Seasons and episodes
1Season 1 Oct. 03, 1954
1 - 1Bud Takes Up the Dance Oct. 03, 1954
1 - 2Lesson in Citizenship Oct. 10, 1954- 1 - 3The Motor Scooter Oct. 17, 1954
- 1 - 4Football Tickets Oct. 24, 1954
- 1 - 5Live My Own Life Oct. 31, 1954
- 1 - 6Grandpa Jim's Rejuvenation Nov. 07, 1954
- 1 - 7Bud's Encounter With the Law Nov. 14, 1954
- 1 - 8Thanksgiving Day Nov. 21, 1954
- 1 - 9Second Honeymoon Nov. 28, 1954
- 1 - 10Typical Father Dec. 05, 1954
- 1 - 11Margaret Goes Dancing Dec. 12, 1954
- 1 - 12The Christmas Story Dec. 19, 1954
- 1 - 13Sparrow in the Window Dec. 26, 1954
- 1 - 14Boy's Week Jan. 02, 1955
- 1 - 15A Friend of Old George's Jan. 09, 1955
- 1 - 16Bud the Snob Jan. 16, 1955
- 1 - 17The Promised Playhouse Jan. 23, 1955
- 1 - 18Jim the Farmer Jan. 30, 1955
- 1 - 19Father of the Year Feb. 06, 1955
- 1 - 20The Mink Coat Feb. 13, 1955
- 1 - 21The Matchmaker Feb. 20, 1955
- 1 - 22Bud the Bridesmaid Feb. 27, 1955
- 1 - 23Proud Father Mar. 06, 1955
- 1 - 24Father Delivers the Papers Mar. 13, 1955
- 1 - 25No Partiality Mar. 20, 1955
- 1 - 26Close Decision Mar. 27, 1955
2Season 2 Aug. 31, 1955
- 2 - 1Art of Salesmanship Aug. 31, 1955
- 2 - 2Father's Private Life Sep. 07, 1955
- 2 - 3Lessons in Civics Sep. 14, 1955
- 2 - 4First Disillusionment Sep. 21, 1955
- 2 - 5Woman in the House Sep. 28, 1955
- 2 - 6New Girl at School Oct. 05, 1955
- 2 - 7Kathy Makes Magic Oct. 12, 1955
- 2 - 8Advantage to Betty Oct. 19, 1955
- 2 - 9The Big Test Oct. 26, 1955
- 2 - 10Father Is a Dope Nov. 02, 1955
- 2 - 11Spirit of Youth Nov. 09, 1955
- 2 - 12Bud, the Ladykiller Nov. 16, 1955
- 2 - 13Margaret's Premonition Nov. 30, 1955
- 2 - 14Stage to Yuma Dec. 07, 1955
- 2 - 15Bad Influence Dec. 14, 1955
- 2 - 16Betty Hates Carter Dec. 28, 1955
- 2 - 17Jim, the Tyrant Jan. 04, 1956
- 2 - 18Betty's Brother Jan. 11, 1956
- 2 - 19Betty Earns a Formal Jan. 18, 1956
- 2 - 20The House Painter Jan. 25, 1956
- 2 - 21Bud, the Wallflower Feb. 01, 1956
- 2 - 22The Bus to Nowhere Feb. 08, 1956
- 2 - 23Kathy, the Indian Giver Feb. 15, 1956
- 2 - 24The Historical Andersons Feb. 22, 1956
- 2 - 25The Grass is Greener Feb. 29, 1956
- 2 - 26The Persistent Guest Mar. 07, 1956
- 2 - 27Family Reunion Mar. 14, 1956
- 2 - 28Family Dines Out Mar. 28, 1956
- 2 - 29Bud, the Boxer Apr. 04, 1956
- 2 - 30Betty, Girl Engineer Apr. 11, 1956
- 2 - 31The Martins and the Coys Apr. 18, 1956
- 2 - 32Dilemma for Margaret Apr. 25, 1956
- 2 - 33Hero Father May. 02, 1956
- 2 - 34Father, the Naturalist May. 09, 1956
- 2 - 35The Ten Dollar Question May. 16, 1956
- 2 - 36Adopted Daughter May. 23, 1956
- 2 - 37Betty's Graduation May. 30, 1956
3Season 3 Sep. 12, 1956
- 3 - 1No Apron Strings Sep. 12, 1956
- 3 - 2Never in Twain Sep. 19, 1956
- 3 - 3Betty Goes to College Sep. 26, 1956
- 3 - 4Man About Town Oct. 03, 1956
- 3 - 5The Homing Pigeon Oct. 10, 1956
- 3 - 6Spaghetti for Margaret Oct. 17, 1956
- 3 - 7Betty's Birthday Oct. 24, 1956
