About this season
Family man Jim Anderson copes with the everyday problems among his wife Margaret and their three children as they experience day-to-day changes.
Episodes (37)
1. No Apron Strings
Aired 12 September 1956 • 30 min
Bud tries to prove he's not tied to his mother's apron strings.
2. Never in Twain
Aired 19 September 1956 • 30 min
On a dude ranch, Betty falls in love with a cowboy only to discover the relationship won't last.
3. Betty Goes to College
Aired 26 September 1956 • 30 min
Jim and Margaret are excited about Betty going to the state college they attended. Betty, who wants to, at first, changes her mind.
4. Man About Town
Aired 3 October 1956 • 30 min
Kippy promises Bud a date with his beautiful cousin, Marissa.
5. The Homing Pigeon
Aired 10 October 1956 • 30 min
Jim tries discouraging Betty from taking her own apartment.
6. Spaghetti for Margaret
Aired 17 October 1956 • 30 min
The Andersons entertain an aspiring writer—aspiring for 30 years.
7. Betty's Birthday
Aired 24 October 1956 • 30 min
Betty announces that she doesn't want a birthday party or presents.
8. Bud, the Millionaire
Aired 31 October 1956 • 30 min
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.
9. The Old Days
Aired 7 November 1956 • 30 min
Jim and Margaret complain about the children's sloppy clothes.
10. Whistle Bait
Aired 14 November 1956 • 30 min
Betty's esteem is low after another girl gets all the attention she used to get.
11. The Great Guy
Aired 21 November 1956 • 30 min
12. The Family Goes to New York
Aired 28 November 1956 • 30 min
13. Betty Goes Steady
Aired 5 December 1956 • 30 min
14. The Good Prospect
Aired 12 December 1956 • 30 min
The Andersons try bringing an old man out of his dream world.
15. The Angel's Sweater
Aired 19 December 1956 • 30 min
16. The Promising Young Man
Aired 26 December 1956 • 30 min
The boss's son goes to work in Jim's office.
17. Margaret Hires a Gardener
Aired 2 January 1957 • 30 min
A Spanish immigrant, Frank, fixes the Andersons lawn and then charges a high price.
18. Swiss Family Anderson
Aired 9 January 1957 • 30 min
The Anderson family becomes shipwrecked on a deserted island.
19. Brief Holiday
Aired 16 January 1957 • 30 min
20. The Lawn Party
Aired 23 January 1957 • 30 min
Bud tells the family they are to set up for a lawn party that is tomorrow.
21. Short Wave
Aired 30 January 1957 • 30 min
While listening to Bud’s short wave radio, the family overhears a distress call from a boat.
22. Carnival
Aired 6 February 1957 • 30 min
Bud squanders Jim's money at a carnival.
23. Betty and the Jet Pilot
Aired 13 February 1957 • 30 min
Betty's new boyfriend, a jet pilot, is transferred to Alaska.
24. Trip to Hillsborough
Aired 20 February 1957 • 30 min
Looking for adventure, Bud travels to a neighboring town.
25. An Evening to Remember
Aired 27 February 1957 • 30 min
The Anderson home is disrupted by a visit from actor Cornel Wilde.
26. Bud Buys a Car
Aired 13 March 1957 • 30 min
Bud buys a car for $10.
27. Safety First
Aired 20 March 1957 • 30 min
When Bud receives a traffic ticket, he is forced to become a crossing guard.
28. Bud, the Hero
Aired 27 March 1957 • 30 min
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.
29. Betty, the Track Star
Aired 3 April 1957 • 30 min
Betty becomes flower queen and wins a track race, all in the same day.
30. The Spelling Bee
Aired 17 April 1957 • 30 min
31. Bud, the Philanthropist
Aired 24 April 1957 • 30 min
Kippy takes credit for a church donation Bud made, and Bud plans to get even.
32. Baby in the House
Aired 1 May 1957 • 30 min
Jim and Margaret take care of a baby Betty is supposed to babysit, so she can go out.
33. Class Prophecy
Aired 8 May 1957 • 30 min
Henry Pruett, a traveling salesman, knocks on the Anderson’s door. It turns out she, Jim and Henry all attended college together.
34. The Art of Romance
Aired 15 May 1957 • 30 min
Bud gets advice from Jim on how to win over Judy, while she is asking Margaret.
35. Margaret Disowns Her Family
Aired 22 May 1957 • 30 min
Margaret tries to help a young woman overcome her fear of having a baby.
36. Grandpa Retires
Aired 29 May 1957 • 30 min
Jim and Margaret are called in to help Margaret's dad, who's about to hand over his printing office and retire.
37. Shoot for the Moon
Aired 5 June 1957 • 30 min
Sageman helps the Andersons regain their self-confidence.