My Three Sons

Chip-Off the Old Block

Aeronautical engineer Steve Douglas and his youngest son Chip find themselves grappling with a similar dilemma: figuring out how to escape the influen...

The Little Ragpicker

During the Annual School rag drive, Chip embarks on a neighborhood scavenger hunt. Meanwhile, Miss Pitts, the nosy neighbor, peers out her window and ...

Bub in the Ointment

As Bub accidentally steps on the toes of each of his grandsons one by one, Steve is ready to scold him. However, the household quickly returns to its ...

Countdown

On a hectic Monday morning, the Douglas family faces a whirlwind of chaos. A missile launch, the effects of Daylight Saving time, and oversleeping onl...

Brotherly Love

Mike and Robbie find themselves at odds over a blonde schoolgirl, and their conflict soon escalates, drawing the entire family into the fray. As tensi...

Adjust or Bust

Steve's belief that "life is just a series of minor tweaks" faces a real challenge during a single day's events. He has an important meeting with a hi...

Lady Engineer

Steve is captivated by his new business partner, a stunning woman who keeps everything strictly professional. He feels the urge to blur the lines betw...

Chip's Harvest

Thanksgiving dinner faces a crisis when a power outage hits the entire neighborhood. Chip opts to invite his Indian friend as his only guest, much to ...

Raft on the River

When Mike and Robbie choose to go camping at Gunman's Gulch, Chip starts to feel isolated. Encouraged by his father to tap into his creativity and dre...

Lonesome George

Bub invites TV star George Gobel over for dinner but neglects to inform his son-in-law, Steve. After a late return from a business trip, Steve quietly...

Spring Will Be a Little Late This Year

Robbie is confused when his girlfriend dismisses the thrill of his new motorcycle, opting instead for typical feminine luxuries. Determined to sway he...

My Three Strikers

The boys are eager to get an increase in their allowance, but Steve points out that they’ve been careless with their spending and neglecting their c...

The Elopement

Mike and the girl who lives next door raise concerns for Steve and Bub when they notice the two sharing secrets and departing with suitcases in tow. M...

Mike's Brother

Robbie's constant comparisons to his brother, Mike, lead him to feel inadequate and resentful. Tensions escalate between the siblings, and a confronta...

Domestic Trouble

When Bub unexpectedly leaves town, Steve looks for an agency to provide some temporary assistance, not realizing he might be hiring a potential wife. ...

Bub Leaves Home

When Steve asks his second cousin Selena to visit, Bub feels an odd sense of being overlooked and unnecessary. In response, he chooses to accept a job...

Mike in a Rush

As Mike gears up for the shift from high school to college, the prospect of joining a fraternity adds significant complexity to his life. After he and...

The Bully

Chip finds himself targeted by the school bully, who surprisingly isn’t keen on a physical confrontation. Steve quickly catches on to Chip's strateg...

Organization Woman

Steve’s highly organized sister shows up for a visit and instantly shakes up the Douglas household. The situation becomes even more difficult when H...

Other People's Houses

Upon visiting his new friend's house, Robbie Douglas finds himself envious of what he perceives as the ultimate teenage living situation. His admirati...

The Delinquent

Mike Douglas and the family dog, Tramp, have been sneaking out at night, raising Jean's suspicions. Unbeknownst to her, Mike and his buddy Tim are sec...

Man In a Trench Coat

One ominous evening while Steve is out, Robbie and his date are startled by a figure in a trench coat. The scare occurs right after Robbie is spotted ...

Deadline

Mike finds himself juggling multiple responsibilities as he races to complete the layout and write a sports article for the school newspaper. All of t...

The Lostling

Chip starts to imagine how wonderful it would be to have a younger sister, so he makes a wish for one. When the new Hawkins family moves into the empt...

Off Key

Chip boasts to his new friend about his brilliant brother Robbie, who has a knack for fixing nearly everything. Before long, Robbie finds himself task...

Small Adventure

While Steve is off on a business trip in Seattle, the Douglas family's pet has a knack for bringing home unusual treasures. This time, Tramp sneaks in...

Soap Box Derby

While oblivious to the challenges facing one another, Steve and Robbie dive into seemingly different ventures. Robbie is focused on building a race ka...

Unite or Sink

Robbie and Mike are looking to make a little extra cash, but Steve insists they need to find a way to earn it on their own. The boys approach their ne...

The Wiley Method

Robbie struggles to capture the attention of his classmate, Maribel Quinby, when it comes to matters of the heart. With the assistance of his best fri...

The National Pastime

Feeling disheartened by his ongoing batting slump, Chip decides to leave the baseball team. However, with some encouragement from his brothers, he con...

The Croaker

Malcolm, the frog Chip has caught for a school project, becomes the center of attention in the Douglas household. Bub notices that Malcolm's face stri...

The Musician

Robbie's new girlfriend embodies sophistication and elegance, prompting him to scrutinize his own living situation. In an effort to win her over, he c...

The Horseless Saddle

Bub embarks on a quest to uncover the identity of the enigmatic individual who mailed him an antique saddle with the payment due on delivery.

Trial by Separation

As graduation approaches, Mike and his girlfriend Jean decide to put their love to the test. They challenge themselves to stay apart for the entire we...

The Sunday Drive

Mr. Pearson envisions a peaceful countryside drive with his wife, but his plans are disrupted by an unexpected visit from the Douglases, who arrive in...

Fire Watch

Mike Douglas takes a summer job with the Forestry Service, expecting a thrilling adventure, but soon discovers he's in for some serious work. When his...

Birds And Bees

Chip reveals that Tramp has fathered six puppies, which leaves Steve worried since he hasn't yet discussed the concept of the cycle of life with his s...

Instant Hate

The boys, followed by Bub, find themselves in one-on-one confrontations with the new family living across the street, putting the good neighbor policy...

The Crush

Mike has met a girl named Mary Beth at college, and he’s excited to introduce her to his family. However, she quickly gravitates toward Steve, who e...

Tramp The Hero

When a pot of boiling water erupts, Tramp’s barking alerts the family just in time, helping them escape a dangerous situation.

A Perfect Memory

While Steve is out, he receives a call from an old high school girlfriend. Overcome with nostalgia, he sets out to find her around town, but he keeps ...

Bub's Lodge

Bub and Mike find themselves in a heated rivalry as they each vie for entry into separate, elite clubs. Bub is set to become the D'Artagnon of the Eas...

A Lesson in Any Language

Mike is eager to hit the slopes with his friends over the weekend, but he also needs to stay on top of his Spanish lessons. To manage both, he tries a...

The Ugly Duckling

Robbie is on the verge of flunking world literature when his teacher pairs him with a stunning blonde transfer student for a project. Instantly drawn ...

Chip's Composition

Chip finds himself perplexed by a composition assignment called "What My Mother Means to Me." In his quest to complete it, he talks to various mothers...

Mike in Charge

When Steve and Bub head out of town, Mike jumps at the chance to take charge. However, he quickly realizes that being the caretaker is more challengin...

Bub Goes to School

Bub chooses to enroll in night school after realizing that his grandsons have an unending stream of questions he can't respond to. There, he encounter...

Robbie's Band

Robbie's band practices are causing chaos at home. Meanwhile, Mike's fraternity is on the hunt for a band, and Robbie seizes the opportunity to auditi...

