List of Leave IT To Beaver Episodes - Season 5: 1961-1962

Season 5: 1961-1962

Title Original airdate #
"Wally Goes Steady" September 30, 1961 157
Ward and June are concerned that things between Wally and Evelyn Boothby are progressing too quickly, but Wally is brought back down to earth soon enough.
"No Time for Babysitters" October 7, 1961 158
With the thought of Beaver being left alone for the evening, June organizes a babysitter for him. Beaver doesn't take kindly to the idea, however.
"Wally's Car" October 14, 1961 159
Wally buys a fix-'er-upper car for $25, but he has trouble getting it out of the driveway per his father's request.
"Beaver's Birthday" October 21, 1961 160
Beaver receives a large amount of money for his birthday and has to decide whether to spend it or respect his parents' wishes and put it in the bank.
"Beaver's Cat Problem" November 4, 1961 161
Beaver takes in a cat that keeps visiting the Cleavers. When the rightful owner is found, however, the cat keeps coming back.
"Wally's Weekend Job" November 11, 1961 162
Eddie and Lumpy become jealous when Wally starts working at the ice-cream parlor and hatch a plan for revenge.
"Beaver Takes a Drive" November 18, 1961 163
Beaver, playing, accidentally backs Ward's car out into the street, causing a traffic jam. Wally drives it back in the driveway, but is cited for not having a drivers license.
"Wally's Big Date" November 25, 1961 164
Eddie trades his exchange-dance girl with Wally. After seeing a picture of his date, Wally thinks he got a good deal, only to discover the real reason Eddie wanted a trade.
"Beaver's Ice Skates" December 2, 1961 165
An expensive pair of ice skates prove to be too big for Beaver.
"Weekend Invitation" December 9, 1961 166
Wally asks if he can spend the weekend at a friend's lake cottage, but he fails to mention that it will be an unsupervised occasion.
"Beaver's English Test" December 16, 1961 167
Ward persuades Wally to tutor his brother for the following day's school test. He has Beaver study his old exam, and to Beaver's surprise, the test proves to be exactly the same one he is given. Beaver aces the test, but his conscience gets the better of him.
"Wally's Chauffeur" December 23, 1961 168
Wally is going to a dance with Evelyn Boothby, but with six other people cramming into Lumpy's car, there proves to be no room. Evelyn's suggestion for an alternative doesn't go over well with Wally.
"Beaver's First Date" December 30, 1961 169
Beaver asks Betsy Patterson if he could escort her to the dance. She accepts, but Beaver's glee is short-lived when he discovers his invite isn't the only one she has accepted.
"Ward's Golf Clubs" January 6, 1962 170
Ward breaks one of his golf clubs in a fit of anger. Later, while hitting some golf balls around, Beaver "breaks" the same club again.
"Farewell to Penny" January 13, 1962 171
Beaver has mixed emotions about Penny's leaving town. After a farewell party at school, the two share their true feelings for one another.
"Beaver, the Bunny" January 20, 1962 172
Beaver is cast as a bunny for the school play. He hitches a ride to the play, in full costume, with Lumpy and Wally; however, Lumpy's car breaks down and Beaver is left to walk the final few blocks to get there on time.
"Beaver's Electric Trains" January 27, 1962 173
June agrees to give away Beaver's old train set, with Beaver's consent; however, Beaver rekindles his love for the trains and wants to back out of the agreement.
"Beaver's Long Night" February 3, 1962 174
Gilbert spends the night at the Cleavers' house. After the two watch a gangster movie, they think that a car that has pulled up to the front of the house is suspicious enough to warrant a call to the police.
"Beaver's Jacket" February 10, 1962 175
Beaver wants the same new jacket that Richard has just got. June and Ward, while hesitant, agree. Richard loses his, and talks Beaver into a plot to trick his parents.
"Nobody Loves Me" February 17, 1962 176
Beaver is constantly told how messy he is and how cute he "used to be", which leads him to thinking he is ugly and unwanted.
