Father Knows BestSeason 51958 · 38 episodesEpisodes1Vine Covered CottageBetty and Ralph plan to get married, but find it is not as happy as they thought.2Be Kind to Bud WeekBud thinks Betty has an ulterior motive when she is kind to him.3Kathy's RomanceKathy's new boyfriend is more interested in Jim than of Kathy.4Voice From the PastBud prepares for the arrival of the homecoming queen.5Frank's Family TressFrank tries to console Kathy by telling her that his family are entertainers.6Always Plan AheadJim tries to teach the children a lesson when they are constantly not planning ahead.7Second WeddingBetty talks Jim and Margaret into getting married again for their anniversary.8Bud, the CaretakerBud finds a dent on the back of the car he is watching for a friend.9Betty, the Pioneer WomanBetty plays the founder of Springfield's wife in a play of what really happened.10Fair ExchangeAn Indian exchange student arrives for the weekend from Betty's college.11Bud, the Snob12Margaret Wins a CarIn a raffle, Margaret wins a car and uses it to help the orphans home.13The Great ExperimentJim attempts to get the family to broaden their horizons and disaster strikes.14The Christmas StoryThe family recalls as they are putting up the Christmas tree, how Jim wanted them to cut their own tree, and in the process got stranded in a cabin.15The Basketball CoachJim becomes the coach of Bud's basketball team.16Kathy, Girl ExecutiveKathy is elected by the family to control Bud's lawn moving company.17The Good Samaritan5Jan59 Bud must do a good deed for an English report and ends up resenting the whole world.18The Ideal FatherUncle Charlie believes the children are spoiled when they forget Jim's birthday.19Big Shot BudBud gets into hot water when he tries to buy Margaret a bottle of expensive perfume.20Hard Luck LeoLeo visits and takes advantage of the whole family until something surprising happens.21Bud, the Campus RomeoWhen Bus refuses dates, the girl launch an anti-Bud campaign.22Crisis Over a KissBud tries to save Betty from her boyfriend but Betty resents the help.23Kathy Grows UpKathy says she wants to be treated as if she was an adult.24A Man of MeritJim learns that he is to be appointed as an outstanding person in the community.25Betty Makes a ChoiceBetty is faced with a hard decision that will affect her future.26It's a Small WorldMargaret must decide to attend a luncheon or go with Jim on an important trip.27Two Loves Has BudBud has a hard time when he must decide between two girls to take to the prom.28An Extraordinary WomanThe Anderson's are visited by an author on African Culture.29The Art of Romance30Formula for HappinessStrange things begin to happen when Jim's dreams start to come true.31Bud and the DebutanteBud tries to impress a wealthy girl by taking her to an expensive restaurant.32The Promised PlayhouseA flashback show about building a playhouse for Kathy.33The Meanest ProfessorBud regrets writing a bad article about a professor after the professor finds the article.34Live My Own LifeThis is a recut version of episode 5 with the same name where Bud goes out on his own and tries to make good.35Bud Has A ProblemBud blames his professor when it appears he will not pass Physics.36The Great Anderson MysteryThe Andersons act out a detective story when the television breaks down.37Margaret Goes Dancing FlashbackMargaret wants Jim to take her dancing. She tries to trick him into dance lessons.38The Gold Turnip1Jun59 Bud feels that there is no use for tradition so he starts to break all traditions.Season 1Season 2Season 3Season 4Season 6