Damon and Pythias

Robbie and his buddy Hank are eager to join a school club, but Robbie is adamant about avoiding Mike's former club. When he gets an invitation to beco...

Chip Leaves Home

Feeling overlooked by his family, Chip makes the drastic choice to run away, believing it would be a kindness to them. Early the next morning, he sets...

The Romance of Silver Pines

Steve embarks on a week-long vacation away from his family, discovering how effortlessly he can both fall in and out of love. Initially, Fran is stand...

Blind Date

A chaotic evening unfolds for brothers Mike and Robbie as they mistakenly end up with each other's dates due to mixed-up phone calls and name confusio...

Second Time Around

Pamela MacLish, the charming woman Steve escorted to Chip's school dance last year, is still determined to win over his bachelor heart. She shows up a...

The Girls Next Door

Four stunning airline stewardesses move into the empty house next door, instantly capturing the attention of Mike and Robbie, who are smitten by the a...

Bub Gets a Job

Bub comes across a magazine article aimed at dull homemakers and starts to believe he might actually be one of them. Concerned for his friend, Steve c...

Le Petit Stowaway

Steve is headed to Chicago for work, and he had promised Chip he could join him. However, plans shift unexpectedly, and Steve ends up on a military fl...

Robbie Valentino

Bub ignites Robbie's dreams of stardom by encouraging him to seize a golden opportunity when Robbie’s 9th grade physics class is chosen for an educa...

The Masterpiece

Chip attempts to deceive his teachers in order to secure victory in an art competition, nearly pulling it off with Bub's assistance, as Bub is the tru...

A Holiday for Tramp

The Douglas family arrives at the train station to greet Steve, but as they're about to head home, they realize Tramp is missing. The adventurous pup ...

The Big Game

Robbie learns that he won’t be able to participate in the crucial game unless he passes a math test. Steve warns him that failing means he’ll miss...

Chip's Party

Chip's friends are eager to throw him a party for his tenth birthday, but he's not keen on celebrating with a few specific girls. Meanwhile, Steve com...

Casanova Trouble

When Steve's friend expresses her concerns about her daughter dating an older guy, he offers to help. He’s taken aback when he discovers that the fr...

The Pencil Pusher

Chip forces his father to justify the significance of his job, putting him in an awkward spot. Initially unimpressed by the Air Force base tour, Chip'...

Innocents Abroad

As Steve reminisces with an old childhood friend about their adventure of running away to another town, Mike and Robbie, always on the lookout for mon...

Robbie the Caddy

Encouraged by his good friend Hank, Robbie decides to make some extra cash by caddying at the nearby Golfing Tournament. Unfortunately, he ends up pai...

Coincidence

On what begins as a noisy morning at the Douglas home, Steve's desire for peace and quiet leads him to a wild adventure in a parallel universe. With h...

Air Derby

Robbie's main rival for the school scholarship in the model airplane contest is a dedicated young boy named Roly Bates. Roly is determined to win the ...

Too Much In Common

Mike finds himself in a tense situation with his girlfriend's dad when he attempts to pursue another girl. The conflict escalates as Mike navigates th...

Chug and Robbie

On Robbie's inaugural day at High School, he experiences some unforgettable moments, including being paired with Chug Williams, the celebrated senior ...

Good Influence

Steve encourages Chip to spend a week on vacation with a boy he can't stand. The boy is incredibly shy and timid, and when Chip insults him by calling...

The Hippopotamus Foot

Mike finds himself in hot water with the Board of Regents and the Dean of the College after a misguided prank by his fraternity. The students crafted ...

The Kibitzers

Bub's friends, stopping by for their regular pinochle game, unexpectedly overhear the family's troubles. When they attempt to chime in with their own ...

Weekend in Tokyo

Steve is heading to Japan for a business trip and decides to bring his family along for the adventure. Meanwhile, Mike finds himself smitten with a st...

Robbie's Employment Service

Robbie and Hank believe that the key to winning over girls is all about having cash. Eager to make a fortune, they come up with the idea of starting t...

Tramp's First Bite

Tramp is accused of biting the spoiled Alan Edgerton, leading to a court case that provides Robbie with an opportunity to assist the family lawyer. As...

Moment of Truth

Mike Douglas, a college freshman, has asked the most popular girl on campus to join him for his fraternity's dance on Saturday night, but he's unsure ...

Daughter for a Day

While returning home from an extensive business trip, Steve runs into an old friend on the plane. She proposes that her daughter stay with the Douglas...

The Ghost Next Door

While trick-or-treating, Chip and his buddy Sudsy spot a ghostly figure holding a candle in the empty house next door, sending them into a panic. Desp...

Pretty As A Picture

Robbie finds himself in hot water with the older brothers of a girl he has a crush on after he snaps a photo of her.

What's Cooking?

During a school cooking competition, Chip feels disheartened when he realizes he lacks a mother to provide a recipe. However, excitement ensues when S...

Chip's Last Fight

Chip gets kicked out of the neighborhood clubhouse after failing to prove to the older boys that he’s mature enough. Determined to earn his spot, he...

Steve Gets An 'A'

Robbie has a date instead of working on his term paper. Mike hands him a copy of a paper that Steve wrote, which earned an 'A'. Thinking he can get aw...

Heat Wave

During a sweltering summer heat wave, tensions rise among the group. Steve manages to keep his composure until he realizes some crucial plans have van...

The Beauty Contest

Mike reluctantly finds himself appointed as the sole judge for a campus beauty pageant, only to discover that selecting a winner is far more challengi...

Doctor in the House

Steve is eager to return home and share the exciting news about his upcoming business trip to Bolivia. However, in his haste, he injures his back by s...

Going Steady

Robbie has his sights set on a charming fifteen-year-old blonde, but her mother seeks Steve's help to put an end to their budding romance. Ironically,...

Mother Bub

Chip and Sudsy spot a model car at the toy store. When Chip remembers that he doesn’t have a mother to disapprove, he attempts to convince his dad t...

Honorable Grandfather

Chip's boredom comes to an end when Steve's friend extends an invitation to a birthday party for his "esteemed" grandfather. Meanwhile, Robbie struggl...

How to Impress a Woman

Mike is tasked with finding models for an upcoming fashion show on campus, and when a stunning store representative visits to assist him, he becomes c...

Roman Holiday

Steve's hesitation to join the family on a business trip to Rome leaves everyone in the Douglas household confused, except for Bub. He recalls that St...

Flashback

At the bus depot, Steve meets a charming, nostalgic 16-year-old girl who brings back memories of his high school days. After learning about her family...

The Dream Book

After being pressured by a colleague to join the company’s musical group as a saxophonist, Steve feels uneasy about the idea. That night, he has a v...

Big Chief Bub

Chip volunteers Bub to be their Cub Scout leader.

The Clunky Kid

Chip feels a deep sense of loneliness as Sudsy begins to devote all his time to a new boy in the area. In response, the whole household comes together...

Caged Fury

Robbie's wrestling teammates are in dire need of better grades to stay on the team, so they enlist Steve as their tutor. Just as they start their stud...

Make Way for Yesterday

Bub, embodying the wisdom of the older generation, offers a few ideas for Robbie's school club carnival. However, the Committee finds them a bit outda...

