8.0/1053 votes#1 - 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
- 7.4/1045 votes
#2 - Never in Twain
Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 9/19/1956
On a dude ranch, Betty falls in love with a cowboy only to discover the relationship won't last.
Director: Peter Tewksbury
Writer: N/A
- 7.8/1048 votes
#3 - Betty Goes to College
Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 9/26/1956
No description available
Director: Peter Tewksbury
Writer: N/A
- 7.9/1048 votes
#4 - Man About Town
Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 10/3/1956
No description available
Director: Peter Tewksbury
Writer: N/A
- 7.8/1045 votes
#5 - 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
- 8.0/1051 votes
#6 - 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
- 8.3/1047 votes
#7 - 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
- 7.7/1041 votes
#8 - 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
- 7.3/1036 votes
#9 - The Old Days
Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 11/7/1956
Jim and Margaret complain about the children's sloppy clothes. Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue, Billy Gray, Lauren Chapin. Dotty: Yvonne Lime.
Director: Peter Tewksbury
Writer: N/A
- 7.7/1049 votes
#10 - Whistle Bait
Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 11/14/1956
Betty's esteem is low after another girl gets all the attention she used to get.
Director: Peter Tewksbury
Writer: N/A
- 8.1/1049 votes
#11 - The Great Guy
Season 3 Episode 11 - Aired 11/21/1956
No description available
Director: Peter Tewksbury
Writer: N/A
- 7.7/1040 votes
#12 - The Family Goes to New York
Season 3 Episode 12 - Aired 11/28/1956
No description available
Director: Peter Tewksbury
Writer: N/A
- 7.7/1046 votes
#13 - Betty Goes Steady
Season 3 Episode 13 - Aired 12/5/1956
No description available
Director: Peter Tewksbury
Writer: N/A
- 7.9/1045 votes
#14 - 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
- 8.2/1061 votes
#15 - The Angel's Sweater
Season 3 Episode 15 - Aired 12/19/1956
No description available
Director: Peter Tewksbury
Writer: N/A
- 7.7/1047 votes
#16 - The Promising Young Man
Season 3 Episode 16 - Aired 12/26/1956
The boss's son goes to work in Jim's office. Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue, Billy Gray, Lauren Chapin. Ward: Willis Bouchey.
Director: Peter Tewksbury
Writer: N/A
- 8.0/1039 votes
#17 - 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
- 7.8/1052 votes
#18 - 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
- 8.2/1056 votes
#19 - Brief Holiday
Season 3 Episode 19 - Aired 1/16/1957
No description available
Director: Peter Tewksbury
Writer: N/A
- 7.9/1047 votes
#20 - 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
- 8.8/1089 votes
#21 - 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
- 8.2/1050 votes
#22 - 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
- 8.0/1049 votes
#23 - 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
- 7.3/1044 votes
#24 - Trip to Hillsborough
Season 3 Episode 24 - Aired 2/20/1957
Looking for adventure, Bud travels to a neighboring town. Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue, Billy Gray, Lauren Chapin. Kippy: Paul Wallace.
Director: Peter Tewksbury
Writer: N/A
- 8.6/1058 votes
#25 - 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
The Best Episodes of Father Knows Best Season 3
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.
Genres:ComedyFamily
Network:CBS
Season 3 Ratings Summary
"No Apron Strings" is the best rated episode of "Father Knows Best" season 3. It scored 8/10 based on 53 votes. Directed by Peter Tewksbury and written by N/A, it aired on 9/12/1956. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "Never in Twain".