TV Show

The Courtship of Eddie's Father

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.

TV Show Stats +8%

3 seasons

73 episodes total

Status

Ended

First Aired

1969

Rating

TV Show

6.0/10

16 votes • HD

Season 1

26 episodes
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Mrs. Livingston, I Presume
Episode 1

Mrs. Livingston, I Presume

Episode 1 • Sep 17, 1969

While touring MGM studios with his father, Eddie invites a homeless starlet to spend the night.

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Teacher's Pet
Episode 2

Teacher's Pet

Episode 2 • Sep 24, 1969

Eddie's classmates accuse him of being the teacher's pet when Tom starts dating their teacher, Miss Allen.

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And Eddie Makes Three
Episode 3

And Eddie Makes Three

Episode 3 • Oct 01, 1969

Tom falls in love with a model who isn't ready for motherhood.

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The Littlest Kidnapper
Episode 4

The Littlest Kidnapper

Episode 4 • Oct 08, 1969

Eddie brings home a little Japanese boy for Mrs. Livingston to keep.

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The Computer
Episode 5

The Computer

Episode 5 • Oct 15, 1969

Tom reluctantly agrees to enroll in a computer dating service to do some research.

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Pain
Episode 6

Pain

Episode 6 • Oct 22, 1969

Tom and Eddie experience the pains of growing up when Eddie balks at the idea of going to school.

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Season 2

24 episodes
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The Unbirthday Present
Episode 1

The Unbirthday Present

Episode 1 • Sep 23, 1970

When Eddie decides to give Tom a present for no particular reason, Norman helps him create the perfect gift.

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A Loaf of Bread, a Bar of Soap and a Jar of Peanut Butter
Episode 2

A Loaf of Bread, a Bar of Soap and a Jar of Peanut Butter

Episode 2 • Sep 30, 1970

Tom informs Mr. Kelly when he overhears Eddie and Joey (Jodie Foster) making plans to run away to Mexico.

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The Important Word is 'And'
Episode 3

The Important Word is 'And'

Episode 3 • Oct 07, 1970

Tom learns a lesson in what not to do when Eddie joins a boys' club.

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I Thought, You Thought
Episode 4

I Thought, You Thought

Episode 4 • Oct 14, 1970

Tom thinks Mrs. Livingston has a crush on Norman but Norman believes Tom is the object of her affections.

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The Business Trip
Episode 5

The Business Trip

Episode 5 • Oct 21, 1970

Tom has to tell Eddie that he has to work on the night of the school play.

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Eddie's Will
Episode 6

Eddie's Will

Episode 6 • Oct 28, 1970

Mrs. Livingston's plans are upset when Tom punishes Eddie for not doing his homework.

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Season 3

23 episodes
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My Son, The Artist
Episode 1

My Son, The Artist

Episode 1 • Sep 15, 1971

Tom is taking an art class,sketching nude models. Eddie decides to try the same thing with his new friend,a neighbor girl.

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The Candidate
Episode 2

The Candidate

Episode 2 • Sep 22, 1971

Tom might be the next member of the school board

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Getting Back on the Horse
Episode 3

Getting Back on the Horse

Episode 3 • Sep 29, 1971

Eddie learns to cope with fear.

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Tell It Like I'm Telling You It Is
Episode 4

Tell It Like I'm Telling You It Is

Episode 4 • Oct 06, 1971

A small accident causes big legal problems.

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A Very Different Drummer
Episode 5

A Very Different Drummer

Episode 5 • Oct 13, 1971

Tom and Eddie try to convince Norman it is okay to be a kook.

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The Bicycle Theft
Episode 6

The Bicycle Theft

Episode 6 • Oct 20, 1971

A lesson in responsibility for Eddie gets out of hand.

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