Robert Young
Jim Anderson
Series SeasonSeason 3 episodes1956
Father Knows Best
Season 3
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Episode 130 min1956-09-12
No Apron Strings
Bud tries to prove he's not tied to his mother's apron strings.
Episode 230 min1956-09-19
Never in Twain
On a dude ranch, Betty falls in love with a cowboy only to discover the relationship won't last.
Episode 330 min1956-09-26
Betty Goes to College
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Episode 430 min1956-10-03
Man About Town
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Episode 530 min1956-10-10
The Homing Pigeon
Jim tries discouraging Betty from taking her own apartment.
Episode 630 min1956-10-17
Spaghetti for Margaret
The Andersons entertain an aspiring writer—aspiring for 30 years.
Episode 730 min1956-10-24
Betty's Birthday
Betty announces that she doesn't want a birthday party or presents.
Episode 830 min1956-10-31
Bud, the Millionaire
To teach Bud a lesson, Jim gives him ten dollars a week for allowance, but he's not to spend the money on anyone else but himself.
Episode 930 min1956-11-07
The Old Days
Jim and Margaret complain about the children's sloppy clothes.
Episode 1030 min1956-11-14
Whistle Bait
Betty's esteem is low after another girl gets all the attention she used to get.
Episode 1130 min1956-11-21
The Great Guy
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Episode 1230 min1956-11-28
The Family Goes to New York
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Episode 1330 min1956-12-05
Betty Goes Steady
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Episode 1430 min1956-12-12
The Good Prospect
The Andersons try bringing an old man out of his dream world.
Episode 1530 min1956-12-19
The Angel's Sweater
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Episode 1630 min1956-12-26
The Promising Young Man
The boss's son goes to work in Jim's office.
Episode 1730 min1957-01-02
Margaret Hires a Gardener
A Spanish immigrant, Frank, fixes the Andersons lawn and then charges a high price.
Episode 1830 min1957-01-09
Swiss Family Anderson
The Anderson family becomes shipwrecked on a deserted island.
Episode 1930 min1957-01-16
Brief Holiday
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Episode 2030 min1957-01-23
The Lawn Party
Bud tells the family they are to set up for a lawn party that is tomorrow.
Episode 2130 min1957-01-30
Short Wave
While listening to Bud’s short wave radio, the family overhears a distress call from a boat.
Episode 2230 min1957-02-06
Carnival
Bud squanders Jim's money at a carnival.
Episode 2330 min1957-02-13
Betty and the Jet Pilot
Betty's new boyfriend, a jet pilot, is transferred to Alaska.
Episode 2430 min1957-02-20
Trip to Hillsborough
Looking for adventure, Bud travels to a neighboring town.
Episode 2530 min1957-02-27
An Evening to Remember
The Anderson home is disrupted by a visit from actor Cornel Wilde.
Episode 2630 min1957-03-13
Bud Buys a Car
Bud buys a car for $10.
Episode 2730 min1957-03-20
Safety First
When Bud receives a traffic ticket, he is forced to become a crossing guard.
Episode 2830 min1957-03-27
Bud, the Hero
Bud…a hero? A chain reaction of events, starting with a girl who wants to use Bud to make her boyfriend jealous, leads to Bud becoming a hero of the town.
Episode 2930 min1957-04-03
Betty, the Track Star
Betty becomes flower queen and wins a track race, all in the same day.
Episode 3030 min1957-04-17
The Spelling Bee
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Episode 3130 min1957-04-24
Bud, the Philanthropist
Kippy takes credit for a church donation Bud made, and Bud plans to get even.
Episode 3230 min1957-05-01
Baby in the House
Jim and Margaret take care of a baby Betty is supposed to babysit, so she can go out.
Episode 3330 min1957-05-08
Class Prophecy
Henry Pruett, a traveling salesman, knocks on the Anderson’s door. It turns out she, Jim and Henry all attended college together.
Episode 3430 min1957-05-15
The Art of Romance
Bud gets advice from Jim on how to win over Judy, while she is asking Margaret.
Episode 3530 min1957-05-22
Margaret Disowns Her Family
Margaret tries to help a young woman overcome her fear of having a baby.
Episode 3630 min1957-05-29
Grandpa Retires
Jim and Margaret are called in to help Margaret's dad, who's about to hand over his printing office and retire.
Episode 3730 min1957-06-05
Shoot for the Moon
Sageman helps the Andersons regain their self-confidence.
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