Father Knows Best — Season 3

Sep 12, 1956 · 30m

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

Sep 19, 1956 · 30m

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

Sep 26, 1956 · 30m

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

Oct 3, 1956 · 30m

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

Oct 10, 1956 · 30m

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

Oct 17, 1956 · 30m

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

Oct 24, 1956 · 30m

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.

Oct 31, 1956 · 30m

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.

Nov 7, 1956 · 30m

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

Nov 14, 1956 · 30m

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

Nov 21, 1956 · 30m

Bud and Kippy get a job working at a newspaper.

Nov 28, 1956 · 30m

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

Dec 5, 1956 · 30m

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.

Dec 12, 1956 · 30m

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

Dec 19, 1956 · 30m

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

Dec 26, 1956 · 30m

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

Jan 2, 1957 · 30m

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

Jan 9, 1957 · 30m

The Anderson family becomes shipwrecked on a deserted island.

Jan 16, 1957 · 30m

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

Jan 23, 1957 · 30m

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

Jan 30, 1957 · 30m

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

Feb 6, 1957 · 30m

Bud squanders Jim's money at a carnival.

Feb 13, 1957 · 30m

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

Feb 20, 1957 · 30m

Looking for adventure, Bud travels to a neighboring town.

Feb 27, 1957 · 30m

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

Mar 13, 1957 · 30m

Bud buys a car for $10.

Mar 20, 1957 · 30m

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

Mar 27, 1957 · 30m

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.

Apr 3, 1957 · 30m

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

Apr 17, 1957 · 30m

Apr 24, 1957 · 30m

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

May 1, 1957 · 30m

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

May 8, 1957 · 30m

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

May 15, 1957 · 30m

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

May 22, 1957 · 30m

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

May 29, 1957 · 30m

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

Jun 5, 1957 · 30m

Sageman helps the Andersons regain their self-confidence.