Robbie Wins His Letter

Robbie's science teacher reveals a special award for students who achieve straight 'A's, and to Robbie's dismay, he ends up being the recipient. This ...

High on the Hog

Robbie and his friend express their frustrations about being short on cash when a fellow student presents them with an opportunity: they can raise a p...

First Things First

Mike finds himself in a tough spot as his Air Force Reserve team relies on him for an engine maintenance drill. This commitment forces him to cancel a...

Bub's Butler

Bub, a dedicated fan of competitions, strikes it rich when he wins a $1,000 prize on a television show. However, things take a turn when the boys disc...

Francesca

With Steve and Bub absent, Chip, Robbie, and Mike find themselves tasked with looking after two sick foundlings: a frightened girl and a wild bird. Th...

The Rug

Steve sets clear boundaries for Chip, telling him that if he loses or mishandles someone else's belongings again, he will face a month of grounding. A...

The System

In his psychology class, Mike discovers the value of indirect questioning when eight of his classmates show interest in Robbie. To figure out who woul...

Let's Take Stock

Robbie's economics instructor assigns each student a mock investment of $10,000 to play the stock market. Meanwhile, Steve's employer mistakenly belie...

Total Recall

Bub's former classmate is coming back to town to be honored with an award.

When I Was Your Age

Bub criticizes the younger generation, reminiscing about how much more active and industrious he was at their age. In response, the boys attempt to pr...

Chip's World

Chip notices a toddler wandering away and chooses to ignore the instructions to remain at home while waiting for someone to collect some plans.

Evening with a Star

Chip comes across a news article about a lucky individual winning a date with a famous actress, which sparks an idea in his mind. He decides to organi...

The Date Bureau

Following a string of terrible blind dates, Robbie and Hank decide to create a unique matchmaking service aimed at helping people find romance while s...

Bub's Sacrifice

Bub is ready to sacrifice his two tickets to a sold-out fight to help Robbie win over a stunning girl. However, there's a catch: he must also take the...

Found Money

The family is completely absorbed in their quest to find a rare and valuable stamp, paying no attention to Chip, who excitedly reveals that he’s bec...

Almost the Sound of Music

In an attempt to win over a charming blonde, Robbie decides to become a pop composer and creates a catchy novelty song. The whole family rallies toget...

Scotch Broth

The Douglas family receives an unexpected inheritance from their Scottish grandfather: a castle in Scotland. Excitedly, they travel to Sheehan Bridge ...

Didya Ever Have One of Those Days?

Steve's day takes a turn for the worse as he faces a series of unfortunate events. It all begins with a shaving mishap that leaves him cut, followed b...

Dear Robbie

Robbie is picked to pen an 'advice to the lovelorn' column for the school newspaper, but things get complicated when Steve finds himself entangled in ...

A Car of His Own

Mike suggests handing down his old car to Robbie, but his reaction surprises everyone. Robbie explains that he wants his own vehicle to impress a new ...

How Do You Know?

When Mike reveals his feelings for his new girlfriend Darlene, Steve offers him some insights about love. However, Mike is eager to spend time with Da...

My Friend Ernie

Chip and his trusty new partner, Ernie, stumble upon a set of ancient treasure maps and decide to embark on an adventurous hunt. However, their excite...

The End of The You-Know-What

After Chip and Ernie overhear two scientists claiming that the world will end in just a week, they're confronted with the age-old dilemma of how to sp...

The Toupee

A strong odor fills the Douglas household, emanating from Bub, who is frantically applying yet another hair restoration product to his bald head. He's...

The Ever-Popular Robbie Douglas

Robbie finds himself in a challenging political situation as he competes with a rival for a girl's heart while both are running for the position of St...

The Proposals

Mike starts to second-guess himself as he plans to propose to Sally, leading to a series of awkward and clumsy efforts that only complicate matters. H...

Steve and the Viking

Steve gets roped into being the caretaker for the charming daughter of a visiting Danish official, only to discover she’s just 17. Her lively and ad...

Par for the Course

Robbie has a habit of neglecting to relay Steve's phone messages, which has put him in hot water. In an effort to mend their relationship, he decides ...

Windfall

Chip saves a dog that had gotten stuck, and in return, he’s given a reward. This act of heroism boosts his popularity among the other members of the...

Top Secret

Steve is tasked with a classified military project that requires him to fly to Washington. He suggests to the Pentagon officials that he could work mo...

Will Success Spoil Chip Douglas?

Bub, a former actor, mourns the absence of a Douglas in the entertainment industry for more than three decades. Therefore, he is thrilled when Chip is...

Second Chorus

One evening, as Steve strolls through the park with his dog, he encounters a charming cabaret singer. By the end of the night, he finds himself out on...

Never Look Back

Steve is excited about attending his twenty-fifth class reunion at Midwest University. Despite Bub's cautions that his old friends may not be the same...

Marriage by Proxy

Mike and Sally seek insight into marriage from a couple of their friends who just tied the knot. Their reflections on love and commitment deepen when ...

The Chaperone

When Robbie and his friends plan a costume party, Bub is assigned as their chaperone. Robbie worries that Bub’s strict views on proper conduct will ...

My Fair Chinese Lady

Robbie is selected to assist a traditional Chinese girl in adapting to American culture before her upcoming meeting with her trendy Chinese-American f...

House for Sale

The family is thrilled at the prospect of Steve possibly heading to Hawaii for work. However, their excitement quickly turns to concern when they see ...

Stone Frog

Chip is convinced that a mystical stone frog, gifted to him by a woman from India, holds real magic. As a series of coincidences unfold, it's increasi...

Stage Door Bub

Bub is eager to return to the stage, so he decides to trade places with an actress friend from the Playhouse theater, who yearns for a more convention...

Fish Gotta Swim, Birds Gotta Fly

Mike believes it’s important for Sally to learn how to fish, given that she’s becoming part of a family of enthusiastic fishermen. The catch, howe...

Cherry Blossoms in Bryant Park

Kimiko, a girl Mike met in Tokyo last year, returns to town to explore her lingering feelings for him before committing to another relationship. Meanw...

What's the Princess Really Like?

Steve’s former high school crush comes back to town, now living the life of a real princess, surrounded by her royal entourage. The Douglases receiv...

The People's House

Eager to impress a charming magazine editor and secure a date, Steve decides to enter his house into her magazine's unique homes contest. However, he ...

The Tree

In Bryant Park, tensions flare as a decision is made to remove the tree located outside Robbie's girlfriend's house. The controversy quickly draws in ...

The Substitute Teacher

Mrs. Proctor, Robbie's strict history teacher, ends up breaking her leg, leading to a substitute who turns out to be even more challenging. The new te...

Mike Wears the Pants

Eager to tie the knot but lacking the funds for their own place, Mike proposes that he and his fiancée Sally move in with him and his family. Meanwhi...

The Guys and the Dolls

Mike and Chip engage in acts of kindness—Mike joins his fellow U.S. Air Force Reservists to deliver a shipment of ten thousand dolls to children aff...

The Ballad of Lissa Stratemeyer

After Robbie's team suffers yet another crushing defeat, their biggest supporter, Lissa Stratemeyer, decides it's time for a change. She rallies her f...

Tramp Goes To Hollywood

Adventure in New York

Ambitious songwriters Mike and Robbie set off for New York City to showcase a song they’ve created. Along the way, a kind-hearted cab driver lends a...

