Father Knows Best

1. S01E01Bud Takes Up the DanceOctober 3, 1954—Jim and Betty help Bud learn to dance so he can go to the school dance with a girl.
2. S01E02Lesson in CitizenshipOctober 10, 1954—Jim tells his kids they need to cheerfully volunteer. Bud volunteers Jim's time, Kathy volunteers his good suit to charity, Betty volunteers
3. S01E03The Motor ScooterOctober 17, 1954—Margaret is not thrilled at all with Jim's purchase of a second hand motor scooter for Bud. Opening scene is great as Jim appears to be the
4. S01E04Football TicketsOctober 24, 1954—Jim is to take Betty to the biggest football game of the year, but a business customer blackmails him into taking him, instead.
5. S01E05Live My Own LifeOctober 31, 1954—Bud wants to live on his own terms and decides to move to a small apartment with one room.
6. S01E06Grandpa Jim's RejuvenationNovember 7, 1954—Jim wants to feel young again and his family tries to make him feel better.
7. S01E07Bud's Encounter with the LawNovember 14, 1954—Rocket Girl Kathy loads up her rocket (new washing machine) causing problems for the whole family.
8. S01E08Thanksgiving DayNovember 21, 1954—Jim changes plans for Thanksgiving to celebrate Kathy's winning poem of the fourth grade.
9. S01E09Second HoneymoonNovember 28, 1954—Jim asks Margaret to take off with him for a weekend alone. Blooper: In the car they talk about their kids being nearly in bed but the shado
10. S01E10Typical FatherDecember 5, 1954—Betty and her boyfriend rehearse for a play and causes Jim to believe they are eloping.
11. S01E11Margaret Goes DancingDecember 12, 1954—Feeling nostalgic and a bit neglected, Margaret decides to take private dance lessons.
12. S01E12The Christmas StoryDecember 19, 1954—The family takes a short road trip to find the perfect Christmas tree but a sudden storm strands them for Christmas.
13. S01E13Sparrow in the WindowDecember 26, 1954—It's a cold rainy evening and Kathy finds a motionless sparrow on the windowsill.
14. S01E14Boy's WeekJanuary 2, 1955—Kathy is blamed for breaking a window, and Jim must face a Boys Week Judge in court.
15. S01E15A Friend of Old George'sJanuary 9, 1955—A friend of a college friend drops by as the family is trying to celebrate Kathy's birthday.
16. S01E16Bud the SnobJanuary 16, 1955—Bud is bashful trying to talk to girls in his school.
17. S01E17The Promised PlayhouseJanuary 23, 1955—Jim tells Bud the complete story of a promise to Kathy about a tree-house made years ago to explain why he is very careful about what promis
18. S01E18Jim the FarmerJanuary 30, 1955—Jim's stressful work moves Jim to move to the country for a less hectic life.
19. S01E19Father of the YearFebruary 6, 1955—Jim is entered into a father-of-the-year contest by his kids.
20. S01E20The Mink CoatFebruary 13, 1955—After Jim tells family they must tighten belts in the family budget, he buys a mink coat for Margaret.
21. S01E21The MatchmakerFebruary 20, 1955—Margaret plans a dinner for a couple to encourage him to ask his girlfriend to marry him.
22. S01E22Bud the BridesmaidFebruary 27, 1955—Margaret is hosting a wedding in her home for the couple from the last episode.
23. S01E23Proud FatherMarch 6, 1955—Kathy, Bud, and Betty are all scared of something happening to them, and Jim encourages them to be brave.
24. S01E24Father Delivers the PapersMarch 13, 1955—Bud's job as delivery boy is in jeopardy and Jim completes his route keeping a promise to Bud's boss.
25. S01E25No PartialityMarch 20, 1955—Kathy is tired of hand-me-downs. trivia: when Jim calls phone number on Kathy's arm but not the same numbers.
