Episodes
S1 E1 - Father Knows Best 101-Bud Takes Up The Dance
Watch on supported devicesOctober 2, 195423minAmerica got its first view of the Anderson family in an episode called Bud Takes up the Dance. In it teenage Bud is preparing for his first date by studying dance steps - from a book written fifty years ago! Lucky for him, his family family teaches him some more recent dances. But will he learn in time for his big first date? Starring Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue.Watch for freeS1 E2 - Father Knows Best 102-Lesson In Citizenship
Watch on supported devicesOctober 9, 195425minIn an episode called, Lesson in Citizenship Jim Anderson is dismayed at his children's laziness and lectures them in the importance of good citizenship and cheerful volunteering. When each of them heeds his advice and try to do their part in the community, their efforts end up complicating his own life in unexpected ways. Starring Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue.Watch for freeS1 E3 - Father Knows Best 103-The Motor Scooter
Watch on supported devicesOctober 16, 195423minIn this episode the Anderson family argues over Bud's motor scooter and Betty's lowcut dress. Starring Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue. Lauren Chapin, and Billy Grey. This classic 1950s TV show won six primetime Emmy Awards! It was a hit on both NBC and CBS. (For trivia buffs, the Andersons' kitchen had real working appliances, and the cast and crew would make coffee for themselves!)Watch for freeS1 E4 - Father Knows Best 104-Football Tickets
Watch on supported devicesOctober 23, 195423minJim has an extra ticket to the football game but can't decide who to take. Will it be Betty? Or one of his friends? Starring Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue. Lauren Chapin, and Billy Grey. This classic 1950s TV show won six primetime Emmy Awards! It was a hit on both NBC and CBS.Watch for freeS1 E5 - Father Knows Best 105-Live My Own Life
Watch on supported devicesOctober 30, 195425minTired of being told what to do by his parents, Bud announces he is moving out. Bud finds a place to stay and enjoys his independence -until he realizes how much work there is to being independent. Can he figure out a way to move back home? again. Starring Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue. Lauren Chapin, and Billy Grey. This classic 1950s TV show won six primetime Emmy Awards!Watch for freeS1 E6 - Father Knows Best 106-Grandpa Jim's Rejuvenation
Watch on supported devicesNovember 6, 195425minWhen he doesn't play well in a friendly game of badminton, Jim is convinced his best days are behind him. Starring Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue. Lauren Chapin, and Billy Grey. This classic 1950s TV show won six primetime Emmy Awards! It was a hit on both NBC and CBS. (For trivia buffs, the show was originally on NBC radio!)Watch for freeS1 E7 - Father Knows Best 107-Bud's Encounter With The Law
Watch on supported devicesNovember 13, 195423minKathy plays with the new washing machine and keeps throwing everything in it. This time, Betty's items for Girls in Government Club are included as well as a letter to Bud from the police. Betty's items are ruined and Bud gets a surprise. Starring Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue. Lauren Chapin, and Billy Grey. This classic 1950s TV show won six primetime Emmy Awards!Watch for freeS1 E8 - Father Knows Best 108-Thanksgiving Day
Watch on supported devicesNovember 20, 195425minAs Thanksgiving approaches, Kathy's poem is selecte as the best in her class. But when she reads it to her parents, she's surprised by the reaction. Starring Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue. Lauren Chapin, and Billy Grey. This classic 1950s TV show won six primetime Emmy Awards! It was a hit on both NBC and CBS.Watch for freeS1 E9 - Father Knows Best 109-Second Honeymoon
Watch on supported devicesNovember 27, 195422minJim and Margeret plan a second honeymoon trip, and decide Betty and Bud are old enough to watch the house and Kathy by themselves. However, they become suspicious when the children are anxious for them to get out of the house. Starring Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue. Lauren Chapin, and Billy Grey. This classic 1950s TV show won six primetime Emmy Awards! It was a hit on both NBC and CBS.Watch for freeS1 E10 - Father Knows Best 110-Typical Father
Watch on supported devicesDecember 4, 195425minJim overhears bits and pieces of a conversation and suspects Betty of planning to elope with a boy. Starring Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue. Lauren Chapin, and Billy Grey. This classic 1950s TV show won six primetime Emmy Awards! It was a hit on both NBC and CBS. (For trivia buffs, the show was originally on NBC radio!)Watch for freeS1 E11 - Father Knows Best 111-Margaret Goes Dancing
Watch on supported devicesDecember 11, 195425minMargeret's friend Myrtle is taking dance lessons with her husband, and convinces Margeret to do the same with Jim. Starring Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue. Lauren Chapin, and Billy Grey. This classic 1950s TV show won six primetime Emmy Awards! It was a hit on both NBC and CBS. (For trivia buffs, the show was originally on NBC radio!)Watch for freeS1 E12 - Father Knows Best 112-The Christmas Story
Watch on supported devicesDecember 18, 195423minUpset with his children's materialistic approach to the holiday season, Jim insists the family drive to the mountains to chop down the family Christmas tree. But when the family car gets stuck in the snow, they learn the real meaning of Christmas. Starring Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue. Lauren Chapin, and Billy Grey. This classic 1950s TV show won six primetime Emmy Awards!Watch for freeS1 E13 - Father Knows Best 113-Sparrow In The Window