Huckleberry Douglas

Inspired by Mark Twain's tales, Chip, Ernie, and Melinda decide to bring to life the escapades of Huckleberry Finn, Tom Sawyer, and Becky. They embark...

Guest in the House

Steve finds himself tasked with taking in a troubled teen for a week, and the boys brace themselves for what they expect will be a tough challenge. Ho...

Caribbean Cruise

Steve is on the S.S. Carolina, aiming to secure a business deal with a company, but his mission becomes more challenging when Robbie, who is working a...

A Serious Girl

Robbie and Ernie discover that women can be unpredictable, and not always in a good way. Robbie grows weary of his loud rock and roll girlfriend and o...

The Practical Shower

Understanding the importance of saving money, Mike and Sally agree that her shower should focus on practical kitchen gifts. However, Bub is determined...

Dublin's Fair City (1)

Bub chooses to redeem his winning raffle ticket for a trip to Ireland, bringing along the Douglases to meet his family. They arrive in the quaint vill...

Dublin's Fair City (2)

The Douglas family is enjoying their time in the lively Irish village of Farnsea, where the strong-willed Aunt Kate holds sway. Meanwhile, Steve comes...

One of Our Moose is Missing

Steve invites a business colleague over for a calm work weekend, completely overlooking his earlier obligation to the Cub Scouts, where he’s suppose...

Lady President

Tensions fill the Douglas household when Steve takes on the role of escort for a visiting congresswoman. At the same time, Chip finds himself tasked w...

A Touch of Larceny

Chip and Ernie encounter a surprising lesson in both honesty and deceit from the school bully, who shares his perspective on the hidden world of steal...

Goodbye Again

Mike's world gets more complicated when his ex-girlfriend, Jean Pearson, comes back into the picture. Struggling with the news, he finds it difficult ...

The Coffee House Set

Robbie's new girlfriend arranges an audition for him and his guitar at a club, opening the door to an eccentric crowd of free-spirited youths who make...

The Lotus Blossom

At the Lotus Blossom Cafe, Steve finds himself captivated by the shy and lovely owner. This graceful Chinese widow is considering going back to Hong K...

First, You're a Tadpole

Robbie seeks advice from Sally regarding his newest crush, convinced that he’s too young for her. However, Sally becomes uneasy when it seems like R...

You're in My Power

After being a participant in a stage hypnosis act, Robbie believes that hypnosis might benefit his new relationship. He enlists the help of his grandf...

The In-Law Whammy

Mike finds himself in a hilarious predicament as he tries to win over Sally's father, who has just come back from an archaeological dig. Anxious about...

Robbie and the Nurse

After Robbie suffers a leg injury on the football field, he finds himself in the care of an impressive French nurse who is just starting her training....

Divorce, Bryant Park Style

As their closest friends' marriage begins to crumble, Mike and Sally take a moment to reconsider their own upcoming wedding. In an effort to help, the...

A Woman's Work

Bub makes the decision to head to Dublin for an Irish getaway, aiming to assist his impressive Aunt Kate in celebrating her 104th birthday. Meanwhile,...

Here Comes Charley

With Bub now settled in Ireland, Steve finds himself in need of household help and hires a fiery housekeeper named Fedocia. As Steve struggles to figu...

Charley and the Kid

A young engineer discovers his estranged half-Korean daughter, who is currently residing at the Douglas House. However, Uncle Charley realizes that sh...

He Wanted Wings

Robbie jumps on the trend and purchases a vintage airplane to win over his new girlfriend. Steve initially supports his friend’s restoration attempt...

Be My Guest

Robbie's stunning girlfriend extends an invitation to the lavish Brookdale Country Club, and he decides to persuade Steve to come along, even though h...

Lady in the Air

A leading female pilot is gearing up for her global flight and seeks Steve Douglas's help to enhance her aircraft's design. Steve finds himself intrig...

Hawaiian Cruise

When Steve's Hawaiian vacation falls through due to Chip coming down with bronchitis, Charley and the boys decide to recreate the island experience fo...

The Teenagers

Chip begins a relationship with an older woman, while Robbie grapples with his thoughts being misunderstood as the Douglas brothers navigate the chall...

Mexico Olé

To minimize time away from his family, Steve turns down an invitation to spend time at an extravagant mansion in Mexico. In response, his host decides...

The Fountain of Youth

Charley joins Robbie and his date for a reading featuring his longtime friend, Maggie McSterling. As a seasoned actress, Maggie reminisces with Charle...

It's a Dog's Life

Steve is tasked with presenting crucial engineering designs to a British scientist making a quick trip to the U.S. However, the situation takes a turn...

The Sure Thing

Robbie's buddy has a grandpa who specializes in training racehorses. On the day of a crucial race, however, their thoroughbred loses her beloved rabbi...

Chip, the Trapper

Chip struggles with feeling excluded as the only family member not holding a job, whether full-time or part-time. However, after watching 'Davy Crocke...

Steve and the Computer

Steve is plagued by nightmares that give him a glimpse into a future where their family includes a computer named Betsy. This unexpected addition comp...

Tramp and the Prince

Tramp stirs up chaos in two homes after he bolts in terror from a cat. At the same time, 'Prince,' the spoiled pet of a wealthy socialite, experiences...

Chip O' the Islands

Charley receives a surprise visit from an old friend from Australia, who captivates the boys with enchanting stories about a paradise in the South Pac...

The Glass Sneaker

At a formal event with Uncle Charley, Chip encounters a troupe of Vaudeville performers. In a twist reminiscent of Cinderella, he finds himself enchan...

All the Weddings

As Mike and Sally gear up for their upcoming wedding, things take a chaotic turn when Sally's mother unexpectedly shows up two months ahead of schedul...

The Leopard's Spots

Sally finds herself overwhelmed when her dazzling cousin arrives for a visit, having been kicked out of three different colleges. Her cousin's allure ...

The First Marriage

Mike and Sally tie the knot and head East for Mike's new role as an assistant psychology instructor at a college. Meanwhile, Robbie eagerly settles in...

Red Tape Romance

Steve considers adopting 10-year-old Ernie, but faces resistance from Uncle Charley, who worries about the extra responsibility a new child would brin...

Brother Ernie

Ernie's chance of being adopted by the all-male Douglas family is jeopardized by a rule requiring a woman in the household. Steve approaches the adopt...

Robbie and the Chorus Girl

Uncle Charley is frustrated to discover that Robbie is seeing a glamorous chorus girl, while Steve remains unconcerned, confident in his son's judgmen...

There's a What in the Attic?

In the middle of the night, an escaped lion from the circus wanders into the Douglas home, startling Ernie, who rushes to wake the understandably doub...

Office Mother

Mary-Lou

Chip has a crush on an older girl named Mary Lou. When Steve encourages his lovestruck son to ask her out to clarify his feelings, Chip decides to cal...

Monsters and Junk Like That

Ernie decides to create a play and recruits Steve to participate in the father-and-son night, leading Steve to wear an unwieldy robot costume. When th...

Charley and The Dancing Lesson

A captivating dance instructor named Helen enrolls Uncle Charley in a lifetime membership at a dance club. Aspiring to become a professional dancer, h...

