The Courtship of Eddie's Father
A Boy and his Dad have a Barrel of Fun
The Courtship of Eddie's Father is an American television sitcom based on the 1963 movie of the same name, which was based on the book written by Mark Toby. It tells the story of a widower, Tom Corbett, who is a magazine publisher, and his son, Eddie, who believes his father should marry, and manipulates situations surrounding the women his father is interested in. ABC had acquired the rights to the story; the series debuted on September 17, 1969, and was last broadcast on March 1, 1972. Bixby received an Emmy nomination for the show.
Seasons
1. Mrs. Livingston, I Presume
Air Date: 1969-09-17
While touring MGM studios with his father, Eddie invites a homeless starlet to spend the night.
2. Teacher's Pet
Air Date: 1969-09-24
Eddie's classmates accuse him of being the teacher's pet when Tom starts dating their teacher, Miss Allen.
3. And Eddie Makes Three
Air Date: 1969-10-01
Tom falls in love with a model who isn't ready for motherhood.
4. The Littlest Kidnapper
Air Date: 1969-10-08
Eddie brings home a little Japanese boy for Mrs. Livingston to keep.
5. The Computer
Air Date: 1969-10-15
Tom reluctantly agrees to enroll in a computer dating service to do some research.
6. Pain
Air Date: 1969-10-22
Tom and Eddie experience the pains of growing up when Eddie balks at the idea of going to school.
7. Guess Who's Coming for Lunch?
Air Date: 1969-10-29
After discovering his new friend's mother is not married, Eddie arranges a meeting between the two parents.
8. Bully for You
Air Date: 1969-11-05
When Eddie is bullied by a motherless girl (Jodie Foster) at school, Tom invites her and her father over to visit.
9. Gentleman Friend
Air Date: 1969-11-12
A wealthy manufacturer announces his plans to marry Mrs. Livingston.
10. Any Friend of Dad's
Air Date: 1969-11-19
A buddy from Tom's school days drops in for an extended visit.
11. An F for Mrs. Livingston
Air Date: 1969-11-26
Mrs. Livingston failed her English test, causing Eddie to think she will commit hara-kiri to save face.
12. Member of the Wedding
Air Date: 1969-12-03
Tina proposes to Norman.
13. A Night Out for the Boys
Air Date: 1969-12-10
An overnight camping trip leads to a Corbett-Lockwood quarrel.
14. Mother of the Year
Air Date: 1969-12-17
Tom offers to make sandwiches when the mothers of Eddie's classmates plan a luncheon for Eddie's pregnant teacher.
15. Who Pulled the Blues Right Out of the Horn?
Air Date: 1969-12-24
Eddie's flamboyant Aunt Kate comes for a visit.
16. The Library Card
Air Date: 1969-12-31
Eddie loses the very first library book he takes out.
17. How Do You Know If It's Really Love?
Air Date: 1970-01-07
Eddie is suffering from a case of puppy love
18. The Road to You Know Where is Paved with You Know What
Air Date: 1970-01-14
A retired school teacher unknowingly alienates Eddie from his father.
19. They're Either Too Young or Too Old
Air Date: 1970-01-21
Eddie has a crush on his babysitter, who has a crush on Tom.
20. The Mod Couple
Air Date: 1970-01-28
Mrs. Livingston departs, leaving Eddie and Tom alone.
21. Guardian for Eddie
Air Date: 1970-02-04
Tom tries to find a future guardian for Eddie.
22. The Promise
Air Date: 1970-02-11
Tom tries to prevent Mrs. Livingston from being deported.
23. A Five-Pound Monkey on His Stomach
Air Date: 1970-02-18
Norman has to lose five pounds in two days.
24. Free is a Four Letter Word
Air Date: 1970-02-25
Tom has been ordered by his boss to fire his best friend
25. Don't Look Now, But Your Scorpio's Rising
Air Date: 1970-03-04
Tom's nutty secretary has become interested in astrology and quits her job.
26. Money is a Five Letter Word
Air Date: 1970-03-11
Eddie finds ten thousand dollars.
1. The Unbirthday Present
Air Date: 1970-09-23
When Eddie decides to give Tom a present for no particular reason, Norman helps him create the perfect gift.
2. A Loaf of Bread, a Bar of Soap and a Jar of Peanut Butter
Air Date: 1970-09-30
Tom informs Mr. Kelly when he overhears Eddie and Joey (Jodie Foster) making plans to run away to Mexico.
3. The Important Word is 'And'
Air Date: 1970-10-07
Tom learns a lesson in what not to do when Eddie joins a boys' club.
4. I Thought, You Thought
Air Date: 1970-10-14
Tom thinks Mrs. Livingston has a crush on Norman but Norman believes Tom is the object of her affections.
5. The Business Trip
Air Date: 1970-10-21
Tom has to tell Eddie that he has to work on the night of the school play.
6. Eddie's Will
Air Date: 1970-10-28
Mrs. Livingston's plans are upset when Tom punishes Eddie for not doing his homework.
7. Hello, Mrs. Bessinger, Goodbye
Air Date: 1970-11-04
A free-spirited girl enters Tom's life.
