Ep 16. Bub Leaves Home

Bub Leaves Home is the sixteenth episode of the classic family sitcom My Three Sons, which premiered on February 2, 1961. The show revolves around the life of a widowed aeronautical engineer Steve Douglas (played by Fred MacMurray) and his three sons: Mike, Robbie, and Chip. In this episode, the family faces a dilemma when their loyal housekeeper Bub (William Frawley) decides to leave.

Bub, who has been with the Douglas family for more than a decade, has always been a dedicated and reliable employee. He is like a part of the family and the boys adore him. However, one day, Bub announces that he has decided to leave his job as the housekeeper and pursue his dream of running a gas station in his hometown.

The news comes as a shock to Steve and his sons. They try to persuade Bub to stay, but he insists on leaving. Steve is worried that he won't be able to find a replacement for Bub as good as him. He also worries about how the family will manage without Bub's help around the house. The boys are even more upset as they don't want to lose their beloved housekeeper and friend.

Bub has always been the backbone of the family, taking care of everything from cooking to cleaning, and even giving the boys invaluable advice. His departure leaves a void in the Douglas household, and everyone is at a loss about what to do. Steve decides to take matters into his own hands and sets out to find a new housekeeper.

Steve's search for a new housekeeper proves to be a challenging task, and he struggles to find someone as capable as Bub. He meets a series of potential candidates, but none of them seem right for the job. Meanwhile, the boys are doing their best to help out around the house, but they struggle to keep up with the workload.

As the days pass, the Douglas family begins to realize how much they relied on Bub for everything. They start to appreciate the hard work and effort that he put into his job and the love he had for them. They realize that Bub was not just a housekeeper, but also a friend, confidant, and a part of the family.

Finally, Steve finds a new housekeeper, a woman named Emily (played by Madge Blake), who seems to be just what the family needs. Emily is efficient, organized, and caring. She quickly wins over the boys with her delicious cooking and kind nature. However, the family still misses Bub and the memories they shared with him.

Bub Leaves Home is a heartwarming episode that highlights the importance of family and the value of dedicated employees. It shows how a family can come together in times of crisis and work towards a common goal. The episode also portrays the bond between an employer and an employee, which in this case, is more than just a working relationship. My Three Sons is a timeless sitcom that continues to resonate with audiences of all ages, and this episode is no exception.