My Son, The Ballerina

Desperate to secure a spot on the track team, Robbie decides to take ballet lessons to enhance his speed. Initially, he feels uncomfortable wearing th...

The Ernie Report

Ernie experiences a sense of abandonment as the rest of the Douglas family becomes preoccupied with their girlfriends, leaving him on his own. Struggl...

The Hong Kong Story

Steve Douglas transforms a work trip to Hong Kong into a family getaway. However, Uncle Charley is hesitant about exploring the bustling city, as he s...

Marriage and Stuff

Steve's strange antics lead his family to believe that he’s on the verge of a secret marriage. The boys decide to move out to give the couple some s...

Douglas-A-Go-Go

The Douglas family takes on the challenge when 13-year-old Chip announces his plan to throw a party featuring girls. As the night approaches, disaster...

Charley The Pigeon

During Steve's business trip to Washington, he entrusts Robbie with $50 to cover golf club repairs. Meanwhile, Uncle Charley decides to take matters i...

What About Harry?

A large, scruffy stray dog takes a liking to Steve Douglas, causing quite a stir in the neighborhood with his loud howls whenever Steve attempts to le...

From Maggie, With Love

Steve Douglas crosses paths with Maggie Bellini, a newly divorced woman known as one of the wealthiest ladies in the world. Intrigued by Steve, she be...

Robbie and the Slave Girl

After Robbie Douglas heroically pulls the attractive co-ed Terri Wong to safety from an oncoming truck, he unwittingly becomes a part of an ancient Ch...

Steve and The Huntress

Steve Douglas finds himself captivated by a stunning female explorer who shares her thrilling adventure films with him and his family. As she gets rea...

Robbie The College Man

Robbie juggles a demanding schedule, serving tables at his girlfriend's sorority and working in a chemistry lab, all to afford a room of his own. Unfo...

Whatever Happened to Baby Chip?

Chip decides to sport a Beatle-inspired, shoulder-length hairstyle, prompting the rest of the family to believe that Steve needs to take a firmer stan...

Robbie and The Little Stranger

Robbie Douglas feels almost engaged to his girlfriend Joanne. After seeing their friends manage to juggle university life with parenting, they start t...

Call Her Max

Max, a talented engineer, and Georgie, a spirited member of the girls' hockey team, present quite a challenge for Steve and Chip. Eager to impress his...

Kid Brother Blues

Robbie Douglas discovers the challenges of having a younger sibling when Chip and his friend crash his date with a lovely girl, causing chaos by munch...

Robbie's Double Life

Robbie enjoys the thrill of juggling two relationships at once—one with a high school girl and the other with a college student. However, when the t...

Our Boy in Washington

Ernie Douglas writes a letter to the French Embassy expressing gratitude for the Statue of Liberty. In response, he receives an invitation for himself...

Ernie and That Woman

Chip feels anxious when his younger brother Ernie starts hanging out with a charming sixth grader. The girl has taken a liking to stamp collecting, an...

The State vs. Chip Douglas

After borrowing four cents from his brother Ernie's stash of pennies, Chip finds himself in hot water when Ernie claims he’s stolen a prized penny f...

A Hunk of Hardware

After failing to secure a cup for the family trophy shelf, Ernie decides to pack his suitcase and prepare to leave home. Determined to prove himself, ...

The Wrong Robbie

A boy who bears a striking resemblance to Robbie nearly tarnishes his reputation by cruising the campus and coaxing unfamiliar girls into kissing him,...

The Wheels

After the campus beauty queen racks up a $16 traffic ticket while driving Uncle Charley’s car, he decides to revoke Robbie’s driving privileges. S...

London Memories

Upon returning from their trip to Britain, the Douglas family gathers to view home videos from their vacation. As they watch the amateur footage, it b...

Stag at Bay

When the typically all-male Douglas home opens its doors to a charming dancer who has lost her apartment, things take an unexpected turn. This happens...

Fly Away Home

Steve Douglas returns to his hometown of Bedford Springs with his family, hoping to reconnect with his former fiancée, Ellen, who still resides there...

Forget Me Not

Steve Douglas gets a scented letter from a former girlfriend informing him of her upcoming visit. Her arrival sends him into a panic as she seems to i...

Good Guys Finish Last

During a school entertainment night, three fathers compete against their sons in a quiz game. The boys dominate the competition, impressing everyone i...

Arrivederci, Robbie

Robbie’s friend wants him to gain a deeper appreciation for Italian culture, so he invites him over to his house. However, when Robbie takes a girl ...

If At First . . .

Steve Douglas receives a parking ticket from Robbie's attractive girlfriend, who works as a meter maid. To make matters worse, he also gets cited for ...

Robbie's Underground Movie

Robbie creates a 'way out' film for his Cinema class, collaborating with a co-ed who lacks talent but is genuinely committed to crafting an 'honest' m...

Fiddler Under the Roof

Ernie finds himself feeling excluded as the Douglas family orchestra gears up for practice. Uncle Charley steps in to help Ernie learn the violin, but...

Happy Birthday, World

When Robbie receives a call from his girlfriend's father, who’s away, asking him to bring a birthday cake, he sees an opportunity to profit from thi...

The Awkward Age

Robbie quickly develops a crush on a beautiful chemistry tutor he hires, and their connection appears to be growing. However, his world is turned upsi...

A Real Nice Time

Ernie decides to surprise Chip with a photo of his favorite movie star as a birthday present. However, things take an unexpected turn when Chip is inv...

Falling Star

Steve Douglas encounters a once-famous singer whose career has seemingly faded after two decades. While her iconic voice remains intact, audiences are...

Tramp or Ernie

As Ernie walks by the family dog, Tramp, he lets out a sneeze. When a doctor confirms that he’s allergic to dog hair and insists that Tramp needs to...

Grandma's Girl

Chip's relationship with a classmate blossoms as he decides to rent a horse and buggy to win over her stern, traditional grandmother. The grandmother ...

You Saw a What?

Ernie can't contain his enthusiasm as he shares his sighting of a UFO, but his claims are met with doubt from those around him. However, the following...

Both Your Houses

Robbie is thrilled when his college friend Peggy becomes his new neighbor, and they quickly dive into a collaborative project for their Shakespeare co...

My Pal Dad

Steve Douglas declines his company's invitation for a weekend in Rio, as it coincides with the beginning of trout season. Meanwhile, the boys are dete...

TV or Not TV

In the Douglas home, television has been banned for a week after Uncle Charley grew frustrated with the boys constantly bickering over what to watch. ...

My Dad, the Athlete

Ernie’s friends proudly share stories about their dads’ college sports achievements, leading Steve to reluctantly agree to a tough two-mile cross-...

The Good Earth

Uncle Charley excitedly secures a vacation lot at the stunning Whispering Pines, but soon realizes he’s fallen victim to a fast-talking real-estate ...

My Son, the Bullfighter

Robbie Douglas aims to win over his girlfriend by taking on a dashing bullfighter in a showdown against a ferocious bull. However, when the bull comes...

The Best Man

Robbie is heartbroken to discover that Denise DuBois, the French exchange student he dreamed of marrying, said yes to his friend Tom's marriage propos...

Now in My Day

At Chip Douglas's junior high, the upcoming Olden Days dance requires boys to bring their mothers while girls bring their fathers. Chip struggles with...

