Father Knows Best
Season 3
1956 • 37 Episodes
Episodes
1. No Apron Strings
September 12, 1956
Bud tries to prove he's not tied to his mother's apron strings. Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Billy Gray, Elinor Donahue, Lauren Chapin. Georgia: Denise Alexander.
2. Never in Twain
September 19, 1956
On a dude ranch, Betty falls in love with a cowboy only to discover the relationship won't last.
3. Betty Goes to College
September 26, 1956
No overview available.
4. Man About Town
October 3, 1956
No overview available.
5. The Homing Pigeon
October 10, 1956
Jim tries discouraging Betty from taking her own apartment. Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue, Billy Gray, Lauren Chapin. Jean: Donna Jo Gribble.
6. Spaghetti for Margaret
October 17, 1956
The Andersons entertain an aspiring writer---aspiring for 30 years. Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue, Billy Gray, Lauren Chapin. Harper: Herb Butterfield.
7. Betty's Birthday
October 24, 1956
Betty announces that she doesn't want a birthday party or presents.
8. Bud, the Millionaire
October 31, 1956
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.
9. The Old Days
November 7, 1956
Jim and Margaret complain about the children's sloppy clothes. Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue, Billy Gray, Lauren Chapin. Dotty: Yvonne Lime.
10. Whistle Bait
November 14, 1956
Betty's esteem is low after another girl gets all the attention she used to get.
11. The Great Guy
November 21, 1956
No overview available.
12. The Family Goes to New York
November 28, 1956
No overview available.
13. Betty Goes Steady
December 5, 1956
No overview available.
14. The Good Prospect
December 12, 1956
The Andersons try bringing an old man out of his dream world. Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue, Billy Gray, Lauren Chapin. Mr. Lydom: Don Beddoe. Mrs. Lydom: Mary Adams. Kippy: Paul Wallace.
15. The Angel's Sweater
December 19, 1956
No overview available.
16. The Promising Young Man
December 26, 1956
The boss's son goes to work in Jim's office. Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue, Billy Gray, Lauren Chapin. Ward: Willis Bouchey.
17. Margaret Hires a Gardener
January 2, 1957
A Spanish immigrant, Frank, fixes the Andersons lawn and then charges a high price.
18. Swiss Family Anderson
January 9, 1957
The Anderson family becomes shipwrecked on a deserted island.
19. Brief Holiday
January 16, 1957
No overview available.
20. The Lawn Party
January 23, 1957
Bud tells the family they are to set up for a lawn party that is tomorrow.
21. Short Wave
January 30, 1957
While listening to Buds short wave radio the family overhears a distress call from a boat.
22. Carnival
February 6, 1957
Bud squanders Jim's money at a carnival. Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue, Lauren Chapin. Burt: Dick Foran. Kippy: Paul Wallace.
23. Betty and the Jet Pilot
February 13, 1957
Betty's new boyfriend, a jet pilot, is transferred to Alaska.
24. Trip to Hillsborough
February 20, 1957
Looking for adventure, Bud travels to a neighboring town. Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue, Billy Gray, Lauren Chapin. Kippy: Paul Wallace.
25. An Evening to Remember
February 27, 1957
The Anderson home is disrupted by a visit from actor Cornel Wilde. Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue, Billy Gray, Lauren Chapin. Hansen: Lloyd Corrigan.
26. Bud Buys a Car
March 13, 1957
Bud buys a car for $10. Jim: Robert Young. Margaret: Jane Wyatt.
27. Safety First
March 20, 1957
When Bud receives a traffic ticket he is forced to become a crossing guard.
28. Bud, the Hero
March 27, 1957
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 preventing a bank robbery, making him the hero of the town.
29. Betty, the Track Star
April 3, 1957
3Apr57 Betty becomes flower queen and wins a track race all in the same day.
30. The Spelling Bee
April 17, 1957
No overview available.
31. Bud, the Philanthropist
April 24, 1957
Kippy takes credit for a church donation Bud made, and Bud plans to get even.
32. Baby in the House
May 1, 1957
Jim and Margaret takes care of a baby Betty is baby-sitting so she can go out.
33. Class Prophecy
May 8, 1957
Henry Pruett, a traveling salesman on tour, accidentally knocks on the door of Margaret: she, Jim and Henry attended college together and he was a promising man back then - on his way to become a doctor. But all he is now is the salesman (and a bad one too) and that's embarrassing for him and he decides to keep it a secret. But Margaret and Jim find out about this anyway.
34. The Art of Romance
May 15, 1957
Bud gets advice from Jim on how to win over Judy, while she is asking Margaret.
35. Margaret Disowns Her Family
May 22, 1957
Margaret tries to help a young woman overcome her fear of having a baby.
36. Grandpa Retires
May 29, 1957
Jim and Margaret are called in to help Margaret's dad, who's about to hand over his printing office and retire. The main reason is his groggy health lately, but it seems that giving up his office is the actual source for this problems.
37. Shoot for the Moon
June 5, 1957
Sageman helps the Andersons regain their self-confidence.