The Donna Reed Show (1958)

S3E29 The Merry Month of April

Title: The Joyful Days of April Plot: With tax season upon him, Alex opts to handle his own returns this year instead of relying on Harvey. Upon discovering he owes money, he becomes irate over a $49.50 hat he believes Donna purchased. However, when Harvey arrives at the Stone home and reveals that Alex will actually receive a refund, his mood shifts dramatically! It is later revealed that the hat was actually bought by Donna at Nora's request, intended as a gift for Harvey's wife, not for Alex.