Name: Father Knows Best
Released: 1954-10-03T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue

TV Show · Comedy · Classics

Maybe he didn't always know best, but beginning in 1954 insurance salesman Jim Anderson (Robert Young) of Springfield, Ohio, was America's favorite head of household.

1954 · 22m

8+

Starring Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue

Director Peter Tewksbury

EPISODE 1

Bud Takes Up The Dance

Bud uses an old book to teach himself to dance in time for his very first date and his very first dance.
EPISODE 2

Lesson in Citizenship

Jim sets out to teach his layabout kids a proper life ethic.
EPISODE 3

The Motor Scooter

Bud finally gets Jim's permission to get a scooter, but he doesn't get Margaret's permission.
EPISODE 4

Football Tickets

Jim has too many guests and not enough tickets to a football game.
EPISODE 5

Live My Own Life

Bud feels beleaguered by his parents and siblings, and believes he is ready to take responsibility for his own life.
EPISODE 6

Grandpa Jim's Rejuvenation

Jim wants to play badminton, but his kids see him as too old for such things.