EPISODE GUIDE
COLOR EPISODES 1- The First Marriage The wedding of his eldest son starts Steve Douglas thinking about his age. Guest Star: Vera Miles 2- Red Tape Romance Steve Douglas explores the possibilities of adopting 10-year-old Ernie, but runs into objections from Uncle Charley. 3- Brother Ernie Ernie's adoption into the all-male Douglas household is threatened by an adoption regulation that there must be a lady of the house. Guest Star: Vera Miles 4- Robbie and the Chorus Girl Uncle Charley has Steve Douglas worried about son Robbie's late dates with a flashy chorus girl. 5- There's a What in the Attic Late one night, Steve sleepily investigates young Ernie's ridiculous report about having seen a lion in the house. 6- Office Mother Steve Douglas hires a grandmother as his secretary, only to find her running his office like a kitchen. Guest Star: Joan Blondell 7- Mary Lou Chip makes a date with a beautiful older woman who is almost in high school. 8- Monsters and Junk Like That Steve Doon being his slave. 9- Charley and the Dancing Lesson A seductive dance instructor signs Uncle Charley up for a lifetime membership in a dance club. Guest Star: Joanna Moore 10- My Son the Ballerina Robbie is so eager to make the track team that, to improve his timing, he agrees to join a ballet class. 11- The Ernie Report Ernie feels neglected when the other members of the family are busy with various girl friends and he is left alone. 12- The Hong Kong Story The Douglas family visits Hong Kong and Uncle Charley hunts for his Oriental sweetheart of 30 years ago. 13- Marriage and Stuff Steve's unusual behavior convinces his family that he is planning to be married-secretly. 14- Douglas a Go-Go The Douglas family bravely accepts the challenge when 13 year old Chip decides to give a party--with girls. 15- Charley, The Pigeon Uncle Charley limbers up his billiard cue to get revenge after two girl pool sharks take $50 from Robbie. 16- What About Harry A huge shaggy stray dog adopts Steve Douglas and disrupts the neighborhood with his howls when Steve tries to leave the house. 17- From Maggie with Love One of the world's ten richest women sets her sights on Steve Douglas by showering his family with costly gifts. 18- Robbie and the Slave Girl Robbie is the unwilling beneficiary of an old Chinese custom when the girl whose life he saves insists on being his slave. 19- Steve and the Huntress Steve Douglas is tempted when a beautiful female explorer invites him to go along on an African safari. Guest Star: Terry Moore 20- Robbie, The College Man College man Robbie takes on a heavy workload of waiting on tables and other chores so that he can rent a room away from home. 21- Whatever Happened to Baby Chip When Chip adopts a shoulder-length hair style, Steve decides not to be a strict father but to give the boy more attention. Guest Star: Jay North 22- Robbie and the Little Stranger Robbie Douglas has a spat with his girl while babysitting for friends, and then has to take the baby home with him. 23- Call Her Max Two tomboys, a lady engineer and a member of a girls' hockey team prove tough to handle for both Steve Douglas and his son Chip. 24- Kid Brother Blues Robbie Douglas learns how much of a pest a kid brother can be when Chip and Buddy break up his date with a pretty girl. 25- Robbie's Double Life Robbie has a wonderful time going steady with two girls simultaneously -- until the two ladies compare notes. 26- Our Boy in Washington Ernie sends a thank-you note to France for the Statue of Liberty, and the French government invites the Douglas family to visit Washington. 27- Ernie and That Woman Fourth-grader Ernie gets involved with a conniving older woman in the sixth grade. 28- The State Versus Chip Douglas Chip demands a jury trial when brother Ernie accuses him of taking a valuable penny from his coin collection. 29- A Hunk of Hardware Ernie packs a suitcase, ready to leave home, after he fails to win a cup for the family trophy shelf. 30- The Wrong Robbie A boy who looks just like Robbie almost ruins Robbie's reputation before the deception is uncovered. 31- The Wheels Robbie loses his driving privileges after the campus beauty queen gets a ticket while driving his car. 32- London Memories The Douglas family returns from a trip to Britain, and Steve finds himself carrying a torch for a lovely widow. Guest Star: Anna Lee 33- Stag at Bay The usually all-male Douglas household becomes a refuge for an attractive girl dancer who has been evicted from her apartment. 34- Fly Away Home Steve Douglas visits his hometown and is disenchanted by the changes in a former girlfriend. Guest Star: Virginia Grey 35- Forget Me Not An old girlfriend terrifies Steve Douglas by acting as though she plans to accept a proposal of marriage he hasn't made. Guest Star: Joan Caulfield 36- Good Guys Finish Last Steve Douglas takes part in a fathers-versus-sons quiz show, only to have his team come out a poor second. 37- Arrivederci, Robbie Robbie runs up against an old Italian custom when he takes a girl walking in the park and learns he's expected to marry her. 38- If at First... Steve Douglas gets a parking ticket from Robbie's girl, a pretty meter maid, and then flunks his driving rest. Guest Star: Yvonne Craig 39- Robbie's Underground Movie Robbie films a "way-out" movie for his college cinema class with the aid of a "way-out" co-ed. 40- Fiddler Under the Roof Uncle Charley tries to teach Ernie to play the violin but runs into a major obstacle -- the boy's lack of talent. 