Episodes
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1. No Apron Strings
12 Sept 1956 · 30 min
Bud tries to prove he's not tied to his mother's apron strings.
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2. Never in Twain
19 Sept 1956 · 30 min
On a dude ranch, Betty falls in love with a cowboy only to discover the relationship won't last.
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3. Betty Goes to College
26 Sept 1956 · 30 min
Jim and Margaret are excited about Betty going to the state college they attended. Betty, who wants to, at first, changes her mind.
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4. Man About Town
3 Oct 1956 · 30 min
Kippy promises Bud a date with his beautiful cousin, Marissa.
- 5
5. The Homing Pigeon
10 Oct 1956 · 30 min
Jim tries discouraging Betty from moving into an apartment. Bud and the family await the arrival of Charlie, a homing pigeon.
- 6
6. Spaghetti for Margaret
17 Oct 1956 · 30 min
The Andersons entertain an aspiring writer—aspiring for 30 years.
- 7
7. Betty's Birthday
24 Oct 1956 · 30 min
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
8. Bud, the Millionaire
31 Oct 1956 · 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, even indirectly.
- 9
9. The Old Days
7 Nov 1956 · 30 min
Jim and Margaret complain about the children's sloppy clothes. The kids judge the antiquated attire they choose for a PTA costume party.
- 10
10. Whistle Bait
14 Nov 1956 · 30 min
Betty becomes insecure after she overhears Bud tell Jim that she’s not the kind of girl boys whistle at.
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11. The Great Guy
21 Nov 1956 · 30 min
Bud and Kippy get a job working at a newspaper.
- 12
12. The Family Goes to New York
28 Nov 1956 · 30 min
Jim is reluctant to let Betty go to New York to be a bridesmaid to her friend Barbara—afraid she’ll get hurt, somehow.
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13. Betty Goes Steady
5 Dec 1956 · 30 min
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
14. The Good Prospect
12 Dec 1956 · 30 min
The Andersons try bringing an old man out of his dream world.
- 15
15. The Angel's Sweater
19 Dec 1956 · 30 min
Jim’s sister comes for Christmas, and the kids are less than thrilled—particularly, Kathy.
- 16
16. The Promising Young Man
26 Dec 1956 · 30 min
The boss's son goes to work in Jim's office.
- 17
17. Margaret Hires a Gardener
2 Jan 1957 · 30 min
A Spanish immigrant, Frank, fixes the Andersons lawn and then charges a high price.
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18. Swiss Family Anderson
9 Jan 1957 · 30 min
The Anderson family becomes shipwrecked on a deserted island.
- 19
19. Brief Holiday
16 Jan 1957 · 30 min
Margaret takes a small, much-needed break from her daily duties.
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20. The Lawn Party
23 Jan 1957 · 30 min
Bud tells the family they are to set up for a lawn party that is tomorrow.
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21. Short Wave
30 Jan 1957 · 30 min
While listening to Bud’s short wave radio, the family overhears a distress call from a boat.
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22. Carnival
6 Feb 1957 · 30 min
Bud squanders Jim's money at a carnival.
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23. Betty and the Jet Pilot
13 Feb 1957 · 30 min
Betty's new boyfriend, a jet pilot, is transferred to Alaska.
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24. Trip to Hillsborough
20 Feb 1957 · 30 min
Looking for adventure, Bud travels to a neighboring town.
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25. An Evening to Remember
27 Feb 1957 · 30 min
The Anderson home is disrupted by a visit from actor Cornel Wilde.
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26. Bud Buys a Car
13 Mar 1957 · 30 min
Bud buys a car for $10.
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27. Safety First
20 Mar 1957 · 30 min
When Bud receives a traffic ticket, he is forced to become a crossing guard.
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28. Bud, the Hero
27 Mar 1957 · 30 min
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.
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29. Betty, the Track Star
3 Apr 1957 · 30 min
Betty has to choose between a flower queen contest and a track race, occurring on the same afternoon.
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30. The Spelling Bee
17 Apr 1957 · 30 min
Kathy is apprehensive about the prospect of competing at the county spelling bee.
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31. Bud, the Philanthropist
24 Apr 1957 · 30 min
Bud obsesses over getting credit for a generous donation he made.
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32. Baby in the House
1 May 1957 · 30 min
Jim and Margaret take care of a baby Betty is supposed to babysit, so she can go out.
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33. Class Prophecy
8 May 1957 · 30 min
Henry Pruett, a traveling salesman, knocks on the Anderson’s door. It turns out she, Jim and Henry all attended college together.
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34. The Art of Romance
15 May 1957 · 30 min
Bud gets advice from Jim on how to win over Judy, while Judy asks gets advice from Betty.
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35. Margaret Disowns Her Family
22 May 1957 · 30 min
Margaret tries to help a young woman overcome her fear of having a baby.
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36. Grandpa Retires
29 May 1957 · 30 min
Jim and Margaret are called in to help Margaret's dad, who's about to hand over his printing office and retire.
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37. Shoot for the Moon
5 Jun 1957 · 30 min
Sageman helps the Andersons regain their self-confidence.
Father Knows Best Season 3: quick answers
How many episodes are in Father Knows Best Season 3?
Season 3 of Father Knows Best has 37 episodes, about 19 hours in total.
When did Father Knows Best Season 3 come out?
Season 3 premiered on 12 Sept 1956.