Father Knows Best (1954–1960) - episodes with scripts
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.
Season 1
- 1. Bud Takes Up the Dance
- 2. Lesson in Citizenship
- 3. The Motor Scooter
- 4. Football Tickets
- 5. Live My Own Life
- 6. Grandpa Jim's Rejuvenation
- 7. Bud's Encounter with the Law
- 8. Thanksgiving Day
- 9. Second Honeymoon
- 10. Typical Father
- 11. Margaret Goes Dancing
- 12. The Christmas Story
- 13. Sparrow in the Window
- 14. Boy's Week
- 15. A Friend of Old George's
- 16. Bud the Snob
- 17. The Promised Playhouse
- 19. Father of the Year
- 20. The Mink Coat
- 21. The Matchmaker
- 22. Bud the Bridesmaid
- 23. Proud Father
- 24. Father Delivers the Papers
- 25. No Partiality
- 26. Close Decision
Season 2
- 1. Art of Salesmanship
- 2. Father's Private Life
- 3. Lessons in Civics
- 4. First Disillusionment
- 5. Woman in the House
- 6. New Girl at School
- 7. Kathy Makes Magic
- 8. Advantage to Betty
- 9. The Big Test
- 10. Father Is a Dope
- 11. The Spirit of Youth
- 12. Bud, the Ladykiller
- 13. Margaret's Premonition
- 14. Stage to Yuma
- 15. Bad Influence
- 16. Betty Hates Carter
- 17. Jim, the Tyrant
- 18. Betty's Brother
- 19. Betty Earns a Formal
- 20. The House Painter
- 21. Bud, the Wallflower
- 22. The Bus to Nowhere
- 23. Kathy, the Indian Giver
- 24. The Historical Andersons
- 25. The Grass Is Greener
- 26. The Persistent Guest
- 27. Family Reunion
- 28. Family Dines Out
- 29. Bud, the Boxer
- 30. Betty, Girl Engineer
- 31. The Martins and the Coys
- 32. Dilemma for Margaret
- 33. Hero Father
- 34. Father, the Naturalist
- 35. The Ten-Dollar Question
- 36. Adopted Daughter
- 37. Betty's Graduation
Season 3
- 1. No Apron Strings
- 2. Never the Twain
- 3. Betty Goes to College
- 4. Man About Town
- 5. The Homing Pigeon
- 6. Spaghetti for Margaret
- 7. Betty's Birthday
- 8. Bud, the Millionaire
- 9. The Old Days
- 10. Whistle Bait
- 11. The Great Guy
- 12. The Family Goes to New York
- 13. Betty Goes Steady
- 14. The Good Prospect
- 15. The Angel's Sweater
- 16. The Promising Young Man
- 17. Margaret Hires a Gardener
- 18. Swiss Family Anderson
- 19. Brief Holiday
- 20. The Lawn Party
- 21. Short Wave
- 22. Carnival
- 23. Betty and the Jet Pilot
- 24. Trip to Hillsborough
- 25. An Evening to Remember
- 26. Bud Buys a Car
- 27. Safety First
- 28. Bud, the Hero
- 29. Betty, the Track Star
- 30. The Spelling Bee
- 31. Bud, the Philanthropist
- 32. Baby in the House
- 33. Class Prophecy
- 34. The Art of Romance
- 35. Margaret Disowns Her Family
- 36. Grandpa Retires
- 37. Shoot for the Moon
Season 4
- 1. Follow the Leader
- 2. The Awkward Hero
- 3. The Good Neighbor
- 4. Bud, the Executive
- 5. Sentenced to Happiness
- 6. Mother Goes to School
- 7. The Indispensable Man
- 8. Kathy's Big Chance
- 9. Margaret Learns to Drive
- 10. Way of a Dictator
- 11. Mister Beal Meets His Match
- 12. Kathy Makes a Wish
- 13. Man with a Plan
- 14. Big Sister
- 15. Calypso Bud
- 16. Father's Biography
- 17. The Rivals
- 18. Bud, the Mind Reader
- 19. Margaret's Other Family
- 20. The Trial
- 21. Revenge Is Sweet
- 22. Country Cousin
- 23. Poor Old Dad
- 24. Betty's Crusade
- 25. Young Love
- 26. Tell it to Mom
- 27. A Friend in Need
- 28. A Medal for Margaret
- 29. The Weaker Sex
- 30. Jim, the Answer Man
- 31. Bud Quits School
- 32. A Matter of Pride
- 33. Betty Finds a Cause