3x1 - No Apron Strings

September 12, 1956

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.

3x2 - Never in Twain

September 19, 1956

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

3x3 - Betty Goes to College

September 26, 1956

3x4 - Man About Town

October 3, 1956

3x5 - The Homing Pigeon

October 10, 1956

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

3x6 - Spaghetti for Margaret

October 17, 1956

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

3x7 - Betty's Birthday

October 24, 1956

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

3x8 - Bud, the Millionaire

October 31, 1956

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.

3x9 - The Old Days

November 7, 1956

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

3x10 - Whistle Bait

November 14, 1956

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

3x11 - The Great Guy

November 21, 1956

3x12 - The Family Goes to New York

November 28, 1956

3x13 - Betty Goes Steady

December 5, 1956

3x14 - The Good Prospect

December 12, 1956

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.

3x15 - The Angel's Sweater

December 19, 1956

3x16 - The Promising Young Man

December 26, 1956

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

3x17 - Margaret Hires a Gardener

January 2, 1957

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

3x18 - Swiss Family Anderson

January 9, 1957

The Anderson family becomes shipwrecked on a deserted island.

3x19 - Brief Holiday

January 16, 1957

3x20 - The Lawn Party

January 23, 1957

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

3x21 - Short Wave

January 30, 1957

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

3x22 - Carnival

February 6, 1957

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

3x23 - Betty and the Jet Pilot

February 13, 1957

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

3x24 - Trip to Hillsborough

February 20, 1957

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

3x25 - An Evening to Remember

February 27, 1957

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.

3x26 - Bud Buys a Car

March 13, 1957

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

3x27 - Safety First

March 20, 1957

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

3x28 - Bud, the Hero

March 27, 1957

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.

3x29 - Betty, the Track Star

April 3, 1957

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

3x30 - The Spelling Bee

April 17, 1957

3x31 - Bud, the Philanthropist

April 24, 1957

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

3x32 - Baby in the House

May 1, 1957

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

3x33 - Class Prophecy

May 8, 1957

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.

3x34 - The Art of Romance

May 15, 1957

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

3x35 - Margaret Disowns Her Family

May 22, 1957

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

3x37 - Shoot for the Moon

June 5, 1957

Sageman helps the Andersons regain their self-confidence.