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Father Knows Best

The popular radio show comes to life in this hit sitcom about a wise family man, Jim Anderson, his common-sense wife Margaret and their children Betty, Bud and Kathy.

13 Votes (7.8)

1954 HD 30min TV-G United States English Ended
Comedy Family
sitcom family middle class

Credits:

Ed James

director

Robert Young

Jim Anderson

Jane Wyatt

Margaret Anderson

Elinor Donahue

Betty Anderson

Billy Gray

Bud Anderson

Lauren Chapin

Kathy Anderson

S1E1 - Bud Takes Up the Dance 1954-10-03

Bud tries to learn how to dance from a book for his first school dance.

S1E2 - Lesson in Citizenship 1954-10-10

Jim tells his family to help others and winds up in more trouble than before.

S1E3 - The Motor Scooter 1954-10-17

Jim buys Bud a motor scooter but Margaret wont let him have it.

S1E4 - Football Tickets 1954-10-24

Jim gets tickets to an important football game, and picks one of the kids to go with him—only to be blackmailed by an important client (who wants to go to the game, too) out of one of his tickets. He then tries frantically to find a second one.

S1E5 - Live My Own Life 1954-10-31

Bud moves out, but discovers he cant clean, cook, or take care of himself.

S1E6 - Grandpa Jim's Rejuvenation 1954-11-07

Jim comes to believe that he is over the hill.

S1E7 - Bud's Encounter With the Law 1954-11-14

Bud becomes increasingly paranoid when Kathy (who has a fascination with the new washing machine, and puts everything in there) places a letter addressed to him by the police department in the washing machine, and ruins the letter, so he doesn’t know why he is asked to be there within seven days.

S1E8 - Thanksgiving Day 1954-11-21

Kathy writes the best poem in the fourth grade on what Thanksgiving means to her, and Jim builds the poem up in his mind to unreasonable expectations for a fourth grader. When he actually finds out what the poem consists of, his hopes for Kathy’s future are deflated and he disparages the poem to Margaret, unwitting that Kathy has overheard.

S1E9 - Second Honeymoon 1954-11-28

Jims weekend retreat, just he and his wife, seems like a perfect idea, at first. But he doesnt want to pass this on to the kids when he learns that the kids have plans with them; and then when the kids take the news too easy, Jim and Margaret are befuddled. They leave, but soon they start thinking about their kids and after reaching the lodge they want to phone in - but no one answers the call...

S1E10 - Typical Father 1954-12-05

Jim becomes worried that things between Betty and a new male friend of hers are getting too serious.

S1E11 - Margaret Goes Dancing 1954-12-12

Jim and Margaret rarely disagree on anything. But when he finds out Margaret signed them up to take dancing lessons, Jim refuses to do so, and ends up defiantly going to his old club, leaving her to take lessons alone.

S1E12 - The Christmas Story 1954-12-19

Jim takes the family into the woods to cut down their own tree, and they become stranded there.

S1E13 - Sparrow in the Window 1954-12-26

Kathy discovers a wounded Sparrow on the windowsill of the house—which she then considers hers—and the whole family becomes involved in trying to help it get better.

S1E14 - Boy's Week 1955-01-02

Jim receives a traffic ticket and Bud is appointed to be judge on that day.

S1E15 - A Friend of Old George's 1955-01-09

An unwanted visitor that wont leave spoils Kathys birthday party.

S1E16 - Bud the Snob 1955-01-16

Bud is deemed a snob by the girls in school because he won’t speak to any of them. When Jim talks it over with him, he discovers that Bud‘s real problem is that he becomes tongue-tied around them.

S1E17 - The Promised Playhouse 1955-01-23

After making a big deal about people keeping their word, Jim is forced to put his words into practice to set a good example for his family.

S1E18 - Jim the Farmer 1955-01-30

Jim wants to give up his office job in order to move into the country to lead a quiet, and less stressful, life as a farmer. Margaret doesnt think that he means it seriously, but he crosses more lines to fulfill his dream than he ever has before.

S1E19 - Father of the Year 1955-02-06

Jim is happy to learn his kids are planning to enter him in a Father of the Year contest. But things, of course, don’t go smoothly.

S1E20 - The Mink Coat 1955-02-13

Even though finances have grown a little tight in the Anderson household, Jim buys Margaret a mink coat that ends up being more trouble than it’s worth.

S1E21 - The Matchmaker 1955-02-20

Margaret tries to get her cousin and her boyfriend married.

