Ep 8. Wally's Big Date

Wally's Big Date is the eighth episode in the fifth season of the American television show Leave It to Beaver. The show originally aired on November 14, 1961, on CBS, and was directed by Norman Tokar.

In the episode, Wally Cleaver (played by Tony Dow) is excited about his big date with his girlfriend Julie Foster (played by Carolyn Jones). He has been looking forward to it for weeks, but as the day approaches, he becomes increasingly nervous and unsure of what to do.

Meanwhile, Beaver (played by Jerry Mathers) is eager to help his brother with his date. He offers Wally advice and tries to help him come up with ideas for what to do on the date. However, his efforts only seem to make things worse as Wally becomes more stressed and overwhelmed.

The boys' parents, Ward (played by Hugh Beaumont) and June (played by Barbara Billingsley), try to offer their own advice to Wally, but he is hesitant to listen to them. He feels like his parents don't understand what it's like to be a teenager going on a date.

As the day of the date arrives, Wally is a bundle of nerves. But when Julie arrives and greets him warmly, he starts to relax and enjoy himself. They go to a movie, and afterwards, Wally takes Julie to a fancy restaurant for dinner. Though he is nervous about ordering the right food and using the proper etiquette, he manages to pull it off and impress Julie.

After dinner, they go for a walk in the park and talk about their hopes and dreams for the future. Wally starts to feel like maybe he has a real connection with Julie, and he is excited to see where their relationship might go.

But just when everything seems perfect, disaster strikes. Wally accidentally steps on Julie's foot, causing her to scream in pain and ruining the mood of the moment. Wally is mortified, and Julie tells him that she wants to go home. He feels like he has ruined everything and that he will never be able to make it up to her.

The episode concludes with Ward and June trying to console Wally, assuring him that it's not the end of the world and that he will have other chances to make it up to Julie. Wally is grateful for the support, but he still feels embarrassed and disappointed.

Wally's Big Date is a classic episode of Leave It to Beaver, featuring familiar themes of teenage awkwardness and the challenges of growing up. It showcases the show's signature blend of heartwarming family moments and lighthearted humor, making it a memorable and enjoyable episode for fans of the series.