Father Knows Best

Episode 1

No Apron Strings

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

Episode 2

Never in Twain

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

Episode 3

Betty Goes to College

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

Episode 4

Man About Town

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

Episode 5

The Homing Pigeon

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

Episode 6

Spaghetti for Margaret

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

Episode 7

Betty's Birthday

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.

Episode 8

Bud, the Millionaire

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.

Episode 9

The Old Days

Jim and Margaret complain about the children's sloppy clothes. The kids judge the antiquated attire they choose for a PTA costume party.

Episode 10

Whistle Bait

Betty becomes insecure after she overhears Bud tell Jim that she’s not the kind of girl boys whistle at.

Episode 11

The Great Guy

Bud and Kippy get a job working at a newspaper.

Episode 12

The Family Goes to New York

Jim is reluctant to let Betty go to New York to be a bridesmaid to her friend Barbara—afraid she’ll get hurt, somehow.

Episode 13

Betty Goes Steady

Episode 14

The Good Prospect

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

Episode 15

The Angel's Sweater

Episode 16

The Promising Young Man

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

Episode 17

Margaret Hires a Gardener

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

Episode 18

Swiss Family Anderson

The Anderson family becomes shipwrecked on a deserted island.

Episode 19

Brief Holiday

Episode 20

The Lawn Party

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

Episode 21

Short Wave

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

Episode 22

Carnival

Bud squanders Jim's money at a carnival.

Episode 23

Betty and the Jet Pilot

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

Episode 24

Trip to Hillsborough

Looking for adventure, Bud travels to a neighboring town.

Episode 25

An Evening to Remember

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

Episode 26

Bud Buys a Car

Bud buys a car for $10.

Episode 27

Safety First

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

Episode 28

Bud, the Hero

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.

Episode 29

Betty, the Track Star

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

Episode 30

The Spelling Bee

Episode 31

Bud, the Philanthropist

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

Episode 32

Baby in the House

Jim and Margaret take care of a baby Betty is supposed to babysit, so she can go out.

Episode 33

Class Prophecy

Henry Pruett, a traveling salesman, knocks on the Anderson’s door. It turns out she, Jim and Henry all attended college together.

Episode 34

The Art of Romance

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

Episode 35

Margaret Disowns Her Family

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

Episode 36

Grandpa Retires

Jim and Margaret are called in to help Margaret's dad, who's about to hand over his printing office and retire.

Episode 37

Shoot for the Moon

Sageman helps the Andersons regain their self-confidence.