Father Knows Best, The Persistent Guest
Season 2, Episode 26
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Bud makes his point to Jim as they each learn that there are some things you just aren't cut out to do.
Father's Private LifeJim decides that his children should solve their own problems.
Lesson in CivicsThe Andersons try to save a historic landmark that is marked for destruction.
First DisillusionmentAfter Bud is refused a job because of someone else's dishonesty, he decides that lying is the key to success.
Woman in the HouseThe Andersons invite the wife of a close friend to be their house guest.
New Girl at SchoolBud falls for a flirtatious new classmate.
Kathy Makes MagicKathy thinks she has put a magic curse on Bud.
Advantage to BettyBetty is picked as queen of the sports banquet because of her beauty instead of her ability.
The Big TestBud is wrongfully accused of cheating in school.
Father Is a DopeJim suspects that his family is conspiring to keep him from a hunting trip.
Spirit of YouthJim and Margaret feel that they are being relegated to the roles of "old fogies."
Bud, the Lady KillerBud tries to rid himself of the unwanted attentions of a girl.
Margaret's PremonitionMargaret believes that she has premonitions.
Stage to YumaA man boards a stagecoach to free a prisoner.
Bad InfluenceBud befriends a boy who is a compulsive thief.
Betty Hates CarterBetty is enraged when she learns that Jim has arranged a date for her.
Jim, the TyrantJim and Kathy go on a free-for-all to determine who will be the family tyrant.
Betty's BrotherBud is faced with academic failure while Betty shines in school.
Betty Earns a FormalWhen Jim refuses to buy Betty a gown for a special dance, she sets out to earn the money herself.
The House PainterJim is upset when his attempt to prove a point about having faith in mankind apparently fails.
Bud, the WallflowerBud is disappointed when he doesn't get an invitation to a Sadie Hawkins dance.
The Bus to NowhereWhen Betty decides that life is devoid of significance, she prepares to leave home.
Kathy, the Indian GiverJim decides he will never understand women, regardless of their age, when he clashes with Kathy.
The Historical AndersonsBud is astounded when he learns that his revolutionary forebear was a scoundrel.
The Grass Is GreenerThe Andersons learn that Jim was one of the "Four Musketeers" in his college days.
The Persistent GuestJim is intrigued by a friend of Bud's who never seems to go home.
Family ReunionThe Andersons' annual trip to Margaret's family reunion is threatened.
Family Dines OutThe Andersons are divided when they receive two dinner invitations for the same night.
Bud, the BoxerBud takes up boxing and decides on it as a career.
Betty, Girl EngineerBetty meets opposition to her plan to become an engineer.
The Martins and the CoysA family feud threatens to burn bridges when Jim and a friend have a business falling-out.
Dilemma for MargaretMargaret thinks Betty participated in a prank.
Hero FatherBud promises Jim's help in getting an all-star ball team to town.
Father, the NaturalistJim's unselfishness in helping Kathy inspires Betty and Bud to help each other more.
The Ten-Dollar QuestionJim accuses the children when $10 goes missing.
Adopted DaughterKathy fears that she is an adopted child.
Betty's GraduationBetty realizes that her graduation from high school will bring an end to many things.
Show More- About this Episode
- Jim is intrigued by a friend of Bud's who never seems to go home.
- CastRobert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue
- GenreComedy
- Seasons6
- StudioShout! Factory
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