Father Knows Best (1954)
Family man Jim Anderson copes with the everyday problems among his wife Margaret and their three children as they experience day-to-day changes.
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Episode 1 - No Apron Strings
Release Date: 1956-09-12Bud tries to prove he's not tied to his mother's apron strings. Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Billy Gray, Elinor Donahue, Lauren Chapin. Georgia: Denise Alexander.
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Episode 2 - Never in Twain
Release Date: 1956-09-19On a dude ranch, Betty falls in love with a cowboy only to discover the relationship won't last.
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Episode 3 - Betty Goes to College
Release Date: 1956-09-26 -
Episode 4 - Man About Town
Release Date: 1956-10-03 -
Episode 5 - The Homing Pigeon
Release Date: 1956-10-10Jim tries discouraging Betty from taking her own apartment. Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue, Billy Gray, Lauren Chapin. Jean: Donna Jo Gribble.
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Episode 6 - Spaghetti for Margaret
Release Date: 1956-10-17The Andersons entertain an aspiring writer---aspiring for 30 years. Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue, Billy Gray, Lauren Chapin. Harper: Herb Butterfield.
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Episode 7 - Betty's Birthday
Release Date: 1956-10-24Betty announces that she doesn't want a birthday party or presents.
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Episode 8 - Bud, the Millionaire
Release Date: 1956-10-31To teach Bud a lesson, Jim gives him ten dollars a week for allowance, but he's not to spend the money on anyone else but himself.
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Episode 9 - The Old Days
Release Date: 1956-11-07Jim and Margaret complain about the children's sloppy clothes. Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue, Billy Gray, Lauren Chapin. Dotty: Yvonne Lime.
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Episode 10 - Whistle Bait
Release Date: 1956-11-14Betty's esteem is low after another girl gets all the attention she used to get.
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Episode 11 - The Great Guy
Release Date: 1956-11-21 -
Episode 12 - The Family Goes to New York
Release Date: 1956-11-28 -
Episode 13 - Betty Goes Steady
Release Date: 1956-12-05 -
Episode 14 - The Good Prospect
Release Date: 1956-12-12The Andersons try bringing an old man out of his dream world. Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue, Billy Gray, Lauren Chapin. Mr. Lydom: Don Beddoe. Mrs. Lydom: Mary Adams. Kippy: Paul Wallace.
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Episode 15 - The Angel's Sweater
Release Date: 1956-12-19 -
Episode 16 - The Promising Young Man
Release Date: 1956-12-26The boss's son goes to work in Jim's office. Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue, Billy Gray, Lauren Chapin. Ward: Willis Bouchey.
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Episode 17 - Margaret Hires a Gardener
Release Date: 1957-01-02A Spanish immigrant, Frank, fixes the Andersons lawn and then charges a high price.
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Episode 18 - Swiss Family Anderson
Release Date: 1957-01-09The Anderson family becomes shipwrecked on a deserted island.
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Episode 19 - Brief Holiday
Release Date: 1957-01-16 -
Episode 20 - The Lawn Party
Release Date: 1957-01-23Bud tells the family they are to set up for a lawn party that is tomorrow.
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Episode 21 - Short Wave
Release Date: 1957-01-30While listening to Buds short wave radio the family overhears a distress call from a boat.
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Episode 22 - Carnival
Release Date: 1957-02-06Bud squanders Jim's money at a carnival. Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue, Lauren Chapin. Burt: Dick Foran. Kippy: Paul Wallace.
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Episode 23 - Betty and the Jet Pilot
Release Date: 1957-02-13Betty's new boyfriend, a jet pilot, is transferred to Alaska.
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Episode 24 - Trip to Hillsborough
Release Date: 1957-02-20Looking for adventure, Bud travels to a neighboring town. Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue, Billy Gray, Lauren Chapin. Kippy: Paul Wallace.
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Episode 25 - An Evening to Remember
Release Date: 1957-02-27The Anderson home is disrupted by a visit from actor Cornel Wilde. Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue, Billy Gray, Lauren Chapin. Hansen: Lloyd Corrigan.
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Episode 26 - Bud Buys a Car
Release Date: 1957-03-13Bud buys a car for $10. Jim: Robert Young. Margaret: Jane Wyatt.
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Episode 27 - Safety First
Release Date: 1957-03-20When Bud receives a traffic ticket he is forced to become a crossing guard.
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Episode 28 - Bud, the Hero
Release Date: 1957-03-27Bud - a hero? A chain reaction of events, starting with a girl who wants to use Bud to make her boyfriend jealous leads to Bud preventing a bank robbery, making him the hero of the town.
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Episode 29 - Betty, the Track Star
Release Date: 1957-04-033Apr57 Betty becomes flower queen and wins a track race all in the same day.
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Episode 30 - The Spelling Bee
Release Date: 1957-04-17 -
Episode 31 - Bud, the Philanthropist
Release Date: 1957-04-24Kippy takes credit for a church donation Bud made, and Bud plans to get even.
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Episode 32 - Baby in the House
Release Date: 1957-05-01Jim and Margaret takes care of a baby Betty is baby-sitting so she can go out.
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Episode 33 - Class Prophecy
Release Date: 1957-05-08Henry Pruett, a traveling salesman on tour, accidentally knocks on the door of Margaret: she, Jim and Henry attended college together and he was a promising man back then - on his way to become a doctor. But all he is now is the salesman (and a bad one too) and that's embarrassing for him and he decides to keep it a secret. But Margaret and Jim find out about this anyway.
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Episode 34 - The Art of Romance
Release Date: 1957-05-15Bud gets advice from Jim on how to win over Judy, while she is asking Margaret.
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Episode 35 - Margaret Disowns Her Family
Release Date: 1957-05-22Margaret tries to help a young woman overcome her fear of having a baby.
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Episode 36 - Grandpa Retires
Release Date: 1957-05-29Jim and Margaret are called in to help Margaret's dad, who's about to hand over his printing office and retire. The main reason is his groggy health lately, but it seems that giving up his office is the actual source for this problems.
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Episode 37 - Shoot for the Moon
Release Date: 1957-06-05Sageman helps the Andersons regain their self-confidence.