26. S01E26Close DecisionMarch 27, 1955—Bud learns a lesson after he fails to keep up with his responsibilities and proves his good character.

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

1. S02E01Art of SalesmanshipAugust 31, 1955—Jim tries to teach Bud salesmanship skills.
2. S02E02Father's Private LifeSeptember 7, 1955—Jim requests some uninterrupted time and problems stack up.
3. S02E03Lessons in CivicsSeptember 14, 1955—The Andersons work together to save from demolition an historic town building.
4. S02E04First DisillusionmentSeptember 21, 1955—Bud tells the truth on his job application after urging from his dad, Jim, but his friend lies on his application and gets the job.
5. S02E05Woman in the HouseSeptember 28, 1955—The Anderson's have an unplanned house guest, wife of a friend of Jim's that drives Margaret crazy.
6. S02E06New Girl at SchoolOctober 5, 1955—Bud is impressed with April, a new girl in school, and Kathy has a new boyfriend that is the brother of the girl.
7. S02E07Kathy Makes MagicOctober 12, 1955—Kathy trades for a used magic set and worries when her 'magic' starts coming true.
8. S02E08Advantage to BettyOctober 19, 1955—The tennis captain is angered when Betty is chosen for publicity pictures.
9. S02E09The Big TestOctober 26, 1955—Bud wants to buy a used outboard motor, but his report card science grade interferes with his plan.
10. S02E10Father is a DopeNovember 2, 1955—After seeing a father manipulated on the "TV box" comedy, he thinks his family is doing the same to him about his planned hunting trip.
11. S02E11Spirit of YouthNovember 9, 1955—Jim and Margaret realize at a college reunion that the great times they recall were great for their age back then, but they are happier in t
12. S02E12Bud, the LadykillerNovember 16, 1955—Bud tries to find a way to discourage an admirer politely.
13. S02E13Margaret's PremonitionNovember 30, 1955—Margaret's premonitions seem to be coming true interfering with some of the family's plans.
14. S02E14Stage to YumaDecember 7, 1955—The cast is on holiday but Robert Young stars in this wild west episode with indians attacking a stage coach while Jim plays the part of a b
15. S02E15Bad InfluenceDecember 14, 1955—Bud finds out that his new friend is a thief and takes the blame for Artie stealing Kathy's piggy bank change.
16. S02E16Betty Hates CarterDecember 28, 1955—Jim arranges a date for Betty with the son of a friend when in town for a convention, but Betty isn't cooperating.
17. S02E17Jim, the TyrantJanuary 4, 1956—Jim has a bad day at the office and is impatient with his family that evening.
18. S02E18Betty's BrotherJanuary 11, 1956—Bud is teased as a freshman because of senior Betty's great accomplishments.
19. S02E19Betty Earns a FormalJanuary 18, 1956—Betty must earn the money for an expensive formal dress.
20. S02E20The House PainterJanuary 25, 1956—A very experienced house painter is put to a test of his ethics by the Anderson family.
21. S02E21Bud, the WallflowerFebruary 1, 1956—Bud's school throws a girls invite the boys dance and Bud is not asked to it.
22. S02E22The Bus to NowhereFebruary 8, 1956—Betty is feeling depressed and aimless and decides to leave on a bus to anywhere $9 will take her.
23. S02E23Kathy, the Indian GiverFebruary 15, 1956—Feeling neglected by the family, Kathy seeks someone for companionship.
24. S02E24The Historical AndersonsFebruary 22, 1956—Bud researches the history of Major Nathaniel Anderson and is asked to present it to the PTA.
25. S02E25The Grass is GreenerFebruary 29, 1956—Jim is feeling a bit depressed as he learns he is the least famous of his college group.
26. S02E26The Persistent GuestMarch 7, 1956—The Anderson family helps a homeless boy in the 9th grade find a new home.
27. S02E27Family ReunionMarch 14, 1956—Margaret becomes frustrated with the family not wanting to go to Lemon Falls to attend her family reunion.
