TV series
Father Knows Best
1954–1960, English, on CBS. Created by Ed James.
Family man Jim Anderson copes with the everyday problems among his wife Margaret and their three children as they experience day-to-day changes.
- Seasons
- 6
- Episodes
- 203
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Status
- Ended in 1960
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Latest episode
S6 E32: Betty's Graduation
Aired 23 May 1960
Seasons 6
Cast & crew
- Ed JamesCreator
- Robert YoungJim Anderson · 203 ep
- Jane WyattMargaret Anderson · 203 ep
- Elinor DonahueBetty Anderson · 203 ep
- Billy GrayBud Anderson · 203 ep
- Lauren ChapinKathy Anderson · 203 ep
- Yvonne LimeDottie Snow (uncredited) · 9 ep
- Paul WallaceKippy Watkins · 8 ep
- Robert FoulkEd Davis · 7 ep
- Sam FlintMr. Armstead · 5 ep
- Vivi JanissMyrtle Davis · 5 ep
- Jimmy BatesClaude · 5 ep
- Bart PattonFreddy · 4 ep
Details
- First aired
- 3 October 1954
- Last aired
- 23 May 1960
- Network
- CBS
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- TV-G
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Father Knows Best: quick answers
Is Father Knows Best worth watching?
Father Knows Best doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of Father Knows Best are there?
Father Knows Best has 6 seasons and 203 episodes, about 30 minutes each.
Is Father Knows Best finished?
Yes. Father Knows Best ended in 1960, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Father Knows Best on?
Father Knows Best isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
Father Knows Best parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Father Knows Best is rated TV-G. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What shows are like Father Knows Best?
If you liked Father Knows Best, try The Donna Reed Show, My Three Sons, Kenan.
Who created Father Knows Best?
Father Knows Best was created by Ed James and stars Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue.