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- Season 1 overviewOct 3, 1954-Mar 27, 195526 episodesSeason 1 episodes1. Bud Takes Up the Dance Oct 3, 1954
- Bud's first dance is threatened when he learns that his parents are going to be there.
- 2. Lesson in Citizenship Oct 10, 1954
- Jim's definition of citizenship gets the Andersons into trouble.
- 3. The Motor Scooter Oct 17, 1954
- Bud finally gets Jim's permission to get a scooter, but he doesn't get Margaret's permission.
- 4. Football Tickets Oct 24, 1954
- Jim has too many guests and not enough tickets to a football game.
- 5. Live My Own Life Oct 31, 1954
- Bud decides that he would be happier if he got his own apartment.
- 6. Grandpa Jim's Rejuvenation Nov 7, 1954
- Jim is convinced that he has one foot in the grave.
- 7. Bud's Encounter With the Law Nov 14, 1954
- After Bud gets a summons to appear at the police station, the family panics.
- 8. Thanksgiving Day Nov 21, 1954
- Jim's plans to celebrate Thanksgiving fall apart.
- 9. Second Honeymoon Nov 28, 1954
- Jim and Margaret plan to get away from the children for a second honeymoon.
- 10. Typical Father Dec 5, 1954
- Jim believes that Betty is planning to elope.
- 11. Margaret Goes Dancing Dec 12, 1954
- Jim and Margaret go their separate ways when Margaret signs up for dancing lessons.
- 12. The Christmas Story Dec 19, 1954
- Jim is disappointed by his family's attitude toward Christmas and decides to do something about it.
- 13. Sparrow in the Window Dec 26, 1954
- A wet and sickly sparrow turns a rainy day into a fulfilling day for the Andersons.
- 14. Boy's Week Jan 2, 1955
- When Jim gets a traffic ticket, his court day coincides with Bud's appointed day as judge.
- 15. A Friend of Old George's Jan 9, 1955
- A total stranger arrives at the Anderson household on the verge of a birthday celebration.
- 16. Bud the Snob Jan 16, 1955
- When Bud's shyness with girls causes a misunderstanding, he is branded a snob.
- 17. The Promised Playhouse Jan 23, 1955
- Jim promises to build a playhouse for Kathy if she promises to take her medicine.
- 18. Jim the Farmer Jan 30, 1955
- Jim goes through an identity crisis when he decides he wants to lead the simple life.
- 19. Father of the Year Feb 6, 1955
- The Anderson children enter an essay into a contest nominating Jim as "Father of the Year.".
- 20. The Mink Coat Feb 13, 1955
- Jim finds his life being controlled by circumstances when he buys a mink coat for Margaret.
- 21. The Matchmaker Feb 20, 1955
- Margaret plays matchmaker for her shy cousin.
- 22. Bud the Bridesmaid Feb 27, 1955
- Bud's refusal to help out in a wedding rehearsal plays an important part in a couple's reunion.
- 23. Proud Father Mar 6, 1955
- Jim tells his family that their lack of courage is responsible for his lack of confidence.
- 24. Father Delivers the Papers Mar 13, 1955
- Jim learns what it's like to deliver papers when Bud is ordered to bed for a few days.
- 25. No Partiality Mar 20, 1955
- Jim refuses to interfere when Kathy sets her sights on Betty's boyfriend.
- 26. Close Decision Mar 27, 1955
- Jim decides that Bud can't play in the church baseball game because he hasn't done his chores.
S1.E1 ∙ Bud Takes Up the Dance. Sat, Oct 2, 1954. Bud asked a girl to go to a dance with him - his first dance, and his first date. He is trying to learn how to dance from a book over 50 years old. When his family finds out, he is embarrassed. His family helps him learn some dance steps. 7.0/10 (129) Rate. S1.E2 ∙ Lesson in Citizenship.
Father Knows Best: Created by Ed James. With Robert Young, Lauren Chapin, Jane Wyatt, Billy Gray. 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.
Play all. Father Knows Best ran on television for 6 seasons; from October, 1954 to May, 1960. The series debuted on CBS in October 1954 and--believe this or not: it ra...
Father Knows Best is an American sitcom starring Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue, Billy Gray and Lauren Chapin. The series, which began on radio in 1949, aired as a television show for six seasons and 203 episodes.
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Season 1 . SEASON ONE #1 Bud Takes Up The Dance Original Airdate: CBS October 3, 1954. In this pilot episode, Bud anxiously prepares to attend his first dance and needs all the family support he can get. Written by Dorothy Cooper and Directed by James Neilson. Interesting Notes: Watch for Jim Anderson smoking a cigarette!
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Watch Father Knows Best Season 1. Family man Jim Anderson copes with the everyday problems among his wife Margaret and their three children as they experience day-to-day changes. Bud Takes Up the Dance. Episode 1 - 22 mins. Bud's first dance is threatened when he learns that his parents are going to be there. Lesson in Citizenship.
Father Knows Best. Season 1. An iconic family series that celebrates old-fashioned values and offers warm-hearted life lessons that are just as timeless as ever. 341 IMDb 7.4 1954 26 episodes.
Kathy demands equal rights with Betty and Bud. Jim agrees and says that whatever Betty gets to do, Kathy gets to do too. Free trial of Shout! Factory TV or buy. Show all 26 episodes. Father Knows Best premiered on CBS in October 1954 and has been part of the American cultural fabric ever since.
