Overview
An inquisitive and often naïve boy, Theodore 'The Beaver' Cleaver, has adventures at home, in school, and around his suburban neighborhood. The show also starred Barbara Billingsley and Hugh Beaumont as Beaver's parents, June and Ward Cleaver, and Tony Dow as Beaver's brother Wally. The show has attained an iconic status in the US, with the Cleavers exemplifying the idealized suburban family of the mid-20th century.
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
The first season of the American television situation comedy Leave It to Beaver premiered on October 4, 1957 and concluded on July 16, 1958. It consisted of 39 episodes shot in black-and-white, each running approximately 25 minutes in length. This was the only season that the show originally aired on CBS.
Season 2
The second season of the American television situation comedy Leave It to Beaver premiered on October 2, 1958 and concluded on June 25, 1959. It consisted of 39 episodes shot in black-and-white, each running approximately 25 minutes in length. This was the first season that the show was originally aired on ABC after the first season was televised in CBS.
Season 3
The third season of the American television situation comedy Leave It to Beaver premiered on October 3, 1959 and concluded on June 25, 1960. It consisted of 39 episodes shot in black-and-white, each running approximately 25 minutes in length.
Season 4
The fourth season of the American television situation comedy Leave It to Beaver premiered on October 1, 1960 and concluded on June 24, 1961. It consisted of 39 episodes shot in black-and-white, each running approximately 25 minutes in length.
Season 5
The fifth season of the American television series Leave It to Beaver aired from September 30, 1961 to June 30, 1962 on ABC. It consisted of 39 black-and-white episodes, each running approximately 25 minutes.
Season 6
The sixth and final season of the television series Leave It to Beaver aired from September 27, 1962 to June 20, 1963 on ABC. It consisted of 39 black-and-white episodes, each running approximately 25 minutes.
Key Information
Cast & Crew
Jerry Mathers
Theodore 'Beaver' Cleaver
Barbara Billingsley
June Cleaver
Hugh Beaumont
Ward Cleaver
Tony Dow
Wally Cleaver
Ken Osmond
Eddie Haskell
Robert 'Rusty' Stevens
Larry Mondello
Tiger Fafara
Tooey Brown
Doris Packer
Mrs. Cornelia Rayburn
Burt Mustin
Gus the Fireman
Stanley Fafara
Whitey Whitney
Jeri Weil
Judy Hensler
Madge Blake
Mrs. Margaret Mondello
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Frequently Asked Questions
An inquisitive and often naïve boy, Theodore 'The Beaver' Cleaver, has adventures at home, in school, and around his suburban neighborhood. The show also starred Barbara Billingsley and Hugh Beaumont...
Leave It to Beaver has 6 seasons with 234 episodes.
Leave It to Beaver premiered on October 4, 1957.
No, Leave It to Beaver has ended. The final episode aired on June 20, 1963.
Leave It to Beaver originally aired on ABC. Check your local streaming services for availability.
Leave It to Beaver was created by Bob Mosher.
Leave It to Beaver has a rating of 6.9/10 based on user reviews.
Leave It to Beaver is classified as Comedy, Family.