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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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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

RYRobert Young
Robert Young
Jim Anderson
JWJane Wyatt
Jane Wyatt
Margaret Anderson
EDElinor Donahue
Elinor Donahue
Betty Anderson
BGBilly Gray
Billy Gray
Bud Anderson
LCLauren Chapin
Lauren Chapin
Kathy Anderson

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Father Knows Best — streaming FAQ

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Father Knows Best is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Peacock Premium in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Father Knows Best on Netflix?

No, Father Knows Best is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and fuboTV.

Is Father Knows Best on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Father Knows Best is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of September 2026.

Where can I watch Father Knows Best for free?

Father Knows Best is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and The Roku Channel in United States.

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.