No Apron Strings

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.

Never in Twain

E2

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

Betty Goes to College

E3

Man About Town

E4

The Homing Pigeon

E5

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

Spaghetti for Margaret

E6

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

Betty's Birthday

E7

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

Bud, the Millionaire

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.

The Old Days

E9

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

Whistle Bait

E10

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

The Great Guy

E11

The Family Goes to New York

E12

Betty Goes Steady

E13

The Good Prospect

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.

The Angel's Sweater

E15

The Promising Young Man

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.

Margaret Hires a Gardener

E17

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

Swiss Family Anderson

E18

The Anderson family becomes shipwrecked on a deserted island.

Brief Holiday

E19

The Lawn Party

E20

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

Short Wave

E21

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

Carnival

E22

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

Betty and the Jet Pilot

E23

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

Trip to Hillsborough

E24

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

An Evening to Remember

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.

Bud Buys a Car

E26

Bud buys a car for $10. Jim: Robert Young. Margaret: Jane Wyatt.

Safety First

E27

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

Bud, the Hero

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 preventing a bank robbery, making him the hero of the town.

Betty, the Track Star

E29

3Apr57 Betty becomes flower queen and wins a track race all in the same day.

The Spelling Bee

E30

Bud, the Philanthropist

E31

Kippy takes credit for a church donation Bud made, and Bud plans to get even.

Baby in the House

E32

Jim and Margaret takes care of a baby Betty is baby-sitting so she can go out.

Class Prophecy

E33

Henry Pruett, a traveling salesman on tour, accidentally knocks on the door of Margaret: she, Jim and Henry attended college together and he was a promising man back then - on his way to become a doctor. But all he is now is the salesman (and a bad one too) and that's embarrassing for him and he decides to keep it a secret. But Margaret and Jim find out about this anyway.

The Art of Romance

E34

Bud gets advice from Jim on how to win over Judy, while she is asking Margaret.

Margaret Disowns Her Family

E35

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

Grandpa Retires

E36

Jim and Margaret are called in to help Margaret's dad, who's about to hand over his printing office and retire. The main reason is his groggy health lately, but it seems that giving up his office is the actual source for this problems.

Shoot for the Moon

E37

Sageman helps the Andersons regain their self-confidence.