Season 3

E1. No Apron Strings

Sep 12, 1956 · 30m

Bud tries to prove he's not tied to his mother's apron strings.

E2. Never in Twain

Sep 19, 1956 · 30m

On a dude ranch, Betty falls in love with a cowboy only to discover the relationship won't last.

E3. Betty Goes to College

Sep 26, 1956 · 30m

Jim and Margaret are excited about Betty going to the state college they attended. Betty, who wants to, at first, changes her mind.

E4. Man About Town

Oct 3, 1956 · 30m

Kippy promises Bud a date with his beautiful cousin, Marissa.

E5. The Homing Pigeon

Oct 10, 1956 · 30m

Jim tries discouraging Betty from moving into an apartment. Bud and the family await the arrival of Charlie, a homing pigeon.

E6. Spaghetti for Margaret

Oct 17, 1956 · 30m

The Andersons entertain an aspiring writer—aspiring for 30 years.

E7. Betty's Birthday

Oct 24, 1956 · 30m

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.

E8. Bud, the Millionaire

Oct 31, 1956 · 30m

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.

E9. The Old Days

Nov 7, 1956 · 30m

Jim and Margaret complain about the children's sloppy clothes.

E10. Whistle Bait

Nov 14, 1956 · 30m

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

E11. The Great Guy

Nov 21, 1956 · 30m

E12. The Family Goes to New York

Nov 28, 1956 · 30m

E13. Betty Goes Steady

Dec 5, 1956 · 30m

E14. The Good Prospect

Dec 12, 1956 · 30m

The Andersons try bringing an old man out of his dream world.

E15. The Angel's Sweater

Dec 19, 1956 · 30m

E16. The Promising Young Man

Dec 26, 1956 · 30m

The boss's son goes to work in Jim's office.

E17. Margaret Hires a Gardener

Jan 2, 1957 · 30m

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

E18. Swiss Family Anderson

Jan 9, 1957 · 30m

The Anderson family becomes shipwrecked on a deserted island.

E19. Brief Holiday

Jan 16, 1957 · 30m

E20. The Lawn Party

Jan 23, 1957 · 30m

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

E21. Short Wave

Jan 30, 1957 · 30m

While listening to Bud’s short wave radio, the family overhears a distress call from a boat.

E22. Carnival

Feb 6, 1957 · 30m

Bud squanders Jim's money at a carnival.

E23. Betty and the Jet Pilot

Feb 13, 1957 · 30m

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

E24. Trip to Hillsborough

Feb 20, 1957 · 30m

Looking for adventure, Bud travels to a neighboring town.

E25. An Evening to Remember

Feb 27, 1957 · 30m

The Anderson home is disrupted by a visit from actor Cornel Wilde.

E26. Bud Buys a Car

Mar 13, 1957 · 30m

Bud buys a car for $10.

E27. Safety First

Mar 20, 1957 · 30m

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

E28. Bud, the Hero

Mar 27, 1957 · 30m

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.

E29. Betty, the Track Star

Apr 3, 1957 · 30m

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

E30. The Spelling Bee

Apr 17, 1957 · 30m