Season 4
SEASON FOUR
#101 Follow the Leader
Original Airdate: NBC September 25, 1957
Bud has to choose to either stand up for his new teacher or join his classmates in a revolt. Written by Paul West and Directed by Peter Tewksbury.
#102 The Awkward Hero
Original Airdate: NBC October 2, 1957
Betty tutors a football star who offers to take her to the school dance. Written by Paul West and Directed by Peter Tewksbury.
#103 The Good Neighbor
Original Airdate: NBC October 9, 1957
Margaret’s parents give her a small home, which she decides to rent out. Written by Andy White and Directed by Peter Tewksbury.
#104 Bud, the Executive
Original Airdate: NBC October 16, 1957
Bud is appointed chairman of his high school picnic committee and likes the power of leadership . . . until his committee flakes out on him. Written by Paul West and Directed by Peter Tewksbury.
#105 Sentenced to Happiness
Original Airdate: NBC October 23, 1957
Frank, their former gardner, is forced to take a regular job and winds up fighting in court. Written by Roswell Rogers and Directed by Peter Tewksbury.
#106 Mother Goes to School
Original Airdate: NBC October 30, 1957
Betty begins to resent Margaret after they both enroll in an English literature course at Betty’s college. Written by Roswell Rogers and Directed by Peter Tewksbury.
#107 The Indispensable Man
Original Airdate: NBC November 6, 1957
When Bud breaks the coach’s rule to go to bed early before the big football game, he is told to sit out the game. Written by John Elliotte and Directed by Peter Tewksbury.
#108 Kathy’s Big Chance
Original Airdate: NBC November 13, 1957
Kathy enters a writing contest in the hopes of being the guest of Greer Garson at the opening of her latest film. She wins, but then gets the chicken pox. Written by Roswell Rogers and Directed by Peter Tewksbury. Greer Garson guest stars as herself.
#109 Margaret Learns to Drive
Original Airdate: NBC November 20, 1957
Jim tries to teach Margaret how to drive, but they end up in a fight. Written by Paul West and Directed by Peter Tewksbury.
#110 The Way of a Dictator
Original Airdate: NBC December 4, 1957
Bud takes over the job of raising Kathy when he tells his parents they are not bringing her up correctly. Written by Roswell Rogers and Directed by Peter Tewksbury.
#111 Mr. Beal Meets His Match
Original Airdate: NBC December 11, 1957
Betty writes a story for class using the Faust legend and casting the members of her family in the various roles. Written by Roswell Rogers and Directed by Peter Tewksbury.
#112 Kathy Makes a Wish
Original Airdate: NBC December 25, 1957
Kathy feeds jelly beans to a pony, causing the animal to follow her home. Written by Paul West and Directed by Peter Tewksbury.
#113 Man With a Plan
Original Airdate: NBC January 1, 1958
Bud’s new girl plans a going away party when she thinks he joined the Army. Written by Andy White and Directed by Peter Tewksbury.
#114 Big Sister
Original Airdate: NBC January 8, 1958
At summer camp, Betty becomes a tyrant counselor pushing her sister Kathy to rebellion. Written by Roswell Rogers and Directed by Peter Tewksbury.
#115 Calypso Kid
Original Airdate: NBC January 15, 1958
Bud takes up drumming to impress a beautiful young lady. Written by Roswell Rogers and Directed by Peter Tewksbury.
#116 Father’s Biography
Original Airdate: NBC January 22, 1958
Jim must decide between attending his daughter’s PTA meeting or his important Chamber of Commerce meeting. Written by Roswell Rogers and Directed by Peter Tewksbury.
#117 The Rivals
Original Airdate: NBC January 29, 1958
Betty makes a date with two boys for the same night. Written by Paul West and Directed by Peter Tewksbury.
Important Note: A very young Barbara Eden (who later become’s Screen Gems “Jeannie”) guest stars in this episode.
#118 Bud, the Mind Reader
Original Airdate: NBC February 5, 1958
Bud takes up mindreading while Betty tries to make the school debate team. Written by Roswell Rogers and Directed by Peter Tewksbury.
#119 Margaret’s Other Family
Original Airdate: NBC February 12, 1958
Jim feels that Margaret is neglecting her family when she spends all her time helping out an old furniture maker and his family.
#120 The Trial
Original Airdate: NBC February 19, 1958
Bud is falsely accused of causing one hundred dollars damage to a neighbor’s property. Written by Roswell Rogers and Directed by Peter Tewksbury.
#121 Revenge is Sweet
Original Airdate: NBC February 26, 1958
Betty ridicules Bud for being sloppy after being overwhelmed by the social prestige of her latest boyfriend. Written by Paul West and Directed by Peter Tewksbury.
#122 Country Cousin
Original Airdate: NBC March 5, 1958
The Anderson’s country cousin Milly arrives for a visit. Written by Paul West and Directed by Peter Tewksbury. Susan Oliver guest stars.
#123 Poor Old Dad
Original Airdate: NBC March12, 1958
Bud thinks his father is henpecked. Written by Roswell Rogers and Directed by Peter Tewksbury.
#124 Betty’s Crusade
Original Airdate: NBC March 19, 1958
Betty tries to help another student improve his home in order to prevent him from being evicted. Written by Roswell Rogers and Directed by Peter Tewksbury.
#125 Young Love
Original Airdate: NBC March 26, 1958
Bud falls in love with a woman working in a supermarket, only to find out that she’s married. Written by Paul West and Directed by Peter Tewksbury.
#126 Tell It to Mom
Original Airdate: NBC April 2, 1958
Bud accidently sells the pair of rollerskates that Betty was hiding for a friend. Written by Roswell Rogers and Directed by Peter Tewksbury.
#127 A Friend in Need
Original Airdate: NBC April 16, 1958
The Andersons befriend a shaggy dog who appears on their doorstep. Written by Dorothy Cooper and Directed by Peter Tewksbury.
#128 A Medal For Margaret
Original Airdate: NBC April 23, 1958
Margaret feels like a loser when she realizes that she doesn’t have any trophies to place in the family showcase, so she embarks to learn fly-fishing to win an award. Written by Roswell Rogers and Directed by Peter Tewksbury.
Important Note: This episode wins an Emmy Award in 1958!
#129 The Weaker Sex
Original Airdate: NBC April 30, 1958
Betty tricks a neighbor’s son into taking her to the community picnic. Written by Paul West and Directed by Peter Tewksbury.
#130 Jim, the Answer Man
Original Airdate: NBC May 14, 1958
Jim’s plans to finish his work before leaving on a business trip, but finds that his family won’t leave him alone. Written by Paul West and Directed by Peter Tewksbury.
#131 Bud Quits School
Original Airdate: NBC May 21, 1958
Bud quits school after a self-made businessman tells him that he never went to high school. Written by Paul West and Directed by Peter Tewksbury.
#132 A Matter of Pride
Original Airdate: NBC June 4, 1958
Bud is chosen as the most popular boy in his class. Written by Roswell Rogers and Directed by Peter Tewksbury.
#133 Betty Finds a Cause
Original Airdate: NBC June 11, 1958
Betty tries to get a neighbor to remove a dangerously high hedge which is interfering with traffic. Written by Paul West and Directed by Peter Tewksbury.
