The Patty Duke Show: Season 3
Season 3 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of The Patty Duke Show Season 2.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 3 Progress Shield
A Foggy Day In Brooklyn Heights
Sep 15, 1965
Frankie Avalon stops by the Lane house to make a phone call, and ends up spending a short time there because the airport is fogged in.
Operation: Tonsils
Sep 22, 1965
Patty falls for an attractive young doctor, and misunderstands his feelings for a boat as feelings for her.
Partying Is Such Sweet Sorrow
Sep 29, 1965
When Richard goes to a party without Paty, Patty decides to give a party the same night.
The Guest
Oct 6, 1965
When Richard's parents go out of town, Patty invites him to stay at the Lane house, but his personality and living style clashes with everyone else's.
Our Daughter the Artist
Oct 13, 1965
Tha Lanes don't dare give Patty their true opinion of her op art creation.
Patty's Private Pygmalion
Oct 20, 1965
Patty decides to give a shy girl lessons in self-confidence.
The Girl From N.E.P.H.E.W.
Oct 27, 1965
Patty becomes involved in the spy business when an Interpol agent visits the Lanes.
I'll Be Suing You
Nov 3, 1965
Patty is the only witness to a traffic ac cident involving Richard.
Patty and the Eternal Triangle
Nov 10, 1965
Patty decides to test Richards fidelity by posing as Cathy.
Sick In Bed
Nov 17, 1965
Patty has a slight temperature and is forced to stay home from school, against her will.
Ross, the Peacemaker
Nov 24, 1965
Ross tries to patch up the quarrel between Richard and Patty.
Patty, the Candy Striper
Dec 1, 1965
Martin checks into the hospital the same day that Patty starts work as a candy striper.
Patty Meets the Great Outdoors
Dec 8, 1965
When a handsome young forestry students movies in next door, Patty takes a sudden interest in nature.
Cathy Leaves Home -- but Not Really
Dec 15, 1965
Cathy decides to apply to be an exchange student, and is very disappointed when the family doesn't stop her.
The History Paper Caper
Dec 22, 1965
Patty gets a bright, new student at school to ""help"" her with her history paper.
A Very Phon-y Situation
Dec 29, 1965
When Martin puts a time limit on everyone's phone calls, the kids try to earn money to buy their own phone.
Ross Runs Away -- But Not Far
Jan 5, 1966
Martin and Natelie go away for the week-end, leaving Patty in charge. Trouble ensues when she and Ross becomes handcuffed together.
Poppo's Birthday
Jan 12, 1966
Martin uses a pocket-knife advertisement to show the family what for his birthday, but they read the wrong side and try to buy him a $99 rifle. 4
Anywhere I Hang My Horn Is Home
Jan 19, 1966
When Patty invites an out of work musician over for a meal, he decides to make the Lane home his permanent residence.
The Greatest Speaker In the Whole Wide World
Jan 26, 1966
Patty promise her creative writing class that her father will appear as a guest speaker, but does not check with him first.
Big Sister Is Watching
Feb 2, 1966
Patty patcher up a quarrel between Ross and the new boy in town because she is interested in the boy's older brother!
Patty Leads a Dog's Life
Feb 9, 1966
Patty takes care of a society columnist's French poodle.
Too Young and Foolish to Go Steady
Feb 16, 1966
The Captain of the football team asks Patty for a date.
Patty, the Diplomat
Feb 23, 1966
As a assignment, Patty must write to a government offical. Problems arise when she chooses the President of the Soviet Presidium.
Do You Trust Your Daughter
Mar 2, 1966
Patty has a date with an ""older man."" Due to a misunderstanding, Martin belives that she came home after the curfew he set.
A Visit From Uncle Jed
Mar 9, 1966
Martin's Uncle Jed arrives the same night as Patty's formal dinner party.
Don't Bank On It
Mar 23, 1966
Martin decides to teach Patty a lesson in responibility after she conceals the fact that she was not able to make an important bank deposit for Martin.
Three Little Kittens
Apr 6, 1966
Three kittens cause some promblems in the Lane household.
Fiancee for a Day
Apr 13, 1966
Richard and Patty decide to get married after graduation from high school.
The Invisible Boy
Apr 20, 1966
Patty asks Ross to do a favor for her and the new in town, in hope that he will ask her out, Patty, in return, tries to talk Martin into allowing Ross to drop French.
Do a Brother a Favor
Apr 27, 1966
Patty agress to date the president of Tigers' basketball club in order to increase Ross's chances of becoming a member.