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Season 12 Episode 16: Buttons and Beaux

Katie's loneliness intensifies as Robbie's prolonged absence takes a toll on her emotional state. In an effort to lift her spirits, the group comes together to take turns treating her to dinner each evening, with Steve and Charley setting the pace.

Season 12 Episodes:

Episode 1 The Advent of Fergus

1. The Advent of Fergus

Aired: Sep 13, 1971

Steve's Scottish cousin, Fergus McBain Douglas, arrives in search of a bride ...

Episode 2 Fergus for Sale

2. Fergus for Sale

Aired: Sep 20, 1971

Charley seeks a solution to the turmoil caused by Fergus' frequent visits, re...

Episode 3 Lady Douglas

3. Lady Douglas

Aired: Sep 27, 1971

Steve's cousin Fergus, who resembles Steve, takes out his love interest Terri...

Episode 4 Goodbye Fergus

4. Goodbye Fergus

Aired: Oct 4, 1971

Fergus assumes a dual identity as he weds Terri, a bowling alley staff member...

Episode 5 Four for the Road

5. Four for the Road

Aired: Oct 18, 1971

Steve's day takes a turn for the worse when he's left to watch the triplets, ...

Episode 6 Polly the Pigeon

6. Polly the Pigeon

Aired: Oct 25, 1971

In the next episode, Polly's shopping spree sparks a disagreement with Chip, ...

Episode 8 Proxy Parents

8. Proxy Parents

Aired: Nov 8, 1971

Katie leaves the triplets in the care of Chip and Polly as she travels to Per...

Episode 9 The Enthusiast

9. The Enthusiast

Aired: Nov 15, 1971

Barbara's excitement about Steve's business venture is palpable, and it reach...

Episode 10 Katie's Career

10. Katie's Career

Aired: Nov 22, 1971

Katie discovers a new passion for singing at a quaint coffee shop, seeking a ...

Episode 11 Polly's Secret Life

11. Polly's Secret Life

Aired: Nov 29, 1971

Polly's insatiable desire for adventure and knowledge propels her further fro...

Episode 12 The Sound of Music

12. The Sound of Music

Aired: Dec 6, 1971

Charley's unorthodox cello teaching techniques cause pandemonium in the class...

Episode 13 TV Triplets

13. TV Triplets

Aired: Jan 13, 1972

A chance encounter with a talent scout leads to a surprise opportunity for th...

Episode 14 Three for School

14. Three for School

Aired: Jan 20, 1972

Katie takes on the role of the boys' secretary and enrolls them in a childcar...

Episode 15 Alfred

15. Alfred

Aired: Jan 27, 1972

A charming but pesky first-grader named Alfred becomes fixated on winning the...

Episode 16 Buttons and Beaux

16. Buttons and Beaux

Aired: Feb 3, 1972

Katie's loneliness intensifies as Robbie's prolonged absence takes a toll on ...

Episode 17 Peanuts

17. Peanuts

Aired: Feb 17, 1972

A charity event at Dodie's school brings students together to collect donatio...

Episode 18 Bad Day for Steve

18. Bad Day for Steve

Aired: Feb 24, 1972

Ernie's school project reveals a surprising link between the moon's phases an...

Episode 19 Second Banana

19. Second Banana

Aired: Mar 2, 1972

A celebrated chef embarks on a tropical adventure to Hawaii, where she'll fac...

Episode 20 Bad Day for Barbara

20. Bad Day for Barbara

Aired: Mar 16, 1972

As Barbara's health declines, she struggles to keep up with her usual duties,...

Episode 21 The Birth of Arfie

21. The Birth of Arfie

Aired: Mar 23, 1972

Dodie's growing anxiety about Tramp's nocturnal disappearances intensifies as...

Episode 22 Lonesome Katie

22. Lonesome Katie

Aired: Mar 30, 1972

Katie's friends share their experiences with their spouses, prompting her to ...

Episode 23 Barbara Lost

23. Barbara Lost

Aired: Apr 6, 1972

A rock star friend of Chip's drops by, and Chip's enthusiasm for music is rei...

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Info about My Three Sons

Seasons: 12

Network: CBS

Production Country: United States

Genres:Comedy, Family