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Episode 1: No Apron Strings
1956-09-1230 min
Bud tries to prove he's not tied to his mother's apron strings.
Season guide
Father Knows Best Season 3 — Episodes and Where to Watch
37 episodes · first aired 1956-09-12
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Episode guide
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Episode 2: Never in Twain
1956-09-1930 min
On a dude ranch, Betty falls in love with a cowboy only to discover the relationship won't last.
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Episode 3: Betty Goes to College
1956-09-2630 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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Episode 4: Man About Town
1956-10-0330 min
Kippy promises Bud a date with his beautiful cousin, Marissa.
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Episode 5: The Homing Pigeon
1956-10-1030 min
Jim tries discouraging Betty from moving into an apartment. Bud and the family await the arrival of Charlie, a homing pigeon.
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Episode 6: Spaghetti for Margaret
1956-10-1730 min
The Andersons entertain an aspiring writer—aspiring for 30 years.
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Episode 7: Betty's Birthday
1956-10-2430 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.
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Episode 8: Bud, the Millionaire
1956-10-3130 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.
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Episode 9: The Old Days
1956-11-0730 min
Jim and Margaret complain about the children's sloppy clothes. The kids judge the antiquated attire they choose for a PTA costume party.
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Episode 10: Whistle Bait
1956-11-1430 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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Episode 11: The Great Guy
1956-11-2130 min
Bud and Kippy get a job working at a newspaper.
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Episode 12: The Family Goes to New York
1956-11-2830 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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Episode 13: Betty Goes Steady
1956-12-0530 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.
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Episode 14: The Good Prospect
1956-12-1230 min
The Andersons try bringing an old man out of his dream world.
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Episode 15: The Angel's Sweater
1956-12-1930 min
Jim’s sister comes for Christmas, and the kids are less than thrilled—particularly, Kathy.
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Episode 16: The Promising Young Man
1956-12-2630 min
The boss's son goes to work in Jim's office.
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Episode 17: Margaret Hires a Gardener
1957-01-0230 min
A Spanish immigrant, Frank, fixes the Andersons lawn and then charges a high price.
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Episode 18: Swiss Family Anderson
1957-01-0930 min
The Anderson family becomes shipwrecked on a deserted island.
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Episode 19: Brief Holiday
1957-01-1630 min
Margaret takes a small, much-needed break from her daily duties.
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Episode 20: The Lawn Party
1957-01-2330 min
Bud tells the family they are to set up for a lawn party that is tomorrow.
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Episode 21: Short Wave
1957-01-3030 min
While listening to Bud’s short wave radio, the family overhears a distress call from a boat.
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Episode 22: Carnival
1957-02-0630 min
Bud squanders Jim's money at a carnival.
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Episode 23: Betty and the Jet Pilot
1957-02-1330 min
Betty's new boyfriend, a jet pilot, is transferred to Alaska.
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Episode 24: Trip to Hillsborough
1957-02-2030 min
Looking for adventure, Bud travels to a neighboring town.
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Episode 25: An Evening to Remember
1957-02-2730 min
The Anderson home is disrupted by a visit from actor Cornel Wilde.
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Episode 26: Bud Buys a Car
1957-03-1330 min
Bud buys a car for $10.
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Episode 27: Safety First
1957-03-2030 min
When Bud receives a traffic ticket, he is forced to become a crossing guard.
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Episode 28: Bud, the Hero
1957-03-2730 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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Episode 29: Betty, the Track Star
1957-04-0330 min
Betty becomes flower queen and wins a track race, all in the same day.
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Episode 30: The Spelling Bee
1957-04-1730 min
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Episode 31: Bud, the Philanthropist
1957-04-2430 min
Kippy takes credit for a church donation Bud made, and Bud plans to get even.
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Episode 32: Baby in the House
1957-05-0130 min
Jim and Margaret take care of a baby Betty is supposed to babysit, so she can go out.
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Episode 33: Class Prophecy
1957-05-0830 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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Episode 34: The Art of Romance
1957-05-1530 min
Bud gets advice from Jim on how to win over Judy, while she is asking Margaret.
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Episode 35: Margaret Disowns Her Family
1957-05-2230 min
Margaret tries to help a young woman overcome her fear of having a baby.
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Episode 36: Grandpa Retires
1957-05-2930 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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Episode 37: Shoot for the Moon
1957-06-0530 min
Sageman helps the Andersons regain their self-confidence.
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