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Father Knows Best (1954)

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Is Father Knows Best renewed or cancelled?

Ended after 6 seasons (1960)

Father Knows Best has finished: 6 seasons, the final episode aired Mon 23 May 1960. It streams on Tubi in Australia.

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Father Knows Best seasons and where to watch them

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Father Knows Best episode guide

6 seasons, 203 episodes aired, 3 October 1954 to 23 May 1960.

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Season 61959 to 1960 · 32 episodes

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  1. S06E01A Day in the Country5 October 1959 · 30m
  2. S06E02Bud Branches Out12 October 1959 · 30m
  3. S06E03The Gardener's Big Day19 October 1959 · 30m
  4. S06E04The Imposter26 October 1959 · 30m
  5. S06E05Bud Plays It Safe2 November 1959 · 30m
  6. S06E06Bicycle Trip for Two9 November 1959 · 30m
  7. S06E07First Disillusionment16 November 1959 · 30m
  8. S06E08Margaret's Old Flame23 November 1959 · 30m
  9. S06E09Kathy Becomes a Girl30 November 1959 · 30m
  10. S06E10Bud, the Willing Worker7 December 1959 · 30m
  11. S06E11Turn the Other Cheek14 December 1959 · 30m
  12. S06E12Good Joke on Mom28 December 1959 · 30m
  13. S06E13Betty's Double4 January 1960 · 30m
  14. S06E14Father, the Naturalist11 January 1960 · 30m
  15. S06E15Bud Hides Behind a Skirt18 January 1960 · 30m
  16. S06E16Togetherness25 January 1960 · 30m
  17. S06E17Second Best1 February 1960 · 30m
  18. S06E18Kathy's Big Deception8 February 1960 · 30m
  19. S06E19Cupid Knows Best15 February 1960 · 30m
  20. S06E20The Big Test22 February 1960 · 30m
  21. S06E21Jim's Big Surprise29 February 1960 · 30m
  22. S06E22Time to Retire7 March 1960 · 30m
  23. S06E23Bud, the Speculator14 March 1960 · 30m
  24. S06E24The $500 Letter21 March 1960 · 30m
  25. S06E25Adopted Daughter28 March 1960 · 30m
  26. S06E26Family Contest4 April 1960 · 30m
  27. S06E27Love and Learn11 April 1960 · 30m
  28. S06E28Blind Date18 April 1960 · 30m
  29. S06E29Betty's Career Problem25 April 1960 · 30m
  30. S06E30Bud Lives It Up9 May 1960 · 30m
  31. S06E31Not His Type16 May 1960 · 30m
  32. S06E32Betty's Graduation23 May 1960 · 30m

Father Knows Best Season 6: where to watch and every episode

Season 51958 to 1959 · 38 episodes

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  1. S05E01Vine Covered Cottage15 September 1958 · 30m
  2. S05E02Be Kind to Bud Week22 September 1958 · 30m
  3. S05E03Kathy's Romance29 September 1958 · 30m
  4. S05E04Voice From the Past6 October 1958 · 30m
  5. S05E05Frank's Family Tress13 October 1958 · 30m
  6. S05E06Always Plan Ahead20 October 1958 · 30m
  7. S05E07Second Wedding27 October 1958 · 30m
  8. S05E08Bud, the Caretaker3 November 1958 · 30m
  9. S05E09Betty, the Pioneer Woman10 November 1958 · 30m
  10. S05E10Fair Exchange17 November 1958 · 30m
  11. S05E11Bud, the Snob24 November 1958 · 30m
  12. S05E12Margaret Wins a Car1 December 1958 · 30m
  13. S05E13The Great Experiment8 December 1958 · 30m
  14. S05E14The Christmas Story15 December 1958 · 30m
  15. S05E15The Basketball Coach22 December 1958 · 30m
  16. S05E16Kathy, Girl Executive29 December 1958 · 30m
  17. S05E17The Good Samaritan5 January 1959 · 30m
  18. S05E18The Ideal Father12 January 1959 · 30m
  19. S05E19Big Shot Bud19 January 1959 · 30m
  20. S05E20Hard Luck Leo26 January 1959 · 30m
  21. S05E21Bud, the Campus Romeo2 February 1959 · 30m
  22. S05E22Crisis Over a Kiss9 February 1959 · 30m
  23. S05E23Kathy Grows Up16 February 1959 · 30m
  24. S05E24A Man of Merit23 February 1959 · 30m
  25. S05E25Betty Makes a Choice2 March 1959 · 30m
  26. S05E26It's a Small World9 March 1959 · 30m
  27. S05E27Two Loves Has Bud16 March 1959 · 30m
  28. S05E28An Extraordinary Woman23 March 1959 · 30m
  29. S05E29The Art of Romance30 March 1959 · 30m
  30. S05E30Formula for Happiness6 April 1959 · 30m
  31. S05E31Bud and the Debutante13 April 1959 · 30m
  32. S05E32The Promised Playhouse20 April 1959 · 30m
  33. S05E33The Meanest Professor27 April 1959 · 30m
  34. S05E34Live My Own Life4 May 1959 · 30m
  35. S05E35Bud Has A Problem11 May 1959 · 30m
  36. S05E36The Great Anderson Mystery18 May 1959 · 30m
  37. S05E37Margaret Goes Dancing Flashback25 May 1959 · 30m
  38. S05E38The Gold Turnip1 June 1959 · 30m