41- Happy Birthday, World To earn extra money, collegian Robbie Douglas sets up a birthday cake business at home. 42- The Awkward Age Steve Douglas and son Robbie find themselves romantically interested in the same girl. 43- A Real Nice Time Chip gets a date with a movie starlet for a publicity stunt and is astounded by the resulting hoopla. 44- Falling Star Steve helps a once-famous singing star update her musical style when he arranges for her to sing with Robbie's combo. Guest Star: Jaye P. Morgan 45- Tramp or Ernie Ernie develops an allergy to Tramp, and the doctor says the dog will have to go. 46- Grandma's Girl Chip's romance with a classmate flourishes when he rents a horse and buggy to impress the girl's old-fashioned grandmother. Guest Star: Jeanette Nolan 47- You Saw a What? Ernie sees a flying saucer and is told by the Air Force to keep quiet about it. 48- Both Your Houses Robbie plays Romeo to the new neighbors' Juliet when a feud seems imminent between the families. 49- My Pal Dad The boys try their best to get Steve to make Ernie his fishing buddy so Robbie and Chip can get out of an annual trip. 50- TV or Not TV To end squabbles over what program to watch, Uncle Charley decrees no television for a week in the Douglas home. 51- My Dad, The Athlete Ernie's bragging about his dad the athlete forces Steve into a grueling cross-country race with other fathers. 52- The Good Earth Uncle Charley buys a vacation lot, only to learn he's been hoodwinked in a high-pressure real-estate operation. Guest Star: Doodles Weaver 53- My Son, The Bullfighter Robbie tries to impress his girl by competing with a handsome bullfighter against a killer bull, but he has to flee for his life. Guest Star: Alejandro Rey 54- The Best Man Robbie is asked to be best man at the wedding of the girl he had hoped to marry. 55- Now, In My Day Chip has trouble going steady with two junior high school girls at the same time. 56- Melinda To help out his dad Steve, Chip pretends to like the daughter of a woman his dad is dating. 57- Charley O' the Seven Seas Uncle Charley's romantic tales of adventure prompt Ernie's school teacher to quit her job and buy a ticket to Pago Pago -- for two. Guest Star: Jan Clayton 58- Help, The Gypsies Are Coming Ernie is adopted by a tribe of gypsies who camp on the Douglases' front yard. 59- Ernie's Folly Other fathers help their sons in a school science fair, but Steve tells Ernie he's on his own, and his project turns into a disaster. 60- Ernie's Crowd The older members of the Douglas family find their social lives complicated when little Ernie decides to accompany them on their dates. 61- Ernie and the O'Grady A genial bum Ernie brings home for dinner decides to move in on the Douglas family. Guest Star: Eddie Foy, Jr. 62- The Sky Is Falling Robbie takes a part-time job selling real estate and makes so much money that he wants to leave school. 63- So Long, Charley, Hello An old seafaring buddy tempts Uncle Charley into leaving home for a job on a fishing boat. 64- Weekend in Paradise On a visit to Hawaii, Robbie falls in love, Ernie almost gets arrested, and Uncle Charley is pursued by an old girlfriend. after the campus beauty queen gets a ticket while driving his car. 65- Moving Day The Douglases move to California, where at first they are depressed to find the residents as chilly as the weather is warm. 66- Robbie Loves Katie Robbie, intending to break off his romance with Katie, ends up by proposing and setting a wedding date. 67- Inspection of the Groom Prospective groom Robbie undergoes a complete inspection by his fiancee's family and sorority sisters. 68- Countdown to Marriage After a having a fight, Robbie Douglas and Katie Miller call off their wedding on the eve of the ceremony. 69- Wedding Bells Robbie Douglas and Katie are married amid traditional confusion and tears. 70- The Homecoming Katie and Robbie come home from their honeymoon to face the problems of newlyweds in a previously all-male household. 71- My Wife, The Waitress Robbie discovers that his bride, Katie, is working as a cigarette girl. 72- The Computer Picnic Chip manages to outwit the machine age when a computer is used to select partners for a school picnic. Guest Star: Ed Begley, Jr. 73- The Chameleon The Douglas family has a problem persuading Ernie to accept a new friend when he learns she's a girl. 74- Designing Woman An attractive woman enters Steve's life and Katie recognizes her as a designing female long before the gullible male Douglases do. Guest Star: Anne Baxter 75- Ernie, The Bluebeard Youngest son Ernie, who doesn't even like girls, winds up with two dates for the same dance. 76- Heartbeat Katie is left alone in the Douglas home and is frightened by what she thinks is the sound of a loud heartbeat. 77- The Aunt Who Came to Dinner Katie's Aunt Cecile is a guest in the Douglas household and in a few days rearranges the furniture -- and their lives, too. Guest Star: Marsha Hunt 78- Leaving the Nest Robbie and Katie decide to leave the Douglas household and move to a borrowed apartment. 79- You're Driving Me Crazy Soon after Katie and Chip get their driving licenses, the family car collects a big scratch, but neither will plead guilty. 80- Liverpool Saga Chip invites a long-haired, guitar-playing boy from Liverpool to be a key addition to his off-key rock 'n' roll band. 81- The Chaperones Robbie and Katie agree to act as chaperones when Chip and his friends decide to spend a weekend at a cabin in the mountains. 82- Green-Eyed Robbie Robbie displays a bit of jealousy when his bride innocently agrees to tutor a handsome student who is a former boyfriend. 