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Season 4 – 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 4

Father Knows Best — Season 4

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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")

Paul Wallace

Kippy Watkins

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 25, 1957 Follow the Leader Bud is torn in his loyalties when a new teacher comes to school. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 2, 1957 The Awkward Hero Betty resists a football hero's attentions. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 9, 1957 The Good Neighbor Landlord Margaret has a dispute with a neighbor. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 16, 1957 Bud, the Executive Bud lends a strong authoritative hand in organizing a school picnic. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 23, 1957 Sentenced to Happiness The Andersons' former gardener finds himself in trouble with the law. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 30, 1957 Mother Goes to School Betty resents having her mother in her class. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 6, 1957 The Indispensable Man Bud and Jim have a disagreement when Jim insists Bud tell the football coach that he broke training. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 13, 1957 Kathy's Big Chance Kathy thinks she is going to miss her chance to see Greer Garson. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 20, 1957 Margaret Learns to Drive Bud is amazed that his parents do not argue like other parents he knows. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 4, 1957 Way of a Dictator Jim and Margaret are stunned when Bud seems to have more success raising Kathy than they have. Details Episode 11 Aired Dec 11, 1957 Mr. Beal Meets His Match Writer Betty casts her family in "Faust." Details Episode 12 Aired Dec 25, 1957 Kathy Makes a Wish Kathy takes a horseshoe to bed with her and wishes for a pony. Details Episode 13 Aired Jan 1, 1958 Man With a Plan Bud is embarrassed after he implies that he has enlisted in the armed forces. Details Episode 14 Aired Jan 8, 1958 Big Sister Betty becomes Kathy's weekend-camp counselor. Details Episode 15 Aired Jan 15, 1958 Calypso Kid Bud thinks that learning the bongos will make him the life of the party. Details Episode 16 Aired Jan 22, 1958 Father's Biography Kathy is disappointed when she learns that Jim won't be able to hear her read her biography of him. Details Episode 17 Aired Jan 29, 1958 The Rivals Betty is at first elated when she is invited to the same concert by two different suitors. Details Episode 18 Aired Feb 5, 1958 Bud, the Mind Reader Bud decides that he would like to be a mind reader. Details Episode 19 Aired Feb 12, 1958 Margaret's Other Family The rest of the Anderson family becomes indignant when Margaret shows special attention to another family. Details Episode 20 Aired Feb 19, 1958 The Trial Bud is accused of causing $100 worth of damage to a neighbor's property. Details Episode 21 Aired Feb 26, 1958 Revenge Is Sweet Betty is concerned over Bud's failure to present himself in a socially acceptable manner. Details Episode 22 Aired Mar 5, 1958 Country Cousin Betty is concerned that her cousin will present a bad impression to her friends. Details Episode 23 Aired Mar 12, 1958 Poor Old Dad Bud teases his father about being married. Details Episode 24 Aired Mar 19, 1958 Betty's Crusade Betty takes up the cause to save a popular restaurant from being closed. Details Episode 25 Aired Mar 26, 1958 Young Love Bud is struck with puppy love when he sees a woman in the supermarket. Details Episode 26 Aired Apr 2, 1958 Tell It to Mom Margaret is an eyewitness to a mole hill rising into a mountain all by itself. Details Episode 27 Aired Apr 16, 1958 A Friend in Need The Andersons are bewildered when a dog rings their doorbell in the middle of the night. Details Episode 28 Aired Apr 23, 1958 A Medal for Margaret Margaret secretly takes fly-casting lessons in hopes of winning a contest. Details Episode 29 Aired Apr 30, 1958 The Weaker Sex Betty is ashamed to learn that her plot to ensnare a local boy has been discovered. Details Episode 30 Aired May 14, 1958 Jim, the Answer Man Jim tries desperately to finish his work before he has to leave on a trip. Details Episode 31 Aired May 21, 1958 Bud Quits School After Bud sees a successful man, he decides to quit school and go to work. Details Episode 32 Aired Jun 4, 1958 A Matter of Pride Bud suffers in cramped, but stylish, shoes. Details Episode 33 Aired Jun 11, 1958 Betty Finds a Cause Betty leads the fight to have a nearby hedge removed from a dangerous intersection. Details
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Father Knows Best — Season 4

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Season Info

Director
Peter Tewksbury
Screenwriter
Roswell Rogers, Paul West, Andy White, John Elliotte, Dorothy Cooper
Network
CBS
Rating
TV-G
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 25, 1957
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