Father Knows Best — Season 3

01 No Apron Strings

Sep 12, 195630m

Bud tries to prove he's not tied to his mother's apron strings.

02 Never in Twain

Sep 19, 195630m

On a dude ranch, Betty falls in love with a cowboy only to discover the relationship won't last.

03 Betty Goes to College

Sep 26, 195630m

Jim and Margaret are excited about Betty going to the state college they attended. Betty, who wants to, at first, changes her mind.

04 Man About Town

Oct 3, 195630m

Kippy promises Bud a date with his beautiful cousin, Marissa.

05 The Homing Pigeon

Oct 10, 195630m

Jim tries discouraging Betty from moving into an apartment. Bud and the family await the arrival of Charlie, a homing pigeon.

06 Spaghetti for Margaret

Oct 17, 195630m

The Andersons entertain an aspiring writer—aspiring for 30 years.

07 Betty's Birthday

Oct 24, 195630m

After listening to a lecture in class on the origins of giving gifts, Betty announces that she doesn't want a birthday party or presents.

08 Bud, the Millionaire

Oct 31, 195630m

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, even indirectly.

09 The Old Days

Nov 7, 195630m

Jim and Margaret complain about the children's sloppy clothes. The kids judge the antiquated attire they choose for a PTA costume party.

10 Whistle Bait

Nov 14, 195630m

Betty becomes insecure after she overhears Bud tell Jim that she’s not the kind of girl boys whistle at.

11 The Great Guy

Nov 21, 195630m

Bud and Kippy get a job working at a newspaper.

12 The Family Goes to New York

Nov 28, 195630m

Jim is reluctant to let Betty go to New York to be a bridesmaid to her friend Barbara—afraid she’ll get hurt, somehow.

13 Betty Goes Steady

Dec 5, 195630m

Betty is going steady according to the rules of her school’s social set. But a guy with a chip on his shoulder challenges her preconceptions.

14 The Good Prospect

Dec 12, 195630m

The Andersons try bringing an old man out of his dream world.

15 The Angel's Sweater

Dec 19, 195630m

Jim’s sister comes for Christmas, and the kids are less than thrilled—particularly, Kathy.

16 The Promising Young Man

Dec 26, 195630m

The boss's son goes to work in Jim's office.

17 Margaret Hires a Gardener

Jan 2, 195730m

A Spanish immigrant, Frank, fixes the Andersons lawn and then charges a high price.

18 Swiss Family Anderson

Jan 9, 195730m

The Anderson family becomes shipwrecked on a deserted island.

19 Brief Holiday

Jan 16, 195730m

Margaret takes a small, much-needed break from her daily duties.

20 The Lawn Party

Jan 23, 195730m

Bud tells the family they are to set up for a lawn party that is tomorrow.

21 Short Wave

Jan 30, 195730m

While listening to Bud’s short wave radio, the family overhears a distress call from a boat.

22 Carnival

Feb 6, 195730m

Bud squanders Jim's money at a carnival.

23 Betty and the Jet Pilot

Feb 13, 195730m

Betty's new boyfriend, a jet pilot, is transferred to Alaska.

24 Trip to Hillsborough

Feb 20, 195730m

Looking for adventure, Bud travels to a neighboring town.

25 An Evening to Remember

Feb 27, 195730m

The Anderson home is disrupted by a visit from actor Cornel Wilde.

26 Bud Buys a Car

Mar 13, 195730m

Bud buys a car for $10.

27 Safety First

Mar 20, 195730m

When Bud receives a traffic ticket, he is forced to become a crossing guard.

28 Bud, the Hero

Mar 27, 195730m

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.

29 Betty, the Track Star

Apr 3, 195730m

Betty becomes flower queen and wins a track race, all in the same day.

30 The Spelling Bee

Apr 17, 195730m

31 Bud, the Philanthropist

Apr 24, 195730m

Kippy takes credit for a church donation Bud made, and Bud plans to get even.

32 Baby in the House

May 1, 195730m

Jim and Margaret take care of a baby Betty is supposed to babysit, so she can go out.

33 Class Prophecy

May 8, 195730m

Henry Pruett, a traveling salesman, knocks on the Anderson’s door. It turns out she, Jim and Henry all attended college together.

34 The Art of Romance

May 15, 195730m

Bud gets advice from Jim on how to win over Judy, while she is asking Margaret.

35 Margaret Disowns Her Family

May 22, 195730m

Margaret tries to help a young woman overcome her fear of having a baby.

36 Grandpa Retires

May 29, 195730m

Jim and Margaret are called in to help Margaret's dad, who's about to hand over his printing office and retire.

37 Shoot for the Moon

Jun 5, 195730m

Sageman helps the Andersons regain their self-confidence.