S1E22 - Bud the Bridesmaid 1955-02-27

Margarets cousin (from the previous episode) is set to wed in the Anderson household, but things go wrong, due to the nervousness of the prospective bride and groom, and the wedding is called off. Poor Bud is reeled in to do a stand-in for the bride at the rehearsal.

S1E23 - Proud Father 1955-03-06

Jim tries to help the children regain their confidence.

S1E24 - Father Delivers the Papers 1955-03-13

Bud injures himself, so Jim delivers the papers on his route to avoid Bud being fired.

S1E25 - No Partiality 1955-03-20

Kathy and Betty fight for the attention of the same man.

S1E26 - Close Decision 1955-03-27

Margaret worries the entire day over what will become of Bud’s future if he doesn’t develop good character. This is tied in with a baseball game Bud is trying to get to play in.

S2E1 - Art of Salesmanship 1955-08-31

Jim tries to encourage Bud to take after him in salesmanship.

S2E2 - Father's Private Life 1955-09-07

Jim comes home tired one day and is harangued by the kids. So, he and Margaret set up new rules to give him some time to relax—but it ends up backfiring.

S2E3 - Lessons in Civics 1955-09-14

A new highway is getting built, and for that the old community hall is going to be pulled down. Thats something Jim wouldnt like to see since the hall is a historical monument, and also, memories from his youth are connected with this hall. Everyone from the family sees how much the hall means to Jim, and they use different ways to organize help.

S2E4 - First Disillusionment 1955-09-21

Bud loses a job to a boy who fakes his resume, which leads him to believe it is alright to do this himself

S2E5 - Woman in the House 1955-09-28

Margaret is forced to invite a woman who makes her uncomfortable because she is Jims friends wife.

S2E6 - New Girl at School 1955-10-05

Bud learns that the girl he likes is dating his best friend.

S2E7 - Kathy Makes Magic 1955-10-12

Kathy gets a new magic set, from a trade with a friend, and becomes convinced she can truly wield magic.

S2E8 - Advantage to Betty 1955-10-19

Betty has recently taken up tennis at school and is chosen for a photo shoot for the paper. This causes friction between her and her doubles partner, Eula, who is the team’s best player.

S2E9 - The Big Test 1955-10-26

Bud is accused of cheating because he is suddenly getting high grades in class.

S2E10 - Father Is a Dope 1955-11-02

After commenting on a sitcom (“Father Does It Again”) the family watches together one night, Jim speaks about how TV fathers are often portrayed as dumb in comparison with their families. Later, he plans on going hunting and starts believing that Margaret and the kids are secretly trying to get him to stay.

S2E11 - Spirit of Youth 1955-11-09

When Jim gets an invitation to a dance for his class reunion—class of ‘33—the kids start behaving as if their parents are ancient. Then, when the kids at their alma mater treat them the same, Jim and Margaret deal with the thought of getting older.

S2E12 - Bud, the Ladykiller 1955-11-16

Bud gets irritated by a girl (whom he refers to as “Dumb Dora”) who has a crush on him, hurts her feelings when his irritation leads to cruelty, and must make amends.

S2E13 - Margaret's Premonition 1955-11-30

Margaret has a premonition of danger for Jim’s upcoming business trip, and tries to get Jim to postpone it. But Jim believes it’s a bunch of superstitious nonsense, and insists on going anyway.

S2E14 - Stage to Yuma 1955-12-07

Tate Idsen saves a stagecoach from savage Indians in a flashback sequence.

S2E15 - Bad Influence 1955-12-14

Bud gets in trouble when his latest friend turns out to be a kleptomaniac.

S2E16 - Betty Hates Carter 1955-12-28

Betty is indignant when Jim arranges a date for her. Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue, Billy Gray, Lauren Chapin. Carter: Robert Easton. Janie: Cindy Robbins.

S2E17 - Jim, the Tyrant 1956-01-04

Jim decides to be stricter with his children. Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue, Lauren Chapin, Billy Gray.

S2E18 - Betty's Brother 1956-01-11

Bud falters in his attempts to emulate Betty (Elinor Donahue). Robert Young, Jane Wyatt.

S2E19 - Betty Earns a Formal 1956-01-18

Betty gets a job to pay for her new formal. Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Billy Gray, Lauren Chapin.

