Father Knows Best - Season 1
Season 1
Episodes
Bud Takes Up the Dance
Jim and Betty help Bud learn to dance so he can go to the school dance with a girl.
Lesson in Citizenship
Jim tells his kids they need to cheerfully volunteer. Bud volunteers Jim's time, Kathy volunteers his good suit to charity, Betty volunteers to be a witness to an accident for a good looking young man.
The Motor Scooter
Margaret is not thrilled at all with Jim's purchase of a second hand motor scooter for Bud. Opening scene is great as Jim appears to be the worst scooter driver in Springfield.
Football Tickets
Jim is to take Betty to the biggest football game of the year, but a business customer blackmails him into taking him, instead.
Live My Own Life
Bud wants to live on his own terms and decides to move to a small apartment with one room.
Grandpa Jim's Rejuvenation
Jim wants to feel young again and his family tries to make him feel better.
Bud's Encounter with the Law
Rocket Girl Kathy loads up her rocket (new washing machine) causing problems for the whole family.
Thanksgiving Day
Jim changes plans for Thanksgiving to celebrate Kathy's winning poem of the fourth grade.
Second Honeymoon
Jim asks Margaret to take off with him for a weekend alone. Blooper: In the car they talk about their kids being nearly in bed but the shadows show it is mid-day.
Typical Father
Betty and her boyfriend rehearse for a play and causes Jim to believe they are eloping.
Margaret Goes Dancing
Feeling nostalgic and a bit neglected, Margaret decides to take private dance lessons.
The Christmas Story
The family takes a short road trip to find the perfect Christmas tree but a sudden storm strands them for Christmas.
Sparrow in the Window
It's a cold rainy evening and Kathy finds a motionless sparrow on the windowsill.
Boy's Week
Kathy is blamed for breaking a window, and Jim must face a Boys Week Judge in court.
A Friend of Old George's
A friend of a college friend drops by as the family is trying to celebrate Kathy's birthday.
Bud the Snob
Bud is bashful trying to talk to girls in his school.
The Promised Playhouse
Jim tells Bud the complete story of a promise to Kathy about a tree-house made years ago to explain why he is very careful about what promises he makes.
Jim the Farmer
Jim's stressful work moves Jim to move to the country for a less hectic life.
Father of the Year
Jim is entered into a father-of-the-year contest by his kids.
The Mink Coat
After Jim tells family they must tighten belts in the family budget, he buys a mink coat for Margaret.
The Matchmaker
Margaret plans a dinner for a couple to encourage him to ask his girlfriend to marry him.
Bud the Bridesmaid
Margaret is hosting a wedding in her home for the couple from the last episode.
Proud Father
Kathy, Bud, and Betty are all scared of something happening to them, and Jim encourages them to be brave.
Father Delivers the Papers
Bud's job as delivery boy is in jeopardy and Jim completes his route keeping a promise to Bud's boss.
No Partiality
Kathy is tired of hand-me-downs. trivia: when Jim calls phone number on Kathy's arm but not the same numbers.
Close Decision
Bud learns a lesson after he fails to keep up with his responsibilities and proves his good character.
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