Father Knows Best (1954)

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

Released: 1954-10-03
Genres: Comedy, Family
Seasons: 6, 203 episodes
Episode length: 30m
Network: CBS
Status: Ended
TMDB rating: 6.6/10 from 28 votes

Created by Ed James.

Top cast

Robert Young as Jim Anderson
Jane Wyatt as Margaret Anderson
Elinor Donahue as Betty Anderson
Billy Gray as Bud Anderson
Lauren Chapin as Kathy Anderson

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Where to watch Father Knows Best

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India: watch free on Plex, Plex Channel
Canada: watch free on Hoopla, Tubi TV, Plex
Australia: watch free on Tubi TV, Plex

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