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Father Knows Best

6.619546 seasonsTV-GTV SeriesComedyFamily

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

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Tubi TV

Plex

Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1

A Day in the Country

Oct 5, 1959

E2

Bud Branches Out

Oct 12, 1959

E3

The Gardener's Big Day

Oct 19, 1959

E4

The Imposter

Oct 26, 1959

E5

Bud Plays It Safe

Nov 2, 1959

E6

Bicycle Trip for Two

Nov 9, 1959

E7

First Disillusionment

Nov 16, 1959

E8

Margaret's Old Flame

Nov 23, 1959

E9

Kathy Becomes a Girl

Nov 30, 1959

E10

Bud, the Willing Worker

Dec 7, 1959

E11

Turn the Other Cheek

Dec 14, 1959

E12

Good Joke on Mom

Dec 28, 1959

E13

Betty's Double

Jan 4, 1960

E14

Father, the Naturalist

Jan 11, 1960

E15

Bud Hides Behind a Skirt

Jan 18, 1960

E16

Togetherness

Jan 25, 1960

E17

Second Best

Feb 1, 1960

E18

Kathy's Big Deception

Feb 8, 1960

E19

Cupid Knows Best

Feb 15, 1960

E20

The Big Test

Feb 22, 1960

E21

Jim's Big Surprise

Feb 29, 1960

E22

Time to Retire

Mar 7, 1960

E23

Bud, the Speculator

Mar 14, 1960

E24

The $500 Letter

Mar 21, 1960

E25

Adopted Daughter

Mar 28, 1960

E26

Family Contest

Apr 4, 1960

E27

Love and Learn

Apr 11, 1960

E28

Blind Date

Apr 18, 1960

E29

Betty's Career Problem

Apr 25, 1960

E30

Bud Lives It Up

May 9, 1960

E31

Not His Type

May 16, 1960

E32

Betty's Graduation

May 23, 1960

Cast

Robert Young

Jane Wyatt

Margaret Anderson

Elinor Donahue

Billy Gray

Lauren Chapin

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Father Knows Best — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Father Knows Best?

Father Knows Best is streaming on Tubi TV and Plex in Australia. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Father Knows Best on Netflix?

No, Father Knows Best is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. It's currently on Tubi TV and Plex.

Is Father Knows Best on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Father Knows Best isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now. It's on Tubi TV and Plex instead.

Where can I watch Father Knows Best for free?

Father Knows Best is available to stream free (with ads) on Tubi TV and Plex in Australia.

How many seasons are in Father Knows Best?

Father Knows Best has 6 seasons in total (203 episodes). The series concluded in 1960.

Are all episodes of Father Knows Best out yet?

Yes — all 203 episodes across 6 seasons of Father Knows Best are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 7 of Father Knows Best?

No — Father Knows Best ended after 6 seasons, so there is no Season 7.