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Betty's Brother

7.6/10 · 64 votesJan 11, 195630 min

Ranked #25 of 37 in Season 2•−0.1 vs season avg

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Bud is having trouble in school and the family are hard-pressed to find out why. Eventually, Jim and Margaret come to the conclusion that, since he’s entered high school, he’s lost his confidence over being constantly compared to Betty and her accomplishments.

Written byPaul West

Seasons6

Season 2 Episodes37

Cast5

Robert Young

Robert Young

Jim Anderson

Jane Wyatt

Jane Wyatt

Margaret Anderson

Elinor Donahue

Elinor Donahue

Betty Anderson

Billy Gray

Billy Gray

Bud Anderson

Lauren Chapin

Lauren Chapin

Kathy Anderson

Crew3

William D. Russell

William D. Russell

Director

P

Paul West

Writer

H

Herman J. Epstein

Story

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Episode Summary

"Betty's Brother" is episode 18 of Father Knows Best season 2. It scored 7.6/10 from 64 votes, ranking #25 of 37 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by William D. Russell and written by Paul West, it aired on January 11, 1956.