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Father Knows Best: Season 3

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37 episodes · premiered Sep 12, 1956

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  1. Episode 1: No Apron Strings Sep 12, 1956 · 30m Bud tries to prove he's not tied to his mother's apron strings.
  2. Episode 2: Never in Twain Sep 19, 1956 · 30m On a dude ranch, Betty falls in love with a cowboy only to discover the relationship won't last.
  3. Episode 3: Betty Goes to College 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.
  4. Episode 4: Man About Town Oct 3, 1956 · 30m Kippy promises Bud a date with his beautiful cousin, Marissa.
  5. Episode 5: The Homing Pigeon 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.
  6. Episode 6: Spaghetti for Margaret Oct 17, 1956 · 30m The Andersons entertain an aspiring writer—aspiring for 30 years.
  7. Episode 7: Betty's Birthday 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.
  8. Episode 8: Bud, the Millionaire 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.
  9. Episode 9: The Old Days 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.
  10. Episode 10: Whistle Bait Nov 14, 1956 · 30m Betty becomes insecure after she overhears Bud tell Jim that she’s not the kind of girl boys whistle at.
  11. Episode 11: The Great Guy Nov 21, 1956 · 30m Bud and Kippy get a job working at a newspaper.
  12. Episode 12: The Family Goes to New York 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.
  13. Episode 13: Betty Goes Steady 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.
  14. Episode 14: The Good Prospect Dec 12, 1956 · 30m The Andersons try bringing an old man out of his dream world.
  15. Episode 15: The Angel's Sweater Dec 19, 1956 · 30m Jim’s sister comes for Christmas, and the kids are less than thrilled—particularly, Kathy.
  16. Episode 16: The Promising Young Man Dec 26, 1956 · 30m The boss's son goes to work in Jim's office.
  17. Episode 17: Margaret Hires a Gardener Jan 2, 1957 · 30m A Spanish immigrant, Frank, fixes the Andersons lawn and then charges a high price.
  18. Episode 18: Swiss Family Anderson Jan 9, 1957 · 30m The Anderson family becomes shipwrecked on a deserted island.
  19. Episode 19: Brief Holiday Jan 16, 1957 · 30m Margaret takes a small, much-needed break from her daily duties.
  20. Episode 20: The Lawn Party Jan 23, 1957 · 30m Bud tells the family they are to set up for a lawn party that is tomorrow.
  21. Episode 21: Short Wave Jan 30, 1957 · 30m While listening to Bud’s short wave radio, the family overhears a distress call from a boat.
  22. Episode 22: Carnival Feb 6, 1957 · 30m Bud squanders Jim's money at a carnival.
  23. Episode 23: Betty and the Jet Pilot Feb 13, 1957 · 30m Betty's new boyfriend, a jet pilot, is transferred to Alaska.
  24. Episode 24: Trip to Hillsborough Feb 20, 1957 · 30m Looking for adventure, Bud travels to a neighboring town.
  25. Episode 25: An Evening to Remember Feb 27, 1957 · 30m The Anderson home is disrupted by a visit from actor Cornel Wilde.
  26. Episode 26: Bud Buys a Car Mar 13, 1957 · 30m Bud buys a car for $10.
  27. Episode 27: Safety First Mar 20, 1957 · 30m When Bud receives a traffic ticket, he is forced to become a crossing guard.
  28. Episode 28: Bud, the Hero 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.
  29. Episode 29: Betty, the Track Star Apr 3, 1957 · 30m Betty has to choose between a flower queen contest and a track race, occurring on the same afternoon.
  30. Episode 30: The Spelling Bee Apr 17, 1957 · 30m Kathy is apprehensive about the prospect of competing at the county spelling bee.
  31. Episode 31: Bud, the Philanthropist Apr 24, 1957 · 30m Bud obsesses over getting credit for a generous donation he made.
  32. Episode 32: Baby in the House May 1, 1957 · 30m Jim and Margaret take care of a baby Betty is supposed to babysit, so she can go out.
  33. Episode 33: Class Prophecy 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.
  34. Episode 34: The Art of Romance May 15, 1957 · 30m Bud gets advice from Jim on how to win over Judy, while Judy asks gets advice from Betty.
  35. Episode 35: Margaret Disowns Her Family May 22, 1957 · 30m Margaret tries to help a young woman overcome her fear of having a baby.
  36. Episode 36: Grandpa Retires 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.
  37. Episode 37: Shoot for the Moon Jun 5, 1957 · 30m Sageman helps the Andersons regain their self-confidence.