No Apron Strings

Episode number: 1

Overview: 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.

Never in Twain

Episode number: 2

Overview: On a dude ranch, Betty falls in love with a cowboy only to discover the relationship won't last.

Betty Goes to College

Episode number: 3

Man About Town

Episode number: 4

The Homing Pigeon

Episode number: 5

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

Spaghetti for Margaret

Episode number: 6

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

Betty's Birthday

Episode number: 7

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

Bud, the Millionaire

Episode number: 8

Overview: 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.

The Old Days

Episode number: 9

Overview: Jim and Margaret complain about the children's sloppy clothes. Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue, Billy Gray, Lauren Chapin. Dotty: Yvonne Lime.

Whistle Bait

Episode number: 10

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

The Great Guy

Episode number: 11

The Family Goes to New York

Episode number: 12

Betty Goes Steady

Episode number: 13

The Good Prospect

Episode number: 14

Overview: 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.

The Angel's Sweater

Episode number: 15

The Promising Young Man

Episode number: 16

Overview: The boss's son goes to work in Jim's office. Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue, Billy Gray, Lauren Chapin. Ward: Willis Bouchey.

Margaret Hires a Gardener

Episode number: 17

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

Swiss Family Anderson

Episode number: 18

Overview: The Anderson family becomes shipwrecked on a deserted island.

Brief Holiday

Episode number: 19

The Lawn Party

Episode number: 20

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

Short Wave

Episode number: 21

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

Carnival

Episode number: 22

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

Betty and the Jet Pilot

Episode number: 23

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

Trip to Hillsborough

Episode number: 24

Overview: Looking for adventure, Bud travels to a neighboring town. Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue, Billy Gray, Lauren Chapin. Kippy: Paul Wallace.

An Evening to Remember

Episode number: 25

Overview: 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.

Bud Buys a Car

Episode number: 26

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

Safety First

Episode number: 27

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

Bud, the Hero

Episode number: 28

Overview: Bud - a hero? A chain reaction of events, starting with a girl who wants to use Bud to make her boyfriend jealous leads to Bud preventing a bank robbery, making him the hero of the town.

Betty, the Track Star

Episode number: 29

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

The Spelling Bee

Episode number: 30

Bud, the Philanthropist

Episode number: 31

Overview: Kippy takes credit for a church donation Bud made, and Bud plans to get even.

Baby in the House

Episode number: 32

Overview: Jim and Margaret takes care of a baby Betty is baby-sitting so she can go out.

Class Prophecy

Episode number: 33

Overview: 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.

The Art of Romance

Episode number: 34

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

Margaret Disowns Her Family

Episode number: 35

Overview: Margaret tries to help a young woman overcome her fear of having a baby.

Grandpa Retires

Episode number: 36

Overview: Jim and Margaret are called in to help Margaret's dad, who's about to hand over his printing office and retire. The main reason is his groggy health lately, but it seems that giving up his office is the actual source for this problems.

Shoot for the Moon

Episode number: 37

Overview: Sageman helps the Andersons regain their self-confidence.