28. S02E28Family Dines OutMarch 28, 1956—The Anderson's have competing same day dinner invitations.
29. S02E29Bud, the BoxerApril 4, 1956—Bud needs to face a bully.
30. S02E30Betty, Girl EngineerApril 11, 1956—Betty's high school offers internships in professions/trades and Betty opts in for a non-traditional women's field
31. S02E31The Martins and the CoysApril 18, 1956—Jim and Betty's boyfriend's dad have a major business disagreement creating a feud and creating a Romeo & Juliet scenario.
32. S02E32Dilemma for MargaretApril 25, 1956—Betty participates in a school club initiation that goes wrong
33. S02E33Hero FatherMay 2, 1956—A major Baseball team is lined up to help raise money for the hospital.
34. S02E34Father, the NaturalistMay 9, 1956—Jim takes Kathy out to the woods to collect edible plants and roots to meet her requirements to be promoted to Indian Princess.
35. S02E35The Ten Dollar QuestionMay 16, 1956—Jim wants to end the bickering and tattling by the children and creates ASPNCCOMS - Anti-Stool Pigeon and Name calling Club of Maple Street.
36. S02E36Adopted DaughterMay 23, 1956—Kathy's friend makes her think she might be adopted.
37. S02E37Betty's GraduationMay 30, 1956—Jim helps Kathy get over not wanting to graduate from junior high school by telling about Betty's trepidation of graduating from high school

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

1. S03E01No Apron StringsSeptember 12, 1956—Bud's new girl friend manipulates Bud trying to make him miss his mom's birthday celebration.
2. S03E02Never in TwainSeptember 19, 1956—On a dude ranch, Betty falls in love with a cowboy only to discover the relationship won't last.
3. S03E03Betty Goes to CollegeSeptember 26, 1956—The family visits the state college Margaret and Jim attended for Betty to consider as her college.
4. S03E04Man About TownOctober 3, 1956—Bud prepares for a date with a taller and older woman by putting lifts in his shoes and powder in his hair.
5. S03E05The Homing PigeonOctober 10, 1956—Betty decides to live with a roommate, only to find out that sharing an apartment isn't as glamorous as it seems.
6. S03E06Spaghetti for MargaretOctober 17, 1956—Margaret campaigns to help an old retired author receive some recognition for his work.
7. S03E07Betty's BirthdayOctober 24, 1956—Betty shocks her family when she tells them that she doesn't want a birthday party or any presents.
8. S03E08Bud, the MillionaireOctober 31, 1956—Bud talks Jim into giving him ten dollar a week allowance.
9. S03E09The Old DaysNovember 7, 1956—Betty and Bud get embarrassed and upset when their parents want to wear 1920s style clothing to a costume party.
10. S03E10Whistle BaitNovember 14, 1956—A striking beauty causes Betty to feel a lack of esteem.
11. S03E11The Great GuyNovember 21, 1956—Bud takes a job on the local newspaper.
12. S03E12The Family Goes to New YorkNovember 28, 1956—Betty falls in love when she goes to New York to attend her friend's wedding.
13. S03E13Betty Goes SteadyDecember 5, 1956—Betty becomes a member of the "In-Crowd" at college but is attracted to an outcast.
14. S03E14The Good ProspectDecember 12, 1956—Several family members must learn the hard lesson that some people may talk a big story and make promises that they can not later honor.
15. S03E15The Angel's SweaterDecember 19, 1956—It's Christmas eve, and it takes a leaking pipe to bring a plumber that explains the meaning of Christmas to Kathy who finally understands.
16. S03E16The Promising Young ManDecember 26, 1956—Jim takes on his company's vice-president's adult son to try to help him succeed in his father's insurance business.
17. S03E17Margaret Hires a GardenerJanuary 2, 1957—A self-employed landscaper improves Margaret's lawn and touches the entire family's heart with his dedication to the beauty of plants.