83- Charley's Tea Katie launches a one-woman suffrage campaign when Uncle Charley makes her feel unnecessary in the Douglas household. 84- Ernie, The Jinx Young Ernie feels he's a jinx to anyone he contacts, but his family assures him that they will stand by him anyway. 85- Ernie and Zsa Zsa Ernie and his dog Tramp follow a movie-star map and wind up spending the day at a movie studio with guest star Zsa Zsa Gabor. 86- A Horse for Uncle Charley Uncle Charley buys a trotting horse in hopes of recapturing old racing glories. 87- Dear Enemy While Robbie is on military maneuvers, each member of his family inadvertently winds up as a military prisoner. 88- Uncle Charley's Aunt Uncle Charley, forced to walk home from his lodge meeting dressed as a chorus girl, gets arrested for hitting a flirtatious man. 89- The Standing-Still Tour Everyone in the Douglas family leaves for some romantic place -- leaving a lonely Ernie and Uncle Charley at home. 90- Honorable Guest The Douglases cancel a camping trip to play host to unexpected Chinese friends from Bryant Park. 91- The Perfect Separation The first time Katie and Robbie entertain at home, they imperil the marriage of two close friends. 92- Gossip, Inc. When two Mrs. Douglases visit Steve at his new job, his gossipy employees suspect he's a bigamist. 93- The Masculine Mystique A misunderstanding almost ruins the friendship between young Ernie and his closest pal. 94- The Tire Thief Ernie and his friend cease to enjoy their "cops and robbers" games when the real cops start searching for them. 95- The Great Pregnancy The Douglas family dotes on Katie when she learns she is going to be a mother, but they seem to ignore the father-to-be, Robbie. 96- Dr. Osborne, M.D. Controversy erupts in the Douglas household over the selection of a doctor for Katie during her pregnancy. 97- Life Begins in Katie The baby stirs inside Katie, and Robbie suddenly sheds his youthful ways to become very much the sober, expectant father. Guest Star: Butch Patrick 98- The Grandfathers Because he's about to become a grandfather, Steve has an easier time working out a contract with a general who is also a grandfather. 99- The Baby Nurse Uncle Charley prepares himself as a baby nurse by hiring himself out as a babysitter. 100- Big Ol' Katie Expectant Katie is distressed by her hugeness, until she learns she is to have more than one baby. 101- My Three Grandsons Katie gives birth to identical triplet sons, and Steve must adjust to the fact that he is a grandfather three times over. 102- Tea for Three The triplet sons come home from the hospital, but their father, Robbie, finds that he is unprepared for the attention the infants attract. 103- Back to Earth Robbie decides to quit school in order to work full-time, but a wise school counselor and Steve take steps to discourage the move. 104- First Night Out All the other Douglases come home early when a babysitter and Ernie take care of the triplets for the first time. Guest Star: Rose Marie 105- Casanova O'Casey On the rebound after his girlfriend Sally suddenly marries another man, Uncle Charley acquires many new lady friends. 106- Expendable Katie When Katie is gone for a day, the family must hire three cleaning ladies to restore the house to normal. 107- The New Room The new room contractor is putty in Katie's hands, but he is exasperatingly non-cooperative and gruff with the male Douglases. Guest Star: Ed Begley 108- The Fountain of Youth Steve meets an attractive widow who seems to be very interested in him, but she suddenly turns cool toward his attentions. 109- Three's a Crowd The triplets get mixed up and must be taken back to the hospital for proper identification. Guest Star: Butch Patrick 110- Chip and Debbie Chip staggers the Douglas family by becoming "engaged" to pretty Debbie Hunter. Guest Star: Angela Cartwright 111- What Did You Do Today, Grandpa The Douglases feel Steve is becoming sedentary -- not knowing he has just been assigned to help capture some enemy agents. 112- Chip on Wheels Steve gives Chip a well-preserved second-hand car for his birthday but is astounded by his son's unenthusiastic reaction. 113- Honorable Expectant Grandfather A Chinese-American friend of Steve's is concerned about the man his daughter has married -- an apparently aimless hippie. 114- Other Woman Chip and Ernie observe their married older brother, Robbie, in the company of a glamorous "other woman." 115- Good-Bye, Forever Ernie goes through a trying period when he learns that his best friend is moving away. Guest Star: Butch Patrick 116- The O'Casey Scandal Ernie and his girlfriend are dismayed when Uncle Charley and her grandmother don't act like old folks. 117- Ernie's Pen Pal Ernie's Latin-American pen pal astonishes him by showing up in person at the Douglas home. 118- Ernie, The Transmitter Ernie, convinced he possesses extrasensory perception, predicts disaster for Robbie and Katie if they keep a doctor's appointment. 119- The Matchmakers Steve and his business partner face a problem when their children develop an immediate dislike for each other. 120- Ernie Is Smitten Ernie attempts to remake his image after little Margaret Crookshank refuses to give him a second look. 121- Two O'Clock Feeding Steve is cast in the role of marriage counselor by a young couple who turn to him for help in saving their crumbling marriage. 122- Teacher's Pet Ernie's writing ability lands him in the dreaded special English class with its strict but efficient teacher. Guest Star: Sylvia Sidney 123- The First Meeting Widower Steve Douglas meets a remarkable woman in a high school corridor, and the two are quickly attracted to each other. 