The Farmer's Daughter
Katrin "Katy" Holstrum seeks help from Congressman Glen Morley just when he needs a governess for his sons Steve and Danny. Morley hires Katy and her common-sense solutions contrast with the refined Morley's complicated ways. Grandmother Agatha is there to provide her opinions.
- 1963-1966
- 3 seasons
- ABC
- Comedy
Katrin "Katy" Holstrum seeks help from Congressman Glen Morley just when he needs a governess for his sons Steve and Danny. Morley hires Katy and her common-sense solutions contrast with the refined Morley's complicated ways. Grandmother Agatha is there to provide her opinions.
Season 3 Episode Guide
30 Episodes 1965 - 1966
Episode 1
Here Comes the Bride's Father
Mon, Sep 13, 1965 30 mins
Glen and Katy would like a Washington wedding but Papa Holstrum wants a Minnesota wedding. Neither party want to hurt the other's feelings.
Episode 2
Babe in the Woods
Mon, Sep 20, 1965 30 mins
Katy and Glen decide to go camping with Senator Ames and his wife. Glen is not too thrilled, but Katy thinks it would be a lot of fun. Turns out Senator Ames and his wife bow out leaving Glen and Katy alone.
Episode 3
Stag at Bay
Mon, Sep 27, 1965 30 mins
Eccentric Tony Parrish returns to give Glen a Stag Party against Glen's wishes. Katy is unsure and Tony thinks she's harboring some insecurities about Glen's fidelity.
Episode 4
Sleeping Beauty Revisited
Mon, Oct 11, 1965 30 mins
Glen and Katy each get advice about their future, causing both to daydream what marriage will be like. This leads to Glen's cold feet and the couple breaking their engagement.
Episode 5
Forever Is a Cast Iron Mess
Mon, Oct 18, 1965 30 mins
Katy and Glen get a gift from Senator Allen, a garish statue on their front lawn. The couple doesn't want to be ungrateful and give it back, so they find a group of admirers and donate it.
Episode 6
Powder Puff Invasion
Mon, Oct 25, 1965 30 mins
Once again, Senator Ames is giving Glen cold feet by predicting what life will be like when Katy tries to redecorate the bedroom. It all comes true causing an argument between the couple, until Steven and Danny come to the rescue.
Episode 7
To Have and to Hold
Fri, Nov 5, 1965 30 mins
The happy day is here, Katy and Glen's wedding day. However, Papa is getting nervous and Glen loses his best man and must find a replacement.
Episode 8
Crisis at Crystal Springs
Fri, Nov 12, 1965 30 mins
Glen and Katy can't wait to start their honeymoon but when they arrive they're given the wrong room with two separate beds.
Episode 9
A Sonny Honeymoon
Fri, Nov 19, 1965 30 mins
Katy and Glen are enjoying the rest of their honeymoon in New York City however they're bombarded by a party next door. The host is a pop star who's hiding out from his fans.
Episode 10
High Fashion
Fri, Nov 26, 1965 30 mins
Katy is nominated by her women's group to oversee the annual fashion show. Katy wants to do something really different and hires an Avant Garde designer and a jazz group. The problem is the designer creates topless clothing.
Episode 11
The Platinum Swizzle Stick
Fri, Dec 3, 1965 30 mins
The Morley's eccentric cousin, Stella, is coming to Washington. She wants to give the couple a party the likes no one has ever seen. However, the family gets news that Stella may be bankrupt.
Episode 12
Steve, Boy Lovelorn
Fri, Dec 10, 1965 30 mins
Steve officially has his driver's license and he's growing up. He hopes to ask a girl he likes to go steady however he has competition.
Episode 13
Jewel Beyond Compare
Fri, Dec 17, 1965 30 mins
The Morleys are looking for a new housekeeper. Katy decides to give an unemployed man a chance. He's got a good heart however he can't do anything right.
Episode 14
Glen a Gogh-Gogh
Fri, Dec 24, 1965 30 mins
Katy and Glen agree to try new things. However Glen takes an art class with a beautiful model. Katy tries and fails to join the class out of jealousy. She gets a spot when someone drops out...Glen.
