No Apron Strings

S03 E01 • Wednesday, Sep 12, 1956 • Sep 12 • 30m

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.

Never in Twain

S03 E02 • Wednesday, Sep 19, 1956 • Sep 19 • 30m

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

Betty Goes to College

S03 E03 • Wednesday, Sep 26, 1956 • Sep 26 • 30m

Man About Town

S03 E04 • Wednesday, Oct 3, 1956 • Oct 3 • 30m

The Homing Pigeon

S03 E05 • Wednesday, Oct 10, 1956 • Oct 10 • 30m

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

Spaghetti for Margaret

S03 E06 • Wednesday, Oct 17, 1956 • Oct 17 • 30m

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

Betty's Birthday

S03 E07 • Wednesday, Oct 24, 1956 • Oct 24 • 30m

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

Bud, the Millionaire

S03 E08 • Wednesday, Oct 31, 1956 • Oct 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.

The Old Days

S03 E09 • Wednesday, Nov 7, 1956 • Nov 7 • 30m

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

Whistle Bait

S03 E10 • Wednesday, Nov 14, 1956 • Nov 14 • 30m

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

The Great Guy

S03 E11 • Wednesday, Nov 21, 1956 • Nov 21 • 30m

The Family Goes to New York

S03 E12 • Wednesday, Nov 28, 1956 • Nov 28 • 30m

Betty Goes Steady

S03 E13 • Wednesday, Dec 5, 1956 • Dec 5 • 30m

The Good Prospect

S03 E14 • Wednesday, Dec 12, 1956 • Dec 12 • 30m

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.

The Angel's Sweater

S03 E15 • Wednesday, Dec 19, 1956 • Dec 19 • 30m

The Promising Young Man

S03 E16 • Wednesday, Dec 26, 1956 • Dec 26 • 30m

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

Margaret Hires a Gardener

S03 E17 • Wednesday, Jan 2, 1957 • Jan 2 • 30m

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

Swiss Family Anderson

S03 E18 • Wednesday, Jan 9, 1957 • Jan 9 • 30m

The Anderson family becomes shipwrecked on a deserted island.

Brief Holiday

S03 E19 • Wednesday, Jan 16, 1957 • Jan 16 • 30m

The Lawn Party

S03 E20 • Wednesday, Jan 23, 1957 • Jan 23 • 30m

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

Short Wave

S03 E21 • Wednesday, Jan 30, 1957 • Jan 30 • 30m

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

Carnival

S03 E22 • Wednesday, Feb 6, 1957 • Feb 6 • 30m

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

Betty and the Jet Pilot

S03 E23 • Wednesday, Feb 13, 1957 • Feb 13 • 30m

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

Trip to Hillsborough

S03 E24 • Wednesday, Feb 20, 1957 • Feb 20 • 30m

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

An Evening to Remember

S03 E25 • Wednesday, Feb 27, 1957 • Feb 27 • 30m

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.

Bud Buys a Car

S03 E26 • Wednesday, Mar 13, 1957 • Mar 13 • 30m

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

Safety First

S03 E27 • Wednesday, Mar 20, 1957 • Mar 20 • 30m

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

Bud, the Hero

S03 E28 • Wednesday, Mar 27, 1957 • Mar 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 preventing a bank robbery, making him the hero of the town.

Betty, the Track Star

S03 E29 • Wednesday, Apr 3, 1957 • Apr 3 • 30m

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

The Spelling Bee

S03 E30 • Wednesday, Apr 17, 1957 • Apr 17 • 30m

Bud, the Philanthropist

S03 E31 • Wednesday, Apr 24, 1957 • Apr 24 • 30m

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

Baby in the House

S03 E32 • Wednesday, May 1, 1957 • May 1 • 30m

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

Class Prophecy

S03 E33 • Wednesday, May 8, 1957 • May 8 • 30m

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.

The Art of Romance

S03 E34 • Wednesday, May 15, 1957 • May 15 • 30m

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

Margaret Disowns Her Family

S03 E35 • Wednesday, May 22, 1957 • May 22 • 30m

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

Grandpa Retires

S03 E36 • Wednesday, May 29, 1957 • May 29 • 30m

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.

Shoot for the Moon

S03 E37 • Wednesday, Jun 5, 1957 • Jun 5 • 30m

Sageman helps the Andersons regain their self-confidence.