Season 3
(1956)
Cast
as Jim Anderson
as Margaret Anderson
as Betty Anderson
as Bud Anderson
as Kathy Anderson
Episodes
No Apron Strings 0.0
September 12, 1956
Bud tries to prove he's not tied to his mother's apron strings. Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Billy Gray, Elinor Donahue, L…
Never in Twain 0.0
September 19, 1956
On a dude ranch, Betty falls in love with a cowboy only to discover the relationship won't last.
Betty Goes to College 0.0
September 26, 1956
Man About Town 0.0
October 3, 1956
The Homing Pigeon 0.0
October 10, 1956
Jim tries discouraging Betty from taking her own apartment. Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue, Billy Gray, Laure…
Spaghetti for Margaret 0.0
October 17, 1956
The Andersons entertain an aspiring writer---aspiring for 30 years. Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue, Billy Gra…
Betty's Birthday 0.0
October 24, 1956
Betty announces that she doesn't want a birthday party or presents.
Bud, the Millionaire 0.0
October 31, 1956
To teach Bud a lesson, Jim gives him ten dollars a week for allowance, but he's not to spend the money on anyone els…
The Old Days 0.0
November 7, 1956
Jim and Margaret complain about the children's sloppy clothes. Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue, Billy Gray, La…
Whistle Bait 0.0
November 14, 1956
Betty's esteem is low after another girl gets all the attention she used to get.
The Great Guy 0.0
November 21, 1956
The Family Goes to New York 0.0
November 28, 1956
Betty Goes Steady 0.0
December 5, 1956
The Good Prospect 0.0
December 12, 1956
The Andersons try bringing an old man out of his dream world. Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue, Billy Gray, Lau…
The Angel's Sweater 0.0
December 19, 1956
The Promising Young Man 0.0
December 26, 1956
The boss's son goes to work in Jim's office. Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue, Billy Gray, Lauren Chapin. Ward:…
Margaret Hires a Gardener 0.0
January 2, 1957
A Spanish immigrant, Frank, fixes the Andersons lawn and then charges a high price.
Swiss Family Anderson 0.0
January 9, 1957
The Anderson family becomes shipwrecked on a deserted island.
Brief Holiday 0.0
January 16, 1957
The Lawn Party 0.0
January 23, 1957
Bud tells the family they are to set up for a lawn party that is tomorrow.
Short Wave 0.0
January 30, 1957
While listening to Buds short wave radio the family overhears a distress call from a boat.
Carnival 0.0
February 6, 1957
Bud squanders Jim's money at a carnival. Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue, Lauren Chapin. Burt: Dick Foran. Kip…
Betty and the Jet Pilot 0.0
February 13, 1957
Betty's new boyfriend, a jet pilot, is transferred to Alaska.
Trip to Hillsborough 0.0
February 20, 1957
Looking for adventure, Bud travels to a neighboring town. Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue, Billy Gray, Lauren …
An Evening to Remember 0.0
February 27, 1957
The Anderson home is disrupted by a visit from actor Cornel Wilde. Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue, Billy Gray…
Bud Buys a Car 0.0
March 13, 1957
Bud buys a car for $10. Jim: Robert Young. Margaret: Jane Wyatt.
Safety First 0.0
March 20, 1957
When Bud receives a traffic ticket he is forced to become a crossing guard.
Bud, the Hero 0.0
March 27, 1957
Bud - a hero? A chain reaction of events, starting with a girl who wants to use Bud to make her boyfriend jealous leads…
Betty, the Track Star 0.0
April 3, 1957
3Apr57 Betty becomes flower queen and wins a track race all in the same day.
The Spelling Bee 0.0
April 17, 1957
Bud, the Philanthropist 0.0
April 24, 1957
Kippy takes credit for a church donation Bud made, and Bud plans to get even.
Baby in the House 0.0
May 1, 1957
Jim and Margaret takes care of a baby Betty is baby-sitting so she can go out.
Class Prophecy 0.0
May 8, 1957
Henry Pruett, a traveling salesman on tour, accidentally knocks on the door of Margaret: she, Jim and Henry attended co…
The Art of Romance 0.0
May 15, 1957
Bud gets advice from Jim on how to win over Judy, while she is asking Margaret.
Margaret Disowns Her Family 0.0
May 22, 1957
Margaret tries to help a young woman overcome her fear of having a baby.
Grandpa Retires 0.0
May 29, 1957
Jim and Margaret are called in to help Margaret's dad, who's about to hand over his printing office and retire. The mai…
Shoot for the Moon 0.0
June 5, 1957
Sageman helps the Andersons regain their self-confidence.