The Doris Day Show_
The Doris Day Show is an American sitcom that was originally broadcast on the CBS network from September 1968 until March 1973, remaining on the air for five seasons and 128 episodes. In addition to showcasing Doris Day, the show is remembered for its many abrupt format changes over the course of its five-year run. It is also remembered for Day's statement, in her autobiography Doris Day: Her Own Story, that her husband Martin Melcher had signed her to do the TV series without her knowledge, a fact she only discovered when Melcher died of heart disease on April 20, 1968. The TV show premiered on Tuesday, September 24, 1968.
Created By
James Fritzell
Network
CBS
Episodes
128
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Hoopla
FREE
2 countries
Tubi
FREE
2 countries
Prime Video
FREE
1 country
Peacock
1 country
The Roku Channel
FREE
1 country
Pluto TV
FREE
1 country
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Overview
The Doris Day Show has 5 seasons with 128 episodes spanning 1968-1973.
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Year context
The Doris Day Show first aired 58 years ago in 1968.
SEASONS (5 seasons, 128 episodes)
SEASON 1
01
Dinner For Mom
Toby and Billy take Doris out to dinner for her birthday with money they've earned, but aren't prepared for the size of the check.
02
The Uniform
Envious of Billy's Little League uniform, Toby announces that he has a uniform as well, referring to a choir robe, despite the fact that try-outs…
03
The Friend
04
The Matchmakers
Thanks to matchmaking sons, Doris is beset with an insufferable suitor - Deputy Sheriff Puckum, who fancies himself the town swinger.
05
The Songwriter
Leroy has high hopes of becoming a famed country composer when a publisher accepts his song ""Weeds in the Garden of My Heart."" But the…
06
The Antique
07
Leroy B. Simpson
08
The Black Eye
09
The Librarian
10
The Camping Trip
The Martin boys excitedly prepare for their first camping trip with Grandpa Buck and his old friend Joe Whitecloud - an excursion soon threatened by…
11
The Job
12
Buck's Girl
13
The Relatives
14
Love a Duck
With Buck and the boys in bed with colds, Doris assumes the task of trapping Tyrone Lovey, a longtime troublemaker who's suspected of poaching on…
15
Let Them Out of the Nest
16
The Clock
Doris faces sleepless nights and sluggish days, thanks to an infernal chiming antique clock given to her by Leroy. Problem: how to get rid of…
17
The Buddy
18
The Flyboy
19
The Tournament
20
Love Thy Neighbor
21
The Con Man
Bubbling with enthusiasm, Doris spearheads a drive for civic improvements, and falls for a flimflamming scheme to build a community center.
22
The Musical
23
The Baby Sitter
24
The Still
25
The Gift
Delicate deception is called for as Doris and the boys try to decide on a practical gift for Leroy. What does he really need and…
26
The Tiger
27
The Date
This episode was postponed on December 31, 1968.
28
The Five Dollar Bill
Doris and the entire family face a painful problem: a neighbor lady has accused young Billy of taking five dollars from her wallet.
SEASON 2
01
Doris Gets a Job
02
A Frog Called Harold
03
Married for a Day
04
The Woman Hater
05
The Chocolate Bar War
06
The Health King
07
Doris, the Model
08
Doris Strikes Out
09
Singles Only
10
Togetherness
11
A Two-Family Christmas
12
You're as Old as You Feel
13
The Prizefighter and the Lady
14
Doris vs. the Computer
15
Hot Dogs
16
Today's World Catches the Measles
17
The Gas Station
18
Kidnapped
19
Buck's Portrait
20
Doris Hires a Millionaire (1)
21
Doris Hires a Millionaire (2)
22
A Woman's Intuition
23
Doris Meets a Prince
24
The Duke Returns
25
The Office Troubleshooter
26
Colonel Fairburn Takes Over
SEASON 3
01
Doris Finds an Apartment
02
The Feminist
03
How Can I Ignore the Man Next Door?
