The Courtship of Eddie's Father - Season 1
Season 1
Network
Episodes26
DatesSep 17, 1969 - Mar 11, 1970
Episodes
Season 1Episode 130 min
Mrs. Livingston, I Presume
Eddie meets a newly-arrived young starlet, Dolly Daly, during an MGM studios tour, and invites her home to stay with him and Tom - his "kind, generous, and handsome father".
Sep 17, 1969
Season 1Episode 230 min
Teacher's Pet
Tom receives a mysterious note from Eddie's teacher, Miss Allen, saying she wants to discuss him. Fearing the worst, he goes to the school to meet the teacher. He's doubly pleased when he finds out that not only is Eddie a very bright student, but his teacher is young and attractive. The two hit it off immediately, and begin dating. The relationship between his dad and his teacher causes problems for Eddie, who is dubbed the "Teacher's Pet" by his classmates. After Eddie gets in a fistfight with some other boys over things they have said about his father and Miss Allen, Tom and the teacher are forced to reconsider the impact of their romance on Eddie.
Sep 24, 1969
Season 1Episode 330 min
And Eddie Makes Three
Tom is close to proposing to his girlfriend, Lynn Bardman. When Eddie catches a cold and Mrs. Livingston can't take care of him because she's also ill, Tom asks Lynn to play nurse to Eddie for the day. She finds the responsibilities of caring for a child and running a household to be more than she bargained for, however. At the end of the day, Lynn wonders if she is ready to be a good mother to Eddie.
Oct 1, 1969
Season 1Episode 430 min
The Littlest Kidnapper
Eddie decides it isn't fair that Mrs. Livingston is all alone in the world. After precocious Eddie goes into a lengthy explanation about pollenation, he stuns his dad by suggesting that he pollenate Mrs. Livingston - so she can have her own little boy. Tom quickly nixes the idea, but Eddie is determined to provide her with a child. He brings home ("kidnaps") Frank, the perfect Japanese boy he found at school, and announces to a bewildered Mrs. Livingston that he's her new son. The boy's separated parents are brought together when they find their child at the Corbetts'. Tom then lends a listening ear to Frank's father, who is troubled over his crumbling marriage and distant relationship with his son.
Oct 8, 1969
Season 1Episode 530 min
The Computer
Norman convinces Tom to try computer dating - to "bravely submit to mechanizing his libido" - in order to get first-hand information for the magazine article Norman is writing. Tom's computer date, Diane, turns out to be a better match for Eddie than for him, however. Since Eddie is so fond of her, Tom decides he should give her another chance - to see if they are "computable." While Tom stays home with a cold, Diane takes Eddie to her office to see the computer and lets him fill out a dating questionnaire for demonstration. When the computer matches Eddie to her, she and Tom realize why they had been paired up, also.
Oct 15, 1969
Season 1Episode 630 min
Pain
Eddie is reluctant to attend his first day of school, and refuses to stay once he arrives. Although Tom finally convinces Eddie he must return the next day, the transition still proves to be difficult. When a bully makes fun of the fact that Eddie has no mother, Eddie strikes the boy and ends up with a black eye. Tom feels he should protect Eddie from the world a little while longer, and get him a tutor - until Mrs. Livingston points out that this would be unwise. He then decides to use reverse psychology to make Eddie want to go to school. Tom announces to Eddie that he will teach him at home with a rigorous course of study. The plan backfires at first, until Tom plays his trump card - he tells Eddie they will no longer be able to afford Mrs. Livingston if Tom gives up his job to teach him.
Oct 22, 1969
Season 1Episode 730 min
Guess Who's Coming for Lunch?
Eddie wants to invite his new, fatherless friend, Max, over for the weekend. He plays matchmaker for Tom, suggesting that he invite Max's mother, Betty, over for dinner as she drops Max off. Eddie feels she would make a great date for Tom, as she is beautiful, and a "full-grown mother" who is "already broken in". Tom agrees to be set up on this blind date, and invites over both Max and Betty. When Max and his mom arrive at their apartment, however, Tom is surprised to find that Betty is not what he expected.
