Seasons & episodes
S3 · E1No Apron Strings 1956-09-12 · 30 min
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.
S3 · E2Never in Twain 1956-09-19 · 30 min
On a dude ranch, Betty falls in love with a cowboy only to discover the relationship won't last.
S3 · E3Betty Goes to College 1956-09-26 · 30 min
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S3 · E4Man About Town 1956-10-03 · 30 min
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S3 · E5The Homing Pigeon 1956-10-10 · 30 min
Jim tries discouraging Betty from taking her own apartment. Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue, Billy Gray, Lauren Chapin. Jean: Donna Jo Gribble.
S3 · E6Spaghetti for Margaret 1956-10-17 · 30 min
The Andersons entertain an aspiring writer---aspiring for 30 years. Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue, Billy Gray, Lauren Chapin. Harper: Herb Butterfield.
S3 · E7Betty's Birthday 1956-10-24 · 30 min
Betty announces that she doesn't want a birthday party or presents.
S3 · E8Bud, the Millionaire 1956-10-31 · 30 min
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.
S3 · E9The Old Days 1956-11-07 · 30 min
Jim and Margaret complain about the children's sloppy clothes. Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue, Billy Gray, Lauren Chapin. Dotty: Yvonne Lime.
S3 · E10Whistle Bait 1956-11-14 · 30 min
Betty's esteem is low after another girl gets all the attention she used to get.
S3 · E11The Great Guy 1956-11-21 · 30 min
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S3 · E12The Family Goes to New York 1956-11-28 · 30 min
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S3 · E13Betty Goes Steady 1956-12-05 · 30 min
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S3 · E14The Good Prospect 1956-12-12 · 30 min
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.
S3 · E15The Angel's Sweater 1956-12-19 · 30 min
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S3 · E16The Promising Young Man 1956-12-26 · 30 min
The boss's son goes to work in Jim's office. Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue, Billy Gray, Lauren Chapin. Ward: Willis Bouchey.
S3 · E17Margaret Hires a Gardener 1957-01-02 · 30 min
A Spanish immigrant, Frank, fixes the Andersons lawn and then charges a high price.
S3 · E18Swiss Family Anderson 1957-01-09 · 30 min
The Anderson family becomes shipwrecked on a deserted island.
S3 · E19Brief Holiday 1957-01-16 · 30 min
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S3 · E20The Lawn Party 1957-01-23 · 30 min
Bud tells the family they are to set up for a lawn party that is tomorrow.
S3 · E21Short Wave 1957-01-30 · 30 min
While listening to Buds short wave radio the family overhears a distress call from a boat.
S3 · E22Carnival 1957-02-06 · 30 min
Bud squanders Jim's money at a carnival. Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue, Lauren Chapin. Burt: Dick Foran. Kippy: Paul Wallace.
S3 · E23Betty and the Jet Pilot 1957-02-13 · 30 min
Betty's new boyfriend, a jet pilot, is transferred to Alaska.
S3 · E24Trip to Hillsborough 1957-02-20 · 30 min
Looking for adventure, Bud travels to a neighboring town. Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue, Billy Gray, Lauren Chapin. Kippy: Paul Wallace.