04
Dinner for One
05
Doris Leaves Today's World (1)
06
Doris Leaves Today's World (2)
07
The Fashion Show
08
Lost and Found
09
Duke the Performer
10
Doris the Spy
11
Tony Bennett is Eating Here
12
Cousin Charlie
13
Love Makes the Pizza Go Round
14
Buck Visits the Big City
15
It's Christmas Time in the City
16
Doris vs Pollution
17
The Forward Pass
18
Duke's Girlfriend
19
Jarvis' Uncle
20
Lassoin' Leroy
21
Colonel Fairburn, Jr.
22
Billy's First Date
23
Doris Goes to Hollywood
24
Skiing Anyone?
25
The Father-Son Weekend
26
Young Love
Doris' young niece pays a middle-of-the-night visit to seek her advice on how to patch up her marriage, which is crumbling because her college-student husband…
SEASON 4
01
And Here's ... Doris
Doris' ego-tripping boss complicates her efforts to line up an interview with a TV talk-show host.
02
Mr. and Mrs. Raffles
03
When in Rome, Don't
04
Charity Begins at the Office
05
A Weighty Problem
06
The People's Choice
07
A Fine Romance
08
The Albatross
09
Have I Got a Fellow for You
10
To England with Doris
11
The Shiek of Araby
12
Doris and the Doctor
13
Happiness is Not Being Fired
14
Whodunnit, Doris?
Doris discovers a pistol-wielding Santa Claus standing over a dead body and sets to work cracking the case. A clever Christmas murder mystery aided and…
15
The Wings of An Angel
16
Doris at Sea
17
The Sorrow of Sanapur
18
The Blessed Event
19
Who's Got the Trenchcoat?
20
Doris's House Guest
21
The Crapshooter Who Would Be King
With hopes of landing an interview with its reclusive prince, Doris and Cy travel to the small European nation of San Riata where Doris' beauty…
22
Cover Girl
23
Gowns by Louie
24
There's a Horse Thief in Every Family Tree
SEASON 5
01
No More Advice ... Please
Dr. Lawrence finds himself on the sidelines while Doris interviews a handsome bachelor.
02
The Great Talent Raid
03
Just a Miss Understanding
04
The Press Secretary
05
Peeping Tom
06
Forgive and Forget
07
Debt of Honor
08
Jimmy the Gent
09
The Music Man
10
Detective Story
11
The Co-Op
12
Anniversary Gift
13
The New Boss
14
Follow That Dog
15
The Hoax
16
The Last Huzzah
17
Hospital Benefit
18
It's a Dog's Life
19
Family Magazine
20
A Small Cure for Big Alimony
21
The Magnificent Fraud
22
Meant for Each Other
23
Welcome to Big Sur
24
Byline ... Alias Doris
SERIES INFO
5
Seasons
128
Episodes
60 min/ep
Per Episode
Ended
Status
CREW
Creator
James Fritzell
Showrunner
Terry Melcher
NETWORKS (1)
CBS
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Doris Day Show about?
The Doris Day Show is an American sitcom that was originally broadcast on the CBS network from September 1968 until March 1973, remaining on the air for five seasons and 128 episodes. In addition to showcasing Doris Day, the show is remembered for its many abrupt format changes over the course of its five-year run. It is also remembered for Day's statement, in her autobiography Doris Day: Her Own Story, that her husband Martin Melcher had signed her to do the TV series without her knowledge, a fact she only discovered when Melcher died of heart disease on April 20, 1968. The TV show premiered on Tuesday, September 24, 1968.
Where can I watch The Doris Day Show?
The Doris Day Show is available on Hoopla, Tubi, Prime Video, Peacock, The Roku Channel. Availability varies by region.
How many seasons does The Doris Day Show have?
The Doris Day Show has 5 seasons with 128 episodes total.
Who created The Doris Day Show?
The Doris Day Show was created by James Fritzell.
Who stars in The Doris Day Show?
The cast of The Doris Day Show includes Doris Day, John Dehner, Jackie Joseph.
What is the rating of The Doris Day Show?
The Doris Day Show has a rating of 5.8 out of 10 based on 10 votes on TMDB.
Is The Doris Day Show still running?
The Doris Day Show has ended. The final episode aired on .
GENRES (2)
Comedy
Western