Melinda

In an effort to support his father, Steve, Chip decides to feign interest in the attractive but pushy daughter of his dad's new executive girlfriend. ...

Charley O' The Seven Seas

Uncle Charley's adventurous love stories enchant Ernie's teacher, a charming middle-aged woman who is intrigued by his partly embellished accounts of ...

Help the Gypsies are Coming!

Ernie Douglas has made a new friend, a young boy named Laszlo, whose gypsy family has set up camp just outside of town. Before long, the gypsies have ...

Ernie's Folly

While other dads lend a hand to their sons for the school science fair, Steve informs Ernie that he's on his own. Unfortunately, Ernie’s project—a...

Ernie's Crowd

The older Douglas family members face challenges in their social lives when young Ernie insists on tagging along on all their dates. Uncle Charley fee...

Ernie and the O'Grady

Ernie, a friendly drifter, surprises Uncle Charley by devouring all the food at dinner and then announces he’s staying the night uninvited. This inf...

The Sky is Falling

Robbie decides to leave school after considering a significant opportunity presented by a former classmate who dropped out and now runs his own real e...

So Long, Charley, Hello

Uncle Charley's longtime friend from his sailing days shows up with an exciting offer: he wants Charley to be his first mate on a six-month fishing ex...

Weekend in Paradise

During their trip to Hawaii, Robbie experiences a whirlwind romance, while Ernie finds himself on the brink of arrest. Meanwhile, Uncle Charley is con...

Moving Day

The Douglases relocate to California, initially feeling downcast as they encounter locals who are as distant as the sunny climate is inviting. Robbie ...

Robbie Loves Katie

Following his father's suggestion that he shouldn't limit himself to just one girl, Robbie Douglas plans to end his relationship with Katie Miller. Ho...

Inspection of the Groom

Robbie and Katie settle on a wedding date just two weeks away. Meanwhile, Katie's sorority sisters take it upon themselves to do some digging into Rob...

Countdown to Marriage

On the eve of her wedding, Katie Miller is overwhelmed with anxiety, believing everything is falling apart. When Robbie attempts to comfort her, she s...

Wedding Bells

On the morning of his wedding, Robbie Douglas and his family find themselves blissfully asleep, only to wake up at the last minute. In a frenzy, they ...

The Homecoming

After returning from their honeymoon, Robbie and Katie must navigate the challenges of being newlyweds in a house that was once solely inhabited by me...

My Wife, the Waitress

To celebrate their four-week wedding anniversary, Katie opts to earn extra cash for a lavish gift for Robbie by working as a waitress at a tea-room fo...

The Chameleon

At school, Ernie encounters Mike, who invites him to join in some fun. However, Ernie's family is frustrated to discover that Mike enjoys rough-and-tu...

Designing Woman

Eileen Talbot, a charming and skilled engineer, joins Steve Douglas to tackle a pressing project in his office. She uses her various talents not just ...

Ernie, the Bluebeard

Chip discovers the true essence of empathy when he comes to Ernie's rescue. Ernie finds himself in a tough spot, juggling two dates with different gir...

The Heartbeat

On a stormy evening in San Francisco, Steve finds himself away from home while Katie stays behind in the Douglas house, the rest of the family out at ...

The Computer Picnic

Chip cleverly navigates the technological twist in his class when a computer program pairs boys from his school with girls from another. He’s taken ...

The Aunt Who Came to Dinner

Katie feels uneasy when Steve asks her visiting aunt to stay for a week while he’s away. Soon, the aunt begins reshaping their home to reflect her i...

Leaving the Nest

As small annoyances start to pile up in the Douglas home, Robbie and Katie decide to temporarily relocate to an apartment they’re borrowing from fri...

You're Driving Me Crazy

Chip Douglas is feeling quite anxious about his upcoming driving test, so his new sister-in-law, Katie, offers to support him by accompanying him duri...

Liverpool Saga

Chip enlists his neighbor's long-haired, guitar-playing boy from Liverpool to join his off-key rock and roll band. Although the English boy's gentle f...

The Chaperones

Since Steve is tied up all weekend, Chip proposes that newlyweds Robbie and Katie supervise him and his friends at a cabin in the mountains. At Katie'...

Green-Eyed Robbie

Robbie Douglas feels a twinge of jealousy when his fiancée casually offers to help a charming student with his studies. Later on, Katie shares with U...

Charley's Tea

Katie is upset and cries as she feels unneeded in the Douglas home, thanks to Uncle Charley's comments. When Steve talks to Charley about it, Charley ...

Ernie, the Jinx

Young Ernie begins to believe that he brings bad luck to everyone around him due to a string of odd coincidences. However, his father comforts him, re...

Ernie and Zsa Zsa

Feeling bored while spending a day off from school alone at home, Ernie decides to hunt for movie stars. While navigating a steep path, he slips and l...

A Horse for Uncle Charley

Uncle Charley gets convinced to purchase an 11-year-old trotting horse, dreaming of reliving past racing triumphs. The family is thrilled when they le...

Dear Enemy

Robbie heads off to Camp Roberts for a two-week stint of military reserve training. Meanwhile, Steve grows worried when he discovers a card from Charl...

Uncle Charley's Aunt

After a long day, Uncle Charley, garbed as a chorine named Apple Annie for the Lodge's 'Frolics' night, dozes off following a matinee show. When he fi...

The Standing-Still Tour

While the rest of the family is away on their trips, Ernie stays home with Uncle Charley. Charley decides to invite an old friend over for dinner, thi...

Honorable Guest

The Douglas family decides to forgo their camping trip to welcome some unanticipated friends from Bryant Park, who are on their way to Hong Kong. This...

The Perfect Separation

During their first attempt at hosting, Robbie and Katie unintentionally jeopardize the relationship of their close friends, Denise and Larry. Denise p...

Gossip, Incorporated

Steve Douglas receives a promotion to lead the Airflight Helicopter Division, and the single female staff members quickly learn that he is a widower. ...

The Masculine Mystique

Uncle Charley continues to belt out a classic tune about a man who takes his best friend's girlfriend. Chip listens with a hint of sadness, but a mix-...

The Tire Thief

Ernie and his buddies decide to sell a pair of old tires they discovered in the family storage to purchase a water gun. However, their fun playing 'co...

The Great Pregnancy

During a spring cleaning session, Katie suddenly faints behind the couch. Her mother, sensing something's amiss, rushes to the house and reveals that ...

Dr. Osborne, M.D.

Tensions rise in the Douglas home as the choice of a doctor for Katie's pregnancy becomes a hot topic. Katie and Robbie are eager to pick their own ph...

Life Begins in Katie

As the baby moves within her, Katie feels a shift in Robbie, who suddenly abandons his carefree attitude and embraces the role of a serious, responsib...

The Grandfathers

With the excitement of becoming a grandfather soon, Steve finds it easier to negotiate a crucial Air Force contract with a tough General. Observing Ka...

The Baby Nurse

After Robbie and Katie reveal their plans to potentially hire a baby nurse, Uncle Charley is sure they will turn to him for help. When they don’t, h...

Big Ol' Katie

As Katie reaches the final stages of her pregnancy, she becomes increasingly anxious about her appearance, feeling overwhelmed by her changing body. H...

