Father Knows Best
37 episodes
No Apron Strings
Bud tries to prove he's not tied to his mother's apron strings.
Never in Twain
On a dude ranch, Betty falls in love with a cowboy only to discover the relationship won't last.
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.
Man About Town
Kippy promises Bud a date with his beautiful cousin, Marissa.
The Homing Pigeon
Jim tries discouraging Betty from moving into an apartment. Bud and the family await the arrival of Charlie, a homing pigeon.
Spaghetti for Margaret
The Andersons entertain an aspiring writer—aspiring for 30 years.
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.
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.
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.
Whistle Bait
Betty becomes insecure after she overhears Bud tell Jim that she’s not the kind of girl boys whistle at.
The Great Guy
Bud and Kippy get a job working at a newspaper.
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.
Betty Goes Steady
Betty is going steady according to the rules of her school’s social set. But a guy with a chip on his shoulder challenges her preconceptions.
The Good Prospect
The Andersons try bringing an old man out of his dream world.
The Angel's Sweater
Jim’s sister comes for Christmas, and the kids are less than thrilled—particularly, Kathy.
The Promising Young Man
The boss's son goes to work in Jim's office.
Margaret Hires a Gardener
A Spanish immigrant, Frank, fixes the Andersons lawn and then charges a high price.
Swiss Family Anderson
The Anderson family becomes shipwrecked on a deserted island.
Brief Holiday
Margaret takes a small, much-needed break from her daily duties.
The Lawn Party
Bud tells the family they are to set up for a lawn party that is tomorrow.
Short Wave
While listening to Bud’s short wave radio, the family overhears a distress call from a boat.
Carnival
Bud squanders Jim's money at a carnival.
Betty and the Jet Pilot
Betty's new boyfriend, a jet pilot, is transferred to Alaska.
Trip to Hillsborough
Looking for adventure, Bud travels to a neighboring town.
An Evening to Remember
The Anderson home is disrupted by a visit from actor Cornel Wilde.
Bud Buys a Car
Bud buys a car for $10.
Safety First
When Bud receives a traffic ticket, he is forced to become a crossing guard.
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.
Betty, the Track Star
Betty has to choose between a flower queen contest and a track race, occurring on the same afternoon.
The Spelling Bee
Kathy is apprehensive about the prospect of competing at the county spelling bee.
Bud, the Philanthropist
Bud obsesses over getting credit for a generous donation he made.
Baby in the House
Jim and Margaret take care of a baby Betty is supposed to babysit, so she can go out.
Class Prophecy
Henry Pruett, a traveling salesman, knocks on the Anderson’s door. It turns out she, Jim and Henry all attended college together.
The Art of Romance
Bud gets advice from Jim on how to win over Judy, while Judy asks gets advice from Betty.
Margaret Disowns Her Family
Margaret tries to help a young woman overcome her fear of having a baby.
Grandpa Retires
Jim and Margaret are called in to help Margaret's dad, who's about to hand over his printing office and retire.
Shoot for the Moon
Sageman helps the Andersons regain their self-confidence.