Father Knows Best

Father Knows Best

Family man Jim Anderson copes with the everyday problems among his wife Margaret and their three children as they experience day-to-day changes.
CastRobert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue

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Bud Takes Up the Dance
S1 E1 • 22m • HDClosed CaptionedTVG

Bud's first dance is threatened when he learns that his parents are going to be there.

Lesson in Citizenship
S1 E2 • 25m • HDClosed CaptionedTVG

Jim's definition of citizenship gets the Andersons into trouble.

The Motor Scooter
S1 E3 • 22m • HDClosed CaptionedTVG

Bud finally gets Jim's permission to get a scooter, but he doesn't get Margaret's permission.

Football Tickets
S1 E4 • 22m • HDClosed CaptionedTVG

Jim has too many guests and not enough tickets to a football game.

Live My Own Life
S1 E5 • 25m • HDClosed CaptionedTVG

Bud decides that he would be happier if he got his own apartment.

Grandpa Jim's Rejuvenation
S1 E6 • 25m • HDClosed CaptionedTVG

Jim is convinced that he has one foot in the grave.

Bud's Encounter with the Law
S1 E7 • 22m • HDClosed CaptionedTVG

After Bud gets a summons to appear at the police station, the family panics.

Thanksgiving Day
S1 E8 • 25m • HDClosed CaptionedTVG

Jim's plans to celebrate Thanksgiving fall apart.

Second Honeymoon
S1 E9 • 22m • HDClosed CaptionedTVG

Jim and Margaret plan to get away from the children for a second honeymoon.

Typical Father
S1 E10 • 25m • HDClosed CaptionedTVG

Jim's overactive imagination takes control of his actions when he fears his daughter is about to elope.

Margaret Goes Dancing
S1 E11 • 25m • HDClosed CaptionedTVG

Jim and Margaret go their separate ways when Margaret signs up for dancing lessons.

The Christmas Story
S1 E12 • 22m • HDClosed CaptionedTVG

Jim is disappointed by his family's attitude toward Christmas and decides to do something about it.

Sparrow in the Window
S1 E13 • 22m • HDClosed CaptionedTVG

A wet and sickly sparrow turns a rainy day into a fulfilling one for the Andersons.

Boy's Week
S1 E14 • 22m • HDClosed CaptionedTVG

When Jim gets a traffic ticket, his court day coincides with Bud's appointed day as judge.

A Friend of Old George's
S1 E15 • 16m • HDClosed CaptionedTVG

A total stranger arrives at the Anderson household on the verge of a birthday celebration.

Bud the Snob
S1 E16 • 25m • HDClosed CaptionedTVG

When Bud's shyness with girls causes a misunderstanding, he is branded a snob.

The Promised Playhouse
S1 E17 • 22m • HDClosed CaptionedTVG

Jim promises to build a playhouse for Kathy if she promises to take her medicine.

Jim the Farmer
S1 E18 • 25m • HDClosed CaptionedTVG

Jim goes through an identity crisis when he decides he wants to lead a simple life.

Father of the Year
S1 E19 • 25m • HDTVG

The Anderson children enter an essay into a contest nominating Jim as "Father of the Year."

The Mink Coat
S1 E20 • 22m • HDClosed CaptionedTVG

Jim finds his life being controlled by circumstance when he buys a mink coat for Margaret.

The Matchmaker
S1 E21 • 25m • HDClosed CaptionedTVG

Margaret plays matchmaker for her shy cousin.

Bud the Bridesmaid
S1 E22 • 22m • HDClosed CaptionedTVG

Bud's refusal to help out in a wedding rehearsal plays an important part in a couple's reunion.

Proud Father
S1 E23 • 22m • HDClosed CaptionedTVG

Jim tells his family that their lack of courage is responsible for his lack of confidence.

Father Delivers the Papers
S1 E24 • 22m • HDClosed CaptionedTVG

Jim learns what it's like to deliver papers when Bud is ordered to bed for a few days.

No Partiality
S1 E25 • 25m • HDClosed CaptionedTVG

Jim refuses to interfere when Kathy sets her sights on Betty's boyfriend.

Close Decision
S1 E26 • 22m • HDClosed CaptionedTVG

Jim decides that Bud can't play in the church baseball game because he hasn't done his chores.

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  • About this Series
  • Family man Jim Anderson copes with the everyday problems among his wife Margaret and their three children as they experience day-to-day changes.
  • CastRobert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue
  • GenreComedy
  • Seasons6
  • StudioShout! Factory

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