Leave It to Beaver
Seen it?1957 | 6 seasons | 25 min | Comedy, Family
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a panning from critics, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and families. If you loved Raising Hope, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, feel-good.
- The pace
- 6 seasons, but most episodes stand on their own, so you can dip in anywhere (about 25 minutes each).
- What might put you off
- Made in 1957: an older pace and style.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
Panned by critics
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 6 seasons and reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 404K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Monday Morning Maybe. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 1 is the high point.
Season 11957 · 39 episodes · 9.0 out of 10Friday- Season 21958 · 39 episodesNot rated yet
- Season 31959 · 39 episodes · 6.0 out of 10Monday
- Season 41960 · 39 episodes · 9.0 out of 10Friday
Season 51961 · 39 episodes · 8.0 out of 10Saturday
Season 61962 · 39 episodes · 7.0 out of 10Sunday
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Cast & crew
Created by Bob Mosher
- Jerry MathersTheodore 'Beaver' Cleaver
- Barbara BillingsleyJune Cleaver
- Hugh BeaumontWard Cleaver
- Tony DowWally Cleaver