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Season 3
September 12, 1956

Season 3

01. No Apron Strings

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

30min
September 12, 1956

02. Never in Twain

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

30min
September 19, 1956

03. Betty Goes to College

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

30min
September 26, 1956

04. Man About Town

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

30min
October 3, 1956

05. The Homing Pigeon

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

30min
October 10, 1956

06. Spaghetti for Margaret

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

30min
October 17, 1956

07. Betty's Birthday

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.

30min
October 24, 1956

08. 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, even indirectly.

30min
October 31, 1956

09. The Old Days

Jim and Margaret complain about the children's sloppy clothes.

30min
November 7, 1956

10. Whistle Bait

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

30min
November 14, 1956

11. The Great Guy

No details

30min
November 21, 1956

12. The Family Goes to New York

No details

30min
November 28, 1956

13. Betty Goes Steady

No details

30min
December 5, 1956

14. The Good Prospect

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

30min
December 12, 1956

15. The Angel's Sweater

No details

30min
December 19, 1956

16. The Promising Young Man

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

30min
December 26, 1956

17. Margaret Hires a Gardener

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

30min
January 2, 1957

18. Swiss Family Anderson

The Anderson family becomes shipwrecked on a deserted island.

30min
January 9, 1957

19. Brief Holiday

No details

30min
January 16, 1957

20. The Lawn Party

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

30min
January 23, 1957

21. Short Wave

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

30min
January 30, 1957

22. Carnival

Bud squanders Jim's money at a carnival.

30min
February 6, 1957

23. Betty and the Jet Pilot

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

30min
February 13, 1957

24. Trip to Hillsborough

Looking for adventure, Bud travels to a neighboring town.

30min
February 20, 1957

25. An Evening to Remember

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

30min
February 27, 1957

26. Bud Buys a Car

Bud buys a car for $10.

30min
March 13, 1957

27. Safety First

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

30min
March 20, 1957

28. 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 becoming a hero of the town.

30min
March 27, 1957

29. Betty, the Track Star

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

30min
April 3, 1957

30. The Spelling Bee

No details

30min
April 17, 1957

31. Bud, the Philanthropist

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

30min
April 24, 1957

32. Baby in the House

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

30min
May 1, 1957

33. Class Prophecy

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

30min
May 8, 1957

34. The Art of Romance

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

30min
May 15, 1957

35. Margaret Disowns Her Family

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

30min
May 22, 1957

36. Grandpa Retires

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

30min
May 29, 1957

37. Shoot for the Moon

Sageman helps the Andersons regain their self-confidence.

30min
June 5, 1957