18. S03E18Swiss Family AndersonJanuary 9, 1957—The family becomes marooned on a deserted island on the lake and must make do until rescued.
19. S03E19Brief HolidayJanuary 16, 1957—An over-stressed Margaret takes a relaxing time-out and Jim learns that he must work to be a great husband.
20. S03E20The Lawn PartyJanuary 23, 1957—Bud and his friends seek help in having a lawn party.
21. S03E21Short WaveJanuary 30, 1957—The whole family gets concerned and worried about helping a family on a ship that sends an SOS that the family overhears on bud's short-wave
22. S03E22CarnivalFebruary 6, 1957—Bud learns a lesson at the school of hard knocks when a carnival comes to town.
23. S03E23Betty and the Jet PilotFebruary 13, 1957—Betty is in Love with an Air force Pilot that may be transferred to Alaska.
24. S03E24Trip to HillsboroughFebruary 20, 1957—Aspiring writer Bud takes trip to Hillsboro to make notes about real life for future writing source material.
25. S03E25An Evening to RememberFebruary 27, 1957—The Anderson's have an unexpected famous movie star guest arrive after a fender bender.
26. S03E26Bud Buys a CarMarch 13, 1957—Bud proudly buys a $10 car, his first car.
27. S03E27Safety FirstMarch 20, 1957—Bud learns the hard way to improve his car driving safety habits.
28. S03E28Bud, the HeroMarch 27, 1957—Jim narrates this dramatic story of Bud the hero (surprise ending).
29. S03E29Betty, the Track StarApril 3, 1957—Betty is in a pickle having to choose between competing college demands.
30. S03E30The Spelling BeeApril 17, 1957—Kathy depends on a lucky penny during a spelling bee.
31. S03E31Bud, the PhilanthropistApril 24, 1957—Bud's Sunday School class buys a radio for a classmate recovering from a broken leg, but Bud thinks he wants more credit for the gift.
32. S03E32Baby in the HouseMay 1, 1957—Babysitting a 1-year-old at the Anderson's home.
33. S03E33Class ProphecyMay 8, 1957—The "Most likely to succeed" school friend of Jim and Margaret is embarrassed to be selling door-to-door for Utica Kitchen Utensils.
34. S03E34The Art of RomanceMay 15, 1957—Jim advises Bud on how to make a date with a shy girl, but Betty advises the girl thwarting Bud's advances.
35. S03E35Margaret Disowns Her FamilyMay 22, 1957—Margaret has a challenging day with her family which a young mother-to-be observes and becomes discouraged until Margaret explains the value
36. S03E36Grandpa RetiresMay 29, 1957—Margaret, Jim, and Betty travel to visit with Margaret's parents because Dad is reluctantly retiring.
37. S03E37Shoot for the MoonJune 5, 1957—Woodcutter Sageman teaches the Andersons about goal setting and learning to believe in yourself to achieve the goals.

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

1. S04E01Follow the LeaderSeptember 25, 1957—Bud's class' teacher unexpectedly is replaced by a new teacher and the class wants him to quit hoping their old teacher will return. Bud has
2. S04E02The Awkward HeroOctober 2, 1957—Betty's assigned jock to tutor is smitten with Betty, but he is clumsy and awkward. Betty begins to really like him.
3. S04E03The Good NeighborOctober 9, 1957—Margaret is sued by her rental property's neighbor.
4. S04E04Bud, the ExecutiveOctober 16, 1957—Bud learns leadership skills and how to deal with problems as he helps with the school class picnic.
5. S04E05Sentenced to HappinessOctober 23, 1957—Gardner Frank is back in trouble as he works to make people and plants happy.
6. S04E06Mother Goes to SchoolOctober 30, 1957—When Margaret enrolls in Betty's English Literature class at Jr college, Betty becomes uncomfortable.
7. S04E07The Indispensable ManNovember 6, 1957—Bud learns to follow the football training rules after suffering the consequence of breaking a rule..