Father Knows Best Season 5: where to watch and every episode

Season 41957 to 1958 · 33 episodes

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  1. S04E01Follow the Leader25 September 1957 · 30m
  2. S04E02The Awkward Hero2 October 1957 · 30m
  3. S04E03The Good Neighbor9 October 1957 · 30m
  4. S04E04Bud, the Executive16 October 1957 · 30m
  5. S04E05Sentenced to Happiness23 October 1957 · 30m
  6. S04E06Mother Goes to School30 October 1957 · 30m
  7. S04E07The Indispensable Man6 November 1957 · 30m
  8. S04E08Kathy's Big Chance13 November 1957 · 30m
  9. S04E09Margaret Learns to Drive20 November 1957 · 30m
  10. S04E10The Way of a Dictator4 December 1957 · 30m
  11. S04E11Mr. Beal Meets His Match11 December 1957 · 30m
  12. S04E12Kathy Makes a Wish25 December 1957 · 30m
  13. S04E13Man With a Plan1 January 1958 · 30m
  14. S04E14Big Sister8 January 1957 · 30m
  15. S04E15Calypso Kid15 January 1958 · 30m
  16. S04E16Father's Biography22 January 1958 · 30m
  17. S04E17The Rivals29 January 1958 · 30m
  18. S04E18Bud, the Mind Reader5 February 1958 · 30m
  19. S04E19Margaret's Other Family12 February 1958 · 30m
  20. S04E20The Trial19 February 1958 · 30m
  21. S04E21Revenge is Sweet26 February 1958 · 30m
  22. S04E22Country Cousin5 March 1958 · 30m
  23. S04E23Poor Old Dad12 March 1958 · 30m
  24. S04E24Betty's Crusade19 March 1958 · 30m
  25. S04E25Young Love26 March 1958 · 30m
  26. S04E26Tell It to Mom2 April 1958 · 30m
  27. S04E27A Friend in Need16 April 1958 · 30m
  28. S04E28A Medal For Margaret23 April 1958 · 30m
  29. S04E29The Weaker Sex30 April 1958 · 30m
  30. S04E30Jim, the Answer Man14 May 1958 · 30m
  31. S04E31Bud Quits School21 May 1958 · 30m
  32. S04E32A Matter of Pride4 June 1958 · 30m
  33. S04E33Betty Finds a Cause11 June 1958 · 30m

