Ep 2. Robbie's Employment Service

Robbie's Employment Service is the second episode of the third season of the popular American sitcom, My Three Sons. This episode first aired on September 22, 1962, and was directed by James V. Kern. The storyline revolves around Robbie Douglas, the eldest of the Douglas siblings, as he sets up a job service to help his fellow college students.

The episode opens with Robbie, played by Don Grady, sitting at his desk, surrounded by job application forms. He is frustrated because he has been unable to find a summer job for himself. After some thought, Robbie gets an idea. He decides to set up an employment service for college students, hoping to help them find work.

Robbie's brothers, Chip, played by Stanley Livingston, and Ernie, played by Barry Livingston, are skeptical of his plan, but Robbie is determined. He places an advertisement in the local newspaper and begins to offer his services to the college students in the area.

The first person to come to Robbie for help is a young woman named Kathy, played by Ellen Burstyn. She is looking for a summer job to help pay for her tuition fees. Robbie is happy to help and goes to work finding her a job.

Meanwhile, Robbie's father, Steve, played by Fred MacMurray, is worried about his own job. He is a structural engineer and has been out of work for a few weeks. He is reluctant to ask Robbie for help but eventually gives in and asks him to find him a job.

Robbie is initially hesitant, but he eventually uses his skills to find his father a job at a construction site. However, things take a dramatic turn when Steve's new employer makes some dangerous decisions, putting Steve's life at risk.

Robbie, Chip, and Ernie come to their father's aid, putting their own lives on the line to save him from danger. In the end, all is well, and Steve finally gets a new job after all.

Throughout the episode, My Three Sons showcases themes of determination, family, and looking out for each other. Robbie's determination to help his fellow college students and his family members, even when it puts his own life at risk, is admirable, and the episode highlights the strong bond that the Douglas family shares.

Overall, Robbie's Employment Service is a heartwarming and entertaining episode of My Three Sons that showcases the warmth and humor that made the show so popular. It is a must-watch for fans of the show and is a great introduction to those new to the series.