- 3 - 8Bud, the Millionaire Oct. 31, 1956
- 3 - 9The Old Days Nov. 07, 1956
- 3 - 10Whistle Bait Nov. 14, 1956
- 3 - 11The Great Guy Nov. 21, 1956
- 3 - 12The Family Goes to New York Nov. 28, 1956
- 3 - 13Betty Goes Steady Dec. 05, 1956
- 3 - 14The Good Prospect Dec. 12, 1956
- 3 - 15The Angel's Sweater Dec. 19, 1956
- 3 - 16The Promising Young Man Dec. 26, 1956
- 3 - 17Margaret Hires a Gardener Jan. 02, 1957
- 3 - 18Swiss Family Anderson Jan. 09, 1957
- 3 - 19Brief Holiday Jan. 16, 1957
- 3 - 20The Lawn Party Jan. 23, 1957
- 3 - 21Short Wave Jan. 30, 1957
- 3 - 22Carnival Feb. 06, 1957
- 3 - 23Betty and the Jet Pilot Feb. 13, 1957
- 3 - 24Trip to Hillsborough Feb. 20, 1957
- 3 - 25An Evening to Remember Feb. 27, 1957
- 3 - 26Bud Buys a Car Mar. 13, 1957
- 3 - 27Safety First Mar. 20, 1957
- 3 - 28Bud, the Hero Mar. 27, 1957
- 3 - 29Betty, the Track Star Apr. 03, 1957
- 3 - 30The Spelling Bee Apr. 17, 1957
- 3 - 31Bud, the Philanthropist Apr. 24, 1957
- 3 - 32Baby in the House May. 01, 1957
- 3 - 33Class Prophecy May. 08, 1957
- 3 - 34The Art of Romance May. 15, 1957
- 3 - 35Margaret Disowns Her Family May. 22, 1957
- 3 - 36Grandpa Retires May. 29, 1957
- 3 - 37Shoot for the Moon Jun. 05, 1957
4Season 4 Sep. 25, 1957
- 4 - 1Follow the Leader Sep. 25, 1957
- 4 - 2The Awkward Hero Oct. 02, 1957
- 4 - 3The Good Neighbor Oct. 09, 1957
- 4 - 4Bud, the Executive Oct. 16, 1957
- 4 - 5Sentenced to Happiness Oct. 23, 1957
- 4 - 6Mother Goes to School Oct. 30, 1957
- 4 - 7The Indispensable Man Nov. 06, 1957
- 4 - 8Kathy's Big Chance Nov. 13, 1957
- 4 - 9Margaret Learns to Drive Nov. 20, 1957
- 4 - 10The Way of a Dictator Dec. 04, 1957
- 4 - 11Mr. Beal Meets His Match Dec. 11, 1957
- 4 - 12Kathy Makes a Wish Dec. 25, 1957
- 4 - 13Man With a Plan Jan. 01, 1958
- 4 - 14Big Sister Jan. 08, 1957
- 4 - 15Calypso Kid Jan. 15, 1958
- 4 - 16Father's Biography Jan. 22, 1958
- 4 - 17The Rivals Jan. 29, 1958
- 4 - 18Bud, the Mind Reader Feb. 05, 1958
- 4 - 19Margaret's Other Family Feb. 12, 1958
- 4 - 20The Trial Feb. 19, 1958
- 4 - 21Revenge is Sweet Feb. 26, 1958
- 4 - 22Country Cousin Mar. 05, 1958
- 4 - 23Poor Old Dad Mar. 12, 1958
- 4 - 24Betty's Crusade Mar. 19, 1958
- 4 - 25Young Love Mar. 26, 1958
- 4 - 26Tell It to Mom Apr. 02, 1958
- 4 - 27A Friend in Need Apr. 16, 1958
- 4 - 28A Medal For Margaret Apr. 23, 1958
- 4 - 29The Weaker Sex Apr. 30, 1958
- 4 - 30Jim, the Answer Man May. 14, 1958
- 4 - 31Bud Quits School May. 21, 1958
- 4 - 32A Matter of Pride Jun. 04, 1958
- 4 - 33Betty Finds a Cause Jun. 11, 1958
5Season 5 Sep. 15, 1958
- 5 - 1Vine Covered Cottage Sep. 15, 1958
- 5 - 2Be Kind to Bud Week Sep. 22, 1958
- 5 - 3Kathy's Romance Sep. 29, 1958
- 5 - 4Voice From the Past Oct. 06, 1958
- 5 - 5Frank's Family Tress Oct. 13, 1958
- 5 - 6Always Plan Ahead Oct. 20, 1958
- 5 - 7Second Wedding Oct. 27, 1958
- 5 - 8Bud, the Caretaker Nov. 03, 1958
- 5 - 9Betty, the Pioneer Woman Nov. 10, 1958