8. Love is for Sharing
Air Date: 1970-11-11
An Indian orphan teaches Eddie and Tom about sharing.
9. Who Wants to Sail Down the Amazon, Anyway?
Air Date: 1970-11-18
Eddie's maternal grandfather expresses his desire to take Eddie on an expedition down the Amazon River.
10. When the Shoe Is on the Other Foot, It Doesn't Fit
Air Date: 1970-11-25
A liberated woman has Tom delighted but not in love.
11. The Secret Box
Air Date: 1970-12-02
Eddie begins to think that he was adopted.
12. Fear is for Understanding
Air Date: 1970-12-16
Tom tries to exorcise a ghost.
13. Gifts Are for Giving
Air Date: 1970-12-23
A story about Norman's highly treasured gift.
14. A Little Get Together for Cissy
Air Date: 1971-01-06
Tom's sophisticated boss Cissy falls for him.
15. The Ghetto Girl
Air Date: 1971-01-13
Tom tries to help a girl from the ghetto with a chip on her shoulder.
16. The Hospital
Air Date: 1971-01-20
Eddie gets scared when Tom goes to the hospital for a routine physical.
17. The Rift
Air Date: 1971-01-27
Tom refuses to buy a horse for Eddie.
18. The Encounter Group
Air Date: 1971-02-03
Tina expresses her feelings about Tom and Norman in a group encounter meeting.
19. Dear Mr. Cooper (a.k.a.) Eddie Meets an Astronaut
Air Date: 1971-02-10
Eddie meets Apollo 13 astronaut L. Gordon Cooper in a story about privacy.
20. The Lonely Weekend
Air Date: 1971-02-17
While Eddie's away, Tom plans to spend the weekend with his girlfriend.
21. The Magic Mrs. Rickles
Air Date: 1971-03-03
Tina's mother's belief in magic leaves an impression on Eddie.
22. To Catch a Thief
Air Date: 1971-03-10
Things go missing from the Corbett household.
23. Everybody Needs a Brother
Air Date: 1971-03-17
Eddie's desire for a brother prompts Tom to adopt a child from another country.
24. Discipline is a Four Letter Word Spelled Love
Air Date: 1971-03-24
When Eddie's disobedience endangers his life, Tom spanks him for the first time.
1. My Son, The Artist
Air Date: 1971-09-15
Tom is taking an art class,sketching nude models. Eddie decides to try the same thing with his new friend,a neighbor girl.
2. The Candidate
Air Date: 1971-09-22
Tom might be the next member of the school board
3. Getting Back on the Horse
Air Date: 1971-09-29
Eddie learns to cope with fear.
4. Tell It Like I'm Telling You It Is
Air Date: 1971-10-06
A small accident causes big legal problems.
5. A Very Different Drummer
Air Date: 1971-10-13
Tom and Eddie try to convince Norman it is okay to be a kook.
6. The Bicycle Theft
Air Date: 1971-10-20
A lesson in responsibility for Eddie gets out of hand.
7. Two's Company
Air Date: 1971-10-27
A divorced couple makes Tom's life miserable.
8. Happy Birthday To You
Air Date: 1971-11-03
Norman's birthday is coming up and he does not want anyone to take notice, but Tom and Eddie plan a surprise party anyway.
9. Or Else
Air Date: 1971-11-10
Tina asks Tom for a raise.
10. Thy Neighbor Loves Thee
Air Date: 1971-11-17
Tom's new neighbors are driving him crazy with kindness.
11. A Little Red
Air Date: 1971-12-01
A beautiful female editor from the Soviet Union arrives to observe Tom's publishing methods.
12. A Brave at Natchanoony
Air Date: 1971-12-08
Eddie's first camping trip is a trauma to mother hen Norman.
13. The Blarney Stone Girl
Air Date: 1971-12-15
Tom meets a charming klutz with an inferiority complex.
14. Prince Charming
Air Date: 1971-12-29
Eddie's part in the school play requires him to kiss a girl on the lips, which he finds he can't do.
15. The Choice
Air Date: 1972-01-05
Tom's romance with a lady doctor depends on her choice to either get married or continue her studies abroad.
16. The Karate Story
Air Date: 1972-01-12
Eddie takes karate lessons so he can defeat the school bully.
17. Very Young Man With a Horn
Air Date: 1972-01-19
Eddie's saxophone playing is disturbing the bagpiper upstairs.
18. The Investors
Air Date: 1972-01-26
Tom and Norman invest in an oil well.
19. It's All Write With Me
Air Date: 1972-02-02
Tom feels his creative writing is causing him to neglect Eddie.
20. A Little Help From My Friend
Air Date: 1972-02-09
An insurance man proves to be a disastrous house guest.
21. In the Eye of the Beholder
Air Date: 1972-02-16
A sixteen dollar gift of friendship becomes a $5,000 headache.
22. Time For a Change
Air Date: 1972-02-23
Tom considers buying a new house that is in need of repair.
23. We Love Annie
Air Date: 1972-03-01
Mr. Landon is Annie's boss at an answering service company.
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Rating
6.0/10
Release Date
1969-09-17
Episodes
73 (3 seasons)
Status
Ended