Watch on supported devicesDecember 25, 195422minIn an episode called Sparrow in the Window, the entire family helps Kathy nurse an injured bird back to health. Starring Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue. Lauren Chapin, and Billy Grey. This classic 1950s TV show won six primetime Emmy Awards! It was a hit on both NBC and CBS.Watch for freeS1 E14 - Father Knows Best 114-Boy's Week
Watch on supported devicesJanuary 1, 195523minIn Boy's Week, Bud gets a taste of the real world when his class is given jobs for the day. He ends up presiding over traffic court just as his dad receives a ticket! Starring Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue. Lauren Chapin, and Billy Grey. This classic 1950s TV show won six primetime Emmy Awards!Watch for freeS1 E15 - Father Knows Best 115-A Friend Of Old George's
Watch on supported devicesJanuary 8, 195523minIn A Friend of Old George's, Kathy is looking forward to her birthday celebrations, but when an unexpected visitor arrives, things go awry.Starring Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue. Lauren Chapin, and Billy Grey. This classic 1950s TV show won six primetime Emmy Awards! It was a hit on both NBC and CBS.Watch for freeS1 E16 - Father Knows Best 116-Bud The Snob
Watch on supported devicesJanuary 15, 195525minIn Bud the Snob, Bud's shyness brings a whole host of problems when he becomes misconstrued as the school snob. Starring Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue. Lauren Chapin, and Billy . This classic 1950s TV show won six primetime Emmy Awards! It was a hit on both NBC and CBS. (For trivia buffs, the show was originally on NBC radio!)Watch for freeS1 E17 - Father Knows Best 117-The Promised Playhouse
Watch on supported devicesJanuary 22, 195523minIn The Promised Playhouse, Jim decides the family should start living up to their promises, but he ends up having to spend a night in the playhouse. Starring Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue. Lauren Chapin, and Billy Grey. This classic 1950s TV show won six primetime Emmy Awards! It was a hit on both NBC and CBS.Watch for freeS1 E18 - Father Knows Best 118-Jim The Farmer
Watch on supported devicesJanuary 29, 195525minSick of the hustle and bustle of his job, Jim decides he wants to start a new life on a farm. Starring Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue. Lauren Chapin, and Billy Grey. This classic 1950s TV show won six primetime Emmy Awards! It was a hit on both NBC and CBS.(For trivia buffs, the show was originally on NBC radio!)Watch for freeS1 E19 - Father Knows Best 119-Father Of The Year
Watch on supported devicesFebruary 5, 195525minWhen the town hosts a Father of the Year contest, the kids want to nominate Jim, but just can't think of what to write.Starring Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue. Lauren Chapin, and Billy Grey. This classic 1950s TV show won six primetime Emmy Awards! (For trivia buffs, the Andersons' kitchen had real working appliances, and the cast and crew would make coffee for themselves!)Watch for freeS1 E20 - Father Knows Best 120-The Mink Coat
Watch on supported devicesFebruary 12, 195523minJust when Jim tells the family to cut down on spending, he jumps at a deal for Margeret on a mink coat.Starring Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue. Lauren Chapin, and Billy Grey. This classic 1950s TV show won six primetime Emmy Awards! (For trivia buffs, the Andersons' kitchen had real working appliances, and the cast and crew would make coffee for themselves!)Watch for freeS1 E21 - Father Knows Best 121-The Matchmaker
Watch on supported devicesFebruary 19, 195526minThe Andersons host a party for Margeret's cousin Louise and her boyfriend Tom, hoping there is a proposal in the future. Starring Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue. Lauren Chapin, and Billy Grey. This classic 1950s TV show won six primetime Emmy Awards! For trivia buffs, the Andersons' kitchen had real working appliances, and the cast and crew would make coffee for themselves!)Watch for freeS1 E22 - Father Knows Best 122-Bud The Bridesmaid
Watch on supported devicesFebruary 26, 195523minIn Bud the Bridesmaid, the Andersons prepare for cousin Louise's wedding. Starring Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue. Lauren Chapin, and Billy Grey. This classic 1950s TV show won six primetime Emmy Awards! It was a hit on both NBC and CBS. (For trivia buffs, the Andersons' kitchen had real working appliances, and the cast and crew would make coffee for themselves!)Watch for freeS1 E23 - Father Knows Best 123-Proud Father
Watch on supported devicesMarch 5, 195523minAfter running into a friend who brags about his children, Jim hopes to instill inspirationinspire greatness in his own.Starring Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue. Lauren Chapin, and Billy Grey. This classic 1950s TV show won six primetime Emmy Awards! It was a hit on both NBC and CBS.Watch for freeS1 E24 - Father Knows Best 124-Father Delivers The Papers
Watch on supported devicesMarch 12, 195523minJim hears Bud is receiving complaints about his newspaper route. Starring Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue. Lauren Chapin, and Billy Grey. This classic 1950s TV show won six primetime Emmy Awards! It was a hit on both NBC and CBS. (For trivia buffs, the Andersons' kitchen had real working appliances, and the cast and crew would make coffee for themselves!)Watch for freeS1 E25 - Father Knows Best 125-No Partiality
Watch on supported devicesMarch 19, 195526minIn a move towards equal treatment, both Betty and Kathy get to invite a boy to dinner. Turns out - they want to ask the same boy!Starring Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue. Lauren Chapin, and Billy Grey. This classic 1950s TV show won six primetime Emmy Awards! (The show was origininally aired on NBC radio, but later became a hit for both NBC and CBS television...)Watch for free