Father Knows Best

Bud's first dance is threatened when he learns that his parents are going to be there.

Jim's definition of citizenship gets the Andersons into trouble.

Bud finally gets Jim's permission to get a scooter, but he doesn't get Margaret's permission.

Jim has too many guests and not enough tickets to a football game.

Bud decides that he would be happier if he got his own apartment.

Jim is convinced that he has one foot in the grave.

After Bud gets a summons to appear at the police station, the family panics.

Jim's plans to celebrate Thanksgiving fall apart.

Jim and Margaret plan to get away from the children for a second honeymoon.

Jim's overactive imagination takes control of his actions when he fears his daughter is about to elope.

Jim and Margaret go their separate ways when Margaret signs up for dancing lessons.

Jim is disappointed by his family's attitude toward Christmas and decides to do something about it.

A wet and sickly sparrow turns a rainy day into a fulfilling one for the Andersons.

When Jim gets a traffic ticket, his court day coincides with Bud's appointed day as judge.

A total stranger arrives at the Anderson household on the verge of a birthday celebration.

When Bud's shyness with girls causes a misunderstanding, he is branded a snob.

Jim promises to build a playhouse for Kathy if she promises to take her medicine.

Jim goes through an identity crisis when he decides he wants to lead a simple life.

The Anderson children enter an essay into a contest nominating Jim as "Father of the Year."

Jim finds his life being controlled by circumstance when he buys a mink coat for Margaret.

Margaret plays matchmaker for her shy cousin.

Bud's refusal to help out in a wedding rehearsal plays an important part in a couple's reunion.

Jim tells his family that their lack of courage is responsible for his lack of confidence.

Jim learns what it's like to deliver papers when Bud is ordered to bed for a few days.