My Three Grandsons

On the night of the much-anticipated event, expectant mother Katie remains surprisingly composed, while Steve and Uncle Charley are filled with nervou...

Tea for Three

When the triplets arrive home from the hospital, their joyful parents proudly announce their names: Robbie Jr., Charley, and Steve II. However, their ...

Back to Earth

Though it’s not poker, the Douglas family is certainly packed with nine members. Feeling a sense of duty, Robbie opts to leave school to focus on wo...

First Night Out

Robbie and Katie receive an invitation to their high school reunion, but they're hesitant to trust a stranger with their babies since all their family...

Cassanova O'Casey

After his girlfriend Sally unexpectedly ties the knot with a younger man, Uncle Charley finds himself on the rebound. In an effort to lift his spirits...

Expendable Katie

Dr. Osborne notices that Katie is utterly worn out from caring for the triplets, so he recommends she take a couple of days to rest in bed. She heads ...

The New Room

The contractor Steve brings on board to create a baby alcove for Robbie and Katie’s room is less than impressive. While he has a tough demeanor remi...

The Fountain of Youth

Steve encounters a charming widow who initially appears quite interested in him, but abruptly pulls back from his advances. Meanwhile, his family stri...

Three's a Crowd

Katie is certain she can distinguish the triplets by name, but the rest of the family remains skeptical. When Steve steps in to give them a bath, Kati...

Chip and Debbie

Chip and his girlfriend drop a surprising bombshell on the Douglas family: they intend to get married while finishing high school. Steve, disapproving...

What Did You Do Today, Grandpa?

The Douglases are concerned that Steve has become too inactive, unaware that he’s been tasked with capturing enemy agents. Trouble arises when he fi...

Chip on Wheels

For Chip's 16th birthday, Steve Douglas surprises him with a carefully maintained used car. However, Chip's lack of excitement leaves his father taken...

Honorable Expectant Grandfather

Steve's longtime friend from China moves to Los Angeles, and he's thrilled to reconnect with the Douglases. He shares his worries with Steve and Charl...

The Other Woman

Chip and Ernie spot their older brother Robbie with an attractive woman, raising their concerns. Disturbed by what they’ve seen, they tell their fat...

Goodbye, Forever

Young Ernie is heartbroken upon discovering that his neighbors are putting their house up for sale, which means his best friend will be moving away. I...

The O'Casey Scandal

Ernie and his girlfriend are taken aback when Uncle Charley and her grandmother don’t behave like typical seniors during their encounter at a school...

Ernie's Pen Pal

Ernie laments the challenge of composing a letter in Spanish to his Latin-American pen pal. To his surprise, she responds by accepting his dinner invi...

Ernie, the Transmitter

Convinced he possesses extrasensory perception after correctly identifying the color in a card test, Ernie becomes increasingly certain of his abiliti...

The Matchmakers

Steve's colleague and golf partner invites him and his two sons to join him and his kids at the company picnic. However, much to the parents' disappoi...

Ernie is Smitten

Ernie tries to change his persona after his crush, Margaret, shows no interest in him. She clearly has her sights set on Roger, and her disappointment...

Two O'Clock Feeding

When some old friends from Bryant Park relocate to the area, they reconnect with the Douglases during a family barbecue. At the gathering, the eldest ...

Teacher's Pet

Ernie's talent for writing unexpectedly places him in the feared special English class, led by a strict yet effective teacher. Her notorious reputatio...

The First Meeting

Robbie and Katie settle into a new apartment just down the street, and soon, Katie sets her sights on pairing up with widower Steve Douglas. Yet, whil...

Instant Co-Worker

Robbie is desperate to have a conversation with his father, but he feels like he's impossible to reach.

Is it Love?

The entire Douglas family bands together to support Steve's budding romance with Barbara Harper. Following dinner, Steve and Barbara head to her home,...

A Ring for Barbara

Everyone is aware, except for Barbara, that Steve is planning to pop the question to her.

The Littlest Rebel

Now that the ring is on her finger, Steve and Barbara's engagement brings joy to everyone—except for Barbara's five-year-old daughter, who is hesita...

Two Weeks to Go

Steve and Barbara have conflicting visions for their wedding plans.

One Week to Go

As the Bride and Groom experience a whirlwind of events that make them question their choices, Steve and Barbara find themselves in a heated dispute. ...

Came the Day

On the day of Steve's wedding, he’s understandably anxious. Remembering some blunders from his own wedding, the meticulous Robbie is determined to e...

Mexican Honeymoon

Steve and Barbara’s honeymoon takes place in a lively fishing village filled with other young couples celebrating their own newlywed status. They fi...

After You, Alphonse

As Steve and Barbara return from their honeymoon in Mexico, Katie pressures Robbie to give Uncle Charley a lesson on manners. Uncle Charley's confusin...

Rough on Dodie

Little Dodie struggles to find her place among her three stepbrothers and her frequently irritable uncle, realizing that life in the Douglas household...

Silver Threads

Katie becomes anxious after spotting a few gray hairs in her otherwise youthful hair, signaling an impending family crisis. To make matters worse, she...

It's a Woman's World

With her brothers preoccupied with their own responsibilities, Steve lands a role in Dodie's school play as a tree, inadvertently validating Robbie's ...

Table for Eight

Barbara finds herself in a bind as she organizes her inaugural dinner party for Steve's business partners and their spouses. A series of unexpected sc...

Double Jealousy

Barbara feels a wave of jealousy when a stunning new secretary steps into the lives of Steve and his son, Robbie, sparking a chaotic situation at home...

Dodie's Tonsils

Dodie is admitted to the hospital for a tonsillectomy and requests that her new dad stay by her side overnight. Barbara is supportive, recognizing tha...

Who is Sylvia?

Steve's former girlfriend from Bryant Park, now a wealthy divorcee, returns to town with the intention of rekindling their carefree friendship. Her ar...

You Can't Go Home

Robbie is invited to be the best man at his childhood friend's wedding in Bryant Park. Eager to reminisce, he plans to return a week early to give Kat...

Guest in the House

Barbara confides in her mother about feeling sidelined because the boys turn to Steve or Charley instead of her when they have issues. While Steve is ...

Charley's Cello

Concerned that Uncle Charley is feeling isolated while playing his cello, Barbara decides to take action. She speaks with a local music store owner, w...

The Honeymoon is Over

Steve and his son Robbie become so absorbed in a lengthy project that they return home completely exhausted. Once the project wraps up, the colleagues...

Baubles, Bangles, and Beatrice

Ernie Douglas, still a kid, finds himself the unexpected target of adoration from Dodie's six-year-old friend. Meanwhile, Barbara receives a request f...

Mister X

A mysterious bearded stranger leaves both the Douglas family and the police puzzled as Steve focuses on a crucial project at home. Before long, Barbar...

Dodie's Dilemma

Dodie enlists her older brothers to back her up against some girls at school who claim that Douglas isn’t her real name. In an effort to support her...

Love Thy Neighbor

Robbie and Katie find themselves at odds with the young couple that just moved into the apartment next door. At the same time, Uncle Charley tells Dod...

J.P. Douglas

Chip discovers a newfound passion for economics after diving into a book recommended by his accounting teacher. Inspired, he sets a goal to amass weal...

The First Anniversary

Chip starts to study with an attractive fellow student, but her strict father grows suspicious about the amount of time she spends with him. At the sa...

