Season 3

1. No Apron Strings

1956-09-12 · 30m

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

2. Never in Twain

1956-09-19 · 30m

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

3. Betty Goes to College

1956-09-26 · 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. Man About Town

1956-10-03 · 30m

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

5. The Homing Pigeon

1956-10-10 · 30m

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

6. Spaghetti for Margaret

1956-10-17 · 30m

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

7. Betty's Birthday

1956-10-24 · 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. Bud, the Millionaire

1956-10-31 · 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. The Old Days

1956-11-07 · 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. Whistle Bait

1956-11-14 · 30m

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

11. The Great Guy

1956-11-21 · 30m

Bud and Kippy get a job working at a newspaper.

12. The Family Goes to New York

1956-11-28 · 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. Betty Goes Steady

1956-12-05 · 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. The Good Prospect

1956-12-12 · 30m

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

15. The Angel's Sweater

1956-12-19 · 30m

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

16. The Promising Young Man

1956-12-26 · 30m

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

17. Margaret Hires a Gardener

1957-01-02 · 30m

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

18. Swiss Family Anderson

1957-01-09 · 30m

The Anderson family becomes shipwrecked on a deserted island.

19. Brief Holiday

1957-01-16 · 30m

20. The Lawn Party

1957-01-23 · 30m

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

21. Short Wave

1957-01-30 · 30m

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

22. Carnival

1957-02-06 · 30m

Bud squanders Jim's money at a carnival.

23. Betty and the Jet Pilot

1957-02-13 · 30m

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

24. Trip to Hillsborough

1957-02-20 · 30m

Looking for adventure, Bud travels to a neighboring town.

25. An Evening to Remember

1957-02-27 · 30m

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

26. Bud Buys a Car

1957-03-13 · 30m

Bud buys a car for $10.

27. Safety First

1957-03-20 · 30m

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

28. Bud, the Hero

1957-03-27 · 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. Betty, the Track Star

1957-04-03 · 30m

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

30. The Spelling Bee

1957-04-17 · 30m

31. Bud, the Philanthropist

1957-04-24 · 30m

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

32. Baby in the House

1957-05-01 · 30m

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

33. Class Prophecy

1957-05-08 · 30m

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

34. The Art of Romance

1957-05-15 · 30m

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

35. Margaret Disowns Her Family

1957-05-22 · 30m

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

36. Grandpa Retires

1957-05-29 · 30m

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

37. Shoot for the Moon

1957-06-05 · 30m

Sageman helps the Andersons regain their self-confidence.