- 1
No Apron Strings
Bud tries to prove he's not tied to his mother's apron strings.
- 2
Never in Twain
On a dude ranch, Betty falls in love with a cowboy only to discover the relationship won't last.
- 3
Betty Goes to College
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
Kippy promises Bud a date with his beautiful cousin, Marissa.
- 5
The Homing Pigeon
Jim tries discouraging Betty from moving into an apartment. Bud and the family await the arrival of Charlie, a homing pigeon.
- 6
Spaghetti for Margaret
The Andersons entertain an aspiring writer—aspiring for 30 years.
- 7
Betty's Birthday
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.
- 8
Bud, the Millionaire
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, even indirectly.
- 9
The Old Days
Jim and Margaret complain about the children's sloppy clothes. The kids judge the antiquated attire they choose for a PTA costume party.
- 10
Whistle Bait
Betty becomes insecure after she overhears Bud tell Jim that she’s not the kind of girl boys whistle at.
- 11
The Great Guy
Bud and Kippy get a job working at a newspaper.
- 12
The Family Goes to New York
Jim is reluctant to let Betty go to New York to be a bridesmaid to her friend Barbara—afraid she’ll get hurt, somehow.
- 13
Betty Goes Steady
Betty is going steady according to the rules of her school’s social set. But a guy with a chip on his shoulder challenges her preconceptions.
- 14
The Good Prospect
The Andersons try bringing an old man out of his dream world.
- 15
The Angel's Sweater
Jim’s sister comes for Christmas, and the kids are less than thrilled—particularly, Kathy.
- 16
The Promising Young Man
The boss's son goes to work in Jim's office.
- 17
Margaret Hires a Gardener
A Spanish immigrant, Frank, fixes the Andersons lawn and then charges a high price.
- 18
Swiss Family Anderson
The Anderson family becomes shipwrecked on a deserted island.
- 19
Brief Holiday
Margaret takes a small, much-needed break from her daily duties.
- 20
The Lawn Party
Bud tells the family they are to set up for a lawn party that is tomorrow.
- 21
Short Wave
While listening to Bud’s short wave radio, the family overhears a distress call from a boat.
- 22
Carnival
Bud squanders Jim's money at a carnival.
- 23
Betty and the Jet Pilot
Betty's new boyfriend, a jet pilot, is transferred to Alaska.
- 24
Trip to Hillsborough
Looking for adventure, Bud travels to a neighboring town.
- 25
An Evening to Remember
The Anderson home is disrupted by a visit from actor Cornel Wilde.
- 26
Bud Buys a Car
Bud buys a car for $10.
- 27
Safety First
When Bud receives a traffic ticket, he is forced to become a crossing guard.
- 28
Bud, the Hero
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
Betty has to choose between a flower queen contest and a track race, occurring on the same afternoon.
- 30
The Spelling Bee
Kathy is apprehensive about the prospect of competing at the county spelling bee.
- 31
Bud, the Philanthropist
Bud obsesses over getting credit for a generous donation he made.
- 32
Baby in the House
Jim and Margaret take care of a baby Betty is supposed to babysit, so she can go out.
- 33
Class Prophecy
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
Bud gets advice from Jim on how to win over Judy, while Judy asks gets advice from Betty.
- 35
Margaret Disowns Her Family
Margaret tries to help a young woman overcome her fear of having a baby.
- 36
Grandpa Retires
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
Sageman helps the Andersons regain their self-confidence.