enhance Blanche's popularity.

S8 · E15 · Jan 6, 1958

The Stolen Car Episode 15

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 ideas about using the car to help Ronnie get a scoop.

S8 · E16 · Jan 13, 1958

Ronnie Finds a Friend An Apartment Episode 16

George and Gracie come to an erroneous conclusion when Ronnie helps a school buddy find an apartment

S8 · E17 · Jan 20, 1958

McAfee And The Manicurist Episode 17

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 gets involved, and this time he really gets into trouble due to George's meddling with the plan.

S8 · E18 · Jan 27, 1958

Too Many Fathers Episode 18

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 who will play his father? Could it be George, or Von Zell, or Harry Morton perhaps?

S8 · E19 · Feb 10, 1958

The Accident Episode 19

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 young lady who attracts the interest of Ronnie.

S8 · E20 · Feb 17, 1958

The Japanese Texan Episode 20

Gracie is approached by Ronnie and Bonnie Sue for help in getting Bonnie Sue the role of a Japanese girl in an upcoming movie.

S8 · E21 · Feb 24, 1958

Hypnotizing Gracie Episode 21

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 personality.

S8 · E22 · Mar 3, 1958

Gracie Is Brilliant Episode 22

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 husband George. It's all good fun, but the best scene comes at the beginning when George cooks breakfast for Gracie.

S8 · E23 · Mar 10, 1958

Ronnie's Fan Club Episode 23

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 sister.

S8 · E24 · Mar 17, 1958

Frozen Passion Episode 24

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 father pays a visit.

S8 · E25 · Mar 24, 1958

High Blood Pressure Episode 25

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 plumber pass a physical exam.

S8 · E26 · Apr 7, 1958

Softening The Professor Episode 26

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 fouls them all up nicely.

S8 · E27 · Apr 14, 1958

The Publicity Marriage Episode 27

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 quite enough of Gracie and Blanche.

S8 · E28 · Apr 21, 1958

Blanche Gets a Jury Notice Episode 28

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 enjoying a month of peace and quiet. But the judge suspects it is a ruse to avoid serving on a jury. In the confusion, Gracie manages to get her name on the list for jury duty too.

S8 · E29 · Apr 28, 1958

Gracie And The Jury Episode 29

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 Harry Von Zell into big trouble.

S8 · E30 · May 5, 1958

Ronnie Makes A Record Episode 30

George convinces a recording executive that son Ronnie should make a record. But Gracie thinks George is the one who wants the record contract.

S8 · E31 · May 12, 1958

Ronnie's Royalty Check Episode 31

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, and Gracie is sure the girl is after his money!

S8 · E32 · May 19, 1958

A Visit From Charles Vidor Episode 32

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.

S8 · E33 · May 26, 1958

Ronnie Goes Into The Army Episode 33

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 hope that Ronnie will become acclimated more easily.

S8 · E34 · Jun 2, 1958

Locked Out Episode 34

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 last straw when Gracie also loses the house key, at exactly the wrong moment!

S8 · E35 · Jun 9, 1958

The Week In New York Episode 35

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 his mother's absence to plan a birthday party for his girlfriend.

S8 · E36 · Jun 16, 1958

The June Wedding Episode 36

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 honeymoon in the Burns home. During their stay with the Burnes, the young couple casts a romantic spell over Gracie, Blanche and Bonnie Sue, Ronnie's girl.

S8 · E37 · Jun 23, 1958

Summer School Episode 37

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 Ronnie should attend summer school instead.

S8 · E38 · Sep 8, 1958

The Grammar School Dance Episode 38

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.

S8 · E39 · Sep 15, 1958

The Exchange Student Episode 39

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.