- 5 - 10Fair Exchange Nov. 17, 1958
- 5 - 11Bud, the Snob Nov. 24, 1958
- 5 - 12Margaret Wins a Car Dec. 01, 1958
- 5 - 13The Great Experiment Dec. 08, 1958
- 5 - 14The Christmas Story Dec. 15, 1958
- 5 - 15The Basketball Coach Dec. 22, 1958
- 5 - 16Kathy, Girl Executive Dec. 29, 1958
- 5 - 17The Good Samaritan Jan. 05, 1959
- 5 - 18The Ideal Father Jan. 12, 1959
- 5 - 19Big Shot Bud Jan. 19, 1959
- 5 - 20Hard Luck Leo Jan. 26, 1959
- 5 - 21Bud, the Campus Romeo Feb. 02, 1959
- 5 - 22Crisis Over a Kiss Feb. 09, 1959
- 5 - 23Kathy Grows Up Feb. 16, 1959
- 5 - 24A Man of Merit Feb. 23, 1959
- 5 - 25Betty Makes a Choice Mar. 02, 1959
- 5 - 26It's a Small World Mar. 09, 1959
- 5 - 27Two Loves Has Bud Mar. 16, 1959
- 5 - 28An Extraordinary Woman Mar. 23, 1959
- 5 - 29The Art of Romance Mar. 30, 1959
- 5 - 30Formula for Happiness Apr. 06, 1959
- 5 - 31Bud and the Debutante Apr. 13, 1959
- 5 - 32The Promised Playhouse Apr. 20, 1959
- 5 - 33The Meanest Professor Apr. 27, 1959
- 5 - 34Live My Own Life May. 04, 1959
- 5 - 35Bud Has A Problem May. 11, 1959
- 5 - 36The Great Anderson Mystery May. 18, 1959
- 5 - 37Margaret Goes Dancing Flashback May. 25, 1959
- 5 - 38The Gold Turnip Jun. 01, 1959
6Season 6 Oct. 05, 1959
- 6 - 1A Day in the Country Oct. 05, 1959
- 6 - 2Bud Branches Out Oct. 12, 1959
- 6 - 3The Gardener's Big Day Oct. 19, 1959
- 6 - 4The Imposter Oct. 26, 1959
- 6 - 5Bud Plays It Safe Nov. 02, 1959
- 6 - 6Bicycle Trip for Two Nov. 09, 1959
- 6 - 7First Disillusionment Nov. 16, 1959
- 6 - 8Margaret's Old Flame Nov. 23, 1959
- 6 - 9Kathy Becomes a Girl Nov. 30, 1959
- 6 - 10Bud, the Willing Worker Dec. 07, 1959
- 6 - 11Turn the Other Cheek Dec. 14, 1959
- 6 - 12Good Joke on Mom Dec. 28, 1959
- 6 - 13Betty's Double Jan. 04, 1960
- 6 - 14Father, the Naturalist Jan. 11, 1960
- 6 - 15Bud Hides Behind a Skirt Jan. 18, 1960
- 6 - 16Togetherness Jan. 25, 1960
- 6 - 17Second Best Feb. 01, 1960
- 6 - 18Kathy's Big Deception Feb. 08, 1960
- 6 - 19Cupid Knows Best Feb. 15, 1960
- 6 - 20The Big Test Feb. 22, 1960
- 6 - 21Jim's Big Surprise Feb. 29, 1960
- 6 - 22Time to Retire Mar. 07, 1960
- 6 - 23Bud, the Speculator Mar. 14, 1960
- 6 - 24The $500 Letter Mar. 21, 1960
- 6 - 25Adopted Daughter Mar. 28, 1960
- 6 - 26Family Contest Apr. 04, 1960
- 6 - 27Love and Learn Apr. 11, 1960
- 6 - 28Blind Date Apr. 18, 1960
- 6 - 29Betty's Career Problem Apr. 25, 1960
- 6 - 30Bud Lives It Up May. 09, 1960
- 6 - 31Not His Type May. 16, 1960
- 6 - 32Betty's Graduation May. 23, 1960
Creator
Creator
Cast
Jim Anderson
Margaret Anderson
Betty Anderson
Bud Anderson
Kathy Anderson
Synopsis
Family man Jim Anderson copes with the everyday problems among his wife Margaret and their three children as they experience day-to-day changes.
Original title Father Knows Best
TMDb Rating 7.4
First air date Oct. 03, 1954
Last air date May. 23, 1960
Average Duration 30 minutes
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