Episodes (26)

Bud Takes Up the Dance
S01E01 · Bud Takes Up the Dance

Oct 03, 1954

Bud asked a girl to go to a dance with him - his first dance, and his first date. He is trying to learn how to dance from a book over 50 years old. When his family finds out, he is embarrassed. His family helps him learn some dance steps.

Lesson in Citizenship
S01E02 · Lesson in Citizenship

Oct 10, 1954

Jim Anderson, dismayed at his children's laziness, lectures them in the importance of good citizenship and cheerful volunteering. When each of them later heed his advice and try to do their part in the community, their efforts end up complicating his own life in unexpected ways.

The Motor Scooter
S01E03 · The Motor Scooter

Oct 17, 1954

Betty is afraid she is gaining weight. Jim purchased a motor scooter for Bud, but Margaret does not want him to have it. Jim backs down and sells it. But when Margaret allows Betty to wear a low-cut dress, Jim is against that.

Football Tickets
S01E04 · Football Tickets

Oct 24, 1954

Jim has an extra ticket for the football game, and since Margaret cannot go, Betty is chosen. A friend of Jim's visits him and says he will buy insurance from Jim if he gets the extra ticket, Jim has to tell Betty she cannot go.

Live My Own Life
S01E05 · Live My Own Life

Oct 31, 1954

Tired of being told what to do by his parents, Bud announces he is moving out. Bud finds a place to stay and enjoys his independence -until he realizes how much work there is to being independent. Bud tries to find a way to move home again.

Grandpa Jim's Rejuvenation
S01E06 · Grandpa Jim's Rejuvenation

Nov 07, 1954

Jim gets invited to play badminton with friends and starts to remember (with rose-colored glasses) his youth and college days. He plays the game and finds he is not as good as he used to be. Now, he realizes his best days are behind him.

Bud's Encounter with the Law
S01E07 · Bud's Encounter with the Law

Nov 14, 1954

Kathy plays with the new washing machine and keeps throwing everything in it. This time, Betty's items for Girls in Government Club are included as well as a letter to Bud from the police. Betty's items are ruined and Bud gets a surprise.

Thanksgiving Day
S01E08 · Thanksgiving Day

Nov 21, 1954

The family prepares for Thanksgiving. Kathy has to write a poem for a school project. She is selected as the winner in her class and the family is proud. But when she reads the poem to her parents, Jim thinks it is not as good as it should be and Kathy is upset.

Second Honeymoon
S01E09 · Second Honeymoon

Nov 28, 1954

Jim and Margaret plan a second honeymoon trip, and decide Betty & Bud are old enough to watch the house and Kathy by themselves. However, they are suspicious when the children are anxious for them to be out of the house.

Typical Father
S01E10 · Typical Father

Dec 05, 1954

Jim, overhearing bits and pieces of a conversation suspects Betty of planning to elope with a boy.

Margaret Goes Dancing
S01E11 · Margaret Goes Dancing

Dec 12, 1954

Margaret's friend Myrtle tells her that she and her husband are taking dance lessons. Myrtle tells Margaret that she and Jim should also try them. Margaret tries to trick Jim into lessons, but he finds out the plan from Myrtle's husband.

The Christmas Story
S01E12 · The Christmas Story

Dec 19, 1954

Upset with his children's materialistic approach to the holiday season, Jim insists his family drive to the mountains to chop down their Christmas tree. His wish for a simple family Christmas becomes an unfortunate reality when their car gets stuck in a snow drift far from the nearest phone. They take refuge in a mountain lodge that's closed for the season and are befriended by a man, apparently the caretaker, who teaches the children the delights of a simple holiday.

Sparrow in the Window
S01E13 · Sparrow in the Window

Dec 26, 1954

Kathy finds a injured bird outside one of the windows at home. She brings it in to nurse it back to health. Everyone in the family also helps care for the bird and at the same time, the healing helps themselves.

Boy's Week
S01E14 · Boy's Week

Jan 02, 1955

For a school project, Bud's class is given jobs in the real world. Bud is Traffic Court Judge for the day - the day that Jim gets a ticket. Kathy breaks a neighbor's window for the third time in the month and Jim wants to teach a lesson.

A Friend of Old George's
S01E15 · A Friend of Old George's

Jan 09, 1955

It's Kathy's birthday and she tries to find the cake and presents before the celebration. And then a friend of George's shows up for Jim, who says "any friend of George is a friend of mine". Kathy thinks he is ruining her party.

Bud the Snob
S01E16 · Bud the Snob

Jan 16, 1955

Everyone at school thinks he is a snob because he does not talk to a lot of people. It is actually because he is terribly shy. Jim talks Bud into hosting a masquerade party at home to show his friends he is not a snob.

The Promised Playhouse
S01E17 · The Promised Playhouse

Jan 23, 1955

Bud wants Jim to promise to take him to a rodeo, but Jim does not want to promise. Promises gets him into trouble, Once, to get Kathy to take medicine, he promised he would sleep with her in a play house and he reluctantly kept the promise.

Jim, the Farmer
S01E18 · Jim, the Farmer

Jan 30, 1955

Stressed out from the daily grind at work, Jim decides to quit the insurance business, move the Andersons out West, and run a farm - much to the dismay of his family.

Father of the Year
S01E19 · Father of the Year

Feb 06, 1955

The local newspaper is hosting a Father of the Year contest. Betty, Bud, and Kathy want to nominate Jim. Jim finds out and is overjoyed that his children want to submit an entry. But the kids cannot think of anything to actually write.

The Mink Coat
S01E20 · The Mink Coat

Feb 13, 1955

Jim calls a family meeting because there has been too much spending recently and they must cut expenses. Just when he tells everyone to save money, Jim gets a deal on a mink coat. He buys it then has to justify his purchase to the kids.

The Matchmaker
S01E21 · The Matchmaker

Feb 20, 1955

Margaret's cousin Louise is visiting. The Andersons have a dinner party for Louise and her boyfriend Tom. Margaret hopes Tom will propose to Louise. Margaret does everything to make the mood romantic, despite the children's interruptions.

Bud the Bridesmaid
S01E22 · Bud the Bridesmaid

Feb 27, 1955

Margaret's cousin Louise is getting married. The wedding preparations are underway with food, chairs, flowers and more. Louise is nervous and Tom is weary. Louise & Tom have an argument and say the wedding is canceled.

Proud Father
S01E23 · Proud Father

Mar 06, 1955

Jim runs into an acquaintance who brags about his family members and all their achievements. Jim's family does not measure up, so he decides to encourage Betty, Bud, and Kathy to do their best and excel at something.

Father Delivers the Papers
S01E24 · Father Delivers the Papers

Mar 13, 1955

The newspaper manager tells Jim that Bud is slacking in his paper delivery route. Bud has every excuse as to why he cannot do it. The manager gives him one more chance. Bud messes up due to minor injuries. Jim finishes the route for Bud.

No Partiality
S01E25 · No Partiality

Mar 20, 1955

Kathy is upset because all she seems to get are hand-me-downs. Jim and Margaret decide to treat her with more equality in privileges. When Betty wants to invite a boy to dinner, Kathy invites a boy first. Turns out it is the same boy.

Close Decision
S01E26 · Close Decision

Mar 27, 1955

Margaret is upset that Bud is not doing his chores lately. When he tries to keep raking the leaves in order to play in a baseball game, Margaret puts her foot down.

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Father Knows Best Season 1 (1954) is released on Oct 03, 1954 and the latest season 6 of Father Knows Best is released in 1959. Watch Father Knows Best online - the English Comedy TV series from United States. Father Knows Best is directed by Peter Tewksbury,William D. Russell,James Neilson and created by Ed James with Robert Young and Lauren Chapin. Father Knows Best is available online on Peacock and Peacock Premium.

As know as:

Father Knows Best(English), Papa a raison(French), Isä tietää kaiken, Papa a raison, I Told You So

Countries:

United States

Language:

English

Production Companies:

Rodney-Young Productions, Screen Gems Television

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