8. S04E08Kathy's Big ChanceNovember 13, 1957—An excited Kathy is one of her class' essay winners, but misses the greeting party with her favorite actress due to measles.
9. S04E09Margaret Learns to DriveNovember 20, 1957—Margaret becomes cross at Jim who is giving her driving lessons.
10. S04E10The Way of a DictatorDecember 4, 1957—Bud blackmails Kathy when he learns she damaged Betty's expensive fountain pen.
11. S04E11Mr. Beal Meets His MatchDecember 11, 1957—Faustian story of the Devil and the Andersons. Will they all be lost to the devil's dealings?
12. S04E12Kathy Makes a WishDecember 25, 1957—Kathy wishes on a lucky horseshoe for a horse that then appears.
13. S04E13Man with a PlanJanuary 1, 1958—While Bud begins to plan for the draft, his friends think he has already enlisted and will soon be leaving, and throw a farewell party.
14. S04E14Big SisterJanuary 8, 1958—Betty, Kathy, and Bud all go to a summer camp for girls. Kathy is pushed by counselor Betty to be an over-achiever.
15. S04E15Calypso KidJanuary 15, 1958—Bud trades for some bongos and learns to play the calypso.
16. S04E16Father's BiographyJanuary 22, 1958—One night Jim must choose attending a Chamber of commerce meeting to elect him as a leader, or being at a PTA meeting where Kathy is reading
17. S04E17The RivalsJanuary 29, 1958—Betty's steady, Frank, gets some competition. Guest star Barbara Eden (I Dream of Jeannie)
18. S04E18Bud, the Mind ReaderFebruary 5, 1958—Bud wants to help Betty but will lose his allowance for three months by revealing where Betty is after an important phone call.
19. S04E19Margaret's Other FamilyFebruary 12, 1958—Margaret, and one by one the whole family, assist a new-to-the-city door-to-door woodmaker and his family to the point that Jim thinks they
20. S04E20The TrialFebruary 19, 1958—Bud is accused of property damage and Betty's college class assignment leads to a family trial.
21. S04E21Revenge is SweetFebruary 26, 1958—Betty is embarrassed of Bud's appearance as he works on his car, but Betty doesn't know that Bud did a favor for her friend's father. Bud kn
22. S04E22Country CousinMarch 5, 1958—Betty again must learn a lesson about the need to be nice to others when Jim's brother sends his daughter for a week to visit with Betty and
23. S04E23Poor Old DadMarch 12, 1958—Bud decides from experience that married men don't get to have fun like single men and live a miserable life.
24. S04E24Betty's CrusadeMarch 19, 1958—Betty organizes her friends to save their college hangout.
25. S04E25Young LoveMarch 26, 1958—Bud has a crush on a girl working at the supermarket.
26. S04E26Tell It to MomApril 2, 1958—A pair of skates become involved in secrets and lies and it is up to Margaret to resolve the problems.
27. S04E27A Friend in NeedApril 16, 1958—The Andersons quickly adopt and love a temporarily lost dog.
28. S04E28A Medal for MargaretApril 23, 1958—Margaret works to earn a medal to put in the family's new trophy case.
29. S04E29The Weaker SexApril 30, 1958—New pretty girl moves in just down the street and uses her feminine wiles to get a picnic date with Bud.
30. S04E30Jim, the Answer ManMay 14, 1958—A very busy Jim is still able to solve all problems of the Anderson family.
31. S04E31Bud Quits SchoolMay 21, 1958—Bud leaves to be a beach bum in the south pacific while Betty runs for class president.
32. S04E32A Matter of PrideJune 4, 1958—Bud is elected most popular boy of his class but finds that too small fashion shoes may prevent the award ceremony from happening.
33. S04E33Betty Finds a CauseJune 11, 1958—Betty learns what it is like to hit her head repeatedly against a tree, or a shrub.