S2E20 - The House Painter 1956-01-25

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S2E21 - Bud, the Wallflower 1956-02-01

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S2E22 - The Bus to Nowhere 1956-02-08

The last few days Betty has no fun, shes sullen and does nothing. No one gets through to her, not even her parents. Betty faces a personal crisis when she has to find answers, basically, to the meaning-of-life question. The only way out for her is to put Buds story (which he has written as an assignment) into reality: Enter a bus and go as far as the money takes her.

S2E23 - Kathy, the Indian Giver 1956-02-15

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S2E24 - The Historical Andersons 1956-02-22

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S2E25 - The Grass is Greener 1956-02-29

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S2E26 - The Persistent Guest 1956-03-07

Bud new friend wont leave the Anderson house because he has no family.

S2E27 - Family Reunion 1956-03-14

The family tries to think up excuses to keep from going to Margarets family reunion.

S2E28 - Family Dines Out 1956-03-28

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S2E29 - Bud, the Boxer 1956-04-04

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S2E30 - Betty, Girl Engineer 1956-04-11

Betty decides to become an engineer. Doyle: Roger Smith. Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Billy Gray, Lauren Chapin.

S2E31 - The Martins and the Coys 1956-04-18

Betty and her boyfriend refuse to see again after Jim and his father fight.

S2E32 - Dilemma for Margaret 1956-04-25

Margaret admits before the PTA that she cant control her children.

S2E33 - Hero Father 1956-05-02

Former baseball star Duke Snider appears in this episode. Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue, Billy Gray, Lauren Chapin. Sandy: Tommy Ivo. Bramer: Kenneth Tobey. Kippy: Paul Wallace.

S2E34 - Father, the Naturalist 1956-05-09

Jim fights the elements to collect plants for Kathys nature folder. Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue, Billy Gray.

S2E35 - The Ten Dollar Question 1956-05-16

The family member who doesnt tattle for one week will receive ten dollars.

S2E36 - Adopted Daughter 1956-05-23

Kathy finds a receipt for $25 from the adoption center and believes she was adopted.

S2E37 - Betty's Graduation 1956-05-30

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S3E1 - No Apron Strings 1956-09-12

Bud tries to prove hes not tied to his mothers apron strings. Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Billy Gray, Elinor Donahue, Lauren Chapin. Georgia: Denise Alexander.

S3E2 - Never in Twain 1956-09-19

On a dude ranch, Betty falls in love with a cowboy only to discover the relationship wont last.

S3E3 - Betty Goes to College 1956-09-26

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S3E4 - Man About Town 1956-10-03

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S3E5 - 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.

S3E6 - 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.

S3E7 - Betty's Birthday 1956-10-24

Betty announces that she doesnt want a birthday party or presents.

S3E8 - Bud, the Millionaire 1956-10-31

To teach Bud a lesson, Jim gives him ten dollars a week for allowance, but hes not to spend the money on anyone else but himself.

S3E9 - The Old Days 1956-11-07

Jim and Margaret complain about the childrens sloppy clothes. Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue, Billy Gray, Lauren Chapin. Dotty: Yvonne Lime.

S3E10 - Whistle Bait 1956-11-14

Bettys esteem is low after another girl gets all the attention she used to get.

S3E11 - The Great Guy 1956-11-21

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S3E12 - The Family Goes to New York 1956-11-28

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S3E13 - Betty Goes Steady 1956-12-05

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S3E14 - 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.

S3E15 - The Angel's Sweater 1956-12-19

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S3E16 - The Promising Young Man 1956-12-26

The bosss son goes to work in Jims office. Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue, Billy Gray, Lauren Chapin. Ward: Willis Bouchey.

S3E17 - Margaret Hires a Gardener 1957-01-02

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

S3E18 - Swiss Family Anderson 1957-01-09

The Anderson family becomes shipwrecked on a deserted island.

S3E19 - Brief Holiday 1957-01-16

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S3E20 - The Lawn Party 1957-01-23

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

S3E21 - Short Wave 1957-01-30

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

S3E22 - Carnival 1957-02-06

Bud squanders Jims money at a carnival. Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue, Lauren Chapin. Burt: Dick Foran. Kippy: Paul Wallace.

S3E23 - Betty and the Jet Pilot 1957-02-13

Bettys new boyfriend, a jet pilot, is transferred to Alaska.

S3E24 - 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.

S3E25 - 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.

S3E26 - Bud Buys a Car 1957-03-13

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

S3E27 - Safety First 1957-03-20

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

S3E28 - 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.

