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Father Knows Best

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1954 | 6 seasons | 30 min | Comedy, Family

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It's still drawing plenty of interest. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who wants a laugh and families.
The mood
Light and funny, feel-good.
The pace
6 seasons, but most episodes stand on their own, so you can dip in anywhere (about 30 minutes each).
What might put you off
Made in 1954: an older pace and style.

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

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Ran for 6 seasons and reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 148K people sought it out in the past year

Season by season

The show overall is a Sunday Safe Bet. Here's how each season stacks up.

  1. Season 11954 · 26 episodes
    Not rated yet
  2. Season 21955 · 37 episodes
    Not rated yet
  3. Season 31956 · 37 episodes
    Not rated yet
  4. Season 41957 · 33 episodes
    Not rated yet
  5. Season 51958 · 38 episodes
    Not rated yet
  6. Season 61959 · 32 episodes
    Not rated yet

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Cast & crew

Created by Ed James

  • Robert YoungJim Anderson
  • Jane WyattMargaret Anderson
  • Elinor DonahueBetty Anderson
  • Billy GrayBud Anderson
  • Lauren ChapinKathy Anderson