Season 4 ranked & reviewed

1. S05E01Vine Covered CottageSeptember 15, 1958—Betty's forever boyfriend proposes.
2. S05E02Be Kind to Bud WeekSeptember 22, 1958—A poem inspires Betty to be nicer to her brother Bud.
3. S05E03Kathy's RomanceSeptember 29, 1958—Does Kathy's new boyfriend want to be with her or does he really want to be around her father, Jim?
4. S05E04Voice from the PastOctober 6, 1958—Bud's ideas for school homecoming dance cause some controversy.
5. S05E05Frank's Family TressOctober 13, 1958—The Anderson family's friend "Fronk" (Frank) is back while on a week's vacation to help the family in many ways.
6. S05E06Always Plan AheadOctober 20, 1958—Jim plans to teach his kids that they must plan ahead, but his good plans go awry.
7. S05E07Second WeddingOctober 27, 1958—Betty convinces her parents to enjoy a second wedding, this time in a church.
8. S05E08Bud, the CaretakerNovember 3, 1958—Bud takes a job caring for a man's car, home, and bird. Note: The events are narrated by Bud speaking to the viewer.
9. S05E09Betty, the Pioneer WomanNovember 10, 1958—A reenactment during Founder's Day celebration tests Betty's determination. She pairs with Tom Wentworth (Dick York).
10. S05E10Fair ExchangeNovember 17, 1958—The Andersons entertain and learn from a visiting coed college student from India.
11. S05E11Bud, the SnobNovember 24, 1958—Re-cut of an earlier episode (season 1 episode 16) not distributed in syndication. The episode has a new intro where Margaret reminds Bud of
12. S05E12Margaret Wins a CarDecember 1, 1958—Margaret wins a new car in a raffle for a children's home, but the children win the Anderson family's hearts.
13. S05E13The Great ExperimentDecember 8, 1958—At a Kiwanis meeting, Jim is inspired and motivates the whole family to learn something new and learn to enjoy the process at the same time.
14. S05E14The Christmas StoryDecember 15, 1958—Re-cut of an earlier episode (season 1 episode 12) not distributed in syndication. The episode has a new intro where the Andersons reminisce
15. S05E15The Basketball CoachDecember 22, 1958—Jim steps in when the basketball team's coach is called away to another city.
16. S05E16Kathy, Girl ExecutiveDecember 29, 1958—President of the family's new corporation, Kathy, learns some important lessons.
17. S05E17The Good SamaritanJanuary 5, 1959—Bud's creative writing teacher assigns task to help a complete stranger and learns a good Samaritan is sometimes not appreciated.
18. S05E18The Ideal FatherJanuary 12, 1959—Charlie the painter tells Jim his kids are ungrateful toward him because they forgot Jim's birthday.
19. S05E19Big Shot BudJanuary 19, 1959—With good intentions, Bud temporarily borrows the $10 he collected for needy children. Bad luck reigns, and he fails repeatedly to get cash
20. S05E20Hard Luck LeoJanuary 26, 1959—Kathy changes her adult second cousin Leonard's (Leo in the title but never used Leo name in episode) view on how others see him, and he tur
21. S05E21Bud, the Campus RomeoFebruary 2, 1959—Bud turns down an invite to a girls-ask-boys dance and the "mean girls" start an anti-Bud Anderson campaign.
22. S05E22Crisis Over a KissFebruary 9, 1959—Bud protects Betty's honor at Prospect Point, a lover's parking spot, and learns to respect his date's wishes and reputation, too.
23. S05E23Kathy Grows UpFebruary 16, 1959—Kathy is impatient and wants to be treated as an adult in the Anderson family, but she learns she likes still being a kid, too.
24. S05E24A Man of MeritFebruary 23, 1959—Jim discovers a secret that he will win a community award, while Margaret is told of the selection and the rest of the family make plans to
25. S05E25Betty Makes a ChoiceMarch 2, 1959—Betty's college dance class is putting on a musical and Betty must compete against a girl who claims to never practice.