124- Instant Co-Worker Steve's romance with Barbara flowers, and Robbie gets a job in his father's firm. 125- Is It Love? The whole Douglas clan conspires to encourage Steve's romance with Barbara Harper. 126- A Ring for Barbara Steve pops the question to Barbara under circumstances that are far from ideal -- the two are being detained at a police station. 127- The Littlest Rebel Barbara employs her considerable store of diplomacy in an effort to gain acceptance by Steve's all-male family. 128- Two Weeks to Go Steve and Barbara discover they have been thinking in opposite terms as to the form their wedding ceremony should take. 129- One Week to Go Steve and Barbara have an argument serious enough for them to consider canceling their wedding. 130- Came the Day After a hectic few hours of last-minute preparations, Steve and Barbara are married in a simple church ceremony. 131- Mexican Honeymoon Steve and Barbara honeymoon in a remote Mexican fishing village that is bustling with hordes of other, younger honeymooners. Guest Star: Paul Petersen 132- After You, Alfonse Katie forces Robbie to lecture Uncle Charley on manners, and the result nearly drives Barbara out of her mind. 133- Rough on Dodie Little Dodie discovers that being a member of the Douglas family can be a rough-and-tumble proposition. 134- Silver Threads Katie panics when she detects a few gray hairs in her youthful head, and a family crisis is not far away. 135- It's a Woman's World Steve gets cast as a tree in Dodie's school play, more or less proving Robbie's point that females are instinctive manipulators. 136- Table for Eight Barbara faces a fiasco when she prepares her first dinner party for Steve's business associates. 137- Double Jealousy A glamorous special secretary innocently enters the lives of Steve and Robbie and causes double domestic crises. 138- Dodie's Tonsils Little Dodie goes to the hospital for a tonsillectomy and insists that Steve stay with her overnight. 139- Who Is Sylvia? Steve's old girlfriend, now a rich divorcee, comes to town and gives Barbara a few jealous moments. Guest Star: Jane Wyman 140- You Can't Go Home Robbie pays a disappointing visit to his old hometown and learns the truth of the adage "You can't go home again." 141- Guest in the House Barbara loses the feeling that she is a guest in her own home when Steve leaves town and she has to confront one of Chip's teachers. 142- Charley's Cello Barbara feels Uncle Charley is lonely playing his cello, so she invites three lady musicians to join him in a string quartet. 143- The Honeymoon Is Over A special project at the plant keeps Steve and Robbie so busy at night that their wives decide to pay them a visit. 144- Baubles, Bangles and Beatrice Young Ernie Douglas becomes the unwilling object of affection of Dodie's six-year-old friend Beatrice. 145- Mister X A bearded man of mystery confounds the Douglas family and authorities alike. Guest Star: Lew Ayres 146- Dodie's Dilemma Dodie calls on her new big brothers to help defend her against a bully. Guest Star: Erin Moran 147- Love Thy Neighbor Robbie and Katie have an unpleasant personality clash with the young couple who move into the next apartment. Guest Star: Jerry Mathers 148- J.P. Douglas Chip decides to become rich early in life by instituting a breakneck schedule of earning money. 149- The First Anniversary Dodie throws a surprise party for Steve and Barbara on their first wedding anniversary. 150- The Once-Over Chip is badly shaken when his girlfriend Polly suggests they elope. 151- The Return of Albert A former suitor of Barbara's phones her when he arrives in town and also talks with her husband, Steve. Guest Star: Craig Stevens 152- The Non-Proposal Chip Douglas is amazed when he learns that Polly Williams thinks they have become engaged. 153- Polly Want a Douglas Chip and Polly have a spat when Chip turns down her offer to elope. 154- The Cat Burglars Dressed for a costume party, Steve goes for gas when his car stalls and is mistaken for a cat burglar by the police. 155- The Elopement Chip and Polly agree to elope -- and also agree to ask for their parents' permission first. 156- The Honeymoon Following their elopement to Las Vegas, newlyweds Chip and Polly are beset by nothing but trouble. Guest Star: Veronica Cartwright 157- One By One They Go Bridegroom Chip faces a father-in-law who refuses to speak to his newly married daughter. 158- My Four Women Steve reluctantly agrees to be a model for a fashion show, but then he refuses at the last minute. 159- The Bride Went Home Chip becomes ill after eating Polly's cooking, and Polly feels that it would be better for her husband if she left him. 160- The Power of Suggestion Ernie uses the unwitting Douglas household as guinea pigs for his psychology assignment BLACK-AND-WHITE EPISODES 161- Chip off the Old Block Steve is introduced to an attractive marriage-minded bachelorette and Chip, who has a similar problem, offers advice. 162- The Little Ragpicker Chip is scrounging for rags, his grandfather sings a drinking song and Steve lurches in the doorway. What's going on at the Douglas house? 163- Bub in the Ointment Being cook, dishwasher, housekeeper and mother of three sons isn't easy for a grandfather. 164- Countdown The Douglas family on Monday morning is like a missile launching at Cape Canaveral. 165- Brotherly Love It is difficult for Steve to teach his sons that violence solves nothing with a pugnacious father-in-law around. 166- Adjust or Bust "Adjust or bust" is Steve's motto when he invites a general to dinner, only to find himself driving around in his son's hotrod. 