Father Knows Best — Season 3

Bud tries to prove he's not tied to his mother's apron strings.

On a dude ranch, Betty falls in love with a cowboy only to discover the relationship won't last.

Jim and Margaret are excited about Betty going to the state college they attended. Betty, who wants to, at first, changes her mind.

Kippy promises Bud a date with his beautiful cousin, Marissa.

Jim tries discouraging Betty from moving into an apartment. Bud and the family await the arrival of Charlie, a homing pigeon.

The Andersons entertain an aspiring writer—aspiring for 30 years.

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.

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.

Jim and Margaret complain about the children's sloppy clothes. The kids judge the antiquated attire they choose for a PTA costume party.

Betty becomes insecure after she overhears Bud tell Jim that she’s not the kind of girl boys whistle at.

Bud and Kippy get a job working at a newspaper.

Jim is reluctant to let Betty go to New York to be a bridesmaid to her friend Barbara—afraid she’ll get hurt, somehow.

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.

The Andersons try bringing an old man out of his dream world.

Jim’s sister comes for Christmas, and the kids are less than thrilled—particularly, Kathy.

The boss's son goes to work in Jim's office.

A Spanish immigrant, Frank, fixes the Andersons lawn and then charges a high price.

The Anderson family becomes shipwrecked on a deserted island.

Margaret takes a small, much-needed break from her daily duties.

Bud tells the family they are to set up for a lawn party that is tomorrow.

While listening to Bud’s short wave radio, the family overhears a distress call from a boat.

Bud squanders Jim's money at a carnival.

Betty's new boyfriend, a jet pilot, is transferred to Alaska.

Looking for adventure, Bud travels to a neighboring town.

The Anderson home is disrupted by a visit from actor Cornel Wilde.

Bud buys a car for $10.

When Bud receives a traffic ticket, he is forced to become a crossing guard.

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.

Betty has to choose between a flower queen contest and a track race, occurring on the same afternoon.

Kathy is apprehensive about the prospect of competing at the county spelling bee.

Bud obsesses over getting credit for a generous donation he made.

Jim and Margaret take care of a baby Betty is supposed to babysit, so she can go out.

Henry Pruett, a traveling salesman, knocks on the Anderson’s door. It turns out she, Jim and Henry all attended college together.

Bud gets advice from Jim on how to win over Judy, while Judy asks gets advice from Betty.

Margaret tries to help a young woman overcome her fear of having a baby.

Jim and Margaret are called in to help Margaret's dad, who's about to hand over his printing office and retire.

Sageman helps the Andersons regain their self-confidence.