Father Knows Best

Season 4

TV-G

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.

33 Episodes

Follow the Leader
E1
Follow the LeaderBud is extremely excited for the new school year to start. He is, however, shocked to find a very popular teacher has not returned but has been replaced by a Mr. Beckman. The rest of the class wants to make trouble for Beckman, but Bud stands up and shows he is willing to accept the new man and help him win the confidence of the rest of the class.
The Awkward Hero
E2
The Awkward HeroBetty tutors a football player who will escort her to a dance as payment.
The Good Neighbor
E3
The Good NeighborMargaret receives a new house which she plans to rent out.
Bud, the Executive
E4
Bud, the ExecutiveBud becomes the chairman for the planning of his high school picnic.
Sentenced to Happiness
E5
Sentenced to HappinessThe Anderson's former gardener returns for a visit to get help with his new job. Fronk is going to be a gardener for a government building but first has to pass a civil service exam. The Anderson's pitch in to help him study.
Mother Goes to School
E6
Mother Goes to SchoolMargaret enrolls in an English class in college and is put in Betty's class.
The Indispensable Man
E7
The Indispensable ManBud finds out he is considered one of the football team's best player. He thinks he can do just about anything. But when he does breaks one of the team rules, he is suspended from playing one game - against a strong team.
Kathy's Big Chance
E8
Kathy's Big ChanceKathy's class has to write a civil war essay. The essays will be entered in a contest and the winner will meet Greer Garson who is in town for the premier of her period-piece civil war movie. Kathy is convinced she will win.
Margaret Learns to Drive
E9
Margaret Learns to DriveJim tries to teach Margaret how to drive a car.
The Way of a Dictator
E10
The Way of a DictatorBud is annoyed at Kathy being irresponsible, and tells Jim and Margaret they need to be firm with her. Jim and Margaret decided to let him have a chance at child-rearing. Bud finds it more difficult than he realized.
Mr. Beal Meets His Match
E11
Mr. Beal Meets His MatchBetty reads a story she wrote for school involving her family. In the story a devil named Harry Beal is trying to get the children's souls, Jim fights him and agrees his soul in exchange for his kids. But will the family let him sacrifice his soul?
Kathy Makes a Wish
E12
Kathy Makes a WishWhen Kathy finds a horseshoe and she wishes for a horse, and gets one.
Man With a Plan
E13
Man With a PlanA girl thinks Bud is going into the Army and throws a going away party.
Big Sister
E14
Big SisterAt summer camp Kathy rebels after her counselor, Betty, keeps pushing her to do better.
Calypso Kid
E15
Calypso KidBud practices the bongo drums to impress his new girlfriend.
Father's Biography
E16
Father's BiographyKathy's class was assigned to write a biography of their fathers, and Jim is one of the father's invited to be honored. Kathy is excited to have her father attend the meeting. Jim is asked to attend a business meeting the same day and time.
The Rivals
E17
The RivalsA friend of Betty's seems to juggle boyfriends all the time, and Betty feels bored with her constant boyfriend. Betty gets asked out by another classmate and decides to try the exciting life with two boyfriends.
Bud, the Mind Reader
E18
Bud, the Mind ReaderAt the carnival, Bud is pulled in by a pitchman to play a game of chance. He loses the money meant for his father's pants, and then gets a job at the carnival to get his money back. His family is surprised when he becomes a pitchman as well
Margaret's Other Family
E19
Margaret's Other FamilyJim worries that Margaret is spending a lot of time with a furniture maker and his wife, helping them solve their problems. Margaret does not seem to have enough time anymore to be with her own family.
The Trial
E20
The TrialThe Andersons' neighbor accuses Bud of causing property damage because his jacket was left in the yard. Bud denies doing the damage but evidence points to him. Betty says it is circumstantial evidence and says they should hold a trial.
Revenge is Sweet
E21
Revenge is SweetBetty is excited about a date with a popular guy at college and wants to make sure the family looks their best. That includes making Bud clean up and moving his old jalopy. Turns out Bud already met the family and did them a favor.
Country Cousin
E22
Country CousinBud and Betty's cousin Millie visits the Andersons. Betty is upset to share her room and have a country bumpkin in town. Jim tells Betty she has to help Millie make friends. Millie shows up and is beautiful and gives Betty a new outlook.
Poor Old Dad
E23
Poor Old DadBud believes that his father is henpecked when he willingly does everything Margaret wants him to.
Betty's Crusade
E24
Betty's CrusadeThe Insurance Company where Jim works is buying a new building for expansion. The building is a local hangout for Betty's college, and the students love it. The students campaign to stop the sale of the building and repair the old building.
Young Love
E25
Young LoveA classmate has a crush on Bud, but he thinks of her has just a friend. Bud develops a crush on a woman who is older, but she does not think of Bud that way. Bud now feels the pangs of unrequited love.
Tell It to Mom
E26
Tell It to MomBetty confides in Margaret that she is hiding skates for a friend. Bud confides in Margaret that he broke a hidden pair of binoculars. Kathy confides in Margaret that she ruined the skates Betty hid. Margaret has a hard time keeping secrets
A Friend in Need
E27
A Friend in NeedA very talented dog shows up and takes residence in the Anderson's house.
A Medal For Margaret
E28
A Medal For MargaretBud wins awards from track, and the family talks about all the metals, ribbons, and plaques stored in drawers. They decide to build a trophy case. Everyone has something to give - except Margaret. She sets out to win something.
The Weaker Sex
E29
The Weaker SexWith all of Betty's male friends out of town, she does not have a date for the town fair. Since a new neighbor's daughter talks Bud into taking her, Jim and Margaret tell Betty to talk the neighbor's son into taking her.
Jim, the Answer Man
E30
Jim, the Answer ManJim is bombarded with questions when he is getting ready for a business trip.
Bud Quits School
E31
Bud Quits SchoolBud interviews a business man for a school project. He finds out the owner never finished high school and yet is a successful man. Bud decides he can do what the man did, and wants to quit school. Betty is running for class president.
A Matter of Pride
E32
A Matter of PrideBud is voted the most popular boy in school and thinks he has to keep up appearances in dress and actions. He wants new shoes and clothes for an upcoming dance. He gets embarrassed when the shoes hurt his feet at the award ceremony.
Betty Finds a Cause
E33
Betty Finds a CauseAfter attending a lecture at school, Betty is enthused about making a difference in the world. Betty's decides to help the neighborhood by getting one neighbor to cut a hedge that is a blind spot and causes accidents.