167- Lady Engineer Steve is enamored of his new business associate, an attractive woman who is strictly business. 168- Chip's Harvest Thanksgiving Day's turkey dinner is threatened when the electricity is short-circuited throughout the neighborhood. 169- Raft on the River A lonely Chip builds himself a raft in the backyard on which he and Steve spend a night, pretending to float down the Mississippi. 170- Lonesome George After an out-of-town business trip Steve tiptoes quietly through the house only to find someone in his bed. 171- Spring Will Be a Little Late Chip is baffled when his best friend rejects the excitement of his new motor in favor of feminine frills. 172- My Three Strikers Steve's three sons call a meeting at which they demand a raise in their allowance. 173- The Elopement Mike and the girl next door arouse the suspicions of Bub and Steve when secrets are exchanged and the two are seen with suitcases. 174- Mike's Brother Constant comparison to his brother, Mike, leaves Robbie feeling inferior and angry—and Steve has to face the consequences. 175- Domestic Trouble When Bub is suddenly called out of town, Steve seeks an agency to get temporary help—unaware that he may be recruiting a wife. 176- Bub Leaves Home Steve's second cousin arrives for a visit and Bub feels like he is being replaced. 177- Mike in a Rush A pre-rush fraternity party finds Mike and his girlfriend in the middle of a complex situation. 178- The Bully When Chip is bullied by a classmate and fights back, he learns a lesson in how to get along with people. 179- Organization Women Steve's sister arrives for a visit and is appalled at the manner in which the household is run. In Steve's absence she tries to set it right. 180- Other People's Houses When Robbie visits Hank Ferguson's lush mansion, he is envious. 181- The Delinquent While Mike is arranging a surprise for his girlfriend, she becomes increasingly jealous and suspicious. 182- Man in a Trench Coat On a dark night when Steve and Bub are away, Robbie and his date are frightened by a man in a trench coat. 183- Deadline Mike has one shot at revamping the humdrum sports page of the school paper, and he tackles the job with gusto. 184- The Lostling What do a leg of lamb and a baby girl have in common? Both are out of place in the Douglas house. 185- Off-Key The Douglas men are in a frenzy trying to fix broken piano keys with how-to books. 186- Small Adventure On a quiet Saturday morning, Bub noses comfortably under his blankets, until a loud explosion and moving furniture get him out of bed. 187- Soap-Box Derby Unaware of each other's problems, Steve and Robbie engage in what seem to be widely varied projects. 188- Unite or Sink Spending money is "money to spend," according to Robbie and Mike. But Steve, as the financial source, wants to know why they don't earn it. 189- The Wiley Method A professor who believes in teaching history by having the students live it is an idol at Robbie's high school. 190- The National Pastime If baseball's the favorite sport in the all-male Douglas household, why is Chip's little league uniform in the trash? 191- The Croaker A persistent amphibious friend wins Bub's affection, possibly because the frog resembles Uncle Clancey O'Casey. 192- The Musician Robbie's new girlfriend, a classical pianist, lives a refined and elegant life, causing Robbie to turn a critical eye on his own home life. 193- The Horseless Saddle An ornery pony is the star of the show, along with an old saddle that the Douglases can't seem to be rid of. 194- Trial by Separation With graduation day a week away, Mike and his girlfriend face the question of separation. 195- The Sunday Drive A neighbor's idea of a quiet drive in the country is altered by a station wagon load of Douglases. 196- Fire Watch Mike's starts looking down at 'the children,' Robbie and Chip. 197- Birds and Bees When Chip announces Tramp is the father of six puppies, Steve is concerned because he never "explained things" to his son. 198- Instant Crush The "good neighbor" policy gets a real workout when Bub, Steve and the kids tangle individually with every member of the new family across the street. 199- The Crush Mike has found a girl at college, Mary Beth. But when he brings her home to meet the family, she makes a beeline for Steve. 200- Tramp, the Hero Chip's friend has a new, well-trained German shepherd, which emphasizes to Chip how stupid Tramp is. 201- A Perfect Memory An old high school sweetheart calls for Steve while he is out. Feeling nostalgic, Steve tries to locate her. 202- Bub's Lodge Bub and Mike are at odds with each other because both are trying to get into different, exclusive clubs. 203- Lesson in Any Language Bub's room has just been painted so he decides to sleep in Mike's bed. Mysteriously, he wakes up speaking Spanish. 204- The Ugly Duckling Robbie is heading for an F in world literature when the teacher assigns a beautiful newcomer as his study partner. 205- Chip's Competition A composition titled "What My Mother Means to Me" has Chip baffled. He makes a courageous effort to improvise. 206- Mike in Charge Steve and Bub are both called out of town and Mike urges them to leave him in charge, only to find the role of "mother hen" harder than it looks. 207- Bub Goes to School Bub resents being excluded from any questions other than "where's my shirt?" So he decides to enroll in school. 