The Courtship of Eddie's Father

Season 2

Widower Tom Corbett must raise his son Eddie (originally seven) who is always scheming to get his dad remarried. Tom is a magazine publisher, Mrs. Livingston is his housekeeper, Tina is Tom's secretary, Norman is a photographer, and Joey is a friend of Eddie's.

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24 Episodes

The Unbirthday Present
E1
The Unbirthday PresentWhen Eddie decides to give Tom a present for no particular reason, Norman helps him create the perfect gift.
A Loaf of Bread, a Bar of Soap and a Jar of Peanut Butter
E2
A Loaf of Bread, a Bar of Soap and a Jar of Peanut ButterTom informs Mr. Kelly when he overhears Eddie and Joey (Jodie Foster) making plans to run away to Mexico.
The Important Word is 'And'
E3
The Important Word is 'And'Tom learns a lesson in what not to do when Eddie joins a boys' club.
I Thought, You Thought
E4
I Thought, You ThoughtTom thinks Mrs. Livingston has a crush on Norman but Norman believes Tom is the object of her affections.
The Business Trip
E5
The Business TripTom has to tell Eddie that he has to work on the night of the school play.
Eddie's Will
E6
Eddie's WillMrs. Livingston's plans are upset when Tom punishes Eddie for not doing his homework.
Hello, Mrs. Bessinger, Goodbye
E7
Hello, Mrs. Bessinger, GoodbyeA free-spirited girl enters Tom's life.
Love is for Sharing
E8
Love is for SharingAn Indian orphan teaches Eddie and Tom about sharing.
Who Wants to Sail Down the Amazon, Anyway?
E9
Who Wants to Sail Down the Amazon, Anyway?Eddie's maternal grandfather expresses his desire to take Eddie on an expedition down the Amazon River.
When the Shoe Is on the Other Foot, It Doesn't Fit
E10
When the Shoe Is on the Other Foot, It Doesn't FitA liberated woman has Tom delighted but not in love.
The Secret Box
E11
The Secret BoxEddie begins to think that he was adopted.
Fear is for Understanding
E12
Fear is for UnderstandingTom tries to exorcise a ghost.
Gifts Are for Giving
E13
Gifts Are for GivingA story about Norman's highly treasured gift.
A Little Get Together for Cissy
E14
A Little Get Together for CissyTom's sophisticated boss Cissy falls for him.
The Ghetto Girl
E15
The Ghetto GirlTom tries to help a girl from the ghetto with a chip on her shoulder.
The Hospital
E16
The HospitalEddie gets scared when Tom goes to the hospital for a routine physical.
The Rift
E17
The RiftTom refuses to buy a horse for Eddie.
The Encounter Group
E18
The Encounter GroupTina expresses her feelings about Tom and Norman in a group encounter meeting.
Dear Mr. Cooper (a.k.a.) Eddie Meets an Astronaut
E19
Dear Mr. Cooper (a.k.a.) Eddie Meets an AstronautEddie meets Apollo 13 astronaut L. Gordon Cooper in a story about privacy.
The Lonely Weekend
E20
The Lonely WeekendWhile Eddie's away, Tom plans to spend the weekend with his girlfriend.
The Magic Mrs. Rickles
E21
The Magic Mrs. RicklesTina's mother's belief in magic leaves an impression on Eddie.
To Catch a Thief
E22
To Catch a ThiefThings go missing from the Corbett household.
Everybody Needs a Brother
E23
Everybody Needs a BrotherEddie's desire for a brother prompts Tom to adopt a child from another country.
Discipline is a Four Letter Word Spelled Love
E24
Discipline is a Four Letter Word Spelled LoveWhen Eddie's disobedience endangers his life, Tom spanks him for the first time.