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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 21 - Short Wave
    8.7/10(105 votes)

    S3:E21

    While listening to Bud’s short wave radio, the family overhears a distress call from a boat.

    Director:Peter Tewksbury
    Writer:Paul West

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  2. Father Knows Best Season 3 Episode 11 - The Great Guy
    8.3/10(63 votes)

    S3:E11

    Bud and Kippy get a job working at a newspaper.

    Director:Peter Tewksbury
    Writer:Roswell Rogers

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  3. Father Knows Best Season 3 Episode 15 - The Angel's Sweater
    8.3/10(75 votes)

    S3:E15

    Jim’s sister comes for Christmas, and the kids are less than thrilled—particularly, Kathy.

    Director:Peter Tewksbury
    Writer:Roswell Rogers

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  4. Father Knows Best Season 3 Episode 19 - Brief Holiday
    8.3/10(67 votes)

    S3:E19

    Margaret takes a small, much-needed break from her daily duties.

    Director:Peter Tewksbury
    Writer:Roswell Rogers

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  5. Father Knows Best Season 3 Episode 22 - Carnival
    8.3/10(61 votes)

    S3:E22

    Bud squanders Jim's money at a carnival.

    Director:Peter Tewksbury
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Father Knows Best Season 3 Episode 25 - An Evening to Remember
    8.3/10(75 votes)

    S3:E25

    The Anderson home is disrupted by a visit from actor Cornel Wilde.

    Director:Peter Tewksbury
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Father Knows Best Season 3 Episode 30 - The Spelling Bee
    8.3/10(64 votes)

    S3:E30

    Kathy is apprehensive about the prospect of competing at the county spelling bee.

    Director:Peter Tewksbury
    Writer:Roswell Rogers

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  8. Father Knows Best Season 3 Episode 14 - The Good Prospect
    8.2/10(54 votes)

    S3:E14

    The Andersons try bringing an old man out of his dream world.

    Director:Peter Tewksbury
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Father Knows Best Season 3 Episode 33 - Class Prophecy
    8.2/10(62 votes)

    S3:E33

    Henry Pruett, a traveling salesman, knocks on the Anderson’s door. It turns out she, Jim and Henry all attended college together.

    Director:Peter Tewksbury
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Father Knows Best Season 3 Episode 1 - No Apron Strings
    8.1/10(65 votes)

    S3:E1

    Bud tries to prove he's not tied to his mother's apron strings.

    Director:Peter Tewksbury
    Writer:Roswell Rogers

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  11. Father Knows Best Season 3 Episode 5 - The Homing Pigeon
    8.1/10(55 votes)

    S3:E5

    Jim tries discouraging Betty from moving into an apartment. Bud and the family await the arrival of Charlie, a homing pigeon.

    Director:Peter Tewksbury
    Writer:Paul West

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  12. Father Knows Best Season 3 Episode 6 - Spaghetti for Margaret
    8.1/10(62 votes)

    S3:E6

    The Andersons entertain an aspiring writer—aspiring for 30 years.

    Director:Peter Tewksbury
    Writer:Roswell Rogers

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  13. Father Knows Best Season 3 Episode 17 - Margaret Hires a Gardener
    8.1/10(48 votes)

    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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  14. Father Knows Best Season 3 Episode 20 - The Lawn Party
    8.1/10(55 votes)

    S3:E20

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

    Director:Peter Tewksbury
    Writer:Roswell Rogers

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  15. Father Knows Best Season 3 Episode 26 - Bud Buys a Car
    8.1/10(53 votes)

    S3:E26

    Bud buys a car for $10.

    Director:Peter Tewksbury
    Writer:Paul West

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  16. Father Knows Best Season 3 Episode 34 - The Art of Romance
    8.1/10(46 votes)

    S3:E34

    Bud gets advice from Jim on how to win over Judy, while Judy asks gets advice from Betty.

    Director:Peter Tewksbury
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Father Knows Best Season 3 Episode 7 - Betty's Birthday
    8.0/10(60 votes)

    S3:E7

    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.

    Director:Peter Tewksbury
    Writer:Dorothy Cooper

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  18. Father Knows Best Season 3 Episode 23 - Betty and the Jet Pilot
    8.0/10(61 votes)

    S3:E23

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

    Director:Peter Tewksbury
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Father Knows Best Season 3 Episode 27 - Safety First
    8.0/10(55 votes)

    S3:E27

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

    Director:Peter Tewksbury
    Writer:Paul West

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  20. Father Knows Best Season 3 Episode 35 - Margaret Disowns Her Family
    8.0/10(57 votes)

    S3:E35

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

    Director:Peter Tewksbury
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Father Knows Best Season 3 Episode 4 - Man About Town
    7.9/10(58 votes)

    S3:E4

    Kippy promises Bud a date with his beautiful cousin, Marissa.

    Director:Peter Tewksbury
    Writer:Dorothy Cooper

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  22. Father Knows Best Season 3 Episode 12 - The Family Goes to New York
    7.9/10(49 votes)

    S3:E12

    Jim is reluctant to let Betty go to New York to be a bridesmaid to her friend Barbara—afraid she’ll get hurt, somehow.

    Director:Peter Tewksbury
    Writer:Dorothy Cooper

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  23. Father Knows Best Season 3 Episode 16 - The Promising Young Man
    7.8/10(56 votes)

    S3:E16

    The boss's son goes to work in Jim's office.

    Director:Peter Tewksbury
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Father Knows Best Season 3 Episode 18 - Swiss Family Anderson
    7.8/10(64 votes)

    S3:E18

    The Anderson family becomes shipwrecked on a deserted island.

    Director:Peter Tewksbury
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Father Knows Best Season 3 Episode 28 - Bud, the Hero
    7.8/10(49 votes)

    S3:E28

    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.

    Director:Peter Tewksbury
    Writer:Roswell Rogers

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"Short Wave" is the best rated episode of "Father Knows Best" season 3. It scored 8.7/10 based on 105 votes. Directed by Peter Tewksbury and written by Paul West, it aired on 1/30/1957. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "The Great Guy".