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Father Knows Best
Family series with a runtime of 30 minutes, released in 1954. Presented in English.
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Perhaps the quintessentially comforting '50s sitcom, about the Anderson family---rock-steady Jim, sensible wife Margaret, and their kids Betty, Bud and Kathy---in the Midwestern town of Springfield. The series was adapted from a radio program, also starring Robert Young, that began in 1949. When CBS canceled the show in 1955, fan protests led to NBC picking it up and nurturing it into a hit. In fact, repeats aired in prime time for three years after the production of its last original episode.
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FAQ
How long is Father Knows Best?
Father Knows Best runs for 30m.
What language is it available in?
The primary language listed for this title is English.
What kind of series is this?
It is tagged under family, comedy, sitcom.
How big is the series commitment?
This series currently shows 199 episodes across 6 seasons.
Series Binge Profile
Total Content Density: 99 hours 30 minutes (199 episodes)
Intensity Rating: Epic Binge A massive saga. Set aside dedicated weekends for this run.
Binge Milestones
1 episode/day: 199 days
3 episodes/day: 67 days
5 episodes/day: 40 days
Episodes (199)
- S01E01 - Bud Takes Up the Dance
- S01E10 - Typical Father
- S01E11 - Margaret Goes Dancing
- S01E12 - The Christmas Story
- S01E13 - Sparrow in the Window
- S01E14 - Boys' Week
- S01E15 - A Friend of Old George's
- S01E16 - Bud, the Snob
- S01E17 - The Promised Playhouse
- S01E18 - Jim, the Farmer
- S01E19 - Father of the Year
- S01E02 - Lesson in Citizenship
- S01E20 - The Mink Coat
- S01E21 - The Matchmaker
- S01E22 - Bud, the Bridesmaid
- S01E23 - Proud Father
- S01E24 - Father Delivers the Papers
- S01E25 - No Partiality
- S01E26 - Close Decision
- S01E03 - The Motor Scooter
- S01E04 - Football Tickets
- S01E05 - Live My Own Life
- S01E06 - Grandpa Jim's Rejuvenation
- S01E07 - Bud's Encounter with the Law
- S01E08 - Thanksgiving Day
- S01E09 - Second Honeymoon
- S02E01 - Art of Salesmanship
- S02E10 - Father Is a Dope
- S02E11 - Spirit of Youth
- S02E12 - Bud, the Ladykiller
- S02E13 - Margaret's Premonition
- S02E14 - Stage to Yuma
- S02E15 - Bad Influence
- S02E16 - Betty Hates Carter
- S02E17 - Jim, the Tyrant
- S02E18 - Betty's Brother
- S02E19 - Betty Earns a Formal
- S02E02 - Father's Private Life
- S02E20 - The House Painter
- S02E21 - Bud, the Wallflower
- S02E22 - The Bus to Nowhere
- S02E23 - Kathy, the Indian Giver
- S02E24 - The Historical Andersons
- S02E25 - The Grass Is Greener
- S02E26 - The Persistent Guest
- S02E27 - Family Reunion
- S02E28 - Family Dines Out
- S02E29 - Bud, the Boxer
- S02E03 - Lesson in Civics
- S02E30 - Betty, Girl Engineer
- S02E31 - The Martins and the Coys
- S02E32 - Dilemma for Margaret
- S02E33 - Hero Father
- S02E34 - Father, the Naturalist
- S02E35 - The Ten Dollar Question
- S02E36 - Adopted Daughter
- S02E37 - Betty's Graduation
- S02E04 - First Disillusionment
- S02E05 - Woman in the House
- S02E06 - New Girl at School
- S02E07 - Kathy Makes Magic
- S02E08 - Advantage to Betty
- S02E09 - The Big Test
- S03E01 - No Apron Strings
- S03E10 - Whistle Bait
- S03E11 - The Great Guy
- S03E12 - The Family Goes to New York
- S03E13 - Betty Goes Steady
- S03E14 - The Good Prospect
- S03E15 - The Angel's Sweater
- S03E16 - The Promising Young Man
- S03E17 - Margaret Hires a Gardener
- S03E18 - Swiss Family Anderson
- S03E19 - Brief Holiday
- S03E02 - Never the Twain
- S03E20 - The Lawn Party
- S03E21 - Short Wave