208- Robbie's Band The Douglas household is tormented by the discordant rehearsals of Robbie's band, until Steve steps in to help. 209- Damon and Pythias When Robbie and his friend Hank decide they want to join a club at school, Robbie insists he does not want to join Mike's old club. 210- Chip Leaves Home Chip feels ignored by his family and decides to do them all a favor by running away from home. 211- Romance of Silver Pines Steve takes a week's vacation from the family only to find he's not missed around the house. 212- Blind Date Two blind dates, confused phone calls and name mix-ups create a tangled evening for Robbie and Mike. 213- Second Time Around An old girlfriend reappears in Steve's life with a plan to rekindle their romance. 214- The Girls Next Door The Douglases become attentive neighbors, with the exception of "sorehead" Steve. 215- Bub Gets a Job Bub reads an article entitled "Domestic Slaves, Arise"—and arise he does. 216- Le Petit Stowaway Chip takes action when he finds out that he can't go on a trip to Paris. 217- Robbie Valentine Bub decides to make the most of an opportunity when Robbie's science class is the subject of an educational film. 218- The Masterpiece Chip tries to snow his teachers so he can win an art contest. 219- Holiday for Tramp The Douglas family goes to the train station to meet Steve but when they prepare to leave, they can't find Tramp. 220- The Big Game Robbie finds out that he won't be able to play in the big game unless he passes a math exam. 221- Chip's Party Chip faces the question: "If you won't have a birthday party for your friends, what kind of friend are you?" 222- Casanova Trouble Steve's friend asks him to come up with a solution when she thinks her daughter is dating an older man. 223- The Pencil Pusher Chip puts his father into the uncomfortable position of defending the importance of his profession. 224- Innocents Abroad The arrival of one of Steve's boyhood chums causes unexpected excitement within the Douglas household. 225- Robbie the Caddie Robbie comes up with a questionable idea for a money-making scheme. 226- Coincidence Steve's wish for a calm life without kids sends him on a chaotic journey. 227- Air Derby Robbie enters a competition and wants to win, while Steve roots for his son's opponent. 228- Too Much in Common Mike realizes that he and his girlfriend are in a rut, so he decides to make a move. 229- Chug and Robbie Robbie is the victim of a dangerous case of hero-worship. 230- Good Influence Steve pushes Chip to go on a week-long vacation with a boy he really doesn't like. 231- The Hippopotamus Foot Mike faces disciplinary action at the hands of the Board of Regents and the Dean. 232- The Kibitzers The Douglas' home is a seething mess of problems caused by someone's mysterious interjection. 233- Weekend in Tokyo Steve takes his three sons on a trip to Tokyo where they each make new discoveries. 234- Robbie's Employment Service Robbie goes into business only to be challenged by his younger brother, Chip. 235- Tramp's First Bite This is strictly Tramp's story—the tale of a thoroughbred coward who is framed. 236- Moment of Truth Mike, always on the lookout for a new delightful femme dish to enjoy, has his eye on the campus queen. 237- Daughter for the Day Chaos erupts in the Douglas household when an out-of-town visitor catches Steve unprepared. 238- Ghost Next Door Chip and his buddy see a Halloween spook in the neighbor's vacant house while trick or treating. 239- Pretty as a Picture The Douglas home is thrown into turmoil when everyone falls in love at the same time. 240- What's Cooking? A cooking contest at school upsets Chip when he realizes he doesn't have a mother to submit a recipe. 241- Chip's Last Fight As any 10-year-old will tell you, you can't grow up fast enough. And when the older kids set up a private club, you just have to try and join. 242- Steve Gets an 'A' Robbie's big date is scheduled the same weekend he is supposed to be doing a history assignment. 243- Heat Wave Tempers boil when Chip and his friend go collecting for a paper drive. 244- The Beauty Contest Mike is elated about judging a beauty contest until he realizes his girlfriend is a contestant. 245- Doctor in the House Steve hurts his back and is convinced that there is only one doctor who can help him. 246- Going Steady Lola Albright stars as the attractive widowed mother of Robbie's high school girlfriend. 247- Mother Bub When a friend reminds Chip that he is motherless, he decides that no one cares about him. 248- Honorable Grandfather Chip gets a relief from boredom when Steve's friend invites him to a birthday celebration for his "honorable" grandfather. 249- How to Impress a Woman Believing he's a lady-killer, Mike falls head over heels in love with an older woman. 250- Roman Holiday The boys learn the difference between 'Chow' and 'Ciao' when Steve takes them to Rome on an assignment. 251- Flash Back Steve encounters an old-fashioned sweet 16-year-old who reminds him of someone from his high school days. 252- The Dream Book Steve dreams of being chased by a man carrying a trumpet after a man in the office tries to get him to join a combo as a saxophonist. 253- Big Chief Bub The cub scouts need a new den mother and Chip comes up with the solution—his grandfather. 254- The Clunky Kid Chip is overcome with loneliness when his friend starts spending all of his time with a new boy in the neighborhood. 255- Caged Fury When Bub doesn't get his long-awaited rendezvous with "Old Roy," the biggest catch in the lake, watch out boys. 256- Make Way for Yesterday Robbie becomes defensive about his family when a girl laughs at Bub's light-bulb pitching. 