S3E29 - Betty, the Track Star 1957-04-03

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

S3E30 - The Spelling Bee 1957-04-17

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S3E31 - Bud, the Philanthropist 1957-04-24

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

S3E32 - Baby in the House 1957-05-01

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

S3E33 - 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 thats embarrassing for him and he decides to keep it a secret. But Margaret and Jim find out about this anyway.

S3E34 - The Art of Romance 1957-05-15

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

S3E35 - Margaret Disowns Her Family 1957-05-22

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

S3E36 - Grandpa Retires 1957-05-29

Jim and Margaret are called in to help Margarets dad, whos 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.

S3E37 - Shoot for the Moon 1957-06-05

Sageman helps the Andersons regain their self-confidence.

S4E1 - Follow the Leader 1957-09-25

Bud must decide if he should stand up for a teacher or join the class in a revolt.

S4E2 - The Awkward Hero 1957-10-02

Betty tutors a football player who will escort her to a dance as payment.

S4E3 - The Good Neighbor 1957-10-09

Margaret receives a new house which she plans to rent out.

S4E4 - Bud, the Executive 1957-10-16

Bud becomes the chairman for the planning of his high school picnic.

S4E5 - Sentenced to Happiness 1957-10-23

The Andersons gardener, Frank, is forced to get a real job and then winds up in court.

S4E6 - Mother Goes to School 1957-10-30

Margaret enrolls in an English class in college and is put in Bettys class.

S4E7 - The Indispensable Man 1957-11-06

Bud is not able to play in the football game because he wouldnt go to bed early.

S4E8 - Kathy's Big Chance 1957-11-13

Kathy competes in an essay contest judged by Greer Garson.

S4E9 - Margaret Learns to Drive 1957-11-20

Jim tries to teach Margaret how to drive a car.

S4E10 - The Way of a Dictator 1957-12-04

Bud is given the pleasure of raising Kathy when he says they are doing it all wrong.

S4E11 - Mr. Beal Meets His Match 1957-12-11

Betty is going through a phase where she thinks selfishness is the sole motivator in peoples lives.

S4E12 - Kathy Makes a Wish 1957-12-25

When Kathy finds a horseshoe and she wishes for a horse, and gets one.

S4E13 - Man With a Plan 1958-01-01

A girl thinks Bud is going into the Army and throws a going away party.

S4E14 - Big Sister 1957-01-08

At summer camp Kathy rebels after her counselor, Betty, keeps pushing her to do better.

S4E15 - Calypso Kid 1958-01-15

Bud practices the bongo drums to impress his new girlfriend.

S4E16 - Father's Biography 1958-01-22

Jim can either attend a business meeting or see Kathy read his biography.

S4E17 - The Rivals 1958-01-29

Betty has two dates for the same night and doesnt plan to break either one.

S4E18 - Bud, the Mind Reader 1958-02-05

Bud practices mind reading, and Betty tries to make the debating team.

S4E19 - Margaret's Other Family 1958-02-12

The family gets mad when Margaret keeps helping a furniture maker and his wife.

S4E20 - The Trial 1958-02-19

Bud is in trouble when he is accused of causing damage to a neighbors property.

S4E21 - Revenge is Sweet 1958-02-26

26Feb58 Betty teases Bud saying he is sloppy when some very influential people come over.

S4E22 - Country Cousin 1958-03-05

The Andersons cousin, Milly, arrives for a visit and to look at the college.

S4E23 - Poor Old Dad 1958-03-12

Bud believes that his father is henpecked when he willingly does everything Margaret wants him to.

S4E24 - Betty's Crusade 1958-03-19

Betty tries to help an old man fix up his restaurant so he isnt evicted by Jims company.

S4E25 - Young Love 1958-03-26

Bud falls in love with an older woman at the grocery store who is married.

S4E26 - Tell It to Mom 1958-04-02

Chaos strikes when Betty hides a pair of skates for a friend of hers.

S4E27 - A Friend in Need 1958-04-16

A very talented dog shows up and takes residence in the Andersons house.

S4E28 - A Medal For Margaret 1958-04-23

When Jim plans to build a case for trophies, and Margaret sets out to win a medal.

S4E29 - The Weaker Sex 1958-04-30

Betty tries to use her feminine wiles on a young man to get him to take her out.

S4E30 - Jim, the Answer Man 1958-05-14

Jim is bombarded with questions when he is getting ready for a business trip.

S4E31 - Bud Quits School 1958-05-21

When Bud meets a successful business man who quit school and Bud plans to do the same.