"Beaver's Fear" February 24, 1962 177
Beaver makes up the numbers in a group trip to the amusement park, but he starts to have second thoughts upon hearing about one of the rollercoasters.
"Three Boys and a Burro" March 3, 1962 178
Beaver, Gilbert and Richard find a burro for sale, and they each decide to go in $10 for it. Richard and Gilbert fight over who gets to keep it, but once they discover how destructive a burro can be, they offload it onto Beaver.
"Eddie Quits School" March 10, 1962 179
Eddie confidently announces that he is dropping out of school in favor of working at a high-paying gas station; however, all is not as it seems when Wally and Lumpy see Eddie's shabby rented room and meager diet.
"Wally Stays at Lumpy's" March 17, 1962 180
Wally wants to spend the night at Lumpy's, and Beaver wants Gilbert to spend the night at the Cleavers'.
"Beaver's Laundry" March 24, 1962 181
Beaver agrees to let Richard wash his laundry at his house, but problems arise when Beaver puts too much starch and soap in the machine.
"Lumpy's Car Trouble" March 31, 1962 182
Ward permits Lumpy to drive his car to take Eddie, Wally and Beaver to a sporting event in a neighboring town. However, on the way back, Lumpy disobeys Ward's instructions and deviates from the highway.
"Beaver the Babysitter" April 7, 1962 183
Beaver fills in for Wally as a babysitter, only to find himself the object of a 10-year-old's affections.
"The Younger Brother" April 14, 1962 184
After failing to match Wally's abilities, Beaver is cut from the basketball team, but he doesn't want to tell his family the news.
"Beaver's Typewriter" April 21, 1962 185
Beaver talks his parents into letting him get a typewriter, with the caveat being that he learns how to use it. Finding it harder than he thought, Beaver enlists Eddie's help.
"The Merchant Marine" April 28, 1962 186
Ward and June think Wally is about to join the US Merchant Marine after discovering some pamphlets in his dresser. As it turns out, Wally was covering for Lumpy.
"Brother Versus Brother" May 5, 1962 187
Beaver falls for a new girl in his class, but he discovers that she is only getting close to him in order to get close to Wally. This leads to Beaver accusing Wally of trying to steal his girl.
"The Yard Birds" May 12, 1962 188
Ward forces Beaver and Wally to tidy the yard. Taking a time out to mess around, the boys miss the deadline to call to have the yard waste hauled away.
"Tennis, Anyone?" May 19, 1962 189
A woman tries to make her estranged boyfriend jealous by making regular tennis dates with Wally, who finds himself on the receiving end of a threat from the boyfriend.
"One of the Boys" May 26, 1962 190
Wally and Eddie get a chance to join the Barons, the most exclusive social club in school, but want to back out when they discover the members aren't what everybody thinks they are.
"Sweatshirt Monsters" June 2, 1962 191
Beaver, Richard, Whitey and Alan each buy sweatshirts with monster faces on the front. They wear them to school the next day, only to have their parents forbid them doing it. Beaver, however, manages to sneak out of the house wearing his.
"A Night in the Woods" June 9, 1962 192
Beaver and his friends are all set to go on a camping trip with Gilbert's father; however, when Mr. Bates pulls out after finding himself having to work, Wally agrees to take them instead. Eddie and Lumpy secretly decide to tag along.
"Long Distance Call" June 16, 1962 193
Beaver and his friends decide to make a call to California to speak to baseball legend Don Drysdale. They each chip in a couple of dollars to cover what they think will be the cost of the call, but it turns out to be a little more expensive than they thought.
"Stocks and Bonds" June 23, 1962 194
Beaver and Wally become interested in the stock market, and Ward thinks it will be beneficial to let them try their hands at it by investing in a reliable local utility.
"Un-Togetherness" June 30, 1962 195
Wally wants to forgo a family vacation to the cabin in favor of spending time with his girl.

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