26. S05E26It's a Small WorldMarch 9, 1959—Margaret tries to join Jim in NY city but mishaps keep them from getting together.
27. S05E27Two Loves Has BudMarch 16, 1959—Bud's steady girlfriend Joyce temporarily breaks up with him, and Bud starts dating new girl next door. When Joyce unbreaks up with Bud, he
28. S05E28An Extraordinary WomanMarch 23, 1959—Margaret's collegiate competitor arrives unexpectedly and finds Margaret's hectic family life wonderful. Look for Bud-the-dinosaur to be "ba
29. S05E29The Art of RomanceMarch 30, 1959—Recut of season 3 episode 16 retold by Margaret to Bud and Betty. Episode not in syndicated package
30. S05E30Formula for HappinessApril 6, 1959—Suspense, intrigue, and a bit of mixture of Alfred Hitchcock and Twilight Zone special effects make an award winning episode that will keep
31. S05E31Bud and the DebutanteApril 13, 1959—Bud Is picked by a wealthy family's daughter for a series of dates that she arranges and covers the expenses and Bud gets to drive her fancy
32. S05E32The Promised PlayhouseApril 20, 1959—Recut rerun of season 1 episode 17. Bud wants his dad to promise to go to a carnival but Jim says he won't make promises like that and recou
33. S05E33The Meanest ProfessorApril 27, 1959—The high school year book feature editor, Bud is assigned task of writing the books's dedication to Professor Stark. He first writes a comed
34. S05E34Live My Own LifeMay 4, 1959—Recut rerun of season 1 episode 5. Kathy is frustrated and tells her father she wants to leave home. Jim recounts when Bud left home years a
35. S05E35Bud Has a ProblemMay 11, 1959—Bud blames his physics teacher for his bad grades and written notice of unsatisfactory work.
36. S05E36The Great Anderson MysteryMay 18, 1959—The Anderson family must solve a who-done-it murder mystery when the television goes out during a storm.
37. S05E37Margaret Goes DancingMay 25, 1959—Betty wants to arrange a romantic midnight boat ride, Margaret recounts the story as a flashback of when she took dance lessons without tell
38. S05E38The Gold TurnipJune 1, 1959—Bud's high school graduation ceremony's traditions seem old-fashioned to Bud.

Season 5 ranked & reviewed

1. S06E01A Day in the CountryOctober 5, 1959—Margaret is disheartened when the family is delayed in reaching a family reunion due to a car breakdown.
2. S06E02Bud Branches OutOctober 12, 1959—Bud accidentally attends a french class instead of his trigonometry class on the first day, and develops a crush on the french teacher.
3. S06E03The Gardener's Big DayOctober 19, 1959—Fronk (Frank), our favorite gardener is back this time he is selected to represent Springfield to the Governor in a new park dedication. Gue
4. S06E04The ImposterOctober 26, 1959—A new lawyer comes to town and Betty mistakes him for a shop keeper. The lawyer likes Betty and tries to get her to agree to a date. The law
5. S06E05Bud Plays It SafeNovember 2, 1959—Bud shows interest in his football coach's daughter to increase his chance of being picked for the team.
6. S06E06Bicycle Trip for TwoNovember 9, 1959—Jim and Margaret are cleaning out old things in the attic. Jim convinces Margaret to relive the experience of a bike ride when they were dat
7. S06E07First DisillusionmentNovember 16, 1959—Bud tries to help Kathy understand that honesty is the best policy by telling (in flashback) the story of when he applied for a newspaper jo
8. S06E08Margaret's Old FlameNovember 23, 1959—Jim and Margaret join in some of the college's homecoming celebration and they both recall old flames.
9. S06E09Kathy Becomes a GirlNovember 30, 1959—Kathy decides it is time to be a lady to be noticed by the boys in her class.
