Father Knows Best
Season 3
195637 episodes
Episode 1
No Apron Strings
Sep 12, 195630m
Bud tries to prove he's not tied to his mother's apron strings.
Episode 2
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.
Episode 3
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.
Episode 4
Man About Town
Oct 3, 195630m
Kippy promises Bud a date with his beautiful cousin, Marissa.
Episode 5
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.
Episode 6
Spaghetti for Margaret
Oct 17, 195630m
The Andersons entertain an aspiring writer—aspiring for 30 years.
Episode 7
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.
Episode 8
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.
Episode 9
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.
Episode 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.
Episode 11
The Great Guy
Nov 21, 195630m
Bud and Kippy get a job working at a newspaper.
Episode 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.
Episode 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.
Episode 14
The Good Prospect
Dec 12, 195630m
The Andersons try bringing an old man out of his dream world.
Episode 15
The Angel's Sweater
Dec 19, 195630m
Jim’s sister comes for Christmas, and the kids are less than thrilled—particularly, Kathy.
Episode 16
The Promising Young Man
Dec 26, 195630m
The boss's son goes to work in Jim's office.
Episode 17
Margaret Hires a Gardener
Jan 2, 195730m
A Spanish immigrant, Frank, fixes the Andersons lawn and then charges a high price.
Episode 18
Swiss Family Anderson
Jan 9, 195730m
The Anderson family becomes shipwrecked on a deserted island.
Episode 19
Brief Holiday
Jan 16, 195730m
Margaret takes a small, much-needed break from her daily duties.
Episode 20
The Lawn Party
Jan 23, 195730m
Bud tells the family they are to set up for a lawn party that is tomorrow.
Episode 21
Short Wave
Jan 30, 195730m
While listening to Bud’s short wave radio, the family overhears a distress call from a boat.
Episode 22
Carnival
Feb 6, 195730m
Bud squanders Jim's money at a carnival.
Episode 23
Betty and the Jet Pilot
Feb 13, 195730m
Betty's new boyfriend, a jet pilot, is transferred to Alaska.
Episode 24
Trip to Hillsborough
Feb 20, 195730m
Looking for adventure, Bud travels to a neighboring town.
Episode 25
An Evening to Remember
Feb 27, 195730m
The Anderson home is disrupted by a visit from actor Cornel Wilde.
Episode 26
Bud Buys a Car
Mar 13, 195730m
Bud buys a car for $10.
Episode 27
Safety First
Mar 20, 195730m
When Bud receives a traffic ticket, he is forced to become a crossing guard.
Episode 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.
Episode 29
Betty, the Track Star
Apr 3, 195730m
Betty has to choose between a flower queen contest and a track race, occurring on the same afternoon.
Episode 30
The Spelling Bee
Apr 17, 195730m
Kathy is apprehensive about the prospect of competing at the county spelling bee.
Episode 31
Bud, the Philanthropist
Apr 24, 195730m
Bud obsesses over getting credit for a generous donation he made.
Episode 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.
Episode 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.
Episode 34
The Art of Romance
May 15, 195730m
Bud gets advice from Jim on how to win over Judy, while Judy asks gets advice from Betty.
Episode 35
Margaret Disowns Her Family
May 22, 195730m
Margaret tries to help a young woman overcome her fear of having a baby.
Episode 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.
Episode 37
Shoot for the Moon
Jun 5, 195730m
Sageman helps the Andersons regain their self-confidence.