The popular radio show comes to life in this hit sitcom about a wise family man, Jim Anderson, his common-sense wife Margaret and their children Betty, Bud and Kathy. Whenever the kids need advice on anything at all, they can always turn to their father, because father knows best.
26 Episodes
  • Bud Takes Up the Dance
    Bud Takes Up the DanceEpisode 1
  • Lesson in Citizenship
    Lesson in CitizenshipEpisode 2
  • The Motor Scooter
    The Motor ScooterEpisode 3
  • Football Tickets
    Football TicketsEpisode 4
  • Live My Own Life
    Live My Own LifeEpisode 5
  • Grandpa Jim's Rejuvenation
    Grandpa Jim's RejuvenationEpisode 6
  • Bud's Encounter With the Law
    Bud's Encounter With the LawEpisode 7
  • Thanksgiving Day
    Thanksgiving DayEpisode 8
  • Second Honeymoon
    Second HoneymoonEpisode 9
  • Typical Father
    Typical FatherEpisode 10
  • Margaret Goes Dancing
    Margaret Goes DancingEpisode 11
  • The Christmas Story
    The Christmas StoryEpisode 12
  • Sparrow in the Window
    Sparrow in the WindowEpisode 13
  • Boy's Week
    Boy's WeekEpisode 14
  • A Friend of Old George's
    A Friend of Old George'sEpisode 15
  • Bud the Snob
    Bud the SnobEpisode 16
  • The Promised Playhouse
    The Promised PlayhouseEpisode 17
  • Jim the Farmer
    Jim the FarmerEpisode 18
  • Father of the Year
    Father of the YearEpisode 19
  • The Mink Coat
    The Mink CoatEpisode 20
  • The Matchmaker
    The MatchmakerEpisode 21
  • Bud the Bridesmaid
    Bud the BridesmaidEpisode 22
  • Proud Father
    Proud FatherEpisode 23
  • Father Delivers the Papers
    Father Delivers the PapersEpisode 24
  • No Partiality
    No PartialityEpisode 25
  • Close Decision
    Close DecisionEpisode 26
Cast of Season 1
  • Robert YoungJim Anderson
  • Jane WyattMargaret Anderson
  • Elinor DonahueBetty Anderson
  • Billy GrayBud Anderson
  • Lauren ChapinKathy Anderson
Watch Season 1 Videos
  • Father Knows Best: Season 1

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