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The Best Episodes of Father Knows Best

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The Best Episodes of Father Knows Best

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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  1. Background image for The Persistent Guest
    8.6/10(94 votes)

    #1 - The Persistent Guest

    S2:E26

    Bud’s new friend, Fred, won't leave the Anderson house.

    Director:William D. Russell
    Writer:Paul West
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  2. Background image for Short Wave
    8.6/10(92 votes)

    #2 - Short Wave

    S3:E21

    While listening to Buds short wave radio the family overhears a distress call from a boat.

    Director:Peter Tewksbury
    Writer:Unknown
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  3. Background image for Blind Date
    8.6/10(63 votes)

    #3 - Blind Date

    S6:E28

    Betty dates a boy everyone regards as a loser

    Director:Peter Tewksbury
    Writer:Unknown
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  4. Background image for Follow the Leader
    8.5/10(56 votes)

    #4 - Follow the Leader

    S4:E1

    Bud must decide if he should stand up for a teacher or join the class in a revolt.

    Director:Peter Tewksbury
    Writer:Unknown
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  5. Background image for Bud and the Debutante
    8.5/10(56 votes)

    #5 - Bud and the Debutante

    S5:E31

    Bud tries to impress a wealthy girl by taking her to an expensive restaurant.

    Director:Peter Tewksbury
    Writer:Unknown
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  6. Background image for The Great Anderson Mystery
    8.5/10(51 votes)

    #6 - The Great Anderson Mystery

    S5:E36

    The Andersons act out a detective story when the television breaks down.

    Director:Peter Tewksbury
    Writer:Unknown
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  7. Background image for Mr. Beal Meets His Match
    8.4/10(54 votes)

    #7 - Mr. Beal Meets His Match

    S4:E11

    Betty is going through a phase where she thinks selfishness is the sole motivator in people's lives.

    Director:Peter Tewksbury
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Woman in the House
    8.3/10(71 votes)

    #8 - Woman in the House

    S2:E5

    Margaret is forced to invite a woman over who makes her uncomfortable because she is Jim's friend's wife.

    Director:William D. Russell
    Writer:Roswell Rogers
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  9. Background image for Family Reunion
    8.3/10(52 votes)

    #9 - Family Reunion

    S2:E27

    The family tries to think up excuses to keep from going to Margaret's family reunion.

    Director:William D. Russell
    Writer:Roswell Rogers
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  10. Background image for An Evening to Remember
    8.3/10(61 votes)

    #10 - An Evening to Remember

    S3:E25

    The Anderson home is disrupted by a visit from actor Cornel Wilde. Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue, Billy Gray, Lauren Chapin. Hansen: Lloyd Corrigan.

    Director:Peter Tewksbury
    Writer:Unknown
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  11. Background image for The Meanest Professor
    8.3/10(42 votes)

    #11 - The Meanest Professor

    S5:E33

    Bud regrets writing a bad article about a professor after the professor finds the article.

    Director:Peter Tewksbury
    Writer:Unknown
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  12. Background image for The Christmas Story
    8.2/10(103 votes)

    #12 - The Christmas Story

    S1:E12

    Jim takes the family into the woods to cut down their own tree, and they become stranded there.

    Director:William D. Russell
    Writer:Unknown
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  13. Background image for The Great Guy
    8.2/10(51 votes)

    #13 - The Great Guy

    S3:E11

    No description available

    Director:Peter Tewksbury
    Writer:Unknown
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  14. Background image for Brief Holiday
    8.2/10(57 votes)

    #14 - Brief Holiday

    S3:E19

    No description available

    Director:Peter Tewksbury
    Writer:Unknown
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  15. Background image for Carnival
    8.2/10(52 votes)

    #15 - Carnival

    S3:E22

    Bud squanders Jim's money at a carnival. Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue, Lauren Chapin. Burt: Dick Foran. Kippy: Paul Wallace.

    Director:Peter Tewksbury
    Writer:Unknown
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  16. Background image for The Spelling Bee
    8.2/10(55 votes)

    #16 - The Spelling Bee

    S3:E30

    No description available

    Director:Peter Tewksbury
    Writer:Unknown
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  17. Background image for The Good Neighbor
    8.2/10(43 votes)

    #17 - The Good Neighbor

    S4:E3

    Margaret receives a new house which she plans to rent out.

    Director:Peter Tewksbury
    Writer:Unknown
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  18. Background image for Formula for Happiness
    8.2/10(50 votes)

    #18 - Formula for Happiness

    S5:E30

    Strange things begin to happen when Jim's dreams start to come true.

    Director:Peter Tewksbury
    Writer:Unknown
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  19. Background image for Bud, the Willing Worker
    8.2/10(48 votes)

    #19 - Bud, the Willing Worker

    S6:E10

    Bud wants a part-time job at a service station in order to get enough money to buy a boat.

    Director:Peter Tewksbury
    Writer:Unknown
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  20. Background image for The Big Test
    8.1/10(65 votes)

    #20 - The Big Test

    S2:E9

    Bud is accused of cheating because he is suddenly getting high grades in class.

    Director:William D. Russell
    Writer:Roswell Rogers
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  21. Background image for Betty's Birthday
    8.1/10(51 votes)

    #21 - Betty's Birthday

    S3:E7

    Betty announces that she doesn't want a birthday party or presents.

    Director:Peter Tewksbury
    Writer:Unknown
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  22. Background image for The Angel's Sweater
    8.1/10(65 votes)

    #22 - The Angel's Sweater

    S3:E15

    No description available

    Director:Peter Tewksbury
    Writer:Unknown
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  23. Background image for Bud Buys a Car
    8.1/10(42 votes)

    #23 - Bud Buys a Car

    S3:E26

    Bud buys a car for $10. Jim: Robert Young. Margaret: Jane Wyatt.

    Director:Peter Tewksbury
    Writer:Unknown
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  24. Background image for Tell It to Mom
    8.1/10(44 votes)

    #24 - Tell It to Mom

    S4:E26

    Chaos strikes when Betty hides a pair of skates for a friend of hers.

    Director:Peter Tewksbury
    Writer:Unknown
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  25. Background image for Crisis Over a Kiss
    8.1/10(49 votes)

    #25 - Crisis Over a Kiss

    S5:E22

    Bud tries to save Betty from her boyfriend but Betty resents the help.

    Director:Peter Tewksbury
    Writer:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"The Persistent Guest" is the best rated episode of "Father Knows Best". It scored 8.6/10 based on 94 votes. Directed by William D. Russell and written by Paul West, it aired on 3/7/1956. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Short Wave".