Father Knows Best

(1954)
NR
Kids & Family
Maybe he didn't always know best, but beginning in 1954 insurance salesman Jim Anderson of Springfield, Ohio, was America's favorite head of household.
STARRING
Robert Young
Jane Wyatt
Billy Gray
Lauren Chapin
Elinor Donahue

Season 1
S01:E01 - Bud Takes Up The Dance
Bud's first dance is threatened when he learns that his parents are going to be there.
S01:E02 - Lesson In Citizenship
Jim's definition of citizenship gets the Andersons into trouble.
S01:E03 - The Motor Scooter
Bud finally gets Jim's permission to get a scooter, but he doesn't get Margaret's permission.
S01:E04 - Football Tickets
Jim has too many guests and not enough tickets to a football game.
S01:E05 - Live My Own Life
Bud decides that he would be happier if he got his own apartment.
S01:E06 - Grandpa Jims Rejuvenation
Jim is convinced that he has one foot in the grave.
S01:E07 - Buds Encounter With The Law
After Bud gets a summons to appear at the police station, the family panics.
S01:E08 - Thanksgiving Day
Jim's plans to celebrate Thanksgiving fall apart.
S01:E09 - Second Honeymoon
Jim and Margaret plan to get away from the children for a second honeymoon.
S01:E10 - Typical Father
Jim believes that Betty is planning to elope.
S01:E11 - Margaret Goes Dancing
Jim and Margaret go their separate ways when Margaret signs up for dancing lessons.
S01:E12 - The Christmas Story
Jim is disappointed by his family's attitude toward Christmas and decides to do something about it.
S01:E13 - Sparrow In The Window
A wet and sickly sparrow turns a rainy day into a fulfilling day for the Andersons.
S01:E14 - Boys Week
When Jim gets a traffic ticket, his court day coincides with Bud's appointed day as judge.
S01:E15 - A Friend Of Old Georges
A total stranger arrives at the Anderson household on the verge of a birthday celebration.
S01:E16 - Bud The Snob
When Bud's shyness with girls causes a misunderstanding, he is branded a snob.
S01:E17 - The Promised Playhouse
Jim promises to build a playhouse for Kathy if she promises to take her medicine.
S01:E18 - Jim The Farmer
Jim goes through an identity crisis when he decides he wants to lead the simple life.
S01:E19 - Father Of The Year
The Anderson children enter an essay into a contest nominating Jim as "Father of the Year.".
S01:E20 - The Mink Coat
Jim finds his life being controlled by circumstances when he buys a mink coat for Margaret.
S01:E21 - The Matchmaker
Margaret plays matchmaker for her shy cousin.
S01:E22 - Bud The Bridesmaid
Bud's refusal to help out in a wedding rehearsal plays an important part in a couple's reunion.
S01:E23 - Proud Father
Jim tells his family that their lack of courage is responsible for his lack of confidence.
S01:E24 - Father Delivers The Papers
Jim learns what it's like to deliver papers when Bud is ordered to bed for a few days.
S01:E25 - No Partiality
Jim refuses to interfere when Kathy sets her sights on Betty's boyfriend.
S01:E26 - Close Decision
Jim decides that Bud can't play in the church baseball game because he hasn't done his chores.
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