10. S06E10Bud, the Willing WorkerDecember 7, 1959—Bud sets his sights on a job at a fast pace service station.
11. S06E11Turn the Other CheekDecember 14, 1959—Jim tries to teach Kathy how to be ethical.
12. S06E12Good Joke on MomDecember 28, 1959—Margaret fools the family for a little while about the importance of her lady's organization position in building a new children's clinic.
13. S06E13Betty's DoubleJanuary 4, 1960—Selected as a look-a-like for a famous starlet, Betty learns that it isn't that wonderful to just look like somebody famous.
14. S06E14Father, the NaturalistJanuary 11, 1960—This is a recut of season 2 episode 34. Jim tells Kathy she can't help her with her homework as he is too busy with having to do chores arou
15. S06E15Bud Hides Behind a SkirtJanuary 18, 1960—An out of character story has Bud and Betty driving through town with Bud driving like a mad man or gangster fleeing a bank robbery. When an
16. S06E16TogethernessJanuary 25, 1960—Professional insurance magazine writer wants to write an article on Jim and his family's togetherness and how that helps Jim's insurance bus
17. S06E17Second BestFebruary 1, 1960—Tired of finishing second best in her activities, Betty enters a fencing competition.
18. S06E18Kathy's Big DeceptionFebruary 8, 1960—It is time for the community picnic and Kathy doesn't yet have a date, but tells her family she does have a date.. Trivia: you will 'hear' t
19. S06E19Cupid Knows BestFebruary 15, 1960—Our friend Fronk (Frank) is back and wishes to woo a young lady, so he enlists Betty's help in writing letters to her. When the young lady a
20. S06E20The Big TestFebruary 22, 1960—This is a recut of season 2 episode 9. Kathy wants a typewriter and Bud recalls the time he wanted an outboard boat motor and their father m
21. S06E21Jim's Big SurpriseFebruary 29, 1960—An excited Jim arrives home with promise of news at 4 PM. The family tries to guess the surprise. Trivia: Kathy's swim instructor will later
22. S06E22Time to RetireMarch 7, 1960—The corporate office sends a memo forcing uncle Arthur to retire as he has reached the mandatory retirement age.
23. S06E23Bud, the SpeculatorMarch 14, 1960—Bud learns about the danger of selling penny stocks as he buys 50 shares at $1 each of a new company, Blue Hill Copper Company. Trivia: A ra
24. S06E24The $500 LetterMarch 21, 1960—A $500 check arrives mysteriously for 'one' member of the Anderson family who had helped someone some years ago. They compete to convince th
25. S06E25Adopted DaughterMarch 28, 1960—This is a recut episode of season 2 episode 36. Kathy accidentally breaks picture frame holding her birth certificate. She asks Bud to help
26. S06E26Family ContestApril 4, 1960—Betty is taking professional looking pictures of her family to enter into a Hawaiian trip contest. She offers to make an anniversary picture
27. S06E27Love and LearnApril 11, 1960—Bud needs a tutor but resists until one is a pretty girl he knows. Trivia: you will hear Betty interrupt Jim while he says "Father knows (be
28. S06E28Blind DateApril 18, 1960—Betty is one of three finalists for the senior class Campus Queen. Her snooty friends match her up with what they call a country bumpkin as
29. S06E29Betty's Career ProblemApril 25, 1960—Betty again must compete for a department store job against her college arch rival.
30. S06E30Bud Lives It UpMay 9, 1960—Another episode with the same rich girl from season 3 episode 4 where Bud signs for hotel extras that spends what in 2016 would be around $2
31. S06E31Not His TypeMay 16, 1960—Betty's friend Diane is planning to marry George soon after college graduation. George is upset due to Diane's possessiveness and decides he
32. S06E32Betty's GraduationMay 23, 1960—This is a recut of season 2 episode 37. Jim discusses a letter from Kathy's school where they report Kathy is not passing her math class. Ka

Season 6 ranked & reviewed