The Once-Over

Uncle Charley and Barbara begin to think that Chip and Polly's relationship is deepening. Meanwhile, Polly feels trapped at home due to her father's h...

The Return of Albert

Barbara feels flustered after getting a call from an old college crush, and her anxiety grows when Steve suggests inviting him over for dinner. The wh...

The Non-Proposal

Chip surprises Polly with a lavish locket for her 18th birthday. Following their ambiguous exchange, he believes they’ve decided to be a couple, but...

Polly Wants a Douglas

Chip and Polly decide to set up a joint bank account, and Chip takes a job as a box boy at a local supermarket to save up for their upcoming wedding. ...

The Cat-Burglars

While dressed as a cat for a costume party at his boss's house in Bel Air, Steve's car breaks down, prompting him to head out for gas. However, he get...

The Honeymoon

After their spontaneous wedding in Las Vegas, Chip and Polly are quickly met with a series of mishaps. Their car breaks down, forcing them to be towed...

One by One They Go

Following their honeymoon, Chip and Polly settle in for a few days with the Douglases. Before long, they transition into their own college dorm. Howev...

My Four Women

Barbara takes on the task of organizing a fashion show for a women's club luncheon. Meanwhile, Steve hesitantly consents to model in the event, but at...

The Bride Went Home

After tasting Polly's cooking, Chip falls seriously ill, prompting her to discover from the family that he has allergies to certain ingredients she's ...

The Power of Suggestion

Disregarding his classmate's warnings, Ernie decides to use the unsuspecting Douglas family for a psychology project given by his teacher. He shortens...

St. Louis Blues

Katie's mom decides to take the triplets to St. Louis for a few weeks, giving Katie and Robbie a break. With the boys away, Robbie sees this as the id...

The Liberty Bell

A childhood friend from Bryant Park, Jim, reenters Robbie's life on his motorcycle, sparking Robbie's sense of adventure with captivating stories of t...

The Love God

Dodie and her second-grade friends quickly develop a huge crush on their new teacher, Mr. Turley, and decide to bake him a batch of cookies to show th...

The New Vice-President

Barbara begins to suspect that Steve might be in line for a promotion. As her intuition intensifies, she conducts a standard inquiry into Steve's fami...

Robbie's Honey

Calm and collected Katie begins to feel jealousy and doubt when a series of coincidences lead her to believe that Robbie might be cheating on her with...

Ernie Drives

Ernie and his buddy Elmore both fail their driving tests, while their dance partners manage to pass. In an attempt to hide their failures from the gir...

Dodie Goes Downtown

With Steve and Barbara in Chicago for a golf tournament and Uncle Charley off to a string music festival, Ernie finds himself in charge for the day. M...

The Recital

Dodie, who is focused on piano, Margaret on the violin, and Susan playing the clarinet, make up the 'Rondelay trio.' Dodie excitedly shares with Steve...

Debbie

In a parking lot, a teenage girl accidentally hits the rear bumper of Ernie's car. While Ernie's vehicle remains unscathed, the girl’s car ends up w...

Fit the Crime

Barbara entrusts Ernie with the responsibility of watching Dodie while she heads out to shop. However, Dodie sneaks off to visit her friend Drucilla, ...

The Return of Terrible Tom

Uncle Charley is thrilled to hear that his old boxing buddy and shipmate will be coming to visit soon. However, he soon realizes that both time and pe...

After the Honeymoon

After losing his job, Rob chooses to relocate to San Francisco with Katie and the triplets to take a new position at a different company. They settle ...

The Advent of Fergus

Steve's doppelgänger, Fergus, a Scottish nobleman and cousin, arrives in America on a quest to find a bride to bring back to his village of Sithian B...

Fergus for Sale

Upon discovering that Fergus is on the hunt for a wife to bring back to Scotland and secure heirs for the family lineage, Uncle Charley decides to tak...

Lady Douglas

After a single date with Bowling Alley Cocktail Waitress Terri Dowling, Steve's cousin Fergus from Scotland surprises everyone by proposing to her. Ho...

Goodbye, Fergus

Steve's Scottish cousin is set to marry Terri Dowling, the bowling alley waitress, and their wedding day is filled with the usual chaos and emotions. ...

Four for the Road

With no other options, Steve brings the triplets to his workplace, where a secretary kindly offers to look after them until he finishes his tasks. Unf...

Polly the Pigeon

Chip expresses his frustration over Polly's inability to resist sales pitches, pointing out their apartment overflowing with unnecessary items. Meanwh...

Happy Birthday, Anyway

Uncle Charley heads off to San Francisco for a week-long vacation, but back at the Douglas home, tensions rise as birthdays create chaos. Barbara, Kat...

Proxy Parents

Chip and Polly Douglas, a young couple without children, unexpectedly become temporary guardians for a group of kids, including triplets, while Katie ...

The Enthusiast

Barbara's infectious excitement leads to an awkward night for Steve and his colleagues. She confides in Steve that competition fuels her adrenaline, b...

Katie's Career

Katie Douglas starts performing at a cozy coffee shop, but Steve and Charley are skeptical about the owner. Their concerns grow until they meet his wi...

Polly's Secret Life

Polly becomes anxious that Chip is drifting away from her romantically, prompting her to take some extreme measures to rekindle his interest. Meanwhil...

The Sound of Music

Uncle Charley is convinced to step in as a Cello instructor for a group of hesitant young music learners. His unconventional teaching style raises eye...

TV Triplets

Katie's triplets catch the eye of a talent scout from a production company and land a role in a television commercial. Chaos ensues when the demanding...

Three for School

Katie opts to enroll the triplets in a nursery school while she covers for a friend as a secretary, a choice that infuriates Uncle Charley when he fin...

Alfred

Alfred, a young first grader, finds himself infatuated with third grader Dodie Douglas, who is not thrilled about his feelings. When Uncle Charley ext...

Buttons and Beaux

Feeling sympathy for Katie due to her husband's ongoing absence, the Douglas men decide to shower her with kindness. Each night, they take turns whisk...

Peanuts

Dodie enlists the entire Douglas family for a big undertaking—transforming a massive four-foot bag of peanuts into small, sellable sacks. Their goal...

Bad Day for Steve

Steve finds himself unusually clumsy when his youngest son, Ernie, embarks on a project to investigate how the moon's phases influence human behavior ...

Second Banana

As Steve immerses himself in an extensive project called Taurus, Barbara flourishes in her culinary skills, emerging as a Championship Cook. Her creat...

Bad Day for Barbara

Despite feeling extremely unwell, Barbara finds herself burdened with the task of taking care of the entire Douglas family. Overwhelmed by the mountin...

The Birth of Arfie

The Douglas family grows worried about Dodie's sadness as their elderly dog, Tramp, continues to vanish each night. In an effort to cheer her up, Uncl...

Lonesome Katie

Katie starts to feel disheartened about her life in Robbie's absence and contemplates divorce after a conversation with another wife facing a similar ...

Barbara Lost

Chip makes the bold choice to abandon his Chemical Engineering studies to pursue a career in rock music after reconnecting with an old friend who has ...

Whatever Happened to Ernie?

Bob Anderson, Steve's boss, and his wife find themselves in a state of panic as they grapple with their inability to connect with their son. Steve and...