The Courtship of Eddie's Father Episode Rating Graph
Sep 1969 - Mar 1972
5.8
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.
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Best Episodes of The Courtship of Eddie's Father
I Thought, You Thought
S2 Ep4
10.0
14th Oct 1970
Tom thinks Mrs. Livingston has a crush on Norman but Norman believes Tom is the object of her affections.
A Little Help From My Friend
S3 Ep20
9.0
9th Feb 1972
An insurance man proves to be a disastrous house guest.
The Magic Mrs. Rickles
S2 Ep21
9.0
3rd Mar 1971
Tina's mother's belief in magic leaves an impression on Eddie.
Dear Mr. Cooper (a.k.a.) Eddie Meets an Astronaut
S2 Ep19
9.0
10th Feb 1971
Eddie meets Apollo 13 astronaut L. Gordon Cooper in a story about privacy.
The Encounter Group
S2 Ep18
9.0
3rd Feb 1971
Tina expresses her feelings about Tom and Norman in a group encounter meeting.
The Rift
S2 Ep17
9.0
27th Jan 1971
Tom refuses to buy a horse for Eddie.
A Little Get Together for Cissy
S2 Ep14
9.0
6th Jan 1971
Tom's sophisticated boss Cissy falls for him.
Fear is for Understanding
S2 Ep12
9.0
16th Dec 1970
Tom tries to exorcise a ghost.
Love is for Sharing
S2 Ep8
9.0
11th Nov 1970
An Indian orphan teaches Eddie and Tom about sharing.
Eddie's Will
S2 Ep6
9.0
28th Oct 1970
Mrs. Livingston's plans are upset when Tom punishes Eddie for not doing his homework.
Who Wants to Sail Down the Amazon, Anyway?
S2 Ep9
8.5
18th Nov 1970
Eddie's maternal grandfather expresses his desire to take Eddie on an expedition down the Amazon River.
Bully for You
S1 Ep8
8.3
5th Nov 1969
When Eddie is bullied by a motherless girl (Jodie Foster) at school, Tom invites her and her father over to visit.
We Love Annie
S3 Ep23
8.0
1st Mar 1972
Mr. Landon is Annie's boss at an answering service company.
Prince Charming
S3 Ep14
8.0
29th Dec 1971
Eddie's part in the school play requires him to kiss a girl on the lips, which he finds he can't do.
A Brave at Natchanoony
S3 Ep12
8.0
8th Dec 1971
Eddie's first camping trip is a trauma to mother hen Norman.
Happy Birthday To You
S3 Ep8
8.0
3rd Nov 1971
Norman's birthday is coming up and he does not want anyone to take notice, but Tom and Eddie plan a surprise party anyway.
Two's Company
S3 Ep7
8.0
27th Oct 1971
A divorced couple makes Tom's life miserable.
Worst Episodes of The Courtship of Eddie's Father
Mrs. Livingston, I Presume
S1 Ep1
5.4
17th Sep 1969
While touring MGM studios with his father, Eddie invites a homeless starlet to spend the night.
Mother of the Year
S1 Ep14
6.0
17th Dec 1969
Tom offers to make sandwiches when the mothers of Eddie's classmates plan a luncheon for Eddie's pregnant teacher.
The Ghetto Girl
S2 Ep15
6.0
13th Jan 1971
Tom tries to help a girl from the ghetto with a chip on her shoulder.
The Bicycle Theft
S3 Ep6
6.0
20th Oct 1971
A lesson in responsibility for Eddie gets out of hand.
The Littlest Kidnapper
S1 Ep4
6.5
8th Oct 1969
Eddie brings home a little Japanese boy for Mrs. Livingston to keep.
The Computer
S1 Ep5
7.0
15th Oct 1969
Tom reluctantly agrees to enroll in a computer dating service to do some research.
Guess Who's Coming for Lunch?
S1 Ep7
7.0
29th Oct 1969
After discovering his new friend's mother is not married, Eddie arranges a meeting between the two parents.
Gentleman Friend
S1 Ep9
7.0
12th Nov 1969
A wealthy manufacturer announces his plans to marry Mrs. Livingston.
An F for Mrs. Livingston
S1 Ep11
7.0
26th Nov 1969
Mrs. Livingston failed her English test, causing Eddie to think she will commit hara-kiri to save face.
The Library Card
S1 Ep16
7.0
31st Dec 1969
Eddie loses the very first library book he takes out.
How Do You Know If It's Really Love?
S1 Ep17
7.0
7th Jan 1970
Eddie is suffering from a case of puppy love
The Road to You Know Where is Paved with You Know What
S1 Ep18
7.0
14th Jan 1970
A retired school teacher unknowingly alienates Eddie from his father.
