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Season 2 – 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 2

Father Knows Best — Season 2

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Robert Young

Jim Anderson

Jane Wyatt

Margaret Anderson

Sarah Selby

Miss Thomas

Elinor Donahue

Betty Anderson ("Princess")

Billy Gray

James Anderson Jr. ("Bud")

Lauren Chapin

Kathy Anderson ("Kitten")

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Aug 31, 1955 Art of Salesmanship Bud makes his point to Jim as they each learn that there are some things that you just aren't cut out to do. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 7, 1955 Father's Private Life Jim decides that his children should solve their own problems. Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 14, 1955 Lesson in Civics The Andersons try to save a historic landmark that is marked for destruction. Details Episode 4 Aired Sep 21, 1955 First Disillusionment After Bud is refused a job because of another's dishonesty, Bud decides that dishonesty is the key to success. Details Episode 5 Aired Sep 28, 1955 Woman in the House The Andersons invite the wife of a close friend to be their house guest. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 5, 1955 New Girl at School Bud falls for a flirtatious new classmate. Details Episode 7 Aired Oct 12, 1955 Kathy Makes Magic Kathy thinks she has put a magic curse on Bud. Details Episode 8 Aired Oct 19, 1955 Advantage to Betty Betty is picked as queen of the sports banquet because of her beauty instead of her ability. Details Episode 9 Aired Oct 26, 1955 The Big Test Bud is wrongfully accused of cheating in school. Details Episode 10 Aired Nov 2, 1955 Father Is a Dope Jim suspects that his family is conspiring to keep him from a hunting trip. Details Episode 11 Aired Nov 9, 1955 Spirit of Youth Jim and Margaret feel that they are being relegated to the roles of "old fogies.". Details Episode 12 Aired Nov 16, 1955 Bud, the Lady Killer Bud tries to rid himself of the unwanted attentions of a girl. Details Episode 13 Aired Nov 30, 1955 Margaret's Premonition Margaret believes that she has premonitions. Details Episode 14 Aired Dec 7, 1955 Stage to Yuma A man (Robert Young) boards a stage to free a prisoner. Details Episode 15 Aired Dec 14, 1955 Bad Influence Bud befriends a boy who is a compulsive thief. Details Episode 16 Aired Dec 28, 1955 Betty Hates Carter Betty is enraged when she learns that Jim has arranged a date for her. Details Episode 17 Aired Jan 4, 1956 Jim, the Tyrant Jim and Kathy go on a free-for-all to determine who will be the family tyrant. Details Episode 18 Aired Jan 11, 1956 Betty's Brother Bud is faced with academic failure while Betty shines in school. Details Episode 19 Aired Jan 18, 1956 Betty Earns a Formal When Jim refuses to buy Betty a gown for a special dance, she sets out to earn the money herself. Details Episode 20 Aired Jan 25, 1956 The House Painter Jim is upset when his attempt to prove a point in faith toward mankind apparently fails. Details Episode 21 Aired Feb 1, 1956 Bud, the Wallflower Bud is disappointed when he doesn't get an invitation to a Sadie Hawkins dance. Details Episode 22 Aired Feb 8, 1956 The Bus to Nowhere When Betty decides that life is devoid of significance, she prepares to leave home. Details Episode 23 Aired Feb 15, 1956 Kathy, the Indian Giver Jim decides he will never understand women, regardless of age, when he runs head on with Kathy. Details Episode 24 Aired Feb 22, 1956 The Historical Andersons Bud is astounded when he learns that his revolutionary forebear was a scoundrel. Details Episode 25 Aired Feb 29, 1956 The Grass Is Greener The Andersons learn that Jim is one of the "Four Musketeers" of his college days. Details Episode 26 Aired Mar 7, 1956 The Persistent Guest Jim is intrigued by a friend of Bud's who never seems to go home. Details Episode 27 Aired Mar 14, 1956 Family Reunion The Andersons' annual trip to Margaret's family reunion is threatened. Details Episode 28 Aired Mar 28, 1956 Family Dines Out The Andersons are divided when they receive two dinner invitations for the same night. Details Episode 29 Aired Apr 4, 1956 Bud, the Boxer Bud takes up boxing and decides on it as a career. Details Episode 30 Aired Apr 11, 1956 Betty, Girl Engineer Betty meets opposition to her plans to be an engineer. Details Episode 31 Aired Apr 18, 1956 The Martins and the Coys A family feud threatens to separate friends when Jim and a friend have a business falling out. Details Episode 32 Aired Apr 25, 1956 Dilemma for Margaret Margaret thinks Betty participated in a prank. Details Episode 33 Aired May 2, 1956 Hero Father Bud promises Jim's help in getting an all-star ball team to town. Details Episode 34 Aired May 9, 1956 Father, the Naturalist Jim's unselfishness in helping Kathy inspires Betty and Bud to help each other more. Details Episode 35 Aired May 16, 1956 The Ten Dollar Question Jim accuses the children when $10 is missing. Details Episode 36 Aired May 23, 1956 Adopted Daughter Kathy fears that she is an adopted child. Details Episode 37 Aired May 30, 1956 Betty's Graduation Betty realizes that her graduation from high school will bring an end to many things. Details
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Father Knows Best — Season 2

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Season Info

Director
William D. Russell
Screenwriter
Roswell Rogers, Paul West, Dorothy Cooper, Kay Lenard, Barbara Hammer, D.D. Beauchamp, Sumner Long, Herman Epstein
Network
CBS
Rating
TV-G
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Aug 31, 1955
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