Family man Jim Anderson copes with the everyday problems among his wife Margaret and their three children as they experience day-to-day changes.
The best episode of "Father Knows Best" season 3 is "No Apron Strings", rated 8/10 from 52 user votes. It was directed by Peter Tewksbury and written by N/A. "No Apron Strings" aired on 9/12/1956 and is rated 0.6 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Never in Twain".
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
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On a dude ranch, Betty falls in love with a cowboy only to discover the relationship won't last.
Director: Peter Tewksbury
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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
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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
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Betty announces that she doesn't want a birthday party or presents.
Director: Peter Tewksbury
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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
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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
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Betty's esteem is low after another girl gets all the attention she used to get.
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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
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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
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A Spanish immigrant, Frank, fixes the Andersons lawn and then charges a high price.
Director: Peter Tewksbury
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The Anderson family becomes shipwrecked on a deserted island.
Director: Peter Tewksbury
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Bud tells the family they are to set up for a lawn party that is tomorrow.
Director: Peter Tewksbury
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While listening to Buds short wave radio the family overhears a distress call from a boat.
Director: Peter Tewksbury
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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
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Betty's new boyfriend, a jet pilot, is transferred to Alaska.
Director: Peter Tewksbury
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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
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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
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