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Father Knows Best Season 3

September. 12,1956

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TV-G

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Father Knows Best

Family man Jim Anderson copes with the everyday problems among his wife Margaret and their three children as they experience day-to-day changes.

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Father Knows Best

1954 / TV-G

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Family man Jim Anderson copes with the everyday problems among his wife Margaret and their three children as they experience day-to-day changes.

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Robert Young, Jane Wyatt

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Episode 37 - Shoot for the Moon

First Aired: June. 05,1957

Sageman helps the Andersons regain their self-confidence.

Episode 36 - Grandpa Retires

First Aired: May. 29,1957

Jim and Margaret are called in to help Margaret's dad, who's about to hand over his printing office and retire. The main reason is his groggy health lately, but it seems that giving up his office is the actual source for this problems.

Episode 35 - Margaret Disowns Her Family

First Aired: May. 22,1957

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

Episode 34 - The Art of Romance

First Aired: May. 15,1957

Bud gets advice from Jim on how to win over Judy, while she is asking Margaret.

Episode 33 - Class Prophecy

First Aired: May. 08,1957

Henry Pruett, a traveling salesman on tour, accidentally knocks on the door of Margaret: she, Jim and Henry attended college together and he was a promising man back then - on his way to become a doctor. But all he is now is the salesman (and a bad one too) and that's embarrassing for him and he decides to keep it a secret. But Margaret and Jim find out about this anyway.

Episode 32 - Baby in the House

First Aired: May. 01,1957

Jim and Margaret takes care of a baby Betty is baby-sitting so she can go out.

Episode 31 - Bud, the Philanthropist

First Aired: April. 24,1957

Kippy takes credit for a church donation Bud made, and Bud plans to get even.

Episode 30 - The Spelling Bee

First Aired: April. 17,1957

Episode 29 - Betty, the Track Star

First Aired: April. 03,1957

3Apr57 Betty becomes flower queen and wins a track race all in the same day.

Episode 28 - Bud, the Hero

First Aired: March. 27,1957

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 preventing a bank robbery, making him the hero of the town.

Episode 27 - Safety First

First Aired: March. 20,1957

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

Episode 26 - Bud Buys a Car

First Aired: March. 13,1957

Bud buys a car for $10. Jim: Robert Young. Margaret: Jane Wyatt.

Episode 25 - An Evening to Remember

First Aired: February. 27,1957

The Anderson home is disrupted by a visit from actor Cornel Wilde. Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue, Billy Gray, Lauren Chapin. Hansen: Lloyd Corrigan.

Episode 24 - Trip to Hillsborough

First Aired: February. 20,1957

Looking for adventure, Bud travels to a neighboring town. Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue, Billy Gray, Lauren Chapin. Kippy: Paul Wallace.

Episode 23 - Betty and the Jet Pilot

First Aired: February. 13,1957

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

Episode 22 - Carnival

First Aired: February. 06,1957

Bud squanders Jim's money at a carnival. Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue, Lauren Chapin. Burt: Dick Foran. Kippy: Paul Wallace.

Episode 21 - Short Wave

First Aired: January. 30,1957

While listening to Buds short wave radio the family overhears a distress call from a boat.

Episode 20 - The Lawn Party

First Aired: January. 23,1957

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

Episode 19 - Brief Holiday

First Aired: January. 16,1957

Episode 18 - Swiss Family Anderson

First Aired: January. 09,1957

The Anderson family becomes shipwrecked on a deserted island.

Episode 17 - Margaret Hires a Gardener

First Aired: January. 02,1957

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

Episode 16 - The Promising Young Man

First Aired: December. 26,1956

The boss's son goes to work in Jim's office. Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue, Billy Gray, Lauren Chapin. Ward: Willis Bouchey.

Episode 15 - The Angel's Sweater

First Aired: December. 19,1956

Episode 14 - The Good Prospect

First Aired: December. 12,1956

The Andersons try bringing an old man out of his dream world. Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue, Billy Gray, Lauren Chapin. Mr. Lydom: Don Beddoe. Mrs. Lydom: Mary Adams. Kippy: Paul Wallace.

Episode 13 - Betty Goes Steady

First Aired: December. 05,1956

Episode 12 - The Family Goes to New York

First Aired: November. 28,1956

Episode 11 - The Great Guy

First Aired: November. 21,1956

Episode 10 - Whistle Bait

First Aired: November. 14,1956

Betty's esteem is low after another girl gets all the attention she used to get.

Episode 9 - The Old Days

First Aired: November. 07,1956

Jim and Margaret complain about the children's sloppy clothes. Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue, Billy Gray, Lauren Chapin. Dotty: Yvonne Lime.

Episode 8 - Bud, the Millionaire

First Aired: October. 31,1956

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 7 - Betty's Birthday

First Aired: October. 24,1956

Betty announces that she doesn't want a birthday party or presents.

Episode 6 - Spaghetti for Margaret

First Aired: October. 17,1956

The Andersons entertain an aspiring writer---aspiring for 30 years. Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue, Billy Gray, Lauren Chapin. Harper: Herb Butterfield.

Episode 5 - The Homing Pigeon

First Aired: October. 10,1956

Jim tries discouraging Betty from taking her own apartment. Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue, Billy Gray, Lauren Chapin. Jean: Donna Jo Gribble.

Episode 4 - Man About Town

First Aired: October. 03,1956

Episode 3 - Betty Goes to College

First Aired: September. 26,1956

Episode 2 - Never in Twain

First Aired: September. 19,1956

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

Episode 1 - No Apron Strings

First Aired: September. 12,1956

Bud tries to prove he's not tied to his mother's apron strings. Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Billy Gray, Elinor Donahue, Lauren Chapin. Georgia: Denise Alexander.

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