They're Either Too Young or Too Old
S1 Ep19
7.0
21st Jan 1970
Eddie has a crush on his babysitter, who has a crush on Tom.
The Mod Couple
S1 Ep20
7.0
28th Jan 1970
Mrs. Livingston departs, leaving Eddie and Tom alone.
Money is a Five Letter Word
S1 Ep26
7.0
11th Mar 1970
Eddie finds ten thousand dollars.
When the Shoe Is on the Other Foot, It Doesn't Fit
S2 Ep10
7.0
25th Nov 1970
A liberated woman has Tom delighted but not in love.
Everybody Needs a Brother
S2 Ep23
7.0
17th Mar 1971
Eddie's desire for a brother prompts Tom to adopt a child from another country.
The Courtship of Eddie's Father Episode Guide
Mrs. Livingston, I Presume
S1 Ep1
5.4
17th Sep 1969
While touring MGM studios with his father, Eddie invites a homeless starlet to spend the night.
Teacher's Pet
S1 Ep2
7.8
24th Sep 1969
Eddie's classmates accuse him of being the teacher's pet when Tom starts dating their teacher, Miss Allen.
And Eddie Makes Three
S1 Ep3
7.7
1st Oct 1969
Tom falls in love with a model who isn't ready for motherhood.
The Littlest Kidnapper
S1 Ep4
6.5
8th Oct 1969
Eddie brings home a little Japanese boy for Mrs. Livingston to keep.
The Computer
S1 Ep5
7.0
15th Oct 1969
Tom reluctantly agrees to enroll in a computer dating service to do some research.
Pain
S1 Ep6
8.0
22nd Oct 1969
Tom and Eddie experience the pains of growing up when Eddie balks at the idea of going to school.
Guess Who's Coming for Lunch?
S1 Ep7
7.0
29th Oct 1969
After discovering his new friend's mother is not married, Eddie arranges a meeting between the two parents.
Bully for You
S1 Ep8
8.3
5th Nov 1969
When Eddie is bullied by a motherless girl (Jodie Foster) at school, Tom invites her and her father over to visit.
Gentleman Friend
S1 Ep9
7.0
12th Nov 1969
A wealthy manufacturer announces his plans to marry Mrs. Livingston.
Any Friend of Dad's
S1 Ep10
19th Nov 1969
A buddy from Tom's school days drops in for an extended visit.
An F for Mrs. Livingston
S1 Ep11
7.0
26th Nov 1969
Mrs. Livingston failed her English test, causing Eddie to think she will commit hara-kiri to save face.
Member of the Wedding
S1 Ep12
7.3
3rd Dec 1969
Tina proposes to Norman.
A Night Out for the Boys
S1 Ep13
7.5
10th Dec 1969
An overnight camping trip leads to a Corbett-Lockwood quarrel.
Mother of the Year
S1 Ep14
6.0
17th Dec 1969
Tom offers to make sandwiches when the mothers of Eddie's classmates plan a luncheon for Eddie's pregnant teacher.
Who Pulled the Blues Right Out of the Horn?
S1 Ep15
8.0
24th Dec 1969
Eddie's flamboyant Aunt Kate comes for a visit.
The Library Card
S1 Ep16
7.0
31st Dec 1969
Eddie loses the very first library book he takes out.
How Do You Know If It's Really Love?
S1 Ep17
7.0
7th Jan 1970
Eddie is suffering from a case of puppy love
The Road to You Know Where is Paved with You Know What
S1 Ep18
7.0
14th Jan 1970
A retired school teacher unknowingly alienates Eddie from his father.
They're Either Too Young or Too Old
S1 Ep19
7.0
21st Jan 1970
Eddie has a crush on his babysitter, who has a crush on Tom.
The Mod Couple
S1 Ep20
7.0
28th Jan 1970
Mrs. Livingston departs, leaving Eddie and Tom alone.
Guardian for Eddie
S1 Ep21
7.5
4th Feb 1970
Tom tries to find a future guardian for Eddie.
The Promise
S1 Ep22
11th Feb 1970
Tom tries to prevent Mrs. Livingston from being deported.
A Five-Pound Monkey on His Stomach
S1 Ep23
7.5
18th Feb 1970
Norman has to lose five pounds in two days.
Free is a Four Letter Word
S1 Ep24
7.5
25th Feb 1970
Tom has been ordered by his boss to fire his best friend
Don't Look Now, But Your Scorpio's Rising
S1 Ep25
8.0
4th Mar 1970
Tom's nutty secretary has become interested in astrology and quits her job.
