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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.
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  1. 8.7/10(91 votes)

    #1 - Short Wave

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    S3:E21

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

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    Director:Peter Tewksbury
    Writer:N/A
  2. 8.5/10(60 votes)

    #2 - An Evening to Remember

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    S3:E25

    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.

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    Director:Peter Tewksbury
    Writer:N/A
  3. 8.4/10(54 votes)

    #3 - The Spelling Bee

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    S3:E30

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    Director:Peter Tewksbury
    Writer:N/A
  4. 8.3/10(48 votes)

    #4 - Betty's Birthday

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    S3:E7

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

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    Director:Peter Tewksbury
    Writer:N/A
  5. 8.2/10(50 votes)

    #5 - The Great Guy

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    S3:E11

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    Director:Peter Tewksbury
    Writer:N/A
  6. 8.2/10(56 votes)

    #6 - Brief Holiday

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    S3:E19

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    Director:Peter Tewksbury
    Writer:N/A
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  7. 8.2/10(52 votes)

    #7 - Carnival

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    S3:E22

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

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    Director:Peter Tewksbury
    Writer:N/A
  8. 8.1/10(64 votes)

    #8 - The Angel's Sweater

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    S3:E15

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    Director:Peter Tewksbury
    Writer:N/A
  9. 8.1/10(42 votes)

    #9 - Bud Buys a Car

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    S3:E26

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

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    Director:Peter Tewksbury
    Writer:N/A
  10. 8.0/10(54 votes)

    #10 - No Apron Strings

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    S3:E1

    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.

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    Director:Peter Tewksbury
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  11. 8.0/10(51 votes)

    #11 - Spaghetti for Margaret

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    S3:E6

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

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    Director:Peter Tewksbury
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  12. 8.0/10(39 votes)

    #12 - Margaret Hires a Gardener

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    S3:E17

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

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    Director:Peter Tewksbury
    Writer:N/A
  13. 8.0/10(52 votes)

    #13 - Betty and the Jet Pilot

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    S3:E23

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

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    Director:Peter Tewksbury
    Writer:N/A
  14. 8.0/10(51 votes)

    #14 - Class Prophecy

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    S3:E33

    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.

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    Director:Peter Tewksbury
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  15. 7.9/10(48 votes)

    #15 - Man About Town

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    S3:E4

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    Director:Peter Tewksbury
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  16. 7.9/10(45 votes)

    #16 - The Good Prospect

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    S3:E14

    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.

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    Director:Peter Tewksbury
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  17. 7.9/10(47 votes)

    #17 - The Lawn Party

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    S3:E20

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

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    Director:Peter Tewksbury
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  18. 7.8/10(48 votes)

    #18 - Betty Goes to College

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    S3:E3

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    Director:Peter Tewksbury
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  19. 7.8/10(45 votes)

    #19 - The Homing Pigeon

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    S3:E5

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

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    Director:Peter Tewksbury
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  20. 7.8/10(51 votes)

    #20 - Whistle Bait

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    S3:E10

    Betty's esteem is low after another girl gets all the attention she used to get.

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    Director:Peter Tewksbury
    Writer:N/A
  21. 7.8/10(52 votes)

    #21 - Swiss Family Anderson

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    S3:E18

    The Anderson family becomes shipwrecked on a deserted island.

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    Director:Peter Tewksbury
    Writer:N/A
  22. 7.8/10(42 votes)

    #22 - Safety First

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    S3:E27

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

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    Director:Peter Tewksbury
    Writer:N/A
  23. 7.8/10(46 votes)

    #23 - Betty, the Track Star

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    S3:E29

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

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    Director:Peter Tewksbury
    Writer:N/A
  24. 7.8/10(35 votes)

    #24 - The Art of Romance

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    S3:E34

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

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    Director:Peter Tewksbury
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  25. 7.8/10(47 votes)

    #25 - Shoot for the Moon

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    S3:E37

    Sageman helps the Andersons regain their self-confidence.

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    Director:Peter Tewksbury
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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 91 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".