
Season 3
Episodes
1. No Apron Strings
1956-09-12
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.
2. Never in Twain
1956-09-19
On a dude ranch, Betty falls in love with a cowboy only to discover the relationship won't last.
3. Betty Goes to College
1956-09-26
No overview available.
4. Man About Town
1956-10-03
No overview available.
5. The Homing Pigeon
1956-10-10
Jim tries discouraging Betty from taking her own apartment. Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue, Billy Gray, Lauren Chapin. Jean: Donna Jo Gribble.
6. Spaghetti for Margaret
1956-10-17
The Andersons entertain an aspiring writer---aspiring for 30 years. Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue, Billy Gray, Lauren Chapin. Harper: Herb Butterfield.
7. Betty's Birthday
1956-10-24
Betty announces that she doesn't want a birthday party or presents.
8. Bud, the Millionaire
1956-10-31
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.
9. The Old Days
1956-11-07
Jim and Margaret complain about the children's sloppy clothes. Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue, Billy Gray, Lauren Chapin. Dotty: Yvonne Lime.
10. Whistle Bait
1956-11-14
Betty's esteem is low after another girl gets all the attention she used to get.
11. The Great Guy
1956-11-21
No overview available.
12. The Family Goes to New York
1956-11-28
No overview available.
13. Betty Goes Steady
1956-12-05
No overview available.
14. The Good Prospect
1956-12-12
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.
15. The Angel's Sweater
1956-12-19
No overview available.
16. The Promising Young Man
1956-12-26
The boss's son goes to work in Jim's office. Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue, Billy Gray, Lauren Chapin. Ward: Willis Bouchey.
17. Margaret Hires a Gardener
1957-01-02
A Spanish immigrant, Frank, fixes the Andersons lawn and then charges a high price.
18. Swiss Family Anderson
1957-01-09
The Anderson family becomes shipwrecked on a deserted island.
19. Brief Holiday
1957-01-16
No overview available.
20. The Lawn Party
1957-01-23
Bud tells the family they are to set up for a lawn party that is tomorrow.
21. Short Wave
1957-01-30
While listening to Buds short wave radio the family overhears a distress call from a boat.
22. Carnival
1957-02-06
Bud squanders Jim's money at a carnival. Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue, Lauren Chapin. Burt: Dick Foran. Kippy: Paul Wallace.
23. Betty and the Jet Pilot
1957-02-13
Betty's new boyfriend, a jet pilot, is transferred to Alaska.
24. Trip to Hillsborough
1957-02-20
Looking for adventure, Bud travels to a neighboring town. Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue, Billy Gray, Lauren Chapin. Kippy: Paul Wallace.
25. An Evening to Remember
1957-02-27
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.
26. Bud Buys a Car
1957-03-13
Bud buys a car for $10. Jim: Robert Young. Margaret: Jane Wyatt.
27. Safety First
1957-03-20
When Bud receives a traffic ticket he is forced to become a crossing guard.
28. Bud, the Hero
1957-03-27
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.
29. Betty, the Track Star
1957-04-03
3Apr57 Betty becomes flower queen and wins a track race all in the same day.
30. The Spelling Bee
1957-04-17
No overview available.
31. Bud, the Philanthropist
1957-04-24
Kippy takes credit for a church donation Bud made, and Bud plans to get even.
32. Baby in the House
1957-05-01
Jim and Margaret takes care of a baby Betty is baby-sitting so she can go out.
33. Class Prophecy
1957-05-08
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.
34. The Art of Romance
1957-05-15
Bud gets advice from Jim on how to win over Judy, while she is asking Margaret.
35. Margaret Disowns Her Family
1957-05-22
Margaret tries to help a young woman overcome her fear of having a baby.
36. Grandpa Retires
1957-05-29
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.
37. Shoot for the Moon
1957-06-05
Sageman helps the Andersons regain their self-confidence.