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The Best Episodes of Father Knows Best Season 3

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Every episode of Father Knows Best Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Father Knows Best Season 3!

Family man Jim Anderson copes with the everyday problems among his wife Margaret and their three children as they experience day-to-day changes.
Episodes
37
Avg. Rating
7.8
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  • Short Wave
    8.7/10(90)
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    #1 - Short Wave

    Season 3 Episode 21

    Aired 1/30/1957

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

    Director: Peter Tewksbury

    Writer: N/A

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  • An Evening to Remember
    8.5/10(59)
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    #2 - An Evening to Remember

    Season 3 Episode 25

    Aired 2/27/1957

    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.

    Director: Peter Tewksbury

    Writer: N/A

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  • The Spelling Bee
    8.4/10(54)
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    #3 - The Spelling Bee

    Season 3 Episode 30

    Aired 4/17/1957

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    Director: Peter Tewksbury

    Writer: N/A

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  • Betty's Birthday
    8.3/10(48)
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    #4 - Betty's Birthday

    Season 3 Episode 7

    Aired 10/24/1956

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

    Director: Peter Tewksbury

    Writer: N/A

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  • Brief Holiday
    8.2/10(56)
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    #5 - Brief Holiday

    Season 3 Episode 19

    Aired 1/16/1957

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    Director: Peter Tewksbury

    Writer: N/A

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  • Carnival
    8.2/10(51)
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    #6 - Carnival

    Season 3 Episode 22

    Aired 2/6/1957

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

    Director: Peter Tewksbury

    Writer: N/A

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  • The Great Guy
    8.1/10(49)
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    #7 - The Great Guy

    Season 3 Episode 11

    Aired 11/21/1956

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    Director: Peter Tewksbury

    Writer: N/A

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  • The Angel's Sweater
    8.1/10(63)
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    #8 - The Angel's Sweater

    Season 3 Episode 15

    Aired 12/19/1956

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    Director: Peter Tewksbury

    Writer: N/A

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  • Bud Buys a Car
    8.1/10(41)
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    #9 - Bud Buys a Car

    Season 3 Episode 26

    Aired 3/13/1957

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

    Director: Peter Tewksbury

    Writer: N/A

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  • No Apron Strings
    8.0/10(53)
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    #10 - No Apron Strings

    Season 3 Episode 1

    Aired 9/12/1956

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

    Director: Peter Tewksbury

    Writer: N/A

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  • Spaghetti for Margaret
    8.0/10(51)
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    #11 - Spaghetti for Margaret

    Season 3 Episode 6

    Aired 10/17/1956

    The Andersons entertain an aspiring writer---aspiring for 30 years. Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue, Billy Gray, Lauren Chapin. Harper: Herb Butterfield.

    Director: Peter Tewksbury

    Writer: N/A

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  • Margaret Hires a Gardener
    8.0/10(39)
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    #12 - Margaret Hires a Gardener

    Season 3 Episode 17

    Aired 1/2/1957

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

    Director: Peter Tewksbury

    Writer: N/A

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  • Betty and the Jet Pilot
    8.0/10(51)
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    #13 - Betty and the Jet Pilot

    Season 3 Episode 23

    Aired 2/13/1957

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

    Director: Peter Tewksbury

    Writer: N/A

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  • Class Prophecy
    8.0/10(51)
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    #14 - Class Prophecy

    Season 3 Episode 33

    Aired 5/8/1957

    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 that's embarrassing for him and he decides to keep it a secret. But Margaret and Jim find out about this anyway.

    Director: Peter Tewksbury

    Writer: N/A

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  • Man About Town
    7.9/10(48)
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    #15 - Man About Town

    Season 3 Episode 4

    Aired 10/3/1956

    No description available

    Director: Peter Tewksbury

    Writer: N/A

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  • The Good Prospect
    7.9/10(45)
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    #16 - The Good Prospect

    Season 3 Episode 14

    Aired 12/12/1956

    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.

    Director: Peter Tewksbury

    Writer: N/A

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  • The Lawn Party
    7.9/10(47)
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    #17 - The Lawn Party

    Season 3 Episode 20

    Aired 1/23/1957

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

    Director: Peter Tewksbury

    Writer: N/A

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  • Betty Goes to College
    7.8/10(48)
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    #18 - Betty Goes to College

    Season 3 Episode 3

    Aired 9/26/1956

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    Director: Peter Tewksbury

    Writer: N/A

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  • The Homing Pigeon
    7.8/10(45)
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    #19 - The Homing Pigeon

    Season 3 Episode 5

    Aired 10/10/1956

    Jim tries discouraging Betty from taking her own apartment. Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue, Billy Gray, Lauren Chapin. Jean: Donna Jo Gribble.

    Director: Peter Tewksbury

    Writer: N/A

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  • Swiss Family Anderson
    7.8/10(52)
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    #20 - Swiss Family Anderson

    Season 3 Episode 18

    Aired 1/9/1957

    The Anderson family becomes shipwrecked on a deserted island.

    Director: Peter Tewksbury

    Writer: N/A

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  • Safety First
    7.8/10(42)
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    #21 - Safety First

    Season 3 Episode 27

    Aired 3/20/1957

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

    Director: Peter Tewksbury

    Writer: N/A

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  • Betty, the Track Star
    7.8/10(46)
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    #22 - Betty, the Track Star

    Season 3 Episode 29

    Aired 4/3/1957

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

    Director: Peter Tewksbury

    Writer: N/A

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  • The Art of Romance
    7.8/10(35)
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    #23 - The Art of Romance

    Season 3 Episode 34

    Aired 5/15/1957

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

    Director: Peter Tewksbury

    Writer: N/A

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  • Shoot for the Moon
    7.8/10(47)
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    #24 - Shoot for the Moon

    Season 3 Episode 37

    Aired 6/5/1957

    Sageman helps the Andersons regain their self-confidence.

    Director: Peter Tewksbury

    Writer: N/A

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  • Bud, the Millionaire
    7.7/10(42)
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    #25 - Bud, the Millionaire

    Season 3 Episode 8

    Aired 10/31/1956

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

    Director: Peter Tewksbury

    Writer: N/A

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"Short Wave" is the best rated episode of "Father Knows Best" season 3. It scored 8.7/10 based on 90 votes. Directed by Peter Tewksbury and written by N/A, it aired on 1/30/1957. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "An Evening to Remember".