Father Knows Best Season 4: where to watch and every episode

Season 31956 to 1957 · 37 episodes

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  1. S03E01No Apron Strings12 September 1956 · 30m
  2. S03E02Never in Twain19 September 1956 · 30m
  3. S03E03Betty Goes to College26 September 1956 · 30m
  4. S03E04Man About Town3 October 1956 · 30m
  5. S03E05The Homing Pigeon10 October 1956 · 30m
  6. S03E06Spaghetti for Margaret17 October 1956 · 30m
  7. S03E07Betty's Birthday24 October 1956 · 30m
  8. S03E08Bud, the Millionaire31 October 1956 · 30m
  9. S03E09The Old Days7 November 1956 · 30m
  10. S03E10Whistle Bait14 November 1956 · 30m
  11. S03E11The Great Guy21 November 1956 · 30m
  12. S03E12The Family Goes to New York28 November 1956 · 30m
  13. S03E13Betty Goes Steady5 December 1956 · 30m
  14. S03E14The Good Prospect12 December 1956 · 30m
  15. S03E15The Angel's Sweater19 December 1956 · 30m
  16. S03E16The Promising Young Man26 December 1956 · 30m
  17. S03E17Margaret Hires a Gardener2 January 1957 · 30m
  18. S03E18Swiss Family Anderson9 January 1957 · 30m
  19. S03E19Brief Holiday16 January 1957 · 30m
  20. S03E20The Lawn Party23 January 1957 · 30m
  21. S03E21Short Wave30 January 1957 · 30m
  22. S03E22Carnival6 February 1957 · 30m
  23. S03E23Betty and the Jet Pilot13 February 1957 · 30m
  24. S03E24Trip to Hillsborough20 February 1957 · 30m
  25. S03E25An Evening to Remember27 February 1957 · 30m
  26. S03E26Bud Buys a Car13 March 1957 · 30m
  27. S03E27Safety First20 March 1957 · 30m
  28. S03E28Bud, the Hero27 March 1957 · 30m
  29. S03E29Betty, the Track Star3 April 1957 · 30m
  30. S03E30The Spelling Bee17 April 1957 · 30m
  31. S03E31Bud, the Philanthropist24 April 1957 · 30m
  32. S03E32Baby in the House1 May 1957 · 30m
  33. S03E33Class Prophecy8 May 1957 · 30m
  34. S03E34The Art of Romance15 May 1957 · 30m
  35. S03E35Margaret Disowns Her Family22 May 1957 · 30m
  36. S03E36Grandpa Retires29 May 1957 · 30m
  37. S03E37Shoot for the Moon5 June 1957 · 30m

Father Knows Best Season 3: where to watch and every episode

Season 21955 to 1956 · 37 episodes

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  1. S02E01Art of Salesmanship31 August 1955 · 30m
  2. S02E02Father's Private Life7 September 1955 · 30m
  3. S02E03Lessons in Civics14 September 1955 · 30m
  4. S02E04First Disillusionment21 September 1955 · 30m
  5. S02E05Woman in the House28 September 1955 · 30m
  6. S02E06New Girl at School5 October 1955 · 30m
  7. S02E07Kathy Makes Magic12 October 1955 · 30m
  8. S02E08Advantage to Betty19 October 1955 · 30m
  9. S02E09The Big Test26 October 1955 · 30m
  10. S02E10Father Is a Dope2 November 1955 · 30m
  11. S02E11Spirit of Youth9 November 1955 · 30m
  12. S02E12Bud, the Ladykiller16 November 1955 · 30m
  13. S02E13Margaret's Premonition30 November 1955 · 30m
  14. S02E14Stage to Yuma7 December 1955 · 30m
  15. S02E15Bad Influence14 December 1955 · 30m
  16. S02E16Betty Hates Carter28 December 1955 · 30m
  17. S02E17Jim, the Tyrant4 January 1956 · 30m
  18. S02E18Betty's Brother11 January 1956 · 30m
  19. S02E19Betty Earns a Formal18 January 1956 · 30m
  20. S02E20The House Painter25 January 1956 · 30m
  21. S02E21Bud, the Wallflower1 February 1956 · 30m
  22. S02E22The Bus to Nowhere8 February 1956 · 30m
  23. S02E23Kathy, the Indian Giver15 February 1956 · 30m
  24. S02E24The Historical Andersons22 February 1956 · 30m
  25. S02E25The Grass is Greener29 February 1956 · 30m
  26. S02E26The Persistent Guest7 March 1956 · 30m
  27. S02E27Family Reunion14 March 1956 · 30m
  28. S02E28Family Dines Out28 March 1956 · 30m
  29. S02E29Bud, the Boxer4 April 1956 · 30m
  30. S02E30Betty, Girl Engineer11 April 1956 · 30m
  31. S02E31The Martins and the Coys18 April 1956 · 30m
  32. S02E32Dilemma for Margaret25 April 1956 · 30m
  33. S02E33Hero Father2 May 1956 · 30m
  34. S02E34Father, the Naturalist9 May 1956 · 30m
  35. S02E35The Ten Dollar Question16 May 1956 · 30m
  36. S02E36Adopted Daughter23 May 1956 · 30m
  37. S02E37Betty's Graduation30 May 1956 · 30m

