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The Best Episodes of Father Knows Best Season 3

Every episode of Father Knows Best Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Father Knows Best Season 3!

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Family man Jim Anderson copes with the everyday problems among his wife Margaret and their three children as they experience day-to-day changes.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Father Knows Best Season 3 Episode 1 - No Apron Strings
    8.1/10(60 votes)

    #1 - No Apron Strings

    S3:E1

    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.

    Director:Peter Tewksbury
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Father Knows Best Season 3 Episode 2 - Never in Twain
    7.5/10(50 votes)

    #2 - Never in Twain

    S3:E2

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

    Director:Peter Tewksbury
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Father Knows Best Season 3 Episode 3 - Betty Goes to College
    7.8/10(54 votes)

    #3 - Betty Goes to College

    S3:E3

    No description available

    Director:Peter Tewksbury
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Father Knows Best Season 3 Episode 4 - Man About Town
    7.9/10(53 votes)

    #4 - Man About Town

    S3:E4

    No description available

    Director:Peter Tewksbury
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Father Knows Best Season 3 Episode 5 - The Homing Pigeon
    7.9/10(49 votes)

    #5 - The Homing Pigeon

    S3:E5

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

    Director:Peter Tewksbury
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Father Knows Best Season 3 Episode 6 - Spaghetti for Margaret
    8.1/10(55 votes)

    #6 - Spaghetti for Margaret

    S3:E6

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

    Director:Peter Tewksbury
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Father Knows Best Season 3 Episode 7 - Betty's Birthday
    8.1/10(53 votes)

    #7 - Betty's Birthday

    S3:E7

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

    Director:Peter Tewksbury
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Father Knows Best Season 3 Episode 8 - Bud, the Millionaire
    7.6/10(46 votes)

    #8 - Bud, the Millionaire

    S3:E8

    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.

    Director:Peter Tewksbury
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Father Knows Best Season 3 Episode 9 - The Old Days
    7.4/10(40 votes)

    #9 - The Old Days

    S3:E9

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

    Director:Peter Tewksbury
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Father Knows Best Season 3 Episode 10 - Whistle Bait
    7.3/10(57 votes)

    #10 - Whistle Bait

    S3:E10

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

    Director:Peter Tewksbury
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Father Knows Best Season 3 Episode 11 - The Great Guy
    8.3/10(55 votes)

    #11 - The Great Guy

    S3:E11

    No description available

    Director:Peter Tewksbury
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Father Knows Best Season 3 Episode 12 - The Family Goes to New York
    7.7/10(43 votes)

    #12 - The Family Goes to New York

    S3:E12

    No description available

    Director:Peter Tewksbury
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Father Knows Best Season 3 Episode 13 - Betty Goes Steady
    7.7/10(50 votes)

    #13 - Betty Goes Steady

    S3:E13

    No description available

    Director:Peter Tewksbury
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Father Knows Best Season 3 Episode 14 - The Good Prospect
    8.1/10(48 votes)

    #14 - The Good Prospect

    S3:E14

    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.

    Director:Peter Tewksbury
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Father Knows Best Season 3 Episode 15 - The Angel's Sweater
    8.2/10(69 votes)

    #15 - The Angel's Sweater

    S3:E15

    No description available

    Director:Peter Tewksbury
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Father Knows Best Season 3 Episode 16 - The Promising Young Man
    7.7/10(51 votes)

    #16 - The Promising Young Man

    S3:E16

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

    Director:Peter Tewksbury
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Father Knows Best Season 3 Episode 17 - Margaret Hires a Gardener
    8.1/10(43 votes)

    #17 - Margaret Hires a Gardener

    S3:E17

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

    Director:Peter Tewksbury
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Father Knows Best Season 3 Episode 18 - Swiss Family Anderson
    7.7/10(57 votes)

    #18 - Swiss Family Anderson

    S3:E18

    The Anderson family becomes shipwrecked on a deserted island.

    Director:Peter Tewksbury
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Father Knows Best Season 3 Episode 19 - Brief Holiday
    8.3/10(59 votes)

    #19 - Brief Holiday

    S3:E19

    No description available

    Director:Peter Tewksbury
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Father Knows Best Season 3 Episode 20 - The Lawn Party
    8.1/10(49 votes)

    #20 - The Lawn Party

    S3:E20

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

    Director:Peter Tewksbury
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Father Knows Best Season 3 Episode 21 - Short Wave
    8.7/10(95 votes)

    #21 - Short Wave

    S3:E21

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

    Director:Peter Tewksbury
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Father Knows Best Season 3 Episode 22 - Carnival
    8.2/10(54 votes)

    #22 - Carnival

    S3:E22

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

    Director:Peter Tewksbury
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Father Knows Best Season 3 Episode 23 - Betty and the Jet Pilot
    8.0/10(55 votes)

    #23 - Betty and the Jet Pilot

    S3:E23

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

    Director:Peter Tewksbury
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Father Knows Best Season 3 Episode 24 - Trip to Hillsborough
    7.5/10(51 votes)

    #24 - Trip to Hillsborough

    S3:E24

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

    Director:Peter Tewksbury
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Father Knows Best Season 3 Episode 25 - An Evening to Remember
    8.4/10(65 votes)

    #25 - An Evening to Remember

    S3:E25

    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.

    Director:Peter Tewksbury
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"No Apron Strings" is the best rated episode of "Father Knows Best" season 3. It scored 8.1/10 based on 60 votes. Directed by Peter Tewksbury and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/12/1956. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "Never in Twain".