Father Knows Best: Season 3

Episode 1: No Apron Strings 1956-09-12 | 30 min Bud tries to prove he's not tied to his mother's apron strings. Episode 2: Never in Twain 1956-09-19 | 30 min 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 1956-09-26 | 30 min 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 1956-10-03 | 30 min Kippy promises Bud a date with his beautiful cousin, Marissa. Episode 5: The Homing Pigeon 1956-10-10 | 30 min 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 1956-10-17 | 30 min The Andersons entertain an aspiring writer—aspiring for 30 years. Episode 7: Betty's Birthday 1956-10-24 | 30 min Betty announces that she doesn't want a birthday party or presents. Episode 8: Bud, the Millionaire 1956-10-31 | 30 min 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 9: The Old Days 1956-11-07 | 30 min Jim and Margaret complain about the children's sloppy clothes. Episode 10: Whistle Bait 1956-11-14 | 30 min Betty's esteem is low after another girl gets all the attention she used to get. Episode 11: The Great Guy 1956-11-21 | 30 min Episode 12: The Family Goes to New York 1956-11-28 | 30 min Episode 13: Betty Goes Steady 1956-12-05 | 30 min Episode 14: The Good Prospect 1956-12-12 | 30 min The Andersons try bringing an old man out of his dream world. Episode 15: The Angel's Sweater 1956-12-19 | 30 min Episode 16: The Promising Young Man 1956-12-26 | 30 min The boss's son goes to work in Jim's office. Episode 17: Margaret Hires a Gardener 1957-01-02 | 30 min A Spanish immigrant, Frank, fixes the Andersons lawn and then charges a high price. Episode 18: Swiss Family Anderson 1957-01-09 | 30 min The Anderson family becomes shipwrecked on a deserted island. Episode 19: Brief Holiday 1957-01-16 | 30 min Episode 20: The Lawn Party 1957-01-23 | 30 min Bud tells the family they are to set up for a lawn party that is tomorrow. Episode 21: Short Wave 1957-01-30 | 30 min While listening to Bud’s short wave radio, the family overhears a distress call from a boat. Episode 22: Carnival 1957-02-06 | 30 min Bud squanders Jim's money at a carnival. Episode 23: Betty and the Jet Pilot 1957-02-13 | 30 min Betty's new boyfriend, a jet pilot, is transferred to Alaska. Episode 24: Trip to Hillsborough 1957-02-20 | 30 min Looking for adventure, Bud travels to a neighboring town. Episode 25: An Evening to Remember 1957-02-27 | 30 min The Anderson home is disrupted by a visit from actor Cornel Wilde. Episode 26: Bud Buys a Car 1957-03-13 | 30 min Bud buys a car for $10. Episode 27: Safety First 1957-03-20 | 30 min When Bud receives a traffic ticket, he is forced to become a crossing guard. Episode 28: Bud, the Hero 1957-03-27 | 30 min 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 1957-04-03 | 30 min Betty becomes flower queen and wins a track race, all in the same day. Episode 30: The Spelling Bee 1957-04-17 | 30 min Episode 31: Bud, the Philanthropist 1957-04-24 | 30 min Kippy takes credit for a church donation Bud made, and Bud plans to get even. Episode 32: Baby in the House 1957-05-01 | 30 min Jim and Margaret take care of a baby Betty is supposed to babysit, so she can go out. Episode 33: Class Prophecy 1957-05-08 | 30 min 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 1957-05-15 | 30 min Bud gets advice from Jim on how to win over Judy, while she is asking Margaret. Episode 35: Margaret Disowns Her Family 1957-05-22 | 30 min Margaret tries to help a young woman overcome her fear of having a baby. Episode 36: Grandpa Retires 1957-05-29 | 30 min 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 1957-06-05 | 30 min Sageman helps the Andersons regain their self-confidence.