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Season 1 – Father Knows Best

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Jim Anderson copes with the everyday problems of his growing family.
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Father Knows Best — Season 1

Father Knows Best — Season 1

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Robert Young

Jim Anderson

Jane Wyatt

Margaret Anderson

Elinor Donahue

Betty Anderson ("Princess")

Billy Gray

James Anderson Jr. ("Bud")

Lauren Chapin

Kathy Anderson ("Kitten")

Lyn Guild

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 3, 1954 Bud Takes Up the Dance Bud's first dance is threatened when he learns that his parents are going to be there. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 10, 1954 Lesson in Citizenship Jim's definition of citizenship gets the Andersons into trouble. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 17, 1954 The Motor Scooter Bud finally gets Jim's permission to get a scooter, but he doesn't get Margaret's permission. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 24, 1954 Football Tickets Jim has too many guests and not enough tickets to a football game. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 31, 1954 Live My Own Life Bud decides that he would be happier if he got his own apartment. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 7, 1954 Grandpa Jim's Rejuvenation Jim is convinced that he has one foot in the grave. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 14, 1954 Bud's Encounter With the Law After Bud gets a summons to appear at the police station, the family panics. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 21, 1954 Thanksgiving Day Jim's plans to celebrate Thanksgiving fall apart. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 28, 1954 Second Honeymoon Jim and Margaret plan to get away from the children for a second honeymoon. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 5, 1954 Typical Father Jim's over-reactive imagination takes control of his actions when he fears his daughter is about to elope. Details Episode 11 Aired Dec 12, 1954 Margaret Goes Dancing Jim and Margaret go their separate ways when Margaret signs up for dancing lessons. Details Episode 12 Aired Dec 19, 1954 The Christmas Story Jim is disappointed by his family's attitude toward Christmas and decides to do something about it. Details Episode 13 Aired Dec 26, 1954 Sparrow in the Window A wet and sickly sparrow turns a rainy day into a fulfilling day for the Andersons. Details Episode 14 Aired Jan 2, 1955 Boy's Week When Jim gets a traffic ticket, his court day coincides with Bud's appointed day as judge. Details Episode 15 Aired Jan 9, 1955 A Friend of Old George's A total stranger arrives at the Anderson household on the verge of a birthday celebration. Details Episode 16 Aired Jan 16, 1955 Bud the Snob When Bud's shyness with girls causes a misunderstanding, he is branded a snob. Details Episode 17 Aired Jan 23, 1955 The Promised Playhouse When Jim decides the family should start living up to its promises, he ends up having to spend a night in the playhouse. Details Episode 18 Aired Jan 30, 1955 Jim the Farmer Jim goes through an identity crisis when he decides he wants to lead the simple life. Details Episode 19 Aired Feb 6, 1955 Father of the Year The Anderson children enter an essay into a contest nominating Jim as "Father of the Year.". Details Episode 20 Aired Feb 13, 1955 The Mink Coat Jim finds his life being controlled by circumstances when he buys a mink coat for Margaret. Details Episode 21 Aired Feb 20, 1955 The Matchmaker A young man's helpful suggestion to Betty backfires when his own plan is used to ensnare him in matrimony. Details Episode 22 Aired Feb 27, 1955 Bud the Bridesmaid Bud's refusal to help out in a wedding rehearsal plays an important part in a couple's reunion. Details Episode 23 Aired Mar 6, 1955 Proud Father Jim tells his family that their lack of courage is responsible for his lack of confidence. Details Episode 24 Aired Mar 13, 1955 Father Delivers the Papers Jim learns what it's like to deliver papers when Bud is ordered to bed for a few days. Details Episode 25 Aired Mar 20, 1955 No Partiality Jim refuses to interfere when Kathy sets her sights on Betty's boyfriend. Details Episode 26 Aired Mar 27, 1955 Close Decision Jim decides that Bud can't play in the church baseball game because he hasn't done his chores. Details
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Father Knows Best — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
William D. Russell, James Neilson
Screenwriter
Roswell Rogers, Dorothy Cooper, Harry Clark, Phil Davis, Paul West, Sumner Long, Alan Woods, Barbara Hammer, Dane Lussier, John Kohn
Network
CBS
Rating
TV-G
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 3, 1954
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