S4E32 - A Matter of Pride 1958-06-04

Bud is chosen as the most popular boy in his class at school.

S4E33 - Betty Finds a Cause 1958-06-11

Betty tries to make a man remove a hedge that blocks the view on a road.

S5E1 - Vine Covered Cottage 1958-09-15

Betty and Ralph plan to get married, but find it is not as happy as they thought.

S5E2 - Be Kind to Bud Week 1958-09-22

Bud thinks Betty has an ulterior motive when she is kind to him.

S5E3 - Kathy's Romance 1958-09-29

Kathys new boyfriend is more interested in Jim than of Kathy.

S5E4 - Voice From the Past 1958-10-06

Bud prepares for the arrival of the homecoming queen.

S5E5 - Frank's Family Tress 1958-10-13

Frank tries to console Kathy by telling her that his family are entertainers.

S5E6 - Always Plan Ahead 1958-10-20

Jim tries to teach the children a lesson when they are constantly not planning ahead.

S5E7 - Second Wedding 1958-10-27

Betty talks Jim and Margaret into getting married again for their anniversary.

S5E8 - Bud, the Caretaker 1958-11-03

Bud finds a dent on the back of the car he is watching for a friend.

S5E9 - Betty, the Pioneer Woman 1958-11-10

Betty plays the founder of Springfields wife in a play of what really happened.

S5E10 - Fair Exchange 1958-11-17

An Indian exchange student arrives for the weekend from Bettys college.

S5E11 - Bud, the Snob 1958-11-24

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S5E12 - Margaret Wins a Car 1958-12-01

In a raffle, Margaret wins a car and uses it to help the orphans home.

S5E13 - The Great Experiment 1958-12-08

Jim attempts to get the family to broaden their horizons and disaster strikes.

S5E14 - The Christmas Story 1958-12-15

The family recalls as they are putting up the Christmas tree, how Jim wanted them to cut their own tree, and in the process got stranded in a cabin.

S5E15 - The Basketball Coach 1958-12-22

Jim becomes the coach of Buds basketball team.

S5E16 - Kathy, Girl Executive 1958-12-29

Kathy is elected by the family to control Buds lawn moving company.

S5E17 - The Good Samaritan 1959-01-05

5Jan59 Bud must do a good deed for an English report and ends up resenting the whole world.

S5E18 - The Ideal Father 1959-01-12

Uncle Charlie believes the children are spoiled when they forget Jims birthday.

S5E19 - Big Shot Bud 1959-01-19

Bud gets into hot water when he tries to buy Margaret a bottle of expensive perfume.

S5E20 - Hard Luck Leo 1959-01-26

Leo visits and takes advantage of the whole family until something surprising happens.

S5E21 - Bud, the Campus Romeo 1959-02-02

When Bus refuses dates, the girl launch an anti-Bud campaign.

S5E22 - Crisis Over a Kiss 1959-02-09

Bud tries to save Betty from her boyfriend but Betty resents the help.

S5E23 - Kathy Grows Up 1959-02-16

Kathy says she wants to be treated as if she was an adult.

S5E24 - A Man of Merit 1959-02-23

Jim learns that he is to be appointed as an outstanding person in the community.

S5E25 - Betty Makes a Choice 1959-03-02

Betty is faced with a hard decision that will affect her future.

S5E26 - It's a Small World 1959-03-09

Margaret must decide to attend a luncheon or go with Jim on an important trip.

S5E27 - Two Loves Has Bud 1959-03-16

Bud has a hard time when he must decide between two girls to take to the prom.

S5E28 - An Extraordinary Woman 1959-03-23

The Andersons are visited by an author on African Culture.

S5E29 - The Art of Romance 1959-03-30

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S5E30 - Formula for Happiness 1959-04-06

Strange things begin to happen when Jims dreams start to come true.

S5E31 - Bud and the Debutante 1959-04-13

Bud tries to impress a wealthy girl by taking her to an expensive restaurant.

S5E32 - The Promised Playhouse 1959-04-20

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S5E33 - The Meanest Professor 1959-04-27

Bud regrets writing a bad article about a professor after the professor finds the article.

S5E34 - Live My Own Life 1959-05-04

This is a recut version of episode 5 with the same name where Bud goes out on his own and tries to make good.

S5E35 - Bud Has A Problem 1959-05-11

Bud blames his professor when it appears he will not pass Physics.

S5E36 - The Great Anderson Mystery 1959-05-18

The Andersons act out a detective story when the television breaks down.

