Episodes List
Ep.1 No Apron Strings
Air Date: 1956-09-12
Bud tries to prove he's not tied to his mother's apron strings.
Ep.2 Never in Twain
Air Date: 1956-09-19
On a dude ranch, Betty falls in love with a cowboy only to discover the relationship won't last.
Ep.3 Betty Goes to College
Air Date: 1956-09-26
Jim and Margaret are excited about Betty going to the state college they attended. Betty, who wants to, at first, changes her mind.
Ep.4 Man About Town
Air Date: 1956-10-03
Kippy promises Bud a date with his beautiful cousin, Marissa.
Ep.5 The Homing Pigeon
Air Date: 1956-10-10
Jim tries discouraging Betty from taking her own apartment.
Ep.6 Spaghetti for Margaret
Air Date: 1956-10-17
The Andersons entertain an aspiring writer—aspiring for 30 years.
Ep.7 Betty's Birthday
Air Date: 1956-10-24
Betty announces that she doesn't want a birthday party or presents.
Ep.8 Bud, the Millionaire
Air Date: 1956-10-31
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.
Ep.9 The Old Days
Air Date: 1956-11-07
Jim and Margaret complain about the children's sloppy clothes.
Ep.10 Whistle Bait
Air Date: 1956-11-14
Betty's esteem is low after another girl gets all the attention she used to get.
Ep.11 The Great Guy
Air Date: 1956-11-21
Ep.12 The Family Goes to New York
Air Date: 1956-11-28
Ep.13 Betty Goes Steady
Air Date: 1956-12-05
Ep.14 The Good Prospect
Air Date: 1956-12-12
The Andersons try bringing an old man out of his dream world.
Ep.15 The Angel's Sweater
Air Date: 1956-12-19
Ep.16 The Promising Young Man
Air Date: 1956-12-26
The boss's son goes to work in Jim's office.
Ep.17 Margaret Hires a Gardener
Air Date: 1957-01-02
A Spanish immigrant, Frank, fixes the Andersons lawn and then charges a high price.
Ep.18 Swiss Family Anderson
Air Date: 1957-01-09
The Anderson family becomes shipwrecked on a deserted island.
Ep.19 Brief Holiday
Air Date: 1957-01-16
Ep.20 The Lawn Party
Air Date: 1957-01-23
Bud tells the family they are to set up for a lawn party that is tomorrow.
Ep.21 Short Wave
Air Date: 1957-01-30
While listening to Bud’s short wave radio, the family overhears a distress call from a boat.
Ep.22 Carnival
Air Date: 1957-02-06
Bud squanders Jim's money at a carnival.
Ep.23 Betty and the Jet Pilot
Air Date: 1957-02-13
Betty's new boyfriend, a jet pilot, is transferred to Alaska.
Ep.24 Trip to Hillsborough
Air Date: 1957-02-20
Looking for adventure, Bud travels to a neighboring town.
Ep.25 An Evening to Remember
Air Date: 1957-02-27
The Anderson home is disrupted by a visit from actor Cornel Wilde.
Ep.26 Bud Buys a Car
Air Date: 1957-03-13
Bud buys a car for $10.
Ep.27 Safety First
Air Date: 1957-03-20
When Bud receives a traffic ticket, he is forced to become a crossing guard.
Ep.28 Bud, the Hero
Air Date: 1957-03-27
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.
Ep.29 Betty, the Track Star
Air Date: 1957-04-03
Betty becomes flower queen and wins a track race, all in the same day.
Ep.30 The Spelling Bee
Air Date: 1957-04-17
Ep.31 Bud, the Philanthropist
Air Date: 1957-04-24
Kippy takes credit for a church donation Bud made, and Bud plans to get even.
Ep.32 Baby in the House
Air Date: 1957-05-01
Jim and Margaret take care of a baby Betty is supposed to babysit, so she can go out.
Ep.33 Class Prophecy
Air Date: 1957-05-08
Henry Pruett, a traveling salesman, knocks on the Anderson’s door. It turns out she, Jim and Henry all attended college together.
Ep.34 The Art of Romance
Air Date: 1957-05-15
Bud gets advice from Jim on how to win over Judy, while she is asking Margaret.
Ep.35 Margaret Disowns Her Family
Air Date: 1957-05-22
Margaret tries to help a young woman overcome her fear of having a baby.
Ep.36 Grandpa Retires
Air Date: 1957-05-29
Jim and Margaret are called in to help Margaret's dad, who's about to hand over his printing office and retire.
Ep.37 Shoot for the Moon
Air Date: 1957-06-05
Sageman helps the Andersons regain their self-confidence.
