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The Donna Reed Show (1958)

S1E25 The Ideal Wife

Mar 11, 1959 Season 1 Episode 25 Comedy, Family

Donna finds herself constantly complimented for being a wonderful wife and mother. However, this excessive praise starts to make her feel uneasy, leading her to irrationally suspect that there might be hidden criticisms behind their kind words. She also begins to worry that her children might be taking advantage of her kindness.