S5E37 - Margaret Goes Dancing 1959-05-25

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S5E38 - The Gold Turnip 1959-06-01

1Jun59 Bud feels that there is no use for tradition so he starts to break all traditions.

S6E1 - A Day in the Country 1959-10-05

While on the way to visit Margarets parents, the car breaks down leaving the family stranded on a deserted road.

S6E2 - Bud Branches Out 1959-10-12

Bud falls in love with his college French professor.

S6E3 - The Gardener's Big Day 1959-10-19

Frank is chosen to represent the town at the opening of a park, but when the town council meets Frank, they want another person to represent their city- someone who looks more like an average American.

S6E4 - The Imposter 1959-10-26

Betty becomes involved with a young lawyer pretending to be the owner of a radio store.

S6E5 - Bud Plays It Safe 1959-11-02

Bud decides to date the coachs daughter in order to make sure he gets on the football team.

S6E6 - Bicycle Trip for Two 1959-11-09

Jims plans for a quiet bicycle trip end up with Jim and Margaret arguing

S6E7 - First Disillusionment 1959-11-16

Bud tells Kathy about the job he didnt get when another boy faked his credentials.

S6E8 - Margaret's Old Flame 1959-11-23

Jim and Margaret tease one another about people they dated as their college reunion nears.

S6E9 - Kathy Becomes a Girl 1959-11-30

The family tries to change Kathy from a tomboy into a beautiful girl.

S6E10 - Bud, the Willing Worker 1959-12-07

Bud wants a part-time job at a service station in order to get enough money to buy a boat.

S6E11 - Turn the Other Cheek 1959-12-14

Both Jim and Kathy are doublecrossed by their friends.

S6E12 - Good Joke on Mom 1959-12-28

Margaret tricks the family into believing that she has been elected chairwoman of the childrens clinic building program.

S6E13 - Betty's Double 1960-01-04

Betty wins a trip to Hollywood because she looks like a famous movie star.

S6E14 - Father, the Naturalist 1960-01-11

This is a recut version of episode 30. It is not part of the current syndication package and is considered ""lost"".

S6E15 - Bud Hides Behind a Skirt 1960-01-18

Betty is campaigning for safe driving, while Bud is accused of reckless driving.

S6E16 - Togetherness 1960-01-25

A reporter visits the family in order to do an article on family togetherness.

S6E17 - Second Best 1960-02-01

Betty competes in the college fencing tournament.

S6E18 - Kathy's Big Deception 1960-02-08

Kathy, desperate for a date at the community picnic, makes up a story about a boyfriend.

S6E19 - Cupid Knows Best 1960-02-15

Kathy, desperate for a date at the community picnic, makes up a story about a boyfriend.

S6E20 - The Big Test 1960-02-22

Betty arranges a match between Frank and a worker in a flower shop.

S6E21 - Jim's Big Surprise 1960-02-29

Jim is surprised by his familys lack of interest when he is named Father of the Year.

S6E22 - Time to Retire 1960-03-07

When Bud reaffirms and old mans belief in life, he decides to open his own insurance company and hire Bud as his assistant.

S6E23 - Bud, the Speculator 1960-03-14

Bud invests money in a phony stock scheme and winds up losing fifty dollars

S6E24 - The $500 Letter 1960-03-21

The Andersons get a check from an admirer and must find out which member of the family the check was meant for.

S6E25 - Adopted Daughter 1960-03-28

While Kathy is trying to repair her birth certificate frame, she recalls the time she thought she was adopted.

S6E26 - Family Contest 1960-04-04

Kathy destroys a picture of a family competing against hers in a photo contest

S6E27 - Love and Learn 1960-04-11

Bud falls in love with his English Tutor

S6E28 - Blind Date 1960-04-18

Betty dates a boy everyone regards as a loser

S6E29 - Betty's Career Problem 1960-04-25

Betty becomes frustrated when every college contest she enters, she loses to Cliff Bowman, who may even steal her job, too

S6E30 - Bud Lives It Up 1960-05-09

Bud spends more money than he has in order to impress a girl in Chicago.

S6E31 - Not His Type 1960-05-16

Betty is caught in the middle of an argument between two of her friends who are planning to marry.

S6E32 - Betty's Graduation 1960-05-23

When Kathy refuses to graduate from high school, the family tells her about Bettys reluctance to graduate from High School, too. This is a recut version of episode 63. It is not part of the syndication package and is considered ""lost"".