Season 8

E1. The General

Sep 30, 1957 · 30m

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

E2. Too Much Pot Roast

Oct 7, 1957 · 30m

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

E3. The Texan Italian

Oct 14, 1957 · 30m

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

E4. An English Tea

Oct 21, 1957 · 30m

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.

E5. September And May

Oct 28, 1957 · 30m

After June Jantzen seeks advice about her father, whom she mistakenly thinks is dating a woman half his age, Gracie concludes that Ronnie's newest girlfriend is cavorting with all of the older men in the neighborhood.

E6. The Star Maker

Nov 4, 1957 · 30m

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

E7. The African Hunter

Nov 11, 1957 · 30m

When a swooning Gracie invites a game hunter to spend the week at the house, George concocts a bizarre scheme to scare him away.

E8. One Little Fight

Nov 18, 1957 · 30m

Ronnie and Ralph have a brief falling out over a girl, so Gracie, oblivious to the fact that the boys have already made up, stages a huge fight with Blanche to show him how silly it is to quarrel with one's best friend.

E9. With Or Without Glasses

Nov 25, 1957 · 30m

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.

E10. A Box Of Cigars

Dec 2, 1957 · 30m

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.

E11. Misery Loves Company

Dec 9, 1957 · 30m

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.

E12. A Hole In The Carpet

Dec 16, 1957 · 30m

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

E13. How To Wrap A Mink

Dec 23, 1957 · 30m

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.

E14. Invitation To The Party

Dec 30, 1957 · 30m

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

E15. The Stolen Car

Jan 6, 1958 · 30m

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.

E16. Ronnie Finds a Friend An Apartment

Jan 13, 1958 · 30m

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

E17. McAfee And The Manicurist

Jan 20, 1958 · 30m

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.

E18. Too Many Fathers

Jan 27, 1958 · 30m

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?

E19. The Accident

Feb 10, 1958 · 30m

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.

E20. The Japanese Texan

Feb 17, 1958 · 30m

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

E21. Hypnotizing Gracie

Feb 24, 1958 · 30m

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.

E22. Gracie Is Brilliant

Mar 3, 1958 · 30m

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.

E23. Ronnie's Fan Club

Mar 10, 1958 · 30m

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.

E24. Frozen Passion

Mar 17, 1958 · 30m

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.

E25. High Blood Pressure

Mar 24, 1958 · 30m

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.

E26. Softening The Professor

Apr 7, 1958 · 30m

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.

E27. The Publicity Marriage

Apr 14, 1958 · 30m

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.

E28. Blanche Gets a Jury Notice

Apr 21, 1958 · 30m

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.

E29. Gracie And The Jury

Apr 28, 1958 · 30m

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.

E30. Ronnie Makes A Record

May 5, 1958 · 30m

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