Jim Anderson navigates the ups and downs of family life alongside his wife, Margaret, and their three children. Each episode highlights the everyday challenges they face, from sibling rivalries to parenting dilemmas, all while delivering heartwarming moments and valuable life lessons. The show's charm lies in its relatable portrayal of a 1950s American family, showcasing the humor and love that bind them together. As Jim tackles the trials of fatherhood, he often discovers that wisdom comes from the most unexpected places.
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
Season 1
39 ep
1
Checking It Out
1
Bud Takes Up the Dance
2
Stirring the Pot
2
Lesson in Citizenship
3
The Dislocated Swede
3
The Motor Scooter
4
True Friends
4
Football Tickets
5
Live My Own Life
5
Free Falling
6
Grandpa Jim's Rejuvenation
6
Waiting In The Wings
7
Bud's Encounter With the Law
7
Temperature's Rising
8
Thanksgiving Day
8
Lean On Me
9
Second Honeymoon
9
The Green-Eyed Monster
10
The Party
10
Typical Father
11
Damage Control
11
Margaret Goes Dancing
12
Hanging In the Balance
12
The Christmas Story
13
The Worm Turns
13
Sparrow in the Window
14
Boy's Week
15
A Friend of Old George's
16
Bud the Snob
17
The Promised Playhouse
18
Jim the Farmer
19
Father of the Year
20
The Mink Coat
21
The Matchmaker
22
Bud the Bridesmaid
23
Proud Father
24
Father Delivers the Papers
25
No Partiality
26
Close Decision
Season 2
Season 2
50 ep
1
Changes
1
Art of Salesmanship
2
Father's Private Life
2
Siblings
3
Lessons in Civics
3
Crossed Swords
4
First Disillusionment
4
Trouble In The Band
5
Woman in the House
5
Circles
6
New Girl at School
6
Scrambled
7
Kathy Makes Magic
7
Intrigue
8
Misunderstandings
8
Advantage to Betty
9
Trios
9
The Big Test
10
Newcomer To The Band
10
Father Is a Dope
11
Secret Admirer
11
Spirit of Youth
12
First Gig
12
Bud, the Ladykiller
13
Exposure
13
Margaret's Premonition
14
Stage to Yuma
15
Bad Influence
16
Betty Hates Carter
17
Jim, the Tyrant
18
Betty's Brother
19
Betty Earns a Formal
20
The House Painter
21
Bud, the Wallflower
22
The Bus to Nowhere
23
Kathy, the Indian Giver
24
The Historical Andersons
25
The Grass is Greener
26
The Persistent Guest
27
Family Reunion
28
Family Dines Out
29
Bud, the Boxer
30
Betty, Girl Engineer
31
The Martins and the Coys
32
Dilemma for Margaret
33
Hero Father
34
Father, the Naturalist
35
The Ten Dollar Question
36
Adopted Daughter
37
Betty's Graduation
Season 3
Season 3
50 ep
1
No Apron Strings
1
Welcome Home Party
2
No More Secrets
2
Never in Twain
3
Intervention
3
Betty Goes to College
4
Fox Stole
4
Man About Town
5
The Homing Pigeon
5
New Lead
6
Coming Home
6
Spaghetti for Margaret
7
Betty's Birthday
7
Talent Show
8
Feelings
8
Bud, the Millionaire
9
Head Cheerleader
9
The Old Days
10
Betrayed
10
Whistle Bait
11
Dropout
11
The Great Guy
12
Truth Hurts
12
The Family Goes to New York
13
Back Together
13
Betty Goes Steady
14
The Good Prospect
15
The Angel's Sweater
16
The Promising Young Man
17
Margaret Hires a Gardener
18
Swiss Family Anderson
19
Brief Holiday
20
The Lawn Party
21
Short Wave
22
Carnival
23
Betty and the Jet Pilot
24
Trip to Hillsborough
25
An Evening to Remember
26
Bud Buys a Car
27
Safety First
28
Bud, the Hero
29
Betty, the Track Star
30
The Spelling Bee
31
Bud, the Philanthropist
32
Baby in the House
33
Class Prophecy
34
The Art of Romance
35
Margaret Disowns Her Family
36
Grandpa Retires
37
Shoot for the Moon
Season 4
Season 4
33 ep
1
Follow the Leader
2
The Awkward Hero
3
The Good Neighbor
4
Bud, the Executive
5
Sentenced to Happiness
6
Mother Goes to School
7
The Indispensable Man
8
Kathy's Big Chance
9
Margaret Learns to Drive
10
The Way of a Dictator
11
Mr. Beal Meets His Match
12
Kathy Makes a Wish
13
Man With a Plan
14
Big Sister
15
Calypso Kid
16
Father's Biography
17
The Rivals
18
Bud, the Mind Reader
19
Margaret's Other Family
20
The Trial
21
Revenge is Sweet
22
Country Cousin
23
Poor Old Dad
24
Betty's Crusade
25
Young Love
26
Tell It to Mom
27
A Friend in Need
28
A Medal For Margaret
29
The Weaker Sex
30
Jim, the Answer Man
31
Bud Quits School
32
A Matter of Pride
33
Betty Finds a Cause
Season 5
Season 5
38 ep
1
Vine Covered Cottage
2
Be Kind to Bud Week
3
Kathy's Romance
4
Voice From the Past
5
Frank's Family Tress
6
Always Plan Ahead
7
Second Wedding
8
Bud, the Caretaker
9
Betty, the Pioneer Woman
10
Fair Exchange
11
Bud, the Snob
12
Margaret Wins a Car
13
The Great Experiment
14
The Christmas Story
15
The Basketball Coach
16
Kathy, Girl Executive
17
The Good Samaritan
18
The Ideal Father
19
Big Shot Bud
20
Hard Luck Leo
21
Bud, the Campus Romeo
22
Crisis Over a Kiss
23
Kathy Grows Up
24
A Man of Merit
25
Betty Makes a Choice
26
It's a Small World
27
Two Loves Has Bud
28
An Extraordinary Woman
29
The Art of Romance
30
Formula for Happiness
31
Bud and the Debutante
32
The Promised Playhouse
33
The Meanest Professor
34
Live My Own Life
35
Bud Has A Problem
36
The Great Anderson Mystery
37
Margaret Goes Dancing Flashback
38
The Gold Turnip
Season 6
Season 6
32 ep
1
A Day in the Country
2
Bud Branches Out
3
The Gardener's Big Day
4
The Imposter
5
Bud Plays It Safe
6
Bicycle Trip for Two
7
First Disillusionment
8
Margaret's Old Flame
9
Kathy Becomes a Girl
10
Bud, the Willing Worker
11
Turn the Other Cheek
12
Good Joke on Mom
13
Betty's Double
14
Father, the Naturalist
15
Bud Hides Behind a Skirt
16
Togetherness
17
Second Best
18
Kathy's Big Deception
19
Cupid Knows Best
20
The Big Test
21
Jim's Big Surprise
22
Time to Retire
23
Bud, the Speculator
24
The $500 Letter
25
Adopted Daughter
26
Family Contest
27
Love and Learn
28
Blind Date
29
Betty's Career Problem
30
Bud Lives It Up
31
Not His Type
32
Betty's Graduation