- S03E22 - Carnival
- S03E23 - Betty and the Jet Pilot
- S03E24 - A Trip to Hillsborough
- S03E25 - An Evening to Remember
- S03E26 - Bud Buys a Car
- S03E27 - Safety First
- S03E28 - Bud, the Hero
- S03E29 - Betty, the Track Star
- S03E03 - Betty Goes to College
- S03E30 - The Spelling Bee
- S03E31 - Bud, the Philanthropist
- S03E32 - Baby in the House
- S03E33 - Class Prophecy
- S03E34 - Art of Romance
- S03E35 - Margaret Disowns Her Family
- S03E36 - Grandpa Retires
- S03E37 - Shoot for the Moon
- S03E04 - Man About Town
- S03E05 - The Homing Pigeon
- S03E06 - Spaghetti for Margaret
- S03E07 - Betty's Birthday
- S03E08 - Bud, the Millionaire
- S03E09 - The Old Days
- S04E01 - Follow the Leader
- S04E10 - The Way of a Dictator
- S04E11 - Mr. Beal Meets His Match
- S04E12 - Kathy Makes a Wish
- S04E13 - Man With a Plan
- S04E14 - Big Sister
- S04E15 - Calypso Bud
- S04E16 - Father's Biography
- S04E17 - The Rivals
- S04E18 - Bud, the Mindreader
- S04E19 - Margaret's Other Family
- S04E02 - The Awkward Hero
- S04E20 - The Trial
- S04E21 - Revenge Is Sweet
- S04E22 - Country Cousin
- S04E23 - Poor Old Dad
- S04E24 - Betty's Crusade
- S04E25 - Young Love
- S04E26 - Tell It to Mom
- S04E27 - A Friend in Need
- S04E28 - A Medal for Margaret
- S04E29 - The Weaker Sex
- S04E03 - The Good Neighbor
- S04E30 - Jim, the Answer Man
- S04E31 - Bud Quits School
- S04E32 - A Matter of Pride
- S04E33 - Betty Finds a Cause
- S04E04 - Bud, the Executive
- S04E05 - Sentenced to Happiness
- S04E06 - Mother Goes to School
- S04E07 - The Indispensable Man
- S04E08 - Kathy's Big Chance
- S04E09 - Margaret Learns to Drive
- S05E01 - Vine Covered Cottage
- S05E10 - Fair Exchange
- S05E11 - Bud, the Snob
- S05E12 - Margaret Wins a Car
- S05E13 - The Great Experiment
- S05E14 - The Christmas Story
- S05E15 - The Basketball Coach
- S05E16 - Kathy, Girl Executive
- S05E17 - The Good Samaritan
- S05E18 - The Ideal Father
- S05E19 - Big Shot Bud
- S05E02 - Be Kind to Bud Week
- S05E20 - Hard Luck Leo
- S05E21 - Bud, the Campus Romeo
- S05E22 - Crisis Over a Kiss
- S05E23 - Kathy Grows Up
- S05E24 - A Man of Merit
- S05E25 - Betty Makes a Choice
- S05E26 - It's a Small World
- S05E27 - Two Loves Has Bud
- S05E28 - An Extraordinary Woman
- S05E29 - Art of Romance
- S05E03 - Kathy's Romance
- S05E30 - Formula for Happiness
- S05E31 - Bud and the Debutante
- S05E33 - The Meanest Professor
- S05E35 - Bud Has a Problem
- S05E36 - The Great Anderson Mystery
- S05E38 - The Gold Turnip
- S05E04 - Voice From the Past
- S05E05 - Fronk's Family Tree
- S05E06 - Always Plan Ahead
- S05E07 - Second Wedding
- S05E08 - Bud, the Caretaker
- S05E09 - Betty, the Pioneer Woman
- S06E01 - A Day in the Country
- S06E10 - Bud, the Willing Worker
- S06E11 - Turn the Other Cheek
- S06E12 - Good Joke on Mom
- S06E13 - Betty's Double
- S06E14 - Father, the Naturalist
- S06E15 - Bud Hides Behind a Skirt
- S06E16 - Togetherness
- S06E17 - Second Best
- S06E18 - Kathy's Big Deception
- S06E19 - Cupid Knows Best
- S06E02 - Bud Branches Out
- S06E21 - Jim's Big Surprise
- S06E22 - Time to Retire
- S06E23 - Bud, the Speculator
- S06E24 - The $500 Letter
- S06E25 - Adopted Daughter
- S06E26 - Family Contest
- S06E27 - Love and Learn
- S06E28 - Blind Date
- S06E29 - Betty's Career Problem
- S06E03 - The Gardener's Big Day
- S06E30 - Bud Lives It Up
- S06E31 - Not His Type
- S06E32 - Betty's Graduation
- S06E04 - The Imposter
- S06E05 - Bud Plays It Safe
- S06E06 - Bicycle Trip for Two
- S06E07 - First Disillusionment
- S06E08 - Margaret's Old Flame
- S06E09 - Kathy Becomes a Girl
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