Episodes
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1. No Apron Strings
1956-09-12 · 30m
Bud tries to prove he's not tied to his mother's apron strings.
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2. Never in Twain
1956-09-19 · 30m
On a dude ranch, Betty falls in love with a cowboy only to discover the relationship won't last.
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3. Betty Goes to College
1956-09-26 · 30m
Jim and Margaret are excited about Betty going to the state college they attended. Betty, who wants to, at first, changes her mind.
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4. Man About Town
1956-10-03 · 30m
Kippy promises Bud a date with his beautiful cousin, Marissa.
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5. The Homing Pigeon
1956-10-10 · 30m
Jim tries discouraging Betty from moving into an apartment. Bud and the family await the arrival of Charlie, a homing pigeon.
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6. Spaghetti for Margaret
1956-10-17 · 30m
The Andersons entertain an aspiring writer—aspiring for 30 years.
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7. Betty's Birthday
1956-10-24 · 30m
After listening to a lecture in class on the origins of giving gifts, Betty announces that she doesn't want a birthday party or presents.
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8. Bud, the Millionaire
1956-10-31 · 30m
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, even indirectly.
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9. The Old Days
1956-11-07 · 30m
Jim and Margaret complain about the children's sloppy clothes. The kids judge the antiquated attire they choose for a PTA costume party.
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10. Whistle Bait
1956-11-14 · 30m
Betty becomes insecure after she overhears Bud tell Jim that she’s not the kind of girl boys whistle at.
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11. The Great Guy
1956-11-21 · 30m
Bud and Kippy get a job working at a newspaper.
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12. The Family Goes to New York
1956-11-28 · 30m
Jim is reluctant to let Betty go to New York to be a bridesmaid to her friend Barbara—afraid she’ll get hurt, somehow.
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13. Betty Goes Steady
1956-12-05 · 30m
Betty is going steady according to the rules of her school’s social set. But a guy with a chip on his shoulder challenges her preconceptions.
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14. The Good Prospect
1956-12-12 · 30m
The Andersons try bringing an old man out of his dream world.
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15. The Angel's Sweater
1956-12-19 · 30m
Jim’s sister comes for Christmas, and the kids are less than thrilled—particularly, Kathy.
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16. The Promising Young Man
1956-12-26 · 30m
The boss's son goes to work in Jim's office.
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17. Margaret Hires a Gardener
1957-01-02 · 30m
A Spanish immigrant, Frank, fixes the Andersons lawn and then charges a high price.
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18. Swiss Family Anderson
1957-01-09 · 30m
The Anderson family becomes shipwrecked on a deserted island.
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19. Brief Holiday
1957-01-16 · 30m
Margaret takes a small, much-needed break from her daily duties.
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20. The Lawn Party
1957-01-23 · 30m
Bud tells the family they are to set up for a lawn party that is tomorrow.
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21. Short Wave
1957-01-30 · 30m
While listening to Bud’s short wave radio, the family overhears a distress call from a boat.
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22. Carnival
1957-02-06 · 30m
Bud squanders Jim's money at a carnival.
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23. Betty and the Jet Pilot
1957-02-13 · 30m
Betty's new boyfriend, a jet pilot, is transferred to Alaska.
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24. Trip to Hillsborough
1957-02-20 · 30m
Looking for adventure, Bud travels to a neighboring town.
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25. An Evening to Remember
1957-02-27 · 30m
The Anderson home is disrupted by a visit from actor Cornel Wilde.
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26. Bud Buys a Car
1957-03-13 · 30m
Bud buys a car for $10.
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27. Safety First
1957-03-20 · 30m
When Bud receives a traffic ticket, he is forced to become a crossing guard.
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28. Bud, the Hero
1957-03-27 · 30m
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 becoming a hero of the town.
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29. Betty, the Track Star
1957-04-03 · 30m
Betty becomes flower queen and wins a track race, all in the same day.
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30. The Spelling Bee
1957-04-17 · 30m
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31. Bud, the Philanthropist
1957-04-24 · 30m
Kippy takes credit for a church donation Bud made, and Bud plans to get even.
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32. Baby in the House
1957-05-01 · 30m
Jim and Margaret take care of a baby Betty is supposed to babysit, so she can go out.
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33. Class Prophecy
1957-05-08 · 30m
Henry Pruett, a traveling salesman, knocks on the Anderson’s door. It turns out she, Jim and Henry all attended college together.
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34. The Art of Romance
1957-05-15 · 30m
Bud gets advice from Jim on how to win over Judy, while she is asking Margaret.
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35. Margaret Disowns Her Family
1957-05-22 · 30m
Margaret tries to help a young woman overcome her fear of having a baby.
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36. Grandpa Retires
1957-05-29 · 30m
Jim and Margaret are called in to help Margaret's dad, who's about to hand over his printing office and retire.
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37. Shoot for the Moon
1957-06-05 · 30m
Sageman helps the Andersons regain their self-confidence.
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Cast

Robert Young
Jim Anderson

Jane Wyatt
Margaret Anderson

Elinor Donahue
Betty Anderson

Billy Gray
Bud Anderson

Lauren Chapin
Kathy Anderson

















