Father Knows Best
This warm family sitcom follows an everyday household as a father, mother, and their three children handle ordinary problems at home and around town. Light, relatable situations and small misunderstandings lead to gentle lessons about family life, growing up, and getting along.
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Season 4
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1
E1
Follow the Leader
Bud must decide if he should stand up for a teacher or join the class in a revolt.
Sep 25, 1957 · 30m -
2
E2
The Awkward Hero
Betty tutors a football player who will escort her to a dance as payment.
Oct 2, 1957 · 30m -
3
E3
The Good Neighbor
Margaret receives a new house which she plans to rent out.
Oct 9, 1957 · 30m -
4
E4
Bud, the Executive
Bud becomes the chairman for the planning of his high school picnic.
Oct 16, 1957 · 30m -
5
E5
Sentenced to Happiness
The Anderson's gardener, Frank, is forced to get a real job and then winds up in court.
Oct 23, 1957 · 30m -
6
E6
Mother Goes to School
Margaret enrolls in an English class in college and is put in Betty's class.
Oct 30, 1957 · 30m -
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E7
The Indispensable Man
Bud is not able to play in the football game because he wouldn't go to bed early.
Nov 6, 1957 · 30m -
8
E8
Kathy's Big Chance
Kathy competes in an essay contest judged by Greer Garson.
Nov 13, 1957 · 30m -
9
E9
Margaret Learns to Drive
Jim tries to teach Margaret how to drive a car.
Nov 20, 1957 · 30m -
10
E10
The Way of a Dictator
Bud is given the pleasure of raising Kathy when he says they are doing it all wrong.
Dec 4, 1957 · 30m -
11
E11
Mr. Beal Meets His Match
Betty is going through a phase where she thinks selfishness is the sole motivator in people's lives.
Dec 11, 1957 · 30m -
12
E12
Kathy Makes a Wish
When Kathy finds a horseshoe and she wishes for a horse, and gets one.
Dec 25, 1957 · 30m -
13
E13
Man With a Plan
A girl thinks Bud is going into the Army and throws a going away party.
Jan 1, 1958 · 30m -
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E14
Big Sister
At summer camp Kathy rebels after her counselor, Betty, keeps pushing her to do better.
Jan 8, 1957 · 30m -
15
E15
Calypso Kid
Bud practices the bongo drums to impress his new girlfriend.
Jan 15, 1958 · 30m -
16
E16
Father's Biography
Jim can either attend a business meeting or see Kathy read his biography.
Jan 22, 1958 · 30m -
17
E17
The Rivals
Betty has two dates for the same night and doesn't plan to break either one.
Jan 29, 1958 · 30m -
18
E18
Bud, the Mind Reader
Bud practices mind reading, and Betty tries to make the debating team.
Feb 5, 1958 · 30m -
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E19
Margaret's Other Family
The family gets mad when Margaret keeps helping a furniture maker and his wife.
Feb 12, 1958 · 30m -
20
E20
The Trial
Bud is in trouble when he is accused of causing damage to a neighbor's property.
Feb 19, 1958 · 30m -
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E21
Revenge is Sweet
26Feb58 Betty teases Bud saying he is sloppy when some very influential people come over.
Feb 26, 1958 · 30m -
22
E22
Country Cousin
The Anderson's cousin, Milly, arrives for a visit and to look at the college.
Mar 5, 1958 · 30m -
23
E23
Poor Old Dad
Bud believes that his father is henpecked when he willingly does everything Margaret wants him to.
Mar 12, 1958 · 30m -
24
E24
Betty's Crusade
Betty tries to help an old man fix up his restaurant so he isn't evicted by Jim's company.
Mar 19, 1958 · 30m -
25
E25
Young Love
Bud falls in love with an older woman at the grocery store who is married.
Mar 26, 1958 · 30m -
26
E26
Tell It to Mom
Chaos strikes when Betty hides a pair of skates for a friend of hers.
Apr 2, 1958 · 30m -
27
E27
A Friend in Need
A very talented dog shows up and takes residence in the Anderson's house.
Apr 16, 1958 · 30m -
28
E28
A Medal For Margaret
When Jim plans to build a case for trophies, and Margaret sets out to win a medal.
Apr 23, 1958 · 30m -
29
E29
The Weaker Sex
Betty tries to use her feminine wiles on a young man to get him to take her out.
Apr 30, 1958 · 30m -
30
E30
Jim, the Answer Man
Jim is bombarded with questions when he is getting ready for a business trip.
May 14, 1958 · 30m -
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E31
Bud Quits School
When Bud meets a successful business man who quit school and Bud plans to do the same.
May 21, 1958 · 30m -
32
E32
A Matter of Pride
Bud is chosen as the most popular boy in his class at school.
Jun 4, 1958 · 30m -
33
E33
Betty Finds a Cause
Betty tries to make a man remove a hedge that blocks the view on a road.
Jun 11, 1958 · 30m