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MichaelMartinD · 10-06-2017, 07:17 PM

Back on the old Internet Movie Database boards I would occasionally start a "favorite episode" thread, so I thought I'd start one here. My favorite has changed over time, but right now I'd have to say "Wally and Dudley." I just love the message of the episode and how Dudley reveals his secret talent at the party.

In case anyone doesn't know, Jerry Mathers is on record saying "Wally the Lifeguard" is his favorite, and Tony Dow opts for "Happy Weekend." It would be interesting to find out what Ken Osmond's favorite is.

stevea · 10-06-2017, 07:53 PM

I think "Nobody Loves Me" is really a good episode. Since it was the first to come to mind, I'll go with that.

Scrabjan1 · 10-07-2017, 02:12 PM

I'm partial to Beaver and Andy and Box Office Attraction. They both showed another side of Mayfield life.

Tankeryanker · 10-07-2017, 05:13 PM

Captn Jack, the one where Gilbert spends the night and they think Lumpy is a gangster, and the haircut episode.

Scrabjan1 · 10-07-2017, 07:38 PM

Also I like any Eddie episode in later seasons like Bachelor at Large, Eddie Quits School, Eddie's Double Cross and Summer in Alaska.

Uncle Billy · 10-08-2017, 10:22 AM

I like Beaver in the Zesto Soup Billboard episode and the episode where Beaver, Wally, Eddie, Lumpy and Bill ride on the rollercoaster at the amusement park.

"Gus and the net!!!"

RetroGuy2000 · 10-08-2017, 10:49 AM

The episode where Beaver is trapped in the soup bowl on the billboard, "In the Soup", is the one that sticks out in my mind. I watched it as a kid, and I, too, wondered if there would be real soup in the bowl (kids!).

Torgo · 10-09-2017, 08:51 AM

In The Soup, it's the first episode of the show I watched, and it was what got me hooked on the show.

stevea · 10-09-2017, 12:03 PM

It's one of those episodes that everyone knows. Like the Father Knows Best episode with the short-wave radio and the pleasure boat lost in a storm.

Bonniegirl · 10-09-2017, 02:38 PM

I'd say "Wally's suit", "Wally's haircomb", "In the soup" , "Beaver & Poncho", "Larry Hides out", "Cat out of the bag" , "Beaver's cat problem", "Wally the business man" , "Wally the lifeguard", "The big fish count" and "Beaver & Violet"!

Torgo · 10-09-2017, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Bonniegirl

I'd say "Wally's suit", "Wally's haircomb", "In the soup" , "Beaver & Poncho", "Larry Hides out", "Cat out of the bag" , "Beaver's cat problem", "Wally the business man" , "Wally the lifeguard", "The big fish count" and "Beaver & Violet"!

Larry Hides Out, one of my favorite Larry episodes "This sure is a crummy house to run away to."

Bonniegirl · 10-09-2017, 02:44 PM

Oh and also "The bus ride", "The train trip" and " Beaver takes a bath"!

stevea · 10-10-2017, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Torgo

Larry Hides Out, one of my favorite Larry episodes "This sure is a crummy house to run away to."

Didn't he also say he didn't like the way June cooked some vegetable? (Talk about ungrateful!)

Torgo · 10-10-2017, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by stevea

Didn't he also say he didn't like the way June cooked some vegetable? (Talk about ungrateful!)

Yes, her carrots. haha

MichaelMartinD · 10-16-2017, 10:05 AM

My top 10:

Wally and Dudley
Box Office Attraction
In the Soup
The Parking Attendants
Uncle Billy
Beaver's Doll Buggy
Beaver and Andy
Mothers' Day Composition
Beaver's Hero
Eddie's Double Cross

10-06-2017, 07:17 PM	#1
MichaelMartinD Member Forum Regular Join Date: Dec 23, 2013 Posts: 576	Favorite Episode? Back on the old Internet Movie Database boards I would occasionally start a "favorite episode" thread, so I thought I'd start one here. My favorite has changed over time, but right now I'd have to say "Wally and Dudley." I just love the message of the episode and how Dudley reveals his secret talent at the party. In case anyone doesn't know, Jerry Mathers is on record saying "Wally the Lifeguard" is his favorite, and Tony Dow opts for "Happy Weekend." It would be interesting to find out what Ken Osmond's favorite is.

10-08-2017, 10:49 AM	#7
RetroGuy2000 Julie,Julie Anne,&Felice 4Ever Forum Star Join Date: Dec 27, 2013 Posts: 16,914	The episode where Beaver is trapped in the soup bowl on the billboard, "In the Soup", is the one that sticks out in my mind. I watched it as a kid, and I, too, wondered if there would be real soup in the bowl (kids!).
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10-09-2017, 08:51 AM	#8
Torgo Omaha & Fritz Forum Star Join Date: Mar 06, 2004 Location: Oregon Posts: 19,037	In The Soup, it's the first episode of the show I watched, and it was what got me hooked on the show.
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10-06-2017, 07:53 PM	#2
stevea 22 Years On Sitcoms Moderator Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 13, 2003 Location: Indy Posts: 44,874	I think "Nobody Loves Me" is really a good episode. Since it was the first to come to mind, I'll go with that.

10-07-2017, 02:12 PM	#3
Scrabjan1 Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 27, 2013 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 3,521	I'm partial to Beaver and Andy and Box Office Attraction. They both showed another side of Mayfield life.

10-07-2017, 05:13 PM	#4
Tankeryanker Do you like my monkey picture? Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 22, 2014 Posts: 3,051	Captn Jack, the one where Gilbert spends the night and they think Lumpy is a gangster, and the haircut episode.

10-07-2017, 07:38 PM	#5
Scrabjan1 Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 27, 2013 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 3,521	Also I like any Eddie episode in later seasons like Bachelor at Large, Eddie Quits School, Eddie's Double Cross and Summer in Alaska.

10-08-2017, 10:22 AM	#6
Uncle Billy Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Feb 19, 2017 Location: New Jersey Posts: 31	I like Beaver in the Zesto Soup Billboard episode and the episode where Beaver, Wally, Eddie, Lumpy and Bill ride on the rollercoaster at the amusement park. "Gus and the net!!!"

10-09-2017, 12:03 PM	#9
stevea 22 Years On Sitcoms Moderator Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 13, 2003 Location: Indy Posts: 44,874	It's one of those episodes that everyone knows. Like the Father Knows Best episode with the short-wave radio and the pleasure boat lost in a storm.

10-09-2017, 02:38 PM	#10
Bonniegirl AKA Hazel Horvath Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 10, 2014 Posts: 65,887	I'd say "Wally's suit", "Wally's haircomb", "In the soup" , "Beaver & Poncho", "Larry Hides out", "Cat out of the bag" , "Beaver's cat problem", "Wally the business man" , "Wally the lifeguard", "The big fish count" and "Beaver & Violet"!

10-09-2017, 02:44 PM	#12
Bonniegirl AKA Hazel Horvath Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 10, 2014 Posts: 65,887	Oh and also "The bus ride", "The train trip" and " Beaver takes a bath"!

10-16-2017, 10:05 AM	#15
MichaelMartinD Member Forum Regular Join Date: Dec 23, 2013 Posts: 576	My top 10: Wally and Dudley Box Office Attraction In the Soup The Parking Attendants Uncle Billy Beaver's Doll Buggy Beaver and Andy Mothers' Day Composition Beaver's Hero Eddie's Double Cross