Season 3 poster

Season 3

(1956)

Cast

Robert Young as Jim Anderson
Robert Young

as Jim Anderson

Jane Wyatt as Margaret Anderson
Jane Wyatt

as Margaret Anderson

Elinor Donahue as Betty Anderson
Elinor Donahue

as Betty Anderson

Billy Gray as Bud Anderson
Billy Gray

as Bud Anderson

Lauren Chapin as Kathy Anderson
Lauren Chapin

as Kathy Anderson

Episodes

No Apron Strings poster

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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 poster

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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 poster

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September 26, 1956

Man About Town poster

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October 3, 1956

The Homing Pigeon poster

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October 10, 1956

Jim tries discouraging Betty from taking her own apartment. Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue, Billy Gray, Laure…

Spaghetti for Margaret poster

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October 17, 1956

The Andersons entertain an aspiring writer---aspiring for 30 years. Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue, Billy Gra…

Betty's Birthday poster

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October 24, 1956

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

Bud, the Millionaire poster

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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 poster

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November 7, 1956

Jim and Margaret complain about the children's sloppy clothes. Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue, Billy Gray, La…

Whistle Bait poster

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November 14, 1956

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

The Great Guy poster

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November 21, 1956

The Family Goes to New York poster

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November 28, 1956

Betty Goes Steady poster

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December 5, 1956

The Good Prospect poster

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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 poster

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December 19, 1956

The Promising Young Man poster

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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 poster

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January 2, 1957

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

Swiss Family Anderson poster

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January 9, 1957

The Anderson family becomes shipwrecked on a deserted island.

Brief Holiday poster

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January 16, 1957

The Lawn Party poster

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January 23, 1957

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

Short Wave poster

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January 30, 1957

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

Carnival poster

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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 poster

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February 13, 1957

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

Trip to Hillsborough poster

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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 poster

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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 poster

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March 13, 1957

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

Safety First poster

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March 20, 1957

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

Bud, the Hero poster

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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 poster

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April 3, 1957

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

The Spelling Bee poster

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April 17, 1957

Bud, the Philanthropist poster

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April 24, 1957

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

Baby in the House poster

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May 1, 1957

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

Class Prophecy poster

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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 poster

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May 15, 1957

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

Margaret Disowns Her Family poster

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May 22, 1957

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

Grandpa Retires poster

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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 poster

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June 5, 1957

Sageman helps the Andersons regain their self-confidence.