Father Knows Best, The Promising Young Man
Season 3, Episode 16
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Bud makes a date on Margaret's birthday.
Never the TwainBetty prepares for the arrival of a cowboy beau.
Betty Goes to CollegeWhen Jim and Margaret decide Betty should go to college, they make all the plans for her.
Man About TownBud tries to seem older for a beautiful date.
The Homing PigeonBetty decides it's time she went out on her own and moves in with a friend.
Spaghetti for MargaretThe Andersons arrange a face-saving banquet for a poverty-stricken author.
Betty's BirthdayBetty asks her family not to celebrate her birthday when she learns that gift-giving has become meaningless.
Bud, the MillionaireJim makes a risky deal with Bud when they agree on a $10-a-week allowance.
The Old DaysThe Andersons have a dispute over fashion.
Whistle BaitBetty learns a valuable lesson while teaching others at college.
The Great GuyBud gets a job at the local newspaper, much to Margaret and Jim's dismay.
The Family Goes to New YorkThe Andersons are worried when Betty goes to New York to attend a friend's wedding.
Betty Goes SteadyBetty is accepted by a self-appointed group of "acceptable" students.
The Good ProspectAn elderly man is forced to accept reality when Kathy crashes his dream world.
The Angel's SweaterChristmas is threatened when Jim's sister spends the holidays with the Andersons.
The Promising Young ManJim has problems handling a young man he is supposed to be helping.
Margaret Hires a GardenerA kindly man named Frank offers to be the Andersons' gardener.
Swiss Family AndersonJim considers buying an island when the family starts complaining at home.
Brief HolidayMargaret takes an impulsive shopping trip.
The Lawn PartyJim and Margaret are tired of always chaperoning the neighborhood parties.
Short WaveBud's shortwave radio picks up a distress call from a ship at sea.
CarnivalBud learns what it's like to be suckered when he's taken in twice by the same man.
Betty and the Jet PilotBetty falls in love with an Army pilot stationed at the local base.
Trip to HillsboroughBud's plans to go to Hillsborough go astray, but he doggedly persists.
An Evening to RememberThe Anderson household is turned upside down when Cornel Wilde comes to talk with Jim.
Bud Buys a CarBud's purchase of a used car causes dissension in the Anderson household.
Safety FirstBud learns a lesson in safety when he is sentenced to crossing guard duty for dangerous driving habits.
Bud, the HeroBud's heroic deed was really an accident.
Betty, Track StarBetty faces a dilemma when a promise threatens to keep her from winning the Flower Queen title.
The Spelling BeeKathy is nervous when she learns that she is to compete in the county spelling contest.
Bud, the PhilanthropistBud wants his donation to be known.
Baby in the HouseThe Andersons agree to let Betty babysit for a neighborhood child.
Class ProphecyA friend of Jim's comes to his house on a business matter that proves to be embarrassing.
Art of RomanceJim's helpful suggestions to Bud about romancing a woman backfire.
Margaret Disowns Her FamilyMargaret decides to sell the family's baby crib and scales.
Grandpa RetiresMargaret's father gets restless when people start suggesting that he retire.
Shoot for the MoonAn unknown workman helps the Andersons restore their faith in themselves.
Show More- About this Episode
- Jim has problems handling a young man he is supposed to be helping.
- CastRobert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue
- GenreComedy
- Seasons6
- StudioShout! Factory
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