257- Robbie Wins His Letter Robbie is ostracized as an egghead for being an outstanding science student. Brig. Gen. James Stewart, USAF guest-stars. 258- High on the Hog When Robbie and his friend complain about being broke, another student offers them a pig to fatten in a profit-sharing plan. 259- First Things First Mike feels guilty because his Air Reserve squadron had a mission failure during the only volunteer exercise he didn't attend. 260- Bub's Butler Bub, an inveterate contest buff, finally hits the jackpot, winning a prize worth $1,000 in a TV competition. 261- Francesca While Steve and Bub are away, Chip, Robbie and Mike face the problem of caring for two sick foundlings, a wild bird and a frightened girl. 262- The Rug Steve lays down the law to Chip, warning him he'll be grounded for a month the next time he loses or misuses someone else's property. 263- The System Mike learns the importance of indirect questioning in his psychology course. 264- Let's Take Stock Robbie's economics teacher gives each student a fictional $10,000 dollars to invest in stocks. 265- Total Recall Bub is nettled to hear that an old classmate, a famed baseball manager, is returning to town to receive an award. 266- When I Was Your Age Bub condemns modern-day youth as he reminds his three charges how different things were when he was their age. 267- Chip's World When Chip spots a runaway toddler needing help, he disobeys orders to wait at home for one of Steve's colleagues. 268- Evening with a Star Chip reads a news item about someone winning a date with an actress and gets the idea of raffling off a date with a big star. 269- The Date Bureau Robbie is determined to avoid blind dates after being stuck with a dud. 270- Bub's Sacrifice Bub has his problems, and his new neighbor, Mrs. Carlson, is anything but the least of them. 271- Found Money The family is so engrossed in searching for a missing, valuable stamp that they ignore Chip's announcement that he is getting rich. 272- Almost the Sound of Music Robbie is swept up in the rock-and-roll craze and enters his song in a competition. 273- Scotch Broth The family inherits a castle in Scotland from their grandfather and the whole family travels to Europe to see it. 274- Didja Ever Have One of Those Steve's day becomes a comedy of errors, making him wish he never got out of bed. 275- Dear Robbie Robbie is chosen to write an advice column for the school newspaper, but Steve gets caught in the middle when a baffling love letter arrives. 276- A Car of His Own Robbie needs his own car to impress a new girl and does some fancy wheeling and dealing to get it. 277- How Did You Know The question of real love is explored when Mike announces he wants to "pin" his girlfriend. 278- My Friend Ernie Chip and Ernie find some old treasure maps but get lost in the woods when they go treasure hunting. 279- The End of You Know What Chip and Ernie experiment with Galileo's Law of Gravity and conclude that the end of the world is near. 280- The Toupee Bub's in a panic to cover his bald spot when the sister of an old buddy comes to visit. 281- The Ever Popular Robbie Douglas Robbie confuses diplomacy and personality when he runs for the student council and tries to win over a new girl. 282- The Proposals Mike gets cold feet when he decides to propose marriage. His bungling attempts further confuse the issue. 283- Steve and the Viking Steve is chosen to act as nursemaid for the attractive daughter of a visiting dignitary. 284- Par for the Course Robbie decides to take up Steve's favorite sport to get back in his good graces. 285- Wind Fall Chip comes to the rescue of a trapped dog and receives a reward, which leads to newfound popularity with his club members. 286- Top Secret When Steve is handed a top secret assignment, Bub is beside himself with curiosity. 287- Will Success Spoil Chip Douglas Chip pretends to be sick so he won't have to be in the school play. 288- Second Chorus Mike and Sally think Steve is involved with a nightclub singer and feel obligated to intercede. 289- Never Look Back Steve is invited to his 25-year college reunion, but Bub doubts that the old gang will be as Steve remembers. 290- Marriage by Proxy Mike thinks twice about marriage and babies when he helps a friend's expectant wife whose time has come. 291- The Chaperone Bub chaperones Robbie and his friends when they decide to have a costume party. 292- My Fair Chinese Lady Robbie is chosen to help Americanize a traditional Chinese girl who is soon to meet her very hip Chinese-American fiancé. 293- House for Sale The family is excited when Steve travels to Hawaii on business, until they realize they may all move there permanently. 294- The Stone Frog Chip believes in a magical stone frog, and as coincidences stack up, the magic is hard to deny. 295- Stage Door Bub Bub gets the fever to return to show biz, especially when an old buddy appears at the playhouse theater. 296- Fish Gotta Swim—Birds Gotta Fly Mike feels that Sally should learn how to fish, since she's joining a family of avid fishermen. 297- Cherry Blossoms in Bryant Park A beautiful Japanese girl, Mike's old flame, comes to town to test her old feelings for Mike before she can be sure she loves another. 298- What's the Princess Really Like Steve's high school sweetheart returns to town as a princess and the Douglases are invited to a reception in her honor. 299- The People House Steve invites an interior decorator to consider the Douglas house for entry in the Beautiful Home contest. 