Episode 1
Lost in a Cave
Feb 25, 1961
A young man faces life's ups and downs with his canine companion.
Episode 2
Stranded on an Island
Mar 4, 1961
Davey and his family rent a boat to picnic on an island far off shore. Davey's father loses track of the time and when the Hansen family prepares to return home, they discover the tide has run out and their boat is beached far from the water line.
Episode 3
The Wild Goat
Mar 11, 1961
While on a hike, Davey rescues a mountain goat who had a leg broken by a fallen tree limb. When he brings the goat home to recuperate, the wild creature's antics soon have Davey in hot water.
Episode 4
The Winner
Mar 18, 1961
Jealous and envious of his friend Mike, Davey enters a soap box derby.
Episode 5
The New Skates
Sep 9, 1961
Disobeying his mother, Davey skates on thin ice and falls through. Thankfully, Goliath is there to rescue him.
Episode 6
Cousin Barney
Sep 16, 1961
Davey is amazed that his father continues to show affection to Barney, Davey's annoying young cousin who has come for a visit.
Episode 7
The Kite
Sep 23, 1961
Davey and his friends try to build a kite, but their feverish efforts to get it aloft are at cross-purposes and result in disaster.
Episode 8
The Mechanical Man
Sep 30, 1961
Davey is fascinated by a new remote controlled robot toy until he realizes it cannot love.
Episode 9
The Time Machine
Oct 7, 1961
Taking imaginary trips in a time machine, Davey, Sally, and Goliath see that God's love transcends time.
Episode 10
On the Line
Oct 14, 1961
Davey makes a string telephone and talks to his unseen parents to show his friends how it's possible to talk to God when God is invisible.
Episode 11
The Polka Dot Tie
Oct 21, 1961
Davey and friends reject Nat because he wears a funny tie, but they soon realize God rejects no one.
Episode 12
All Alone?
Oct 28, 1961
During a family outing, Davey hops a ride on a train and is trapped inside all by himself, but he is comforted remembering that "God is everywhere."
Episode 13
The Pilgrim Boy
Nov 4, 1961
Through flashback, Davey learns about pilgrims.
Episode 14
The Silver Mine
Sep 8, 1962
Ignoring "Danger" signs, Davey finds himself trapped in an abandoned mine, and he must rely on Sally and Goliath for help.
Episode 15
Ten-Pin Alley
Sep 22, 1962
Davey wants his Dad to win him a prize by bowling six strikes in a row.
Episode 16
Boy Lost
Oct 6, 1962
While visiting a carnival, Davey gets separated from his father. Though he's frightened, Davey is sure his father will find him.
Episode 17
Sudden Storm
Oct 20, 1962
During a family vacation, the Hansens get caught in a storm and the lights go out.
Episode 18
The Bell-Ringer
Nov 3, 1962
Davey helps Mr. Opp, a bell ringer at Davey's church, by winding clocks while Mr. Opp is out of town.
Episode 19
Not For Sale
Nov 17, 1962
After he loses one of his father's skis, Davey learns he can't buy forgiveness.
Episode 20
The Shoemaker
Dec 1, 1962
At first suspicious of an immigrant shoemaker, Davey learns compassion for the man and his sick wife.
Episode 21
The Runaway
Dec 15, 1962
Davey runs off to the circus, but the daily chores of the circus send him back home where he belongs.
Episode 22
Officer Bob
Dec 29, 1962
Davey and the other kids are promised a ride on the fire engine for following Office Bob's safety lessons. Davey disobeys one and, feeling guilty, doesn't attend the group. His father teaches him the lesson of forgiveness.
Episode 23
The Parade
Jan 12, 1963
Joining in a parade, Davey and Goliath hope to win the prize-a pony. Goliath stars as a fierce lion.
Episode 24
Dog Show
Jan 26, 1963
Davey trains Goliath to roller skate and decides he wants to organize a dog show for Goliath to compete in. The local television station hears of the dog show and decides to broadcast it but Davey breaks his leg while practicing.
Episode 25
Down on the Farm
Feb 9, 1963
Davey tries his hand at gardening, but is neglectful of his chores. Davey learns that God sends sun and rain, but it's up to him to do the rest.
Episode 26
The Waterfall
Feb 23, 1963
Davey attempts to rescues Goliath after he falls in a river. Together they go over a waterfall, and Davey must help an injured Goliath.
Episode 27
Happy Landing
Sep 14, 1963
Davey compares his neighbor Hank to God after watching him do his job as an air traffic controller, but Hank quickly sets Davey straight.
Episode 28
Editor In Chief
Sep 28, 1963
As editor-in-chief of his own small newspaper, Davey lands a big scoop, but he turns it over to the real newspaper's editor-in-chief.
Episode 29
Man of the House
Oct 12, 1963
Davey learns responsibility as his parents leave him in charge to babysit Sally while they are away.
Episode 30
Bully Up a Tree
Oct 26, 1963
Davey and Goliath get into a fight with a bully and his dog,but later seeing the boy in trouble, Davey forgives him.
Episode 31
The Big Apple
Nov 9, 1963
Davey is angry because his father allowed his younger sister, Sally, to join them on what he thought would be a father-son outing. When Davey meets a fatherless farm boy on the trip, he realizes how important a father is to all his children.
Episode 32
The Bridge
Nov 30, 1963
Using his ingenuity, Davey rescues Sally after a foot bridge they were walking on breaks.
Episode 33
The Jickets
Dec 14, 1963
Davey doesn't agree with his fellow club members, The Jickets, so they kick him out of the club.
Episode 34
Lemonade Stand
Dec 28, 1963
When Mr. Hansen fixes Sally's doll carriage instead of helping Davey build a lemonade stand, a jealous Davey soon learns his father loves his children equally.
Episode 35
Hocus Pocus
Jan 11, 1964
Davey and Teddy, helping Lorenzo the magician with his magic act, learn that magicians only do tricks, but God's miracles are real.
Episode 36
Good Neighbor
Jan 25, 1964
To celebrate "Good Neighbor Week" the townspeople give out balloons to the children. Davey misses out on the festivities because he decides to help a small child find her way home instead.
Episode 37
A Dillar, A Dollar
Feb 8, 1964
Davey and Teddy are sent to Principal Denny's office for tardiness, but to their surprise Principal Denny is understanding, not harsh.
Episode 38
Rags and Buttons
Feb 22, 1964
Sally is crowned queen at a festival, but she loses her favorite rag doll in the process. Davey helps his sister by finding the doll for her.
Episode 39
Jeep in the Deep
Mar 7, 1964
During a ferry ride, the Hansen family's jeep falls overboard. Davey and his father go scuba diving to see where it landed.
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