Father Knows Best

1. Bud Takes Up the Dance

Bud's first date and dance experience arrives as he takes a bold step and ask...

2. Lesson in Citizenship

The Anderson kids embark on a community service adventure, sparked by Jim's i...

3. The Motor Scooter

Betty's fragile sense of self-worth is shaken by her anxiety about gaining we...

4. Football Tickets

Jim's football plans are derailed when a friend offers to buy insurance on an...

5. Live My Own Life

Bud's dream of freedom takes a harsh turn as he faces the unglamorous realiti...

6. Grandpa Jim's Rejuvenation

Jim's nostalgic badminton reunion with old friends catapults him back to his ...

7. Bud's Encounter With the Law

Kathy's enthusiasm with the new washing machine spirals out of control, resul...

8. Thanksgiving Day

The family prepares for Thanksgiving as Kathy works on a school project, craf...

9. Second Honeymoon

Jim and Margaret plan a surprise getaway, leaving Betty and Bud in charge of ...

10. Typical Father

Jim's trust is rocked when he accidentally overhears snippets of a conversati...

11. Margaret Goes Dancing

Margaret's friend Myrtle persuades her to sign up for dance lessons, suggesti...

12. The Christmas Story

As they navigate a treacherous mountain road, a family's festive fantasies ar...

13. Sparrow in the Window

A group of loved ones discovers the importance of teamwork and empathy as the...

14. Boy's Week

Bud becomes the new Traffic Court Judge, feeling a rush of power as he makes ...

15. A Friend of Old George's

Kathy's birthday celebration is derailed when an unexpected visitor arrives, ...

16. Bud the Snob

Bud, a student, is perceived as condescending by his classmates due to his in...

18. Jim the Farmer

Jim boldly quits his job and relocates the family to the West Coast to pursue...

19. Father of the Year

The annual Father of the Year contest inspires a competitive nomination proce...

20. The Mink Coat

The family is called together by Jim for an urgent meeting, only to discover ...

21. The Matchmaker

A dinner party at the Andersons' becomes a whirlwind of excitement as Margare...

22. Bud the Bridesmaid

The wedding preparations for Margaret's cousin Louise reach a frenzied pace, ...

23. Proud Father

Jim becomes consumed with jealousy after encountering someone who boasts abou...

24. Father Delivers the Papers

Jim's friend, a struggling paper delivery boy named Bud, faces the threat of ...

25. No Partiality

A surprising twist unfolds when the family attempts to level the playing fiel...

26. Close Decision

Margaret's frustration boils over as Bud shirks his duties, leading to a heat...