Father Knows Best
1954 · Comedy, Family · 6 Seasons · 203 Episodes ·
Family man Jim Anderson copes with the everyday problems among his wife Margaret and their three children as they experience day-to-day changes.
E11. A Day in the CountryWhile on the way to visit Margaret's parents, the car breaks down leaving the family stranded on a deserted road.E22. Bud Branches OutBud falls in love with his college French professor.E33. The Gardener's Big DayFrank is chosen to represent the town at the opening of a park, but when the town council meets Frank, they want another person to represent their city- someone who looks more like an average American.E44. The ImposterBetty becomes involved with a young lawyer pretending to be the owner of a radio store.E55. Bud Plays It SafeBud decides to date the coach's daughter in order to make sure he gets on the football team.E66. Bicycle Trip for TwoJim's plans for a quiet bicycle trip end up with Jim and Margaret arguingE77. First DisillusionmentBud tells Kathy about the job he didn't get when another boy faked his credentials.E88. Margaret's Old FlameJim and Margaret tease one another about people they dated as their college reunion nears.E99. Kathy Becomes a GirlThe family tries to change Kathy from a tomboy into a beautiful girl.E1010. Bud, the Willing WorkerBud wants a part-time job at a service station in order to get enough money to buy a boat.E1111. Turn the Other CheekBoth Jim and Kathy are doublecrossed by their friends.E1212. Good Joke on MomMargaret tricks the family into believing that she has been elected chairwoman of the children's clinic building program.E1313. Betty's DoubleBetty wins a trip to Hollywood because she looks like a famous movie star.E1414. Father, the NaturalistThis is a recut version of episode 30. It is not part of the current syndication package and is considered ""lost"".E1515. Bud Hides Behind a SkirtBetty is campaigning for safe driving, while Bud is accused of reckless driving.E1616. TogethernessA reporter visits the family in order to do an article on family togetherness.E1717. Second BestBetty competes in the college fencing tournament.E1818. Kathy's Big DeceptionKathy, desperate for a date at the community picnic, makes up a story about a boyfriend.E1919. Cupid Knows BestKathy, desperate for a date at the community picnic, makes up a story about a boyfriend.E2020. The Big TestBetty arranges a match between Frank and a worker in a flower shop.E2121. Jim's Big SurpriseJim is surprised by his family's lack of interest when he is named Father of the Year.E2222. Time to RetireWhen Bud reaffirms and old man's belief in life, he decides to open his own insurance company and hire Bud as his assistant.E2323. Bud, the SpeculatorBud invests money in a phony stock scheme and winds up losing fifty dollarsE2424. The $500 LetterThe Andersons get a check from an admirer and must find out which member of the family the check was meant for.E2525. Adopted DaughterWhile Kathy is trying to repair her birth certificate frame, she recalls the time she thought she was adopted.E2626. Family ContestKathy destroys a picture of a family competing against hers in a photo contestE2727. Love and LearnBud falls in love with his English TutorE2828. Blind DateBetty dates a boy everyone regards as a loserE2929. Betty's Career ProblemBetty becomes frustrated when every college contest she enters, she loses to Cliff Bowman, who may even steal her job, tooE3030. Bud Lives It UpBud spends more money than he has in order to impress a girl in Chicago.E3131. Not His TypeBetty is caught in the middle of an argument between two of her friends who are planning to marry.E3232. Betty's GraduationWhen Kathy refuses to graduate from high school, the family tells her about Betty's reluctance to graduate from High School, too. This is a recut version of episode 63. It is not part of the syndication package and is considered ""lost"".