Father Knows Best Season 2: where to watch and every episode

Season 11954 to 1955 · 26 episodes

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  1. S01E01Bud Takes Up the Dance3 October 1954 · 30m
  2. S01E02Lesson in Citizenship10 October 1954 · 30m
  3. S01E03The Motor Scooter17 October 1954 · 30m
  4. S01E04Football Tickets24 October 1954 · 30m
  5. S01E05Live My Own Life31 October 1954 · 30m
  6. S01E06Grandpa Jim's Rejuvenation7 November 1954 · 30m
  7. S01E07Bud's Encounter With the Law14 November 1954 · 30m
  8. S01E08Thanksgiving Day21 November 1954 · 30m
  9. S01E09Second Honeymoon28 November 1954 · 30m
  10. S01E10Typical Father5 December 1954 · 30m
  11. S01E11Margaret Goes Dancing12 December 1954 · 30m
  12. S01E12The Christmas Story19 December 1954 · 30m
  13. S01E13Sparrow in the Window26 December 1954 · 30m
  14. S01E14Boy's Week2 January 1955 · 30m
  15. S01E15A Friend of Old George's9 January 1955 · 30m
  16. S01E16Bud the Snob16 January 1955 · 30m
  17. S01E17The Promised Playhouse23 January 1955 · 30m
  18. S01E18Jim the Farmer30 January 1955 · 30m
  19. S01E19Father of the Year6 February 1955 · 30m
  20. S01E20The Mink Coat13 February 1955 · 30m
  21. S01E21The Matchmaker20 February 1955 · 30m
  22. S01E22Bud the Bridesmaid27 February 1955 · 30m
  23. S01E23Proud Father6 March 1955 · 30m
  24. S01E24Father Delivers the Papers13 March 1955 · 30m
  25. S01E25No Partiality20 March 1955 · 30m
  26. S01E26Close Decision27 March 1955 · 30m

Father Knows Best Season 1: where to watch and every episode

Specials3 episodes
  1. SPE01Twenty-Four Hours in TyrantlandDate to be announced · 30m
  2. SPE02Bonus - Behind the Scenes Home MoviesDate to be announced · 30m
  3. SPE03Bonus - Daddy's Girls- Lauren Chapin & Elinor DonahueDate to be announced · 30m

All 6 seasons: 203 episodes, about 102 hours to watch. One season is about 17 hours.

Episode names, air dates and runtimes: TMDB. Air dates are the first broadcast anywhere; where a season streams is our daily Australian check.

About Father Knows Best

Family man Jim Anderson copes with the everyday problems among his wife Margaret and their three children as they experience day-to-day changes.

Year
1954
Genres
Comedy, Family
Runtime
30mins
Network
CBS
Status
Ended
Seasons
6
Top cast
Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue, Billy Gray, Lauren Chapin, William Hudson

Father Knows Best air dates

First aired
Season 6 premiered
Final episode aired

Air dates: TMDB.

Cast and crew of Father Knows Best

  • Robert Youngas Jim Anderson(203 episodes)
  • Jane Wyattas Margaret Anderson(203 episodes)
  • Elinor Donahueas Betty Anderson(203 episodes)
  • Billy Grayas Bud Anderson(203 episodes)
  • Lauren Chapinas Kathy Anderson(203 episodes)
  • William Hudson(2 episodes)
  • Eddy Walleras Will Potter(1 episodes)
  • William Fawcett(2 episodes)
  • Burt Mustin(1 episodes)
  • Wallace Ford(2 episodes)
  • Harry Tyler(1 episodes)
  • Joan Freemanas Judy(1 episodes)
  • Robert Warwick(1 episodes)
  • Parley Baer(1 episodes)
  • John Charles Daly(1 episodes)
Created by
Ed James
Director
Peter Tewksbury, William D. Russell, James Neilson
Writer
Roswell Rogers, Dorothy Cooper, Paul West, Herman J. Epstein, Barbara Hammer, Kay Lenard, John Kohn, Sumner Arthur Long
Story
Roswell Rogers

Cast and crew: TMDB.

Got a question about Father Knows Best?

Is Father Knows Best on Netflix in Australia?

No, Father Knows Best is not on Netflix in Australia right now. It is free on Tubi.

Can I watch Father Knows Best for free in Australia?

Yes, you can watch Father Knows Best for free in Australia on Tubi (seasons 1 to 6). Free services are paid for by ads.

How many seasons of Father Knows Best are there?

Father Knows Best has 6 seasons. The latest, season 6, was released on 5 October 1959.

Where can I watch Father Knows Best season 6 in Australia?

Season 6 is the latest season of Father Knows Best. It is free on Tubi in Australia. It was released on 5 October 1959.

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