300- The Tree Bub joins a women's group in the neighborhood to save his favorite tree from being torn down. 301- The Substitute Teacher Robbie's class gives the new substitute teacher a hard time. 302- Mike Wears the Pants Mike and Sally find it difficult to stick to only one decision about marriage. 303- The Guys and the Dolls Mike meets a mute girl and tries to collect money for an operation she desperately needs. 304- The Ballad of Lisa Stratmeyer When Robbie's team gets slaughtered one too many times, their girlfriends decide to ignore the boys until they win. 305- Tramp Goes to Hollywood Tramp gets discovered and goes to Hollywood for an audition and screen test. 306- Adventure in New York Mike and Robbie decide to take a song they wrote to New York City and present it to a publisher. 307- Huckleberry Douglas After reading Tom Sawyer, Ernie and Chip go off to the river to reenact the adventures. 308- Guest in the House Steve is roped into boarding a delinquent for a week, so the boys put on their armor and ready themselves for battle. 309- Caribbean Cruise Steve and Robbie find that business and pleasure sometimes mix when they take a Caribbean Cruise. 310- A Serious Girl Robbie, Ernie and Bub find that women are full of surprises and not all of them pleasing. 311- The Practical Shower Mike's practical ideas meet resistance when Bub plans a bridal shower for Sally. 312- Dublin's Fair City, Part 1 Bub decides to use his winning raffle ticket to take the Douglases to Ireland to visit his relatives. 313- Dublin's Fair City, Part 2 Bub's relatives and their friends in the village give a picnic for their visitors from America. 314- One of Our Moose Is Missing Steve brings a business associate home for a quiet weekend of work, forgetting a prior commitment to the Cub Scouts. 315- Lady President Political overtones arise in the Douglas house when Steve becomes escort to a visiting congresswoman. 316- A Touch of Larceny Chip and a friend get a lesson in honesty (and dishonesty) from the school bully, who volunteers tips on swiping lunches. 317- Goodbye Again Mike's life is complicated by the return of his old girlfriend. He can't bring himself to tell her that he is engaged to marry Sally. 318- The Coffeehouse Set Robbie becomes a smash as a singer-guitarist while his family struggles to bring him back from stardom. 319- The Lotus Blossom At the Lotus Blossom Cage, Steve is impressed by the timid and beautiful proprietress. 320- First You're a Tadpole Robbie consults Sally about his latest heartthrob—and he's sure he's too young for the girl. 321- You're in My Power Robbie and a pal participate in a hypnosis experiment, which leads to a chain reaction when they try it on Uncle Charley. 322- The In-Law Whammy It's a comedy of errors when Mike sets out to make an impression on his future father-in-law. 323- Robbie and the Nurse Robbie doesn't mind being hospitalized with a broken leg when a nurse in training lavishes attention on him. 324- Divorce Bryant Park Style When their best friends' marriage heads for the rocks, Mike and Sally pause for a second thought about their forthcoming wedding. 325- A Woman's Work Steve fills in for vacationing Bub and discovers there's more to running a household than he thought. 326- Here Comes Charley Help arrives unexpectedly as the Douglases are having problems with the housekeeper hired to pinch-hit for Bub. 327- Charley and the Kid A young engineer finds his lost half-Korean daughter who is staying temporarily at the Douglas House. 328- He Wanted Wings Robbie buys an antique aircraft to impress his new girlfriend, but as it becomes more airworthy, Steve becomes concerned. 329- Be My Guest The Douglas family is scrutinized by the members of a country club they might join. 330- Lady in the Air Steve takes more than a professional interest in the plane he is preparing for a long solo journey—as well as the lady aviator planning to fly it. 331- Hawaiian Cruise Steve cancels a trip to Hawaii. To make up for his loss, the boys and Charley stage a Hawaiian luau in the backyard. 332- The Teenagers Chip dates an older woman and Robbie finds his ideas misinterpreted when the Douglas boys face the troubles of growing up. 333- Mexico Ole The family goes to Mexico and while everyone else is relaxing, Robbie learns the custom of chaperoning. 334- Fountain of Youth Charley accompanies Robbie to a reading by an old Vaudeville pal, who fails to recognize Charley. 335- It's a Dog's Life Disappearing blueprints and home-baked cookies can't both be blamed on Steve's absent-mindedness. 336- The Sure Thing When a thoroughbred racehorse loses her mascot, a rabbit, she loses her speed. But once she hears Robbie sing, the mascot problem is solved. 337- Chip, the Trapper Chip takes his friend in as a partner in his new trapping business. 338- Steve and the Computer A computer interferes with wedding plans when it selects different mates for Mike and Sally. 339- Tramp and the Prince Tramp causes confusion in two households when he runs away from home for fear of a cat. 340- Chip o' the Island An unexpected legacy is responsible for a trip to the tropical island of Cocoa Fuji for Uncle Charley, Robbie and Chip. 341- The Glass Sneaker Chip meets a group of Vaudevillians and loses his sneaker in a Cinderella-like adventure. 342- All the Weddings Preparations for Mike and Sally's coming nuptials get confusing when Sally's mother takes over. 343- The Leopard's Spots Sally has her hands full when her glamorous cousin comes to visit after being expelled from three colleges. 344- Uncle Charley and the Redskins Charley gives a family of Owananee Indians permission to hold ceremonies on their ancient tribal grounds.