Episode 15
Simple Joys of Nature
Fri, Dec 31, 1965 30 mins
To save money, Katy agrees to do the yard work and takes a class with a self absorbed professor. MEanwhile, Glen has no trouble spending the saved money on himself. So Katy pretends she hurt her ankle. Both feel guilty about their lies.
Episode 16
Moe Hill and the Mountains
Fri, Jan 7, 1966 30 mins
The kids decide that they want to be rock stars. They form a band called "Moe Hill and the Mountains", and ask Katy to be their manager.
Episode 17
Oh Boy, Is the Honeymoon Over
Fri, Jan 14, 1966 30 mins
Katy and Glen start fights over each others annoying habits. Both leave and refuse to be the first to come home. A cook at a diner convinces Glen that marriage is delicate give and take ,but worth it.
Episode 18
The Fall and Rise of Steven Morley
Fri, Jan 21, 1966 30 mins
Steve is running for class president. He's losing and once he learns some dirt about his competition, he must decide whether or not to use it. He has a nightmare that features all the Morleys.
Episode 19
Have You Ever Thought of Building
Fri, Jan 28, 1966 30 mins
Katy and Glen are having dinner with another couple who are moving into a new home. Katy and Glen think about starting over and hire the same contractor who turns out to be a fraud.
Episode 20
Katy in a Capsule
Fri, Feb 4, 1966 30 mins
Glen is anxious to watch the latest rocket liftoff. Soon Katy is dreaming that she becomes the first woman on the moon and Glen is a rather uptight flight director at mission control.
Episode 21
Lo, the Smart Indian
Fri, Feb 11, 1966 30 mins
Members of the Sioux tribe tell Glen they own St. Paul and Minneapolis due to a faulty treaty. Glen tries to talk to the chief who will not be happy unless an historical mistake is fixed. Only the president can do that.
Episode 22
Steve, Boy Bohemian
Fri, Feb 18, 1966 30 mins
Glen's friend, Sam, comes to visit. He's allegedly writing a book and living life on a whim. Steve wants the same and Katy thinks Sam is a big liar. Steve tries to follow Sam who tells him , No. Turns out the book is real after all.
Episode 23
Alias Katy Morley
Fri, Feb 25, 1966 30 mins
Katy and Glen are going to be interviewed on television. A few hours before, Katy goes shopping and is mistaken for a shoplifter. Katy is in jail and cannot get in touch with anyone at home.
Episode 24
Anyone for Spindling?
Fri, Mar 4, 1966 30 mins
Katy keeps getting mail-in orders for books she doesn't want. She tries to cancel but the computer keeps sending her books and bills.
Episode 25
Twelve Angry Women
Fri, Mar 11, 1966 30 mins
Katy is the forewoman on an all woman jury and she wants to make sure justice is properly served. Meanwhile, Glen is home with the measles and dealing with a very noisy plumber.
Episode 26
The Last to Know
Fri, Mar 18, 1966 30 mins
The lines really get crossed.Katy buys a gift for her pregnant friend. Glen thinks Katy is pregnant and tells her he will get a new secretary so she can spend time at home. Katy then thinks Glen is having an affair with the new woman.
Episode 27
My Papa, the Politican
Fri, Mar 25, 1966 30 mins
Glen is the guest of honor at a dinner in Minnesota. Meanwhile, Papa Holstrum announces he will run for the House of Representatives.
Episode 28
The Wife of Your Friend May Not Be a Friend of Your Wife
Fri, Apr 1, 1966 30 mins
Katy gets into an argument with a woman at the hair salon. It turns out to be the wife of a Senator Glen is working with on a bill. The men hatch a plan to make the wives like each other but it affects the politicians relationship.
Episode 29
Is He or Isn't He?
Fri, Apr 8, 1966 30 mins
A Doctor tells Glen to lose weight. However, he keeps this from Katy. When her friends see Glen at a diner with the doctor's nurse, it's assumed he's having an affair. Meanwhile, the boys have a plan to ask Katy to adopt them.
Episode 30
Half an Anniversary
Fri, Apr 22, 1966 30 mins
Katy want to buy Glen a piece of expensive art. To raise the money she secretly cuts expenses and holds a garage sale. Glen is unaware and his friend is convinced Katy is saving money for a divorce.