Episode
My Three Sons: A Perfect Memory
Overview
An old high school sweetheart calls for Steve while he is out. Feeling nostalgic, Steve tries to locate her in town, but never seems to be able to catch up with her as he reminisces about their past relationship. As he arrives home the door bell rings and he gets a disappointment then a surprise.
Details
- Series
- My Three Sons
- Season
- Season 2
- Episode
- Episode 5
- Air date
- 1961-11-02
Episode context
A Perfect Memory is Episode 5 in Season 2 of My Three Sons. It aired on 1961-11-02.
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Episode 4: Tramp The Hero
When a boiling pot explodes Tramp's barking wakes the family saving them.
Episode 6: Bub's Lodge
Bub and Mike are at odds with each other because both are trying to get into different, exclusive clubs. Bub is to be installed as the D'Artagnon of the East Door, while Mike is subjected to his initiation which involves pretend fishing in front of the local drug-store.
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Episode 7: A Lesson in Any Language
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