Oct 29, 1969
Season 1Episode 830 min
Bully for You
Eddie has been having trouble with a bully at school named Joey Kelly, and refuses to fight back even after Tom teaches him the fine art of self-defense through boxing techniques. Tom is puzzled about Eddie's reluctance to defend himself, until he is called to the school and discovers the identity of the bully. When Tom realizes Joey stays at home alone after school, he invites her to their apartment - much to Eddie's dismay. Tom feels that Mrs. Livingston is just the woman to refine the little tow-headed tomboy. During dinner, she teaches Joey to serve Tom and Eddie Japanese-style. But Joey grows increasingly indignant at having to serve Eddie and wait for her own dinner, and finally explodes. Eddie then must decide whether he will follow his father's orders never to hit a girl, or if he will follow Mr. Kelly's advice and "belt her back."
Nov 5, 1969
Season 1Episode 930 min
Gentleman Friend
Spring is in the air, and Mrs. Livingston has been very distracted lately. Tom discovers it's because there is a new man in her life, and he tries to find out all he can about the Japanese businessman, Mr. Sato. When Mr. Sato asks Mrs. Livingston to become his wife, Eddie is upset - he knows this means she will no longer be taking care of him and his father. Then Mr. Sato announces that he and Mrs. Livingston will have to move back to Tokyo after the wedding, causing Mrs. Livingston to reconsider the proposal.
Nov 12, 1969
Season 1Episode 1030 min
Any Friend of Dad's
An old college aquaintance of Tom's - Harvey - appears at the Corbetts' front door. Eddie thinks his father's friend is both fascinating and fun, but Tom is annoyed with Harvey's constant reminiscences of their college days and his immature antics. Due to Eddie's pleading and Harvey's manipulation, Tom unenthusiastically invites him to spend the night - which turns into several. Eddie generously gives up his bed to Harvey, telling Tom he wanted to do it because he's such a good friend of his dad's. Tom then finds it awkward to ask Harvey to leave even after he takes advantage of the Corbetts' generosity and wears out his welcome. When Harvey suddenly announces his departure, his kind gestures toward all of them teach Tom an important lesson in friendship.
Nov 19, 1969
Season 1Episode 1130 min
An F for Mrs. Livingston
Mrs. Livingston failed her English test, causing Eddie to think she will commit hara kiri to save face.
Nov 26, 1969
Season 1Episode 1230 min
Member of the Wedding
Tina proposes to Norman.
Dec 3, 1969
Season 1Episode 1330 min
A Night Out for the Boys
An overnight camping trip leads to a Corbett-Lockwood quarrel.
Dec 10, 1969
Season 1Episode 1430 min
Mother of the Year
The mothers of the children in Eddie's class are throwing a surprise party for Miss Lister (Pamela Peadon), who is expecting a baby soon. Eddie's friends tell him everyone is supposed to bring something their mothers made for the party. He is dejected, feeling left out that he doesn't have a mother. A solemn Eddie writes Miss Lister a letter saying since he doesn't have a mother all he can offer as a gift is his father.
Dec 17, 1969
Season 1Episode 1530 min
Who Pulled the Blues Right Out of the Horn?
Eddie's flamboyant Aunt Kate comes for a visit.
Dec 24, 1969
Season 1Episode 1630 min
The Library Card
Eddie loses the very first library book he takes out.
Dec 31, 1969
Season 1Episode 1730 min
How Do You Know If It's Really Love?
Eddie is suffering from a case of puppy love
Jan 7, 1970
Season 1Episode 1830 min
The Road to You Know Where is Paved with You Know What
A retired school teacher unknowingly alienates Eddie from his father.
Jan 14, 1970
Season 1Episode 1930 min
They're Either Too Young or Too Old
Eddie has a crush on his babysitter, who has a crush on Tom.
Jan 21, 1970
Season 1Episode 2030 min
The Mod Couple
Mrs. Livingston departs, leaving Eddie and Tom alone.
Jan 28, 1970
Season 1Episode 2130 min
Guardian for Eddie
Tom tries to find a future guardian for Eddie.
Feb 4, 1970
Season 1Episode 2230 min
The Promise
Tom tries to prevent Mrs. Livingston from being deported.
Feb 11, 1970
Season 1Episode 2330 min
A Five-Pound Monkey on His Stomach
Norman has to lose five pounds in two days.
Feb 18, 1970
Season 1Episode 2430 min
Free is a Four Letter Word
Tom has been ordered by his boss to fire his best friend
Feb 25, 1970
Season 1Episode 2530 min
Don't Look Now, But Your Scorpio's Rising
Tom's nutty secretary has become interested in astrology and quits her job.
Mar 4, 1970
Season 1Episode 2630 min
Money is a Five Letter Word
Eddie finds ten thousand dollars.
Mar 11, 1970
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