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The Danny Thomas Show

Season 6

33 listed hours · 1953–1964 · ABC/CBS

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How this season is filed

Filed by Tessa Quinn · Spoiler-Free (Mostly)

The Danny Thomas Show is Make Room for Daddy: nightclub dad energy, living-room warmth, a sitcom that spun Andy Griffith's world. Watch it in 2026 as the entertainer-family vehicle that ran a decade and a franchise web — Thomas's producing power, Marjorie Lord, and showbiz patriarch as American everyman.

TV Flash files Season 6 of The Danny Thomas Show (1953–1964) on ABC/CBS as a mid listed season (6; 6 of 11) — 33 listed hours, 1958-10-06–1959-05-25 from “The Bob Hope Show” (S06E01) to “Linda's Giant” (S06E33). Titles, dates, and synopses on file — no invented recaps.

Desk essentials in this season

  1. S06E01 The Bob Hope Show

    The Bob Hope Show: guest-king crossover as season open, the entertainer-family brand borrowing another palace comic.

  1. S06E01

    The Bob Hope Show

    The Bob Hope Show — Season 6, Episode 1 of The Danny Thomas Show. Aired 1958-10-06. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  2. S06E02

    Rusty, the Ward-Heeler

    Rusty, the Ward-Heeler — Season 6, Episode 2 of The Danny Thomas Show. Aired 1958-10-13. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  3. S06E03

    First Anniversary

    First Anniversary — Season 6, Episode 3 of The Danny Thomas Show. Aired 1958-10-20. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  4. S06E04

    Terry Goes Steady

    Terry Goes Steady — Season 6, Episode 4 of The Danny Thomas Show. Aired 1958-10-27. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  5. S06E05

    Take a Message

    Take a Message — Season 6, Episode 5 of The Danny Thomas Show. Aired 1958-11-03. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  6. S06E06

    A Locket for Linda

    A Locket for Linda — Season 6, Episode 6 of The Danny Thomas Show. Aired 1958-11-10. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  7. S06E07

    Jack Benny Takes Daddy's Job

    Jack Benny Takes Daddy's Job — Season 6, Episode 7 of The Danny Thomas Show. Aired 1958-11-17. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  8. S06E08

    Uncle Tonoose's Fling

    Uncle Tonoose's Fling — Season 6, Episode 8 of The Danny Thomas Show. Aired 1958-11-24. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  9. S06E09

    Linda's Tonsils

    Linda's Tonsils — Season 6, Episode 9 of The Danny Thomas Show. Aired 1958-12-01. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  10. S06E10

    Dinah Shore and Danny are Rivals

    Dinah Shore and Danny are Rivals — Season 6, Episode 10 of The Danny Thomas Show. Aired 1958-12-08. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  11. S06E11

    The Reunion

    The Reunion — Season 6, Episode 11 of The Danny Thomas Show. Aired 1958-12-15. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  12. S06E12

    Kathy's Career

    Kathy's Career — Season 6, Episode 12 of The Danny Thomas Show. Aired 1958-12-22. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  13. S06E13

    The Saints Come Marching In

    The Saints Come Marching In — Season 6, Episode 13 of The Danny Thomas Show. Aired 1958-12-29. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  14. S06E14

    Lucy Upsets the Williams Household

    Lucy Upsets the Williams Household — Season 6, Episode 14 of The Danny Thomas Show. Aired 1959-01-05. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  15. S06E15

    Tony Bennett Gets Danny's Help

    Tony Bennett Gets Danny's Help — Season 6, Episode 15 of The Danny Thomas Show. Aired 1959-01-08. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  16. S06E16

    Tennessee Ernie Stays for Dinner

    Tennessee Ernie Stays for Dinner — Season 6, Episode 16 of The Danny Thomas Show. Aired 1959-01-19. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  17. S06E17

    Bob Hope and Danny Become Directors

    Bob Hope and Danny Become Directors — Season 6, Episode 17 of The Danny Thomas Show. Aired 1959-01-26. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  18. S06E18

    Red Tape

    Red Tape — Season 6, Episode 18 of The Danny Thomas Show. Aired 1959-02-02. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  19. S06E19

    Gina from Italy

    Gina from Italy — Season 6, Episode 19 of The Danny Thomas Show. Aired 1959-02-09. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  20. S06E20

    Shirley Jones Makes Good

    Shirley Jones Makes Good — Season 6, Episode 20 of The Danny Thomas Show. Aired 1959-02-16. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  21. S06E21

    Gina's First Date

    Gina's First Date — Season 6, Episode 21 of The Danny Thomas Show. Aired 1959-02-23. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  22. S06E22

    Growing Pains

    Growing Pains — Season 6, Episode 22 of The Danny Thomas Show. Aired 1959-03-02. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  23. S06E23

    Frankie Laine Sings for Gina

    Frankie Laine Sings for Gina — Season 6, Episode 23 of The Danny Thomas Show. Aired 1959-03-09. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  24. S06E24

    Kathy Leaves Danny

    Kathy Leaves Danny — Season 6, Episode 24 of The Danny Thomas Show. Aired 1959-03-16. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  25. S06E25

    Latin Lover

    Latin Lover — Season 6, Episode 25 of The Danny Thomas Show. Aired 1959-03-23. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  26. S06E26

    Losers Weepers

    Losers Weepers — Season 6, Episode 26 of The Danny Thomas Show. Aired 1959-03-30. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  27. S06E27

    Grampa's Diet

    Grampa's Diet — Season 6, Episode 27 of The Danny Thomas Show. Aired 1959-04-06. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  28. S06E28

    Double Dinner

    Double Dinner — Season 6, Episode 28 of The Danny Thomas Show. Aired 1959-04-20. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  29. S06E29

    Danny's Big Fan

    Danny's Big Fan — Season 6, Episode 29 of The Danny Thomas Show. Aired 1959-04-27. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  30. S06E30

    The Surprise Party

    The Surprise Party — Season 6, Episode 30 of The Danny Thomas Show. Aired 1959-05-04. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  31. S06E31

    Gina for President

    Gina for President — Season 6, Episode 31 of The Danny Thomas Show. Aired 1959-05-11. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  32. S06E32

    The Practical Joke

    The Practical Joke — Season 6, Episode 32 of The Danny Thomas Show. Aired 1959-05-18. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  33. S06E33

    Linda's Giant

    Linda's Giant — Season 6, Episode 33 of The Danny Thomas Show. Aired 1959-05-25. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

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