The Courtship of Eddie's Father
A Boy and his Dad have a Barrel of Fun
1969•1h 58m•6.0/10
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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.
Language
EN
Status
Ended
First Aired
September 17, 1969
Last Aired
March 1, 1972
Networks
ABC
Created By
James Komack
Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
E1
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.
E2
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.
E3
And Eddie Makes Three
Air date: 1969-10-01
Tom falls in love with a model who isn't ready for motherhood.
E4
The Littlest Kidnapper
Air date: 1969-10-08
Eddie brings home a little Japanese boy for Mrs. Livingston to keep.
E5
The Computer
Air date: 1969-10-15
Tom reluctantly agrees to enroll in a computer dating service to do some research.
E6
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.
E7
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.
E8
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.
E9
Gentleman Friend
Air date: 1969-11-12
A wealthy manufacturer announces his plans to marry Mrs. Livingston.
E10
Any Friend of Dad's
Air date: 1969-11-19
A buddy from Tom's school days drops in for an extended visit.
E11
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.
E12
Member of the Wedding
Air date: 1969-12-03
Tina proposes to Norman.
E13
A Night Out for the Boys
Air date: 1969-12-10
An overnight camping trip leads to a Corbett-Lockwood quarrel.
E14
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.
E15
Who Pulled the Blues Right Out of the Horn?
Air date: 1969-12-24
Eddie's flamboyant Aunt Kate comes for a visit.
E16
The Library Card
Air date: 1969-12-31
Eddie loses the very first library book he takes out.
E17
How Do You Know If It's Really Love?
Air date: 1970-01-07
Eddie is suffering from a case of puppy love
E18
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.
E19
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.
E20
The Mod Couple
Air date: 1970-01-28
Mrs. Livingston departs, leaving Eddie and Tom alone.
E21
Guardian for Eddie
Air date: 1970-02-04
Tom tries to find a future guardian for Eddie.
E22
The Promise
Air date: 1970-02-11
Tom tries to prevent Mrs. Livingston from being deported.
E23
A Five-Pound Monkey on His Stomach
Air date: 1970-02-18
Norman has to lose five pounds in two days.
E24
Free is a Four Letter Word
Air date: 1970-02-25
Tom has been ordered by his boss to fire his best friend
E25
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.
E26
Money is a Five Letter Word
Air date: 1970-03-11
Eddie finds ten thousand dollars.
Cast
Bill Bixby
Tom Corbett
Brandon Cruz
Eddie Corbett
Miyoshi Umeki
Mrs. Livingston
James Komack
Norman Tinker
Kristina Holland
Tina Rickles
