Ed James
Director
Father Knows Best (1954)
Season 3
Family man Jim Anderson copes with the everyday problems among his wife Margaret and their three children as they experience day-to-day changes.
Released Oct. 3, 1954
Episode 30 min
8+
Keywords: tmdb.middle-class, tmdb.family, tmdb.sitcom, imdb.fictional-city, imdb.based-on-radio-show, imdb.husband-wife-relationship, imdb.1950s + 13 more, imdb.teenage-girl, imdb.teenage-boy, imdb.sister-sister-relationship, imdb.family-relationships, imdb.brother-sister-relationship, imdb.mother-son-relationship, imdb.father-daughter-relationship, imdb.sibling-rivalry, imdb.mother-daughter-relationship, imdb.father-son-relationship, imdb.laugh-track, awards.emmy-award-winner, awards.emmy-award-nominated
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Production Companies: Columbia Pictures Television
Network: CBS
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S3E1 - No Apron Strings
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.
Sept. 12, 1956, midnight
S3E2 - Never in Twain
On a dude ranch, Betty falls in love with a cowboy only to discover the relationship won't last.
Sept. 19, 1956, midnight
S3E3 - Betty Goes to College
None
Sept. 26, 1956, midnight
S3E4 - Man About Town
None
Oct. 3, 1956, midnight
S3E5 - The Homing Pigeon
Jim tries discouraging Betty from taking her own apartment. Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue, Billy Gray, Lauren Chapin. Jean: Donna Jo Gribble.
Oct. 10, 1956, midnight
S3E6 - Spaghetti for Margaret
The Andersons entertain an aspiring writer---aspiring for 30 years. Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue, Billy Gray, Lauren Chapin. Harper: Herb Butterfield.
Oct. 17, 1956, midnight
S3E7 - Betty's Birthday
Betty announces that she doesn't want a birthday party or presents.
Oct. 24, 1956, midnight
S3E8 - Bud, the Millionaire
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.
Oct. 31, 1956, midnight
S3E9 - The Old Days
Jim and Margaret complain about the children's sloppy clothes. Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue, Billy Gray, Lauren Chapin. Dotty: Yvonne Lime.
Nov. 7, 1956, midnight
S3E10 - Whistle Bait
Betty's esteem is low after another girl gets all the attention she used to get.
Nov. 14, 1956, midnight
S3E11 - The Great Guy
None
Nov. 21, 1956, midnight
S3E12 - The Family Goes to New York
None
Nov. 28, 1956, midnight
S3E13 - Betty Goes Steady
None
Dec. 5, 1956, midnight
S3E14 - The Good Prospect
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.
Dec. 12, 1956, midnight
S3E15 - The Angel's Sweater
None
Dec. 19, 1956, midnight
S3E16 - The Promising Young Man
The boss's son goes to work in Jim's office. Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue, Billy Gray, Lauren Chapin. Ward: Willis Bouchey.
Dec. 26, 1956, midnight
S3E17 - Margaret Hires a Gardener
A Spanish immigrant, Frank, fixes the Andersons lawn and then charges a high price.
Jan. 2, 1957, midnight
S3E18 - Swiss Family Anderson
The Anderson family becomes shipwrecked on a deserted island.
Jan. 9, 1957, midnight
S3E19 - Brief Holiday
None
Jan. 16, 1957, midnight
S3E20 - The Lawn Party
Bud tells the family they are to set up for a lawn party that is tomorrow.
Jan. 23, 1957, midnight
S3E21 - Short Wave
While listening to Buds short wave radio the family overhears a distress call from a boat.
Jan. 30, 1957, midnight
S3E22 - Carnival
Bud squanders Jim's money at a carnival. Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue, Lauren Chapin. Burt: Dick Foran. Kippy: Paul Wallace.
Feb. 6, 1957, midnight
S3E23 - Betty and the Jet Pilot
Betty's new boyfriend, a jet pilot, is transferred to Alaska.
Feb. 13, 1957, midnight
S3E24 - Trip to Hillsborough
Looking for adventure, Bud travels to a neighboring town. Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue, Billy Gray, Lauren Chapin. Kippy: Paul Wallace.
Feb. 20, 1957, midnight
S3E25 - An Evening to Remember
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.
Feb. 27, 1957, midnight
S3E26 - Bud Buys a Car
Bud buys a car for $10. Jim: Robert Young. Margaret: Jane Wyatt.
March 13, 1957, midnight
S3E27 - Safety First
When Bud receives a traffic ticket he is forced to become a crossing guard.
March 20, 1957, midnight
S3E28 - Bud, the Hero
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.
March 27, 1957, midnight
S3E29 - Betty, the Track Star
3Apr57 Betty becomes flower queen and wins a track race all in the same day.
April 3, 1957, midnight
S3E30 - The Spelling Bee
None
April 17, 1957, midnight
S3E31 - Bud, the Philanthropist
Kippy takes credit for a church donation Bud made, and Bud plans to get even.
April 24, 1957, midnight
S3E32 - Baby in the House
Jim and Margaret takes care of a baby Betty is baby-sitting so she can go out.
May 1, 1957, midnight
S3E33 - Class Prophecy
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.
May 8, 1957, midnight
S3E34 - The Art of Romance
Bud gets advice from Jim on how to win over Judy, while she is asking Margaret.
May 15, 1957, midnight
S3E35 - Margaret Disowns Her Family
Margaret tries to help a young woman overcome her fear of having a baby.
May 22, 1957, midnight
S3E36 - Grandpa Retires
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.
May 29, 1957, midnight
S3E37 - Shoot for the Moon
Sageman helps the Andersons regain their self-confidence.
June 5, 1957, midnight
Network: CBS
Episode Runtime: 30 min.
Season Runtime: 6090 min.
Released: Oct. 3, 1954
Last Air Date: